BY C.J.MCGINLEY LETTERKENNY and Buncrana has been targeted by a small group of specialist undercover gardai posing as drug addicts leading to the arrest of dealers. Since being set up, the secret squad of eight young officers, nicknamed the Mockies – street slang for mock junkies – have broken up localised street-dealing gangs and put […]
Musicians and perfomers unite for Gaza fund-raiser in Ramelton
AN event bringing together some of Donegal’s best known performers and musicians will be held in Ramelton on Wednesday to raise funds and express solidarity for the people of Gaza.
Donegal students to benefit from new NUI Galway support services
AS students across Donegal prepare to get their Leaving Cert results this week, those planning to go on to study at NUI Galway will be supported through a new online Q&A service and telephone hotline.
Earagail Arts festival organisers praised
COUNCILLORS and Donegal County Council officials have praised the organisers of last month’s hugely successful, 25th annual Earagail Arts Festival.
Donegal dares to dream again – Dublin next up in semi-final
The words of Jim McGuinness are spine-tingling as the Glenties man gets his Donegal side ready to face All-Ireland champions and title favourites Dublin in a mouth-watering All-Ireland semi-final on August 31st at Croke Park.
Aaron Findon apologises for push on Dr Kevin Moran
AN apology has been received by Donegal from Aaron Findon, the Armagh player who pushed the Donegal team doctor, Mr Kevin Moran, to the ground during Saturday’s All-Ireland quarter-final at Croke Park.
Cancer services at Letterkenny General are safe – HSE
THE Health Service Executive has moved to allay fear of cancer services being cancelled at Letterkenny general Hospital.
Bundoran RNLI rescue three surfers in difficulty
ONE surfer got into difficulty yesterday evening, August 9, at Tullan Strand in Bundoran and was being swept out to sea when a member of the public spotted the situation and quickly called the emergency services whilst two other surfers went to his aid.
Call to update Donegal’s rich tweed traditions
AN ARDARA woman who is passionate about Donegal tweed, linen and hand-knits is putting the county on the global map with her innovative design approach.