THERE really is something in the Wild Atlantic Way air it seems with more Donegal people than ever before living beyond their 100th birthday. New figures show there are currently 50 people in the county aged 100 and over, second only to Galway. In another first, the number of centenarians Ireland-wide has […]
Ballybeg meets Luxembourg in Derry
Lifford Players perform ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ under special circumstances
‘Dr Lane saved my life’
A TERMON man who was told he was clinically dead for five minutes after suffering cardiac arrest has said only for the heroic actions of Letterkenny doctor Gerry Lane, he would not be alive today. Benny Trearty remembers the longest day of the year – June 22 – like it was yesterday. […]
A great artist’s private Donegal painting
“Prince Charles’ Cove” was one of two painting that one of the great mavericks of American Art handed over to the acclaimed mystery writer Rex Stout
O’Domhnaill to take over mayoral chain of office
FIANNA Fáil councillor Seamus O’Domhnaill is to take over the chain of office as the next mayor of Donegal. The Falcarragh man will replace Sinn Féin’s Gerry McMonagle when members of Donegal County Council meet for their annual general meeting in June. In keeping with an inter-party pact Fianna Fáil is entitled […]
Farm shut down after another case of disease
The number of sarcocystosis detections on farms in Donegal since last year is cause for extreme concern.
Sudden attack by cow almost costs farmer his life
The 66-year-old sustained serious leg injuries as he instinctively tried to jump out of the heifer’s path at the last minute.
Charity dance in memory of baby Annie McDaid
THE people of Inishowen and beyond will come together this Saturday night for a charity dance in memory of baby Annie McDaid.
The ‘wee club with a big heart’ unveils expansion plan
The chairman is calling on all club supporters, home and away, to get involved in the new development draw called Club 250.
Ballybofey bookies case goes to An Bord Pleanála
AN APPEAL has been brought before An Bord Pleanála over Donegal County Council’s decision to grant permission for a new bookmakers in Ballybofey. The Council granted permission for Ladbrokes to open new shop in part of the vacant Junction 15 Bar and Lounge despite receiving a number of objections. The appeal has […]