By Dionne Meehan COUNTRY music sensation Daniel O’Donnell says he’s ready to hand over his title of ‘Donegal’s most loved man’ to Jim McGuinness if Donegal brings home the Sam Maguire Cup this Sunday. In an interview with iRadio’s Dave and Fionnuala yesterday, the Kincasslagh man seemed unfazed when the question was posed. Advertisement Speaking […]
Initiative aimed at young drivers launched
AN innovative initiative aimed at educating young drivers and future drivers about road safety was officially launched in Letterkenny earlier this week. The Crossroads Programme will cater for over 265 participants over a two-year period, providing them with hands-on experience working on real cars, teaching mechanical and bodywork skills and emphasising the importance of road […]
Stunning agricultural opportunity for sale in Mulnagung, Lifford
A once-in-a-generation agricultural opportunity in the heart of Donegal ‘Cumberland Lodge’, Mulnagung, Lifford, is for sale in its entirety or three separate lots. Opportunities like this seldom come to the market. Nestled in the fertile lands of East Donegal, ‘Cumberland Lodge’ represents a rare and prestigious offering — a fully operational and meticulously maintained farm […]
Castlefinn sisters support beloved team side by side for over 40 years
By Dionne Meehan FOR the last four decades, the Carlin sisters from Castlefinn have shared an unbreakable tradition. By supporting their beloved Donegal team side by side at every match, Collette, Roisin and Brid have accumulated a lifetime of unforgettable memories. Advertisement Influenced by their late father who was heavily involved in the local GAA […]
Young Donegal fans rap praised by Kneecap star
By Róise Collins TWO Donegal super fans have earned the praise of Kneecap’s JJ Ó Dochartaigh following their performance of a catchy Irish rap they penned ahead of this weekend’s All-Ireland final. Lily-Mae Ní Ghallachóir (11) from Gaoth Dobhair and Béibhinn Nic Giolla Chearra (9) from Chloich Cheann Fhaola performed their rap in support of […]
From classroom dreams to Croke Park
By Dionne Meehan MICHAEL Murphy’s primary school teacher Philomena Barron is beaming with pride as she prepares to watch her former pupil, the child she once taught and encouraged, take to the pitch in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship this weekend. The 85-year-old Manorcunningham woman taught the Glenswilly legend on the lead up to his […]
Letterkenny full of anticipation ahead of All-Ireland SFC final
By Aoife Doherty AS the All-Ireland final approaches, the excitement can clearly be felt around Letterkenny. The Donegal News took to the streets on Tuesday to discover what you had to say ahead of the big game. Advertisement With bunting and flags everywhere, you could feel the atmosphere building. Conversations could be heard about the […]
PARENTING: The Donegal team are the pride of the county
TO the parents of the Donegal team players, thanks for the years you spent driving them to training, prewashing muck out of kits, buying yet another pair of boots, standing on the sidelines in the pouring rain, and wiping tears from little cheeks when the going was tough. The men who are lining out in […]
Weather: Cloudy start to the day with sunny spells in the afternoon
THE morning will start off cloudy, with areas of rain, drizzle and mist. However, it will brighten up through the afternoon with sunny spells and well scattered showers following. Conditions will be dry and mostly sunny later. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees. Tonight, most areas will be dry with clear spells. However, […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, July 25
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bridget Giannakopoulos, Greece and Rosbeg May Henderson, Ramelton Advertisement Clair Whoriskey, Letterkenny Edward Gallagher, Dublin and Gortahork JJ Doherty, Monaghan and Ballybofey Bridie Porter (née Connaghan), Bridgend James (Séamus) McLoone, Galway and Glenties Charles McGee, Stranorlar Morgan Downey, Limerick and Ballyshannon Bridget Giannakopoulos, Greece and Rosbeg The […]