One of Donegal’s greatest sporting achievements was remembered at the weekend when Terry Casey trained the winner of the Grand National back in 1996. Family and friends of the popular Downings man gathered to mark the 30th anniversary of his stunning victory in the world’s most famous horse race. His horse Rough Quest surged late […]
Donegal land Division 2 title with victory over Cavan
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Donegal 2-7 Cavan 0-8 The Donegal senior ladies side produced a superb second half display on Saturday afternoon to land the National Football League Division 2 title courtesy of a five-point win over Cavan at St Tiernach’s Park in Clones. Advertisement Cavan had the wind advantage in Act One and they started the brighter of […]
Home heating oil price soars to 30 year record
By Jonathan Magee DONEGAL TD and Sinn spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty, has accused the government of being detached from reality when it comes to the crisis hitting home heating oil and other fuels. His comments come after the publication of new data by the CSO that shows home heating oil has hit its highest […]
Letterkenny Scouts win Errigal county cooking competition
CONGRATULATIONS are extended to 1st Letterkenny Scout group who recently won the scout section of the Errigal county cooking competition in Carndonagh. The annual competition was judged by World-Skills chief expert – Sean Owens. Sean won the competition 50 years ago. He is a former scout and accomplished culinary expert and consultant. Also congratulations to the […]
Fuel crisis could hamper last stretch of Muckish Railway Walk – Cllr
A GLENTIES councillor has said the ongoing fuel crisis could hamper surfacing works over the remaining stretch of the Muckish Railway Walk. The Planning, Communities and Culture Directorate of the Council has now published the tender for Phase 3 of the existing Muckish Railway Walk. Donegal County Council intends to carry Phase 3 of the existing ‘Muckish Railway Walk’, […]
Gerry Adams teams up with Davie Furey for Donegal
By Jonathan Magee GERRY ADAMS is set to add ‘recording artist’ to his resume when he features on a brand-new single from traditional music artist Davie Furey. The former Sinn Féin President features on Furey’s new single ‘Donegal’, which releases today, April 10. Advertisement The unlikely musical pairing grew from Gerry’s recently published poetry collection, […]
Ronan Keating shares Donegal ‘Wild Atlantic’ in Britain
A NEW TV series, Ronan Keating’s Wild Atlantic, fronted by the singer – presenter is airing in Britain on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer from Monday, April 6. Ronan takes viewers on an epic journey along Ireland’s Atlantic coastline, visiting locations that formed part of his childhood holidays, as well as discovering new experiences and meeting […]
National fuel protest enters its third day
AS a nationwide fuel protest enters its third day today, organisers are warning that action will continue until the government listens to the people of Ireland. Farmers, transport companies, fishermen, hauliers, and families are united against a burden of crippling fuel prices, rising costs and endless taxes. ‘The People Of Ireland Against Fuel Prices’ have been organising […]
Successful week for Finn Valley AC athletes
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A global feel once again this week in terms of the action for Finn Valley AC athletes with medals for Catriona Devine and Kay Byrne in Poland, competition in the United States as well as a stormy outing closer to home in Ballyliffin. In Torun, Poland, Catriona Devine continued her habit of collecting medals when […]