TWO MEN due to go on trial for the attempted murder of a student police officer in Garrison, Fermanagh, back in 2009 have pleaded guilty to terrorist offences and will be sentenced tomorrow.
Clannad to receive lifetime achievement award at BBC Folk Awards
BBC Radio 2 yesterday announced the recipients of this year’s Folk Awards 2014 Lifetime Achievement Awards and one of them is Donegal’s own Clannad.
Unannounced inspections in Killybegs are ‘routine’ – SFPA
A SPOKESMAN for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has described as “routine” a visit by their officers to all fish factories in Killybegs this morning.
Decision to remove District Nurse from Arranmore reversed – Doherty
SPEAKING today after it was announced that the HSE have reversed the decision to remove the District Nurse from arranmore island, Sinn Féin TD for Donegal South West.
Finn Valley Leisure Centre wins national award
THE new Finn Valley Leisure Centre in Stranorlar won a prestigious award at The LAMA Community & Council Awards in Dublin last weekend.
Strict new rules proposed for wind turbines
PLANNERS in Donegal are proposing turbines for new wind farms be erected at least times their tip height back from ‘centres of human habitation’
February 19 deadline for Pillar 11 proposals – Deputy McHugh
DEPUTY Joe McHugh reminded farmers this week that they have until February 19 to submit their proposals regarding the implementation of the CAP Pillar 11 funding.
Residents fears over dangerous road
A dangerous stretch of road near Stranorlar has been described as a ‘death trap’.
Public’s help sought in Falcarragh dog cruelty case
MEMBERS of the public in the Falcarragh area are being asked to help to identify a Collie dog found with bull wire embedded in its neck last week.
Donegal’s The Voice 2013 finalist Shane releases debut single
LAST year’s The Voice Of Ireland finalist Shane McLaughlin released his debut solo single for digital download on iTunes yesterday.