MINISTER of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs, Dinny McGinley, TD today (Friday), welcomed the announcement this morning that Donegal County Council has been granted almost €19 million towards regional and local road improvement and maintenance.
She may be finishing last but Ballindrait woman is leading by example
THE first race in the Lifford Athletic Club Spring Series attracted more than three hundred runners, joggers and walkers to St Johnston on Sunday morning last.
Video: BBC Newsbeat’s Declan Harvey gives us the social network lowdown
HE made a name for himself on the amateur drama circuit before hitting or national television screens. Now, Letterkenny native Declan Harvey is a successful London-based broadcast journalist working with BBC Newsnight.
Shaun McGowan: “I had to question myself…I feel as if I have a point to prove”
Chris McNulty hears from the Finn Harps midfielder, Shaun McGowan
David Alcorn: only sitting Donegal councillor to quit?
LONG-serving Fianna Fáil County Councillor David Alcorn is considering his political future and there is growing speculation he may not contest the forthcoming local elections.
Brian Kennedy departs from Donegal refreshed and revived
FOLLOWING his fantastic performance at the monthly singer’s club Clubeo at Leo’s Tavern in Meenaleck, Crolly, last weekend Brian Kennedy went for some relaxation treatment before he departed Donegal.
Judge refuses bail for Asian women charged with cannabis cultivation
A DISTRICT judge has refused bail and remanded three Asian women in custody following the discovery of a cannabis factory above a Chinese restaurant in Ballybofey.
Woman who collapsed and died after exiting Ballybofey swimming pool named
THE woman who collapsed and died after exiting a swimming pool at a Ballybofey hotel yesterday morning has been named as Ms Una Quinn (79) from Strabane, County Tyrone. Gardai confirmed that Ms Quinn, from 28 Melmount Gardens in the border town, collapsed at the side of the pool at Jackson’s Hotel and, despite attempts […]
Three women due in court in relation to Ballybofey cannabis factory
THREE Malaysian women are due to appear before Letterkenny District Court this morning charged in connection with Tuesday evening’s discovery of a cannabis factory at a Chinese restaurant in Ballybofey. A man aged in his 30s also, also believed to be Asian, remains in Garda custody and can be detained for up to seven days. […]
Sean Dunnion defends Donegal after Director General’s criticism
SEAN Dunnion, the chairman of the Donegal county board, has said that his committee had to stand by their man when Patrick McBrearty chose not to attend a Croke Park hearing following allegations that the player had been bitten during a game against Dublin last year.