SOME €34.1 million has been confirmed for Donegal County Council this morning as it has been set a target to deliver 507 social housing units by the end of 2017.
Council asks for public’s help with illegal dumping around the county
DONEGAL County Council’s litter wardens have praised the proactive approach of a number of communities in the war against litter. Warden Brian McBrearty points to recent successful clean up operations at Trusk Lough outside Ballybofey and at Doneyloop near Castlefin. “The scenic walk around Trusk Lough is popular so when we were notified that a […]
Top surgeon resigns his post at Letterkenny General Hospital
By Harry Walsh A top cancer surgeon is to leave his post in Letterkenny General Hospital next month, claiming he no longer has the resources to take care of his patients. Mr Kevin Moran, a distinguished urologist and general surgeon, tendered his resignation to hospital authorities and expressed his growing fear for the future of […]
Lanny Dardar is next up for Jason Quigley
JASON Quigley (3-0) will meet Lanny Dardar (2-2-2) in his fourth professional fight next month in Los Angeles.
Body of missing Carrick man found in sea
THERE was massive relief and sadness in South Donegal today when the body of David Maguire (38), who has been missing since New Year’s Day was found on the shoreline at Towney. The search for the father of two over the past ten days has been the biggest ever seen in the county with volunteers […]
Donegal have been dining at the top table for the last four seasons and the players won’t be satisfied with second best now
GAA – DR MCKENNA CUP BY RYAN FERRY It is just over three months since Donegal tasted All-Ireland heartache, but the journey to the third Sunday in September begins again on Sunday. The 2014 campaign is now retired to the archives and thoughts of ‘what could have been’ will soon diminish. The glorious Jim McGuinness […]
Celebrating The True Meaning of Christmas in Letterkenny’s Cathedral Quarter
Over 100 people took part in the first ecumenical community carol trail in Letterkenny’s Cathedral Quarter last Friday. In a truly memorable evening, carol singers walked up the Church Lane, through the heart of Letterkenny’s Cathedral Quarter and stopped to pray and sing Christmas hymns at key points along the way.
Thirteen new faces on Gallagher’s first Donegal panel
WITH less than two weeks to go before Donegal begin their Dr McKenna Cup campaign against Derry, new team manager Rory Gallagher has finalised his new-look panel.
Naomh Conaill successful in appeal to Ulster
By Harry Walsh NAOMH Conaill were informed this afternoon that their appeal to the Ulster Council has been successful. The Glenties based club had lodged an objection after their senior football semi-final loss to Glenswilly at the end of October. Advertisement Their appeal centred around a yellow card to Glenswilly player, Ciaran Bonner, and a […]
