BY CHRIS MCNULTY MARK English produced a sensational performance to finish second, behind Olympic champion David Rudisha, in the 800m at the Diamond League in New York’s Ichan Stadium on Saturday evening. English ran a season’ best 1:45.03 to take second behind 800m world record holder Rudisha, with the Kenyan taking the win in a […]
‘King of the Road’ Michael Dunlop to compete in Donegal Rally
MOTORCYCLE ace Michael Dunlop, ‘The King of the Road’ is to switch from two wheels to four and take part in next week’s Donegal International Rally. Organisers have announced that Dunlop – the world’s quickest road racer – will take part in the rally. Fresh from his record breaking 4 TT wins, becoming the first […]
A journey of ‘hope’ as Donegal athletes take part in Special Olympics Ireland Games
THE flame of hope burns brightly for the thirty-six athletes from Donegal who are in Limerick this week to take part in the 2014 Special Olympics Ireland Games.
Award-winning film-maker of ‘The Pipe’ shocked at ‘deserted’ Burtonport
AN AWARD-winning film-maker has said he was ‘shocked’ to see how deserted a once thriving West Donegal fishing village had become.
Video: Great start to Errigal College’s ‘call for help’
BACK in May, Letterkenny’s Errigal College in association with the Donegal News, launched their ‘Get Involved’ campaign by inviting the public at large to donate their old unwanted bicycles.
Stranorlar youth critically injured in Mallorca
A YOUNG man from Stranorlar is fighting for his life in Mallorca after he sustained serious injuries in, what has been reported as, a fall from a balcony.
Letterkenny Hospital ED under severe pressure today
The Emergency Department at Letterkenny General Hospital is extremely busy today (Wednesday) with above average numbers of very ill patients requiring admission to the hospital.
Daniel thanks thousands for sympathy
DANIEL O’Donnell this week posted a thank you on Facebook to everyone who attended his mother Julia’s funeral and wake, sent cards and messages of good will.
Judge rules child porn offender can be identified
A DONEGAL man who admitted having 90 child images on his computer, today (Tuesday) failed in his bid to keep his identity secret.
Mark English: Sights on Zurich and a new Irish record
THE season hasn’t yet kicked off the starting blocks, but Mark English feels in fine fettle as he heads into a big summer.