BY CHRIS MCNULTY BIRTHDAY boy Seamus Coleman has spoken of the ‘massive honour’ of captaining the Republic of Ireland in tonight’s World Cup qualifier against Germany. Coleman celebrated his 25th birthday today by being handed the captaincy by interim Irish manager Noel King after Robbie Keane was ruled out with an ankle injury. Advertisement King […]
Glenswilly manager Gary McDaid says Michael Murphy has club’s ‘blessing’
GARY McDaid, the Glenswilly manager, says the club will not put pressure on Michael Murphy to make a choice between club and country next weekend…
Award-winning chef O’Hanlon now aiming for first Michelin star
A LONGFORD-based fine dining restaurant led by an affable and very successful Donegal chef has been named Restaurant Of The Year 2014 award by one of Ireland’s leading independent hospitality guides.
Ballyraine gaming arcade permission challenged
A DECISION by Letterkenny Town Council to grant planning permission for a gaming arcade at Ballyraine has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála (ABP).
American travel agents visit Donegal
A GROUP of top travel agents from 17 different states across the United States is visiting Ireland this week – as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland, in conjunction with American Airlines and Aer Lingus.
Youth council puts SPARKS into mental health awareness
DONEGAL Youth Council officially kick off their SPARKS Mental Health roadshow tomorrow, Thursday, October 10, as they host the first of five events in Letterkenny.
Wanted – Donegal men who worked on giant Scottish dam
DONEGAL men who worked on the construction of the famous Ben Cruachan hydro-electric power station in Scotland in the 1950s and 1960s are being sought by the author of a new book.
Donegal SFC final confirmed for October 20th
THE Donegal CCC has decided against moving the SFC final away from Sunday October 20th, with the game going ahead as originally planned. The decision means something of a fixtures dilemma for Michael Murphy. His club, Glenswilly, are due to take on Killybegs in the final, which will be played less than 24 hours after […]
Letterkenny duo Constant Supply release free debut album
A DYNAMIC alt-rock duo from Letterkenny has released its eagerly anticipated debut album and latest single as free downloads.
Senator Harte welcomes postcodes
Labour Senator Jimmy Harte has welcomed news that the green light has been given by Government to a new modern postcode system for Ireland, which will make it easier for post, parcels and other services to reach local households.