A BALLYBOFEY teenager who only developed an interest in the Irish language two years ago is now spearheading a major drive to promote our native tongue at one of Ireland’s largest universities.
Two shotguns stolen in Newtown’ burglarly
GARDAI are appealing for information after two shotguns, a hunting knife and a quantity of cash were stolen following a burglary at a house in Newtowncunningham yesterday afternoon.
Man to appear in court in relation to Letterkenny hit-and-run
A 20-year-old Derry man will appear in court in Sligo today charged in connection with a series of driving offences across Donegal yesterday.
Former mayor silent on ‘letter of comfort’ claims
BY C.J.MCGINLEY SINN Féin Councillor Gerry McMonagle has declined to comment on claims by the DUP and the TUV parties in the North on whether he received a ‘letter of comfort’ as part of the NIO’s adminstrative scheme for on-the-runs (OTRs). Cllr McMongale’s case was featured on the BBC Spotlight programme on Tuesday night when […]
Bundoran Gardai seek help in search for missing woman
GARDAI in Bundoran are seeking the publics assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Ms Siobhan McGread (51) who went missing from seaside resort last month.
Permanent access to be established for famous Bundoran beach
MINISTER for Small Business, John Perry, has received confirmation Donegal County Council, in conjunction with Bundoran Town Council, has a “well developed” proposal to establish a permanent, long-term public access to Tullan Strand.
1.4million euro award for seven-year-old Gleneely girl
The High Court has approved an interim settlement of €1.4m in the case of a seven-year-old Gleenely girl who was brain damaged after a failure to diagnose a serious medical condition in her mother in the days before her birth. It is believed to be the first case of its kind.
Patient’s distress at second cancellation of operation in Letterkenny
TODAY on Barrscéalta on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, Donegal man Tony Mac Ruairí spoke from Letterkenny General Hospital (LGH) where he has presented himself twice in the last month for a scheduled operation that was cancelled on both occasions.
Cope to contest European seat
SITTING MEP Mr Pat the Cope Gallagher has confirmed he is to seek a Fianna Fáil nomination to contest the forthcoming European elections.
Soldier on explosives charges further remanded in custody
A 29-years-old soldier facing explosives charges has been further remanded in custody.