ALMOST 90 years after he was born in a small thatched cottage in Ballybofey, a renowned fiddler from a famous musical family spoke this week about the release of his first album, in Western Australia.
Man arrested after copper theft breakthrough
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GARDAI investigating a spate of bizarre thefts of valuable copper telephone wire in Fanad area made a major breakthrough this week, it has emerged.
Teenagers robbed and beaten in Letterkenny
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GARDAI in Letterkenny are investigating a vicious attack on two teenagers by a gang of up to 20 young men on Sunday evening.
Tragic Ballybofey crash victim to be laid to rest on Saturday
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THE Funeral Mass will take place in his native Castlederg on Saturday morning of 53-year-old John O’Donnell who was killed following a crash near his home outside Ballybofey last night. It is believed Mr O’Donnell, from nearby Curraghamone, died instantly following a collision between his red VW Caddy van and a 4×4 Toyota Landcruiser jeep […]
Ballybofey crash victim named locally as John O’Donnell (53)
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THE man killed in last night’s crash outside Ballybofey has been name locally as John O’Donnell (53) from nearby Curraghamone.
Gweedore man ‘walking about’ after kidney transplant
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A GWEEDORE man enjoyed a hearty breakfast followed by a walk on Wednesday morning, just over 12 hours after undergoing a marathon operation in which he received a kidney from his brother.
Milford Inn hotel to re-open next week
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THE Milford Inn is to re-open for business next Friday, managed by Neil Blaney and his family on behalf of a group of investors. Up to 50 jobs could be created.
The 2013 ‘Donegal Annual’ is on sale now
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THE cover of the recently released 2013 Donegal Annual features Derek Hill’s painting ‘Harvesting at St Columb’s.’
Three of Donegal’s best-known acts in Derry this weekend
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THREE of Donegal’s best-known musical acts are taking to the stage in Derry tomorrow night (Saturday) for a unique show.