DONEGAL Airport is flying high after beating off competition from New Zealand, America and France to be named the second most scenic airport on the planet. The top ten list is compiled annually by PrivateFly, the fastest growing private aviation company in Europe. It asks passengers for their views on the most scenic landing strips […]
Full list of results from today’s North West 10K
WERE you one of the thousands who hit the road today for the annual North West 10K? If so well done and here is a list of everyone who bravely hit the roads around Letterkenny earlier… North West 10k 2017 Place Bib Name Gender AG Club ChipTime GunTime 1 836 EOGHAIN MCGINLEY m MO […]
There’s more…Jimmy Cricket’s in An Grianan later
THERE might be a bit more snow on the roof but there is still no mistaking Jimmy Cricket. With his battered hat, tail coat and wellies marked ‘L’ and ‘R’, Jimmy has been a permanent fixture on the Irish and UK comedy circuit for almost 50 years. Tonight (Saturday) Jimmy – born James Mulgrew – […]
Two teenagers die in over night crash in Donegal
TWO teenagers have died and three others have been injured in a road crash in Donegal over night.
Runners urged to get involved for second Trentagh NS 5K
IT will be runners at the ready in Trentagh shortly as the local national school holds its second 5K Run and Family Walk. It has been a whirlwind few years for Trentagh NS which, just four years ago, was in danger of losing its teacher due to low pupil numbers. Fast forward to 2017 though […]
Fáilte go Ahch-To as Ireland gets its Star Wars name
IRELAND has been officially welcomed into the Star Wars universe and it even has its own planet name – Ahch-To. The first trailer for the next movie in the multi-billion dollar saga, The Last Jedi, was unveiled in Orlando recently and right there to see it were tourism representatives from Donegal. Members of the Visit […]
Donegal twins success on International Basketball stage
The Donegal men would like to thank both Manchester University Sport and the Manchester Magic Basketball Club for their support.
Bishops’ pilgrimage begins in Gartan
THE Bishop of Derry, Dr Donal McKeown, and the Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, Rt Rev Ken Good, have begun a three day joint walk from St Columba’s birthplace at Gartan to St Augustine’s Church in Derry. St Augustine’s is believed to be the site of a sixth century monastery founded by Saint Columba and […]
Waste collector given three weeks to clear illegal dump
A HIGH Court Judge has described the illegal dumping of thousands of tonnes of waste near the shores of Lough Swilly as one of the worst cases.
Falcarragh to go country for poignant fundraiser
THEY will be pulling on their cowboy boots in Falcarragh tomorrow night for a very special fundraising concert. Megan Ó Rodaigh has put together the evening of music in memory of her aunt Winnie who sadly passed away just before Christmas. Tomorrow night, Aras Begley Hall will spring to life in Winnie’s memory with a […]