TWENTY years after his father was killed in a car accident Independent John O’Donnell (33) put in an awesome campaign to take the second seat in the Letterkenny-Milford Electoral Area.
Reports of illegal ‘canvassing’ outside local polling stations
THERE has been anecdotal evidence of illegal ‘canvassing’ by candidates and their supporters in the vicinity of polling stations around the county this morning.
Brian McCormick Sports to sponsor One Direction
A WELL-KNOWN DONEGAL business is to sponsor One Direction, it has emerged.
McElhinney’s elected to Europe!
WHILE Pat ‘The Cope’ will not know until Sunday whether or not he will be back in Europe, another Donegal institution will definitely be representing Ireland there.
Work to start shortly on Dungloe sheltered housing complex
THE chairman of the Donegal Parents and Friends of People with Learning Disabilities has welcomed the announced of a €1.1 million grant for a purpose built sheltered housing complex in Dungloe.
Convoy singer to perform in Strabane this Friday
DONEGAL-BASED singer Patricia Morris will be performing material from her new CD at a concert at the Alley Theatre, Strabane next Friday at 8pm.
Daniel’s mother laid to rest
A wonderful mother who had many talents including knitting and composing songs was how a priest and family friend described the late Julia O’Donnell (94), mother of singer Daniel O’Donnell, at her funeral mass on Tuesday afternoon.
Local businesses to visit energy conference in Scotland
THE Renewable Energy Business Network (Ren Net) will visit Scotland this week to view a district heating system in operation in Hill of Banchory Biomass Energy Centre and attend the ALL Energy Conference and Exhibition in Aberdeen.
Major delays following Lifford Bridge crash
The road between Lifford and Strabane has been closed due to a traffic collision.
Receiver appointed to well known pubs
A RECEIVER has been appointed to two of Donegal’s best known public houses’ a shop and convenience store- service station.