DONEGAL has one of the highest rates of alcohol related brain injury (ARBI) known as the ‘invisible condition’. Details of a ground-breaking study have just been published by the North West Alcohol Forum Ltd.
Nine per cent drop in house prices
By C.J.McGinley
THE asking price for a house in Donegal fell by over 9 per cent during the second quarter of this year according to the latest test report published by property website Daft.ie.
Fears for rural Donegal
FIGURES revealed in the preliminary Census 2011 results show an alarming decrease in the population of some rural areas of Donegal.
McMonagle is Mayor of Letterkenny
THE new Mayor of Letterkenny has called for a dedicated drugs rehabilitation unit to be located in Donegal. Speaking after his historic election on Monday night
Councillor Gerry McMonagle warned of the ‘proliferation’ of drugs and alcohol in the town.
McNulty savours Donegal Rally glory
Tim McNulty was ‘over the moon’ after finally landing success at the Donegal International.
McNulty still in control
It’s advantage to Meathman Tim McNulty at the close of the action on day two of the 2011 Topaz Donegal International Rally, his Impreza now 1 minute 14.2 seconds clear of the S2000 Fiesta of Alastair Fisher, who has Letterkenny’s Rory Kennedy on the notes.
McNulty leads after day one
Co.Meath man Tim McNulty leads the way after day one of the Topaz Donegal International Rally 2011, his Impreza some 38.6 seconds ahead of the S2000 Fiesta of Alastair Fisher, who has Leterkenny man Rory Kennedy calling the notes.
Murphy freed to face Tyrone
DONEGAL senior football captain Michael Murphy has been cleared to play in Sunday week’s Ulster semi final against Tyrone after the Central Hearings Committee upheld Donegal’s appeal against the Glenswilly man’s sending off last weekend.
Donegal revs up for 40th year of Rally
The Topaz Donegal International Rally gets underway this evening with the first ever ceremonial start to commemorate the 40th year of the event. Finnish rallying legend Markku Alén flags off the top competitors from The Market Square in Letterkenny around 8pm.
Earagail Arts Festival Programme is launched
BY SEÁN P. FEENY
The Earagail Arts Festival’s exciting programme was officially launched on Saturday, June 11 and the popular event, now in its 23rd year, has a wide array of entertainment on offer from July 9 to 24 all over County Donegal.