THE August Bank Holiday weekend ‘Errigal 1000’ event by Carrickfin businessman and adventurer Anraí Ó Domhnaill has raised an impressive €7,000 for Donegal Mountain Rescue Team (DMRT). Speaking at the cheque presentation, DMRT treasurer, Mr Gerard Murray, was highly impressed by Anraí’s efforts and the generosity of all those who participated. “Anraí came to us […]
Drumkeen man wins €30,000 ‘Car or Cash’ on Winning Streak
A POPULAR Drumkeen man won a car worth €30,000 on the Car or Cash segment of the Winning Streak Game Show on RTE last Saturday night.
Well-known Letterkenny solicitor guilty of misconduct
A WELL-KNOWN Letterkenny solicitor has been found guilty of misconduct and ordered to pay €15,000 to the Law Society of Ireland.
Report: Magnificent Donegal reach All-Ireland final after toppling Dublin
DONEGAL 3-14 DUBLIN 0-17 REPORT BY CHRIS MCNULTY AT CROKE PARK DONEGAL not only beat the team they said couldn’t be beaten – they did it with a style and substance that ranks this among the greatest days in the county’s history. Advertisement Yes, it was that good. Dublin, remember, were 1/10 favourites after swatting […]
Grace in race for life-changing therapy
A LETTERKENNY man is literally in a race against time to raise enough money to fund life-changing therapy to help his ten-year-old daughter walk unaided for the first time.
Arty alternative to ice cold bucket challenge
NOT known to follow the herd, a popular young Milford woman decided last week to do her very own ‘Ice Bucket Challenge.’
Twenty new jobs as Aldi opens in Ballybofey
DISCOUNT giant Aldi opened its new store at Chestnut Road, Ballybofey, today creating 20 new full and part-time jobs in the process. It brings to six, the number of stores they have in Donegal.
Donegal motorists warned of ‘petrol stretching’
REVENUE officers have warned Donegal motorists to be wary of cheap fuel following reports of illegal “petrol stretching.”
Heritage Week – free demonstration on place name mapping system
AS PART of national Heritage week, Donegal County Council is showcasing a unique system where members of the public can centrally record old local place names and features from their home computer, using high-tech mapping.
Local teenager to launch CD in aid of diabetes charity
A LOCAL girl who wrote a song about diabetes when she was just thirteen will launch her first CD next week.