LIFFORD publican Geraldine Vambeck has described her decision to buy into the local dog track as a “no brainer”. Ms Vambeck, who runs the Central Bar in the town, was one of the last people to join a consortium planning to resurrect the greyhound stadium. The Donegal News revealed recently how Greyhound Racing Ireland is […]
Appointment: Michelle Jones to North-West News Group
North-West News Group welcome the recent appointment of Michelle Jones to the role of Business Development Manager. Michelle, a native of South Africa relocated to the northwest last year and brings with her a wealth of experience in media and customer focused marketing solutions. Michelle is responsible for the commercial activities of the group and […]
Michael Jack O’Donnell – a Donegal great
Michael Jack O’Donnell’s sad passing on Saturday afternoon will have hit hard and, hit many. Michael’s immediate family and closest friends had battled with him these past number of years as he looked to fend off life’s greatest opposition – illness. How fortunate we now were that he did manage, for a while at least, […]
Tales from the townlands of Lough Salt Mountain
By Jim Nisbet RISING regally over the Kilmacrenan countryside the slopes of Lough Salt Mountain are renowned for their breathtaking beauty, rich vein of heritage and wonderful wealth of tales. The casual traveller to Donegal would scarcely give this sparsely populated spot a second thought, paying scant regard to the abandoned broken farmsteads, tousled gorse […]
Council backs call for independent meat regulator
DONEGAL County Council has backed calls by the Beef Plan Movement for the establishment of an independent meat regulator. Councillor Tom Conaghan received unanimous support when he tabled a motion before the local authority on behalf of the campaign group. Chair of the Donegal Beef Plan Movement, John Meehan, said the appointment of a regulator […]
The Best XV I have Played Against: Liam Breen
Liam Breen has enjoyed a long and fruitful career with Glenfin and managed his club to the Intermediate title in 2018.
Remembering Terry’s Quest for victory
“TO talk of drama is to speak of the very essence of the Grand National, but in the long and compelling history of this extraordinary race there have been few finishes to match the breathtaking late, late surge by the favourite Rough Quest on whom Mick Fitzgerald seized the most spectacular of victories.” So wrote […]
The Best XI I Played Against: Russell Porter
Russell Porter is a well-known personality in football circles both in Donegal and Northern Ireland.