THE ORGANISERS of the Pan Celtic Festival have said more than 4,000 people visited Letterkenny during the week long event generating an estimated €3 million for the local economy. This was the 47th year of the festival which drew to a close yesterday with an international church service in St Eunan’s Cathedral. Some of the […]
Plane flying over Donegal forced to turn back
A PASSENGER plane flying over Donegal was forced to turn back on Saturday because of a suspected technical fault. The flight took off from Manchester Airport and was heading to JFK airport in New York when the decision was made to turn around. Manchester Airport confirmed that the decision was made to bring the Airbus […]
Another rural break-in overnight in Donegal
Significant damage was caused to a rural, family-run business in Killygordon after two men broke into the premises over night. McCreary’s Topline, at Crossroads in Killygordon was broken into in the early hours of this morning, however it is understood nothing was stolen, but extensive damage was caused. Advertisement A security alarm alerted Gardai […]
Vigilance urged in wake of cash thefts from vehicles
This warning is issued in response to a number of reports of the targeting of people after carrying out substantial withdrawals of cash.
Ambulance waiting times among worst in the country
LETTERKENNY University Hospital has some of the longest ambulance waiting times in the country, according to the latest figures from the HSE which reveal patients have waited up to four hours for an ambulance in an emergency. The figures obtained by the Donegal News show that over a four week period 130 people who called […]
Divers airlifted to hospital by the Coast Guard
TWO divers were airlifted to hospital this afternoon after getting into difficulty close to Bunagee Pier near Culdaff. The pair, who were brought to Altnagelvin Hospital, had ascended too quickly into the water resulting in the condition known as the bends. A spokesperson for the Malin Head Coast Guard said: “This afternoon Malin Head Rescue […]
Donegal teenager agrees move to English Championship
O’Reilly is currently a member of the Finn Harps U17 squad and will remain with Declan Boyle’s outfit until July.
So you think you know your GAA?
The fund-raiser in aid of Inbhear na Mara Residential Unit, Bundoran, was launched this week by well-known St Nauls club-man Brian McCabe.
GALLERY: The Week in Pictures
See some of this weeks featured pictures from around the County including the Fodder crisis, Dungloe Marching band Competition, All County Football league action, Finn Harps against local rivals Derry City and the Pan Celtic Festival. Se Friday and Monday’s Donegal News each week for the latest News and Sport coverage.