Reaching the last thirty-two of the FAI Junior Cup is new territory for Cappry and Castlefin and both managers are looking forward to the challenge
Donegal teenager is showing rich promise on the baize
Securing ranking points for the 2018 World U18 and U21 Championships in Carlow this weekend would be another welcome boost for the Ardara potter
Funding for flood repair work for sports clubs
ALMOST €20,000 in flood repair funding for two Donegal sports clubs has been announced today. Naomh Colmcille GAA Club in Newtowncunningham is to receive €12,326 to repair damage to the club’s pitch from the August floods. Clonmany Shamrocks is also set to receive €7,075 in funding to repair damage to a running track. Advertisement The […]
Met Eireann predict possible snow showers next week
MET Eireann is predicting that we could see some snow in Donegal next week as a north westerly front brings a cold snap. A forecaster told the Donegal News today that the highest risk for snow will be on Tuesday. Temperatures will be around three degrees and a colder air mass will begin to descend […]
Tractor driver killed in collision
A DRIVER of a tractor was killed this morning in a crash on the Lifford to Letterkenny road at Drumoghill. The man, aged 68, was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has been removed to the morgue at Letterkenny University Hospital. Gardai in Letterkenny are investigating the incident which took place at approximately […]
Donegal teenage entrepreneur enjoys more success
A YOUNG Donegal designer breaking the mould in the fashion world has ended her year on a high as she is recognised once again for her inspirational work. Katie McGloin, 16, started her own gender-neutral fashion line this time last year and has watched it go from strength to strength in a matter of months. The […]
Donegal Garden Trail to feature on Nationwide
DONEGAL Garden Trail, made up of 22 public and private gardens around the county, will feature on RTE’s Nationwide programme tomorrow night. The co-ordinators of the trail are Joan Donleavy and Dorothy Jervis and the idea for the trail was first muted after a public meeting in Raphoe in 2006. The television show will focus […]
Funeral of Paddy Harte OBE
Paddy Harte OBE, the former Fine Gael TD, widely respected throughout the community and the political divide was laid to rest in St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe today. A huge crowd of family, friends, politicians and community members attended with the thick fog lifting as Paddy’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.
Hundreds of mourners gather for funeral of Paddy Harte
FORMER State Minister Paddy Harte has been laid to rest in Raphoe following his death at the age of 86.
