By Chris McNulty, Ringside at The National Stadium MICHAEL Gallagher has won his tenth Irish title. The powerful Finn Valley ABC heavyweight overcame Cavan’s Gary Maughan in the Irish Open Youth Championship finals at The National Stadium in Dublin. Advertisement Gallagher claimed an impressive win, secured when the referee stopped the contest midway through the […]
Donegal born judge dies
THE funeral takes place in Burtonport tomorrow (Saturday) of the late Judge Frank O’Donnell, a native of the village and resident of Sandycove in Dublin.
Fourth person charged in relation to Ballybofey cannabis factory
A JUDGE has refused a bail application by a Malaysian man who admitted “fixing” equipment used in a huge cannabis growing factory which was discovered above a Chinese restaurant in Ballybofey during the week. Ching Ann Low (32) appeared before Letterkenny District Court this morning (Friday) where he was charged in relation to the discovery […]
Former LYIT lecturer Graham Harrison turns to Russian sonnets
A RETIRED Letterkenny Institute of Technology lecturer’s translation of sonnets by a Ukrainian-born Russian poet have just been published.
€19 million for Donegal road improvements
MINISTER of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs, Dinny McGinley, TD today (Friday), welcomed the announcement this morning that Donegal County Council has been granted almost €19 million towards regional and local road improvement and maintenance.
She may be finishing last but Ballindrait woman is leading by example
THE first race in the Lifford Athletic Club Spring Series attracted more than three hundred runners, joggers and walkers to St Johnston on Sunday morning last.
Video: BBC Newsbeat’s Declan Harvey gives us the social network lowdown
HE made a name for himself on the amateur drama circuit before hitting or national television screens. Now, Letterkenny native Declan Harvey is a successful London-based broadcast journalist working with BBC Newsnight.
Shaun McGowan: “I had to question myself…I feel as if I have a point to prove”
Chris McNulty hears from the Finn Harps midfielder, Shaun McGowan
David Alcorn: only sitting Donegal councillor to quit?
LONG-serving Fianna Fáil County Councillor David Alcorn is considering his political future and there is growing speculation he may not contest the forthcoming local elections.
Brian Kennedy departs from Donegal refreshed and revived
FOLLOWING his fantastic performance at the monthly singer’s club Clubeo at Leo’s Tavern in Meenaleck, Crolly, last weekend Brian Kennedy went for some relaxation treatment before he departed Donegal.