Events to mark century since Drumboe Martyrs’ execution


THE commemoration of the Drumboe Martyrs a century after their executions has continued in Donegal this weekend. Tuesday marks 100 years since Sean Larkin, Timothy O’Sullivan, Daniel Enright and Charles Daly were shot dead after being found guilty by court martial of being jointly in possession of rifles, revolvers and quantities of ammunition including bombs. Donegal has […]


Sheep mauled to death in Bunbeg


GARDAÍ are reminding dog owners of their responsibilities following an attack on sheep in Bunbeg in which two ewes died. Speaking this afternoon, the force said dogs should not be allowed to roam. “Gardaí in Bunbeg received a report of an attack on sheep that occurred in the Derrybeg area over the past few days” […]


Football Special looking forward to getting home


FOOTBALL Special is hoping to move back to its “spiritual home” of Ramelton after having to temporarily relocate to Letterkenny. It is the first time in 75 years that McDaids, who own the soft drinks company, have not traded from the heritage town. The firm was forced to move due to the compulsory purchase by Irish Water […]


Funerals details of men who died in separate incidents


THE funerals of two well known Letterkenny men who died in unrelated incidents yesterday will take place this weekend. Tributes have flowed following the deaths of Kieran McGrath, PRO and committee member of Letterkenny Rovers FC. Likewise sympathies have been offered to the family of Liam Haughey, a stalwart of Bonagee Utd FC. Advertisement Both […]