Financial boost for 26 of Donegal’s Men’s/Women’s Sheds


FUNDING of around €30,000 has been announced this afternoon for 26 Men’s and Women’s Sheds groups across Donegal. “The men and women running Shed groups around the county are going from strength to strength, doing ever more impressive work on the ground. They have become a brilliant asset for our communities,” Minister Joe McHugh said […]

Peter Casey to launch election bid for Donegal seat


BUSINESSMAN Peter Casey is to put his name on the ballot sheet in the Donegal constituency. The 62-year-old last entered the political arena in 2018 when he put himself forward as a presidential candidate. He finished second to incumbent Michael D Higgins, securing 342,727 (23.3%) votes. Mr Casey caused a stir with controversial comments about, […]

End of an era as JJ Reid Motors changes hands


THE curtain will come down next week on one of Donegal’s longest running family enterprises. From Monday the keys to JJ Reid Motors will pass to the Connolly Motor Group, bringing to an end almost 60 years of local history. “It is the end of an era for both JJ Reid Motors and for the […]

Donegal withdraws from McKenna Cup semi-final


DONEGAL has withdrawn from this next Sunday’s Dr McKenna Cup semi-final due to the unavailability of players. Donegal GAA manager Declan Bonner said it was not a decision taken lightly but that player welfare had to be front and centre. “CLG Dhún na nGall have formally written to the Ulster CCCC to withdraw from their […]

Countdown on towards Letterkenny Trad Week 2020


THERE is just over a week to go until Letterkenny Trad Week 2020 showcases a host of homegrown and international talent from the world of trad and folk. Now going into its sixth year, the annual event continues to go from strength to strength attracting a high calibre of musicianship. Hosted by the Regional Cultural […]

Funeral arrangements announced for Bishop James Mehaffy


THE funeral of the former Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, Rt Revd Dr James Mehaffey, will take place at St Columb’s Cathedral in Derry on Saturday afternoon. The Service of Thanksgiving for Dr Mehaffey’s life will begin at 2pm. Dr Mehaffey’s family have said that, in the meantime, visitors will be welcome to pay their […]

Former Bishop of Derry and Raphoe James Mehaffy dies


THE death has taken place in Derry of Rt Rev Dr James Mehaffey, a former Bishop of the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe and one of the North West’s best-known Church leaders of recent times. Bishop Mehaffey, who was 88, died peacefully on Monday evening surrounded by his family. Dr Mehaffey led the Diocese of […]