New beach wheelchair officially launched at Carrickfinn


THE stunning surrounds of Carrickfinn have just become more accessible following the launch of a new beach wheelchair. It is the third beach wheelchair to be made available in the county and in his address Cathaoirleach Gerry McMonagle thanked Donegal Airport, Selkie Sailing, Maghery Watersports and Rapid Kayaking and Bord Iascaigh Mhara. Cllr McMonagle said, […]

Donegal Marathon Volunteer Evening Takes Place Tonight


With less than two weeks until the 2017 Donegal Marathon, the committee is calling on the public to assist with volunteering roles for the annual event. One of the biggest sporting events on the calendar, the Donegal Marathon depends upon a network of volunteers to donate their time to play a major role in making […]

Dog fighting rings being organised in Donegal


AN animal rescue volunteer has warned that dogs are being stolen in Donegal and used in the savage world of animal fighting. Tara Lafferty, who works with Animals in Donegal in Rossnowlagh, said family pets were going missing on a weekly basis with many of them ending up in the barbaric world of illegal dog […]

Donegal duo set for AFL trials


Donegal GAA stars Eoghan ‘Ban’ Gallagher and Jason McGee will fly out to Australia this week for trials with Aussie Rules club the Brisbane Lions.

Ordination held of new Bishop of Raphoe


CHURCH leaders from across Ireland gathered in Letterkenny this afternoon for the ordination of Bishop Alan McGuckian. A capacity crowd congregated inside St Eunan’s Cathedral to see the 63-year-old Antrim man take over the role from Bishop Philip Boyce who has held the post since 1995. Among the dignitaries were Commandant Louise Cullen who was […]

Win puts Donegal schoolboy on way to darts’ big leagues


A DONEGAL schoolboy is aiming for the big leagues after he saw off all challengers to win a top adult tournament. Alex Hughes, an 11-year-old from Inver, was among 40 players to step up to the oche in Kirk’s Bar in Clady at the weekend. The majority of those competing were well-established league players but […]

Speed limit bylaws on N56 due to come into force


BYLAWS to reduce speed on one of Letterkenny’s most notoriously busy roads have been adopted and are expected to take effect shortly. The move was clarified as councillors marginally voted by 12 votes to 11 in favour of approving a €2 million safety improvement scheme on the N56 road in Letterkenny between the Polestar roundabout […]

Brave Nikki invited to Woman of the Year event


DONEGAL woman Nikki Bradley will join over 400 women from all walks of life at the Women of the Year Lunch in London later this year. Each guest is regarded as a ‘Woman of the Year’ and represents not only herself, but the millions of women who make a difference every day. Nikki (31) is […]