A missing man from the Churchill area in Donegal has been found safe and well. Jerry O’Donnell was last seen on September 13th, which prompted his wife to report him missing on September 17th. Gardai released a statement yesterday to say the 46 year old had been found ‘safe and well.’ A spokesperson said: “Gardai […]
Magnificent seven: Donegal siblings in marathon effort
The Dillon family from Letterkenny will be raising money for the Irish Kidney Association, an organisation that has supported and helped their father
Donegal Pro Life show support for Tim Jackson
DONEGAL Pro Life have spoken out in support of Tim Jackson, the Ballybofey activist who has been on hunger strike since Monday, September 18th. In a statement the group said they “salute and support” Mr Jackson’s stand in defence of the right to life of the unborn child. “Tim’s reasonable request is that Leo Varadkar […]
Funding for Ionad Pobail Chnoc Fola car park
FUNDING of nearly €40,000 has been granted to the local development group Coiste Forbartha Chnoc Fola to renovate the car park at Ionad Pobail Chnoc Fola in Bunaleaca. The grant of €38,620 was sanctioned by Minister of State Joe McHugh TD (FG) yesterday to enable the group to carry out the work. Minister McHugh said that […]
Pilot’s miraculous escape after Tory Island crash
A 38-year-old pilot managed to walk away with only minor injuries after crash landing his plane on Tory Island. Details of the incident involving a microlight plane are contained in a report just published by the Irish Air Accident Investigation Unit. It reveals how the aircraft sustained substantial damage but the pilot escaped virtually unscathed. […]
Thirty years since the tragic sinking of the Boy Shaun
WEDNESDAY marked 30 years since one of the worst maritime tragedies in Irish history – the sinking of the Boy Shaun off north Donegal. Four fishermen perished when the 34 ft trawler went down near Malin Head on September 20 in circumstances that to this day have never been fully explained. Barney McDaid (56) from […]
Singer Harte returns with one from the heart
DONEGAL singer Mickey Joe Harte has just unveiled the video for his latest single, For the Broken Hearted.
Fake tobacco worth €4,440 seized in Letterkenny
COUNTERFEIT tobacco worth €4,400 along with a vehicle has been seized in Letterkenny. Revenue Officers were supported by Gardai from Letterkenny Garda Station in the intelligence led operation on Thursday. A Spokesperson for Revenue confirmed that they seized 7,200 cigarettes, 1kg of tobacco and the vehicle in which the contraband was transported. Advertisement “The combined […]
Donegal man vows to continue with hunger strike
Mr Jackson, who ran in the last General Election, has refuted suggestions he is embroiled in a ‘farce’.
Hughie leaves his impression on Croke Park pitch
O’Donnell is part of a group of volunteers who help keep the ‘busiest pitch in the world’, one of the best pitches in the world throughout the year.