THE Egyptian Ambassador to Ireland is visiting Donegal this weekend to attend two performances of the opera ‘La Boheme’ which will be held in Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey.
Snoring defendant charged with alleged serious assault
A SNORING Raphoe man had to be awoken from a deep sleep at the back of Letterkenny District Court yesterday where he was charged with seriously assaulting another man.
Meetings on mistreatment of whales
FOLLOWING national publicity surrounding the alleged mistreatment of a family of 12 pilot whales stranded near Falcarragh by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), key meetings took place at the weekend to lobby for changes to government policy and funding for specialised training.
BREAKING NEWS – Man changes plea to ‘guilty’ in multiple death crash trial
THE Buncrana man charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of eight people in an horrific crash in Inishowen in 2010 has dramatically changed his plea to ‘guilty.’
Donegal’s Double Delights in Clones
BY CHRIS MCNULTY IN CLONES DONEGAL fans painted Clones green and gold yesterday as the minor and senior footballers won their Ulster finals. For the first time ever, Donegal is celebrating the ‘dream double’ and last night thousands were set to converge on Donegal town to toast the arrival of the Fr Murray and Anglo-Celt […]
Divers recover body from River Finn
GARDAI have mounted a search in the Glenfin area with the Coastguard and divers after a young man fell into the River Finn shortly before noon.
Three IDA site visits to Donegal
THERE has been three site visits to Donegal so far this year by firms considering locating in Ireland, it has been confirmed.
Camping in Donegal needs to be regulated – Mac Giolla Easbuig
INDEPENDENT Councillor Micheál Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig has called for steps to be taken to regulate camping and caravaning near Port Arthur beach as more than 25 caravans are illegally parked in the vicinity.
New Gaeltacht Minister performs well on RnaG
THE new Minister for the Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs put in a strong performance during his first ever Irish interview on Raidio na Gaeltachta which was broadcast on Friday morning.
Ulster SFC final preview: Donegal eyes on a third Ulster title in four years
Donegal are bidding to win the Ulster title for a third time in four years on Sunday…