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Body of mising Derry man found at Bridgend

A BODY has been recovered from a river at Bridgend yesterday, believed to be that of missing Derry man Stephen McCloskey.

Report: Comfortable and controlled display sees St Eunan’s through

ST EUNAN’S 1-09 ROSLEA SHAMROCKS 0-06 REPORT BY CHRIS MCNULTY AT O’DONNELL PARK ST EUNAN’S put Fermanagh champions Roslea to the sword to book their ticket to the Ulster Club semi-finals. Advertisement It was only St Eunan’s third ever win in the Ulster Championship and Maxi Curran’s team are now just an hour off the […]

New bus routes for west Donegal

A PRIVATE bus company has taken the brave step of opening two new transport routes in west Donegal, without any government support.

Man flees Donegal after dissident threat

A THREAT from dissident republicans to shoot two Donegal brothers is part of a pattern developing in the county. At least one other person has fled after similar threats, the Donegal News has learned.

Former ‘Derry People’ reporter dies after fall

By C.J.McGinley and John McCukser A FORMER reporter with the Derry People (now the Donegal News) has died after a fall in Wales. Highly respected priest Fr Donal Gillespie (85) passed away at the Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend last Sunday after the fall outside the Church of St Joseph of Arimathea, Pyle, the previous […]

Investigation launched at Letterkenny Hospital after medications go missing

AN internal investigation has been initiated by the management at Letterkenny General Hospital after a stock-take revealed that medications have gone missing.

Donegal Youth Council Agenda Day a great success

MENTAL health awareness has been voted as the top priority for Donegal Youth Council to work on over the next two years.

FF calls for clarity on investment plans for Malin Head

FIANNA Fáil Deputy for Donegal North East Charlie McConalogue will raise a topical issue in the Dáil this afternoon calling on the Minister for Transport & Tourism Paschal Donohoe to clarify when a decision will be made on investment plans for Malin Head in light of its strategic importance in the development of the Wild Atlantic Way.

Josie Cullen is Donegal Carer of the Year

FOLLOWING an unprecedented level of nominations for The Carers Association’s Carers of the Year Awards 2014, Josie Cullen from Letterkenny has been announced as Donegal’s Carer of the Year 2014.