AN appeal to keep Burtonport Post Office open has been rejected. Speaking following the release of the verdict this afternoon, Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher said it was bitter blow for the area. “It is very bad news for Burtonport. It defies logic and is impossible to comprehend why this Post Office was not given […]
Letterkenny student in court over Belfast assault
A university student from Letterkenny has appeared in court accused of inflicting serious injuries on a man outside Belfast City Hall. ITV News reports this morning that Arlen Noonan (19) faces a charge of grievous bodily harm over the alleged assault in which a 23-year-old man was said to have been injured at Donegall Square […]
Call for fresh blood to help Harps reach full potential
The new season started for Harps last Monday. We’ve just learned that the first game will be on February 15 and we have to be ready for that date
Busy times at Donegal Sports Partnership
The Donegal Sports Partnership is about to enter the final year of its
current four-year strategic plan.
Warning issued over “very busy” Letterkenny Hospital
HOSPITAL group Saolta is warning people to expect delays due to the high number of patients attending its emergency department today. In a statement issued this morning, Saolta said, “Letterkenny University Hospital is experiencing high volumes of patients attending at the Emergency Department today, Tuesday 13 November. The hospital is very busy again today and […]
Donegal’s Lidl employees to get pay rise
LIDL has become the first supermarket in Ireland to announce a minimum hourly rate of €11.90 for all its staff. The announcement comes on the back of a commitment made by the chain in 2015 to pay all its workers the Living Wage. Lidl currently employs a total of 116 staff across its eight Donegal stores: […]
From ‘stark reality’ to formidable athletics profile
Charged with assault, the Letterkenny man had time to contemplate his past, his present, and what the future might hold.
Horgan set for crunch meeting with Finn Harps board
The St Eunan’s College teacher is mid-way through a two-year term at Finn Park but he’s growing concerned at the club’s finances
Double joy for Ellison and Finn Harps U17 squad
Boyle’s young charges completed a historic first-time double when they defeated Shamrock Rovers at Maginn Park to lift the SSE Airtricity U17 League
It was a lucky lunchtime for one Donegal punter
A County Donegal native made it a lunchtime to remember today when they took a punt on their lucky numbers and walked off with a four-figure sum. The anonymous punter placed two bets in a County Donegal BoyleSports shop on Wednesday lunchtime and their first wager was a €5 accumulator on numbers 5, 15 and […]