THE ability to vanish completely in Donegal has long made it a bolt-hole for celebrities. Hollywood power couple Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick have a holiday home tucked away near Ardara while Big Bang Theory star Christine Barinski recently purchased a property in the hills around Lettermacaward. One thing Donegal has never been short […]
Specsavers identify Donegalman’s neuroma early
WHEN the audiology team at Letterkenny suggested that Frankie Quinn had a hearing screening after his routine eye test, his life was transformed and he gained a new found confidence.
Investigation after fire breaks out in Raphoe
AN investigation has been launched following the outbreak of a fire at a property on the Diamond in Raphoe in the early hours of this morning. The fire broke out at around 4am and fire fighters managed to get the blaze under control but considerable damage has been caused. A Spokesperson for the Gardai told […]
Helicopter delay to Rosses fires report
THE lack of crews on standby contributed to the delay in getting a helicopter to the Rosses to extinguish the massive gorse fires, the report states.
Date for your diary: Bishop Ken Good’s last service
An Ascension Day Service of Holy Communion will be the final event in Bishop Ken Good’s 17 years of ministry in the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe.
Donegal sheep farmer scoops massive €76,000
A SHEEP farmer living in Donegal but originally from County Down spun the Winning Streak wheel and won a total of €76,000 when he appeared on the National Lottery TV game show last Saturday. Another Donegal man, who has been living in Dublin for more than 10 years scooped €36,000 on the same show – […]
Fine Gael’s Mairead McGuinness elected on first count
FINE Gael’s Mairead McGuinness has been elected on the first count in the Midlands-North-West constituency after securing 22 per cent of the vote. McGuinness exceeded the quota by 16,000 coming in well ahead of Independent Luke “Ming” Flanagan, who received 85,034 first preferences. Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy received 77,619 votes while former Rose of Tralee, […]
Former Cathaoirleach alleges campaign against him
He described the alleged campaign regarding the LIS (Local Improvement Scheme) against him as being “pointed”.
Your new look county council as things stand
THERE are still results coming in but as it stands, here is how Donegal County Council will look when it next meets: Buncrana Paul Canning Rena Donaghey Jack Murray Nicholas Crossan Terry Crossan Advertisement Carndonagh Martin McDermott Martin Farren Albert Doherty Bernard McGuinness Donegal Niamh Kennedy Glenties Michael Choil Mac Giolla Easbuig John Sheamais O’Fearraigh […]
Seamus O’Domhnaill loses seat in Glenties
THE former Mayor of Donegal County Council, Seamus O’Domhnaill has been eliminated on the seventh count of Glenties Electoral Area. He secured 1222 final votes, having gained 31 votes in this round. His votes are now being distributed to the remaining candidates. The quota is 1815. Sinn Fein’s John Sheamuis O’Ferrargh is close with 1782 […]