ONE OF Donegal’s hottest original music bands has won the grand final of ‘Guinness Arthur’s Day – Play On The Day’ competition.
Plans to build playground for children with disabilities
PLANS are underway for the creation of a playground in Letterkenny which is suitable for children with disabilities.
Bravery awards for Donegal gardai
TWO Donegal Gardai, based in Sligo, have been presented with national bravery awards for their actions in rescuing a drowning man from a river.
Drugs war stepped up
THE DONEGAL NEWS has learned that up to €1.5 million worth of synthetic cocaine may have already been shipped through Letterkenny by a northern based criminal gang.
Fantastic Coleman delivers
Seamus Coleman has nailed down his spot as the Republic of Ireland’s first-choice right-back – and, after a Man of the Match performance on Wednesday night against Greece, the Killybegs man received a ringing endorsement from Irish boss Giovanni Trapattoni.
Coleman delivers
SEAMUS Coleman has nailed down his spot as the Republic of Ireland’s first-choice right-back – and, after a Man of the Match performance on Wednesday night against Greece, the Killybegs man received a ringing endorsement from Irish boss Giovanni Trapattoni.
Hills of Donegal ‘for sale’
A WELL-KNOWN local forester has severely criticised Coillte for its plans to sell off a major plantation outside Ballybofey for more than €4.5 million.
Mr John Jackson was speaking yesterday morning (Thursday) ahead of the State company’s planned sale next week of the freehold 1,100 acre forest at Altnapaste, between Ballybofey and Glenfin.
‘Concerned taxpayer’ targets third councillor
AN ANONYMOUS “concerned taxpayer” has this week, has alleged that Cllr David Alcorn of Burtonport has made irregular claims for expenses.
AIB shuts for final time in Milford
MILFORD branch of Allied Irish Bank closed its doors for the final time on Friday when the bank shut 44 of their branches nation-wide leaving the town with no financial institutions.
Residents stunned as brothel uncovered
RESIDENTS of Ballymacool Terrace in the heart of Letterkenny yesterday (Thursday) spoke of their shock and disbelief at how busy a brothel was that had been operating over the past few weeks.