Eilisha Devlin delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear May 1, 1976 COST OF BUNCRANA OIL TERMINAL NOW MORE THAN DOUBLED The year’s delay in obtaining planning permission for the oil terminal at Buncrana has resulted in the original price being more than doubled. Advertisement The cost of the […]
A welcome win as Harps get the better of Bray
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Finn Harps . . 2 Bray Wanderers . . . 0 HARPS ended a four-game losing streak when they got the better of Bray Wanderers in the Bank Holiday Monday meeting at Finn Park. Advertisement Two first half goals paved the way for a victory that has been a long time coming, and against a […]
Tom Murray is guest speaker at Swilly Sisters’ Shed event
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THE members of Swilly Sisters’ Shed in Rathmullan were delighted to welcome the President of the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) Tom Murray as their guest speaker last week. Tom was able to enlighten those present on his own personal background in all aspects of pharmaceutical training, and he gave a run down on what community […]
Donegal paired with Kerry in first round of All-Ireland championship
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THE draw has been made for the first round of the All-Ireland Football Championship and in the tie of the round, Donegal have been drawn away to Kerry. It’s a repeat of last year’s All-Ireland Final which was won by Kerry, and a rematch of the recent Allianz National Football League Division One final in […]
How did you do? Results from today’s North West 10k
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The 29th North West 10k road race and walk took place in Letterkenny today with over 1,000 people taking to the starting line on a glorious morning. First athlete home was David Laird of Foyle Valley AC in a time of 32.49. He had 31 seconds to spare on local runner, Danny Mooney of Letterkenny […]
Donegal farmers raise alarm as Mercosur deal comes into force
By Jonathan Magee A MAJOR trade agreement between the European Union and the South American Mercosur bloc came into force provisionally on Friday, raising fresh concerns among Donegal’s beef farming community. The deal, covering Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, opens the EU market to an additional 99,000 tonnes of South American beef annually, with 13,200 […]
Lots happening on final day of Donegal Festival of Food
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By Jonathan Magee THE DONEGAL Festival of Food and Craft has already delivered two memorable days at Oakfield Park in Raphoe, but organisers have saved a treat for the Bank Holiday Monday – and there is still plenty of time to get along and enjoy it. The festival is from 12pm to 6pm today, set […]
On your marks . . . . Over 1,000 to take part in today’s North West 10k
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80-year-old James Doherty from Kilmacrennan is a familiar face on the local athletics circuit – and he’ll be among the big crowd who take to the starting line in Letterkenny today for the 29th North West 10k road race and walk. A member of Letterkenny Athletic Club’s Fit for Life group, James has been clocking […]
Keep her lit – Drumkeen tractor run roars up the N13
BALLYBOFEY Gardaí were on hand on Sunday to assist with traffic management at the Drumkeen Tractor Run. This year’s event was in aid of Drumkeen Environmental Community Group and Ballybofey and Stranorlar Men’s Shed. Drumkeen Environmental Community Group was set up to improve the local area. The group meets regularly at Drumkeen hall and organises […]
Donegal nurse recognised at dementia care conference
A NURSE from Falcarragh Community Hospital was among the prize-winners at the second HSE West and North West Dementia Conference, which brought together over 240 healthcare professionals, researchers and advocates at ATU’s Sligo campus last week. Cassandra Uí Ghogáin from Falcarragh Community Hospital in Donegal claimed second prize in the conference’s awards, which recognised excellence […]