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 […]
Deignan selected for Giro d’Italia
Letterkenny cyclist Philip Deignan will represent Team Sky in the Giro d’Italia, which starts in Sardinia next week. Deignan is one of nine riders selected for the prestigous event, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Confirming the line-up, Team Principal Sir Dave Brailsford said: “The 100th edition of the Giro d’Italia is going […]
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 […]
Delap and Derry ready to face Cockhill
DERRY City Reserves star Adrian Delap has a busy football schedule at the moment, but that’s just the way he likes it. The 18-year-old joined Derry at the start of 2016, after excelling for Letterkenny Rovers’ youth team. He has been making steady progress, and as well as starring for the club’s Under 19 and […]
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.