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New Bishop of Derry Diocese appointed

POPE Francis has appointed Bishop Donal McKeown, a native of County Antrim, as the new Bishop of the Derry Diocese which encompasses parts of Donegal. He fills the role vacated by Bishop Seamus Hegarty who retired for health reasons in November 2011.

No conviction for Tyrone man who threw stool at Letterkenny bar maid

A TYRONE man who threw a stool over the counter at bar maid during a stag night in Letterkenny, escaped a criminal conviction at this week’s sitting of the District Court.

Further charges may be brought against Irish Army soldier

FURTHER charges may be brought against a member of the Defence Forces who is charged with being in possession of explosives.

It’s Arthur’s Day..and Night in Donegal this weekend

IT COSTS €600 (at least) for the privilege of taking part and will take the best part of 24 hours to complete and has been billed as the toughest endurance event Ireland has ever hosted.

Glasgow’s Friel Sisters bring music back to West Donegal

A NEW album recorded by three talented Glasgow sisters in their West Donegal home has been receiving rave reviews on the Irish traditional music scene.

Thousands support Lá Mór na Gaeilge

A WELL-KNOWN Irish language broadcaster and Donegal native has said last weekend’s Lá Mór na Gaeilge march in Dublin lifted his heart with pride.

Tinseltown beckons for Jason Quigley, but decision unlikely until next week

CONFIRMATION of Jason Quigley’s future is not expected until next week, but it appears that the Ballybofey man is bound for a professional boxing career in Los Angeles.

Hundreds attend crime meeting in Glenties

By Harry Walsh LAST night, the people of Glenties and surrounding areas gathered to say sorry to pensioner Gerry McDevitt, the local man who was beaten and robbed at his Station House home last Thursday evening. The 77-year-old was threatened by thieves who stole cash and a firearm. He was left with cuts and bruising […]