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.
‘Plough horse’ from Castlefinn won Grand National
IF HAVING an Olympic gold medalist from the area wasn’t good enough for the people of Castlefinn, it has also emerged they now have their very own Grand National winner.
Tributes pour in for former Senator Bernard McGlinchey
TRIBUTES from across the political spectrum have poured in following the death of former senator, councillor and businessman, Bernard McGlinchey (80) on Thursday evening.
Authorities investigate River Finn tributary pollution
A NUMBER of authorities are investigating a potential pollution threat to a tributary of the salmon rich River Finn near Killygordon, which occurred this week.
Local man to start climbing Mount Everest this weekend
A POPULAR Letterkenny businessman will tomorrow (Saturday) commence his attempt to become the first Donegal person ever to summit the world’s highest and most dangerous mountain – Mount Everest. Mr Jason Black (42), who runs Voodoo nightclub along with his wife Sharon, hopes to plant the Donegal flag on the North East ridge of Everest […]
Report: Spirited comeback falls short for Under 21s
Donegal’s Under 21s were beaten by Cavan in tonight’s Ulster Under 21 final in Enniskillen
Massive Annagry fire now under control
HUNDREDS of acres of land have been burnt in a major gorse fire which took hold overnight in the Culacrick area of Annagry.
Probe to be launched into ‘bite’ claims
GAA Disciplinary chiefs are to examine claims that Donegal’s Patrick McBrearty was bitten during the first half of Sunday’s National Football League clash with Dublin in Ballybofey.
Fodder shortage worsens for Donegal farmers
A COUNTY-WIDE appeal has been made for farmers in Donegal who have spare feed stocks to come forward as signs of a major fodder crisis begin to emerge.
Council warns on cost of Household Charge non-payment
THE 39 per cent of home owners in Donegal who have not paid their Household Charge will be pursued by the Revenue Commissioners a spokesperson for Donegal County Council warned yesterday (Thursday).