While Michael Murphy and Colm McFadden are poised for a return to the Donegal team this Sunday, there are fresh concerns for the long-term future of Patrick McBrearty, who has been invited to a second AFL trial.
Mary Coughlan speculation is ‘pie in the sky’
SENIOR Fianna Fáil figures have dismissed speculation of an imminent return of former Tánaiste Mary Coughlan as a political player.
While the former Dáil Deputy appeared at a party meeting attended by party leader, Micheal Martin last weekin Glenties speculation of her return are ‘off the mark’ according to sources.
Famous Donegal hotel sold for €650,000
THE Sandhouse Hotel in Rossnowlagh was sold at auction in Dublin today (Thursday) for €650,000, the reserve price given by the auctioneers.
The property is part of the €10.3 million portfolio of buildings which was on offer at the sale, at the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin.
Woman describes shock as man threatened to shoot her
A LETTERKENNY woman has claimed she is living in fear after a man threatened to shoot her.
Speaking to the Donegal News, the woman felt gardai were not doing enough to bring the man responsible ‘to book’.
Shock as 26 jobs to go
THE announcement of a major funding boost for a Gweedore firm has been overshadowed by the news yesterday (Thursday) that twenty-six jobs are to go at the plant.
Protest march against school cuts
THE Chairman of a West Donegal Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) branch is calling on parents, teachers and members of the public to join them in a protest march in Gweedore tomorrow (Saturday) at 12noon.
Thomas McBride joins Harps
FINN Harps have bolstered their midfield with the signing of former Derry City and Institute player Thomas McBride, who played the full ninety minutes in Wednesday night’s 1-0 win over Dergview at LYIT.
Minister’s u-turn but fears still for schools
SMALL rural schools in Donegal which looked set to lose teachers under the DEIS cutbacks proposed in January, now have an appeal process which may save their numbers.
Threat to resign over closure
ANGER at the proposed closure of Lifford Community Hospital continued this week with Labour Party Councillor Frank McBrearty threatening to resign over the issue.
Raphoe goes live with online diary
THE launch of unique new website which aims to keep the people of Raphoe informed about life and events in the local community was launched this week.