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Donegal construction sector shows recovery

THE latest edition of the National Housing Construction Index shows Donegal is still doing well with the third highest increase in applications at 4 per cent.

Irish captaincy a ‘massive honour’ for Seamus Coleman in Cologne

BY CHRIS MCNULTY BIRTHDAY boy Seamus Coleman has spoken of the ‘massive honour’ of captaining the Republic of Ireland in tonight’s World Cup qualifier against Germany. Coleman celebrated his 25th birthday today by being handed the captaincy by interim Irish manager Noel King after Robbie Keane was ruled out with an ankle injury. Advertisement King […]

Glenswilly manager Gary McDaid says Michael Murphy has club’s ‘blessing’

GARY McDaid, the Glenswilly manager, says the club will not put pressure on Michael Murphy to make a choice between club and country next weekend…

Award-winning chef O’Hanlon now aiming for first Michelin star

A LONGFORD-based fine dining restaurant led by an affable and very successful Donegal chef has been named Restaurant Of The Year 2014 award by one of Ireland’s leading independent hospitality guides.

Ballyraine gaming arcade permission challenged

A DECISION by Letterkenny Town Council to grant planning permission for a gaming arcade at Ballyraine has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála (ABP).

American travel agents visit Donegal

A GROUP of top travel agents from 17 different states across the United States is visiting Ireland this week – as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland, in conjunction with American Airlines and Aer Lingus.

Youth council puts SPARKS into mental health awareness

DONEGAL Youth Council officially kick off their SPARKS Mental Health roadshow tomorrow, Thursday, October 10, as they host the first of five events in Letterkenny.

Wanted – Donegal men who worked on giant Scottish dam

DONEGAL men who worked on the construction of the famous Ben Cruachan hydro-electric power station in Scotland in the 1950s and 1960s are being sought by the author of a new book.

Donegal SFC final confirmed for October 20th

THE Donegal CCC has decided against moving the SFC final away from Sunday October 20th, with the game going ahead as originally planned. The decision means something of a fixtures dilemma for Michael Murphy. His club, Glenswilly, are due to take on Killybegs in the final, which will be played less than 24 hours after […]