THE DONEGAL born skipper of the Clipper Round the World Race yacht, Derry-Londonderry-Doire, Sean McCarter, who won the race into his home port of Derry yesterday (Sunday), was ecstatic. Thousands of people are expected to line Lough Foyle today as the 70 foot racing yacht makes its way into the pontoon in the city having […]
Stranorlar youth critically injured in Mallorca
A YOUNG man from Stranorlar is fighting for his life in Mallorca after he sustained serious injuries in, what has been reported as, a fall from a balcony.
Letterkenny Hospital ED under severe pressure today
The Emergency Department at Letterkenny General Hospital is extremely busy today (Wednesday) with above average numbers of very ill patients requiring admission to the hospital.
Daniel thanks thousands for sympathy
DANIEL O’Donnell this week posted a thank you on Facebook to everyone who attended his mother Julia’s funeral and wake, sent cards and messages of good will.
Judge rules child porn offender can be identified
A DONEGAL man who admitted having 90 child images on his computer, today (Tuesday) failed in his bid to keep his identity secret.
Tobin’s SPAR wins national award
Marian McGarrigle of Tobin’s SPAR in Letterkenny won a sought after Grocery Retail Management Award at the recent Shelflife awards ceremony.
Donegal farmers penalised by €500,000 in SFP
FARMERS in Donegal were forced to pay out nearly €500,000 in penalties under the Single Farm Payment scheme in 2013, it emerged this week.
Searching for Patton relatives
A COUPLE arrived in Donegal from Australia this week hoping to trace descendants of one of their ancestors, who was shipped from Letterkenny Workhouse to Australia in 1848.
Recount for final European seat
A COMPLETE recount has begun in Castlebar this morning (Wednesday) because only 275 votes are separating Pat the Cope Gallagher (FF) and Marian Harkin (Ind) from taking the fourth and final seat in the Midlands North West constituency. Sitting MEP Marian Harkin is ahead of Pat the Cope.
Coca Cola funding for voluntary groups
VOLUNTARY and non-profit organisations in Donegal have been urged to apply for a grant from the Coca Cola Thank You Fund.