THE fears of Donegal sheep farmers who saw a considerable drop in lamb prices in recent weeks have been allayed after prices recovered this week.
Freak hail shower hits Termon
RESIDENTS of Termon were shocked on Wednesday to find hailstones, up to four inches in depth in places, lying on the ground following a freak storm.
Vigil campaigns at polls was 'success'
A MEETING is to take place next week to ensure that the momentum behind a recent campaign against education cuts in Donegal is continued.
Murphy rejoins Donegal squad
DONEGAL players had an extra pep in their steps at training on Tuesday night with team captain Michael Murphy rejoining the squad for the first time since injuring a knee in the National League defeat to Dublin in late March.
Referendum turnout low in Donegal
VOTING was slow across Donegal yesterday (Thursday) for the Fiscal Stability Treaty Referendum.
Double killer could be free within months after surprise return to hospital
DOUBLE killer John Gallagher could be a free man again within months, despite turning himself in after twelve years at large.
Councillors to consider ways to revive Letterkenny’s main street
CLAIMS that ‘planners got it wrong’ in terms of the development of Letterkenny have been sharply rebuked by the majority of councillors on Letterkenny Town Council.
Round one to pensioner in David V Goliath battle
A LETTERKENNY pensioner vowed this week to continue her battle against a company controlled by Donegal Creameries plc to protest her right of way across the Oatfield factory site she has enjoyed for decades.
Ireland's oldest identical twins
LETTERKENNY born sisters Frances Gallagher and Elizabeth Doherty (nee Crerand) will celebrate their 95th birthdays next Saturday on May 26, making them officially Ireland’s oldest identical twins.
Over €45,000 for conferences
THE Donegal News has learned that twenty two County Councillors have so far been paid almost €45,000 for attending conferences up and down the country last year.