A BALLYBOFEY man who diversified from the contracting business, to designing and fitting out Irish pubs, hotels and restaurants across the globe, has been hugely successful. John Heverin returned from Chennai in India last week where the company he owns with Eamonn Cullen – Ól Irish Pubs Ltd – is fitting out a 6,000 sq […]
Greyhounds stolen from Letterkenny family
BY C.J.McGINLEY A LETTERKENNY family are in shock after three prize greyhounds were stolen from the rear of their home. John McKeever, Ballymacool Terrace, said they were stolen from a purpose built shed at the rear of their home in the early hours of Saturday morning. Gardai in Letterkenny are investigating the theft of the […]
Details emerge of huge new Finn Valley wind farm
HUGE 500 foot turbines will form part of Ireland’s largest onshore wind farm which could be constructed along a 15 kilometre stretch of the top of the Finn Valley, from Barnesmore Gap to near Castlefin.
Letterkenny cyclist living the dream in sunny Spain
A LETTERKENNY cycling enthusiast has brought his knowledge and love of the sport to a new venture providing guided cycling tours of some of the most spectacular mountains in Spain.
Lucky escape as snowman catches fire in Letterkenny
A LETTERKENNY woman who had a lucky escape after fire engulfed her home spoke to the Donegal News yesterday.
Family in plea not to move uncle (103) from Falcarragh nursing home
THE family of a 103-year-old Cloughaneely man is pleading with the Health Service Executive (HSE) not to transfer their uncle from his nursing home in Falcarragh.
12-week bans for leading Sean MacCumhaills officials
THE Sean MacCumhaills club has been rocked by the news that two leading officers of the club have been handed 12-week suspensions.
‘Light Up The Darkest Day’ event for Donegal
A SPECIAL ‘Light Up The Darkest Day’ candle light vigil will be held in the Finn Valley Centre, Stranorlar, at 7 pm on Sunday December 21.
Senior nurse has dangerous driving charges reduced
A SENIOR nurse who admitted “driving of a highly dangerous manner” had the charges against her reduced at Monday’s sitting of Letterkenny District Court.
Estimated 80,000 attend Dublin water charge protest
ORGANISERS are claiming more than 80,000 people attended today’s anti-water charge protest in Dublin despite the severe weather warnings.