BRENDAN Boyce says he is in the leanest shape he has ever been in as he prepares for the World Championships in Doha this weekend.
Dahl still number one with Donegal’s young readers
ALMOST 20 years after his death, Roald Dahl continues to beguile Donegal’s young readers. A recent survey by Donegal Central Library found that Dahl’s classic Matilda is the number one most sought after title among the county’s schoolchildren. Dahl’s timeless appeal can be found in the fact that of the top 20 books requested this […]
St Eunan’s Class of ’69 reunite in Letterkenny
FORMER students of St Eunan’s College in Letterkenny returned to their old school last weekend to celebrate their 50-year reunion. There was events organised throughout the weekend for the fifth and final year class of 1969. The main events took place on Saturday starting with a meet and greet in the glorious sunshine at […]
New build announced for St Mary’s NS in Stranorlar
ST Mary’s National School in Stranorlar has been given the go ahead to seek a contractor for a new three storey, 24 classroom building. The announcement is the second boost for education in Donegal today, following on from this morning’s announcement that Scoil Cholmchille will begin a trawl for a contractor to build eight new […]
Huge sadness at passing of Paul ‘Diddler’ Dillon
Mr Dillon’s funeral takes place in All Saint’s Church, Newtowncunningham, on Sunday at 2pm.
Deputy Pat the Cope challenges Minister Joe McHugh
“The reality is that planning permission will expire on this project by 2022…we run the serious risk of letting this project’s planning expire.”
Rudolstadt delegation to visit Letterkenny this weekend
51 delegates from the German town of Rudolstadt will visit Letterkenny this weekend.
Letterkenny NLN campaign for training allowance
Students and staff from Letterkenny National Learning Network have joined the campaign to demand the restoration of a vital training allowance.
Gortahork water improvements continuing
“The works include laying water service connections from the public water main in the road to customers’ property boundaries.”
Donegal pensioner gets military medal after 70 years
MORE than 70 years after the end of World War II a Donegal soldier’s service to the Local Defence Force has finally been recognised. Rooskey pensioner James Callan was proudly saluted by officers as he collected his medal during a special ceremony at Finner Camp recently. The Local Defence Force (LDF) existed from 1939 to […]