THE political fraternity in Donegal is in mourning this morning following the death of former TD and Independent Fianna Fáil party leader, Mr Harry Blaney.
Killygordon man acquitted of assault
A KILLYGORDON man was acquitted of a serious assault by a jury in the Circuit Court sitting in Letterkenny today (Friday).
Fox-proof fences to protect rare bird
BIRDWATCH Ireland is going to erect “predator proof” electric fences around two separate sites in Donegal in order to protect populations of rare breeding birds from hungry foxes this summer.
Young Letterkenny man behind unique Dublin tour guide designed by people with Down Syndrome
YOUNG Letterkenny man Shaun Bradley is one of the designers behind a unique Dublin tour guide designed by people with Down Syndrome for people with Down Syndrome.
Falcarragh man sentenced to 12 years for sexual abuse
A FALCARRAGH farmer who was 15 when he began abusing young girls and boys in his local area has been jailed for 12 years by the Central Criminal Court today.
Baby Lucy spends first month at home in Maghery
A WEST Donegal baby born with a very rare skin condition has spent her first three weeks at home having spent the last eight months at Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin.
Death of Letterkenny Town Councillor Tadhg Culbert
FOR the second time in less than a week Letterkenny is mourning the death of a well known political representative. Town Councillor Tadhg Culbert, passed away shortly before lunchtime at the Donegal Hospice
Major plans for famous Glencolmcille Folk Village
CONTRACTORS are being invited to tender for major refurbishment and alteration works at the popular Glencolmcille Folk Village.
St Bernadette’s student Annie’s winning Doodle 4 Google online today
A LOVE of all things aeronautical has enabled Donegal student Annie Coyle to win the prestigious 2013 Doodle 4 Google competition scooping a fantastic €10,000 technology grant from Google for her school.
Council pays tribute to Bernard McGlinchey
A ‘formidable’ politician and a man of great vision, was how members of Donegal County Council described former County Councillor Bernard McGlinchey at their meeting in Lifford today.