ST PATRICK’S church, Crossroads, Killygordon was packed to overflowing this morning (Thursday) for the funeral of well-known sportsman and one of the founding members of the Finn Valley Athletic Club, John Carlin.
Derry pair refused bail after burglary at home of elderly Donegal brother and sister
TWO Derry people charged with allegedly breaking into the home of an elderly brother and sister in Moville at the weekend have been refused bail.
Sailor’s amazing luck
BY KATE HEANEY A SAILOR who had to abandon his yacht in the mid-Atlantic over a month ago yesterday spoke of his delight at being reunited with the boat in Downings. Dino Silva was sailing from his home in the Azores to Iceland and back via the Faroe Islands when the rudder on his self-built […]
What has council got to hide? – Councillor
DESPITE holding an increasing number of secret meetings where important decisions affecting tax payers are made, the local media has been urged to be “proactive” in promoting Donegal County Council business.
de Gallaí’s Rite of Spring earns award nomination
A SHOW devised by a renowned Donegal choreographer for the opening of the 2012 Fleadh Ceoil has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.
Man (24) dies in drowing tragedy in Ardara
THE funeral will take place in Bruckless on Tuesday of the 24-year-old man who died in a drowning accident near Ardara at the weekend.
Vandals wrecked four holiday homes
A 21years-old man who was part of a group who went on a ‘mindless act of wanton vandalism’ wrecking four holiday homes in Inishowen has been jailed.
Threw bottle at chasing patrol car in high speed chase
A 22-years old Kerrykeel man threw a bottle at a pursuing garda patrol car and disengaged the back lights in an effort to escape during a ‘crazy’ 20 minutes high speed chase, Letterkenny Circuit Court heard.
Museum wants objects and memorabilia for ‘sporting heroes’ exhibition
DONEGAL County Museum needs your help with a forthcoming exhibition on various Donegal sporting heroes.
Outrage after another elderly couple robbed in their own home
A FINE Gael Councillor has called for a re-think of the removal of the death penalty after a cowardly attack on an elderly couple in their home outside Ballybofey in the early hours of yesterday (Thursday) morning.