MEMBERS of a Donegal family are to cycle 240 kilometres from Glasgow to Arranmore island to raise awareness of a rare cancer which claimed the life of their two-year old daughter.
The final countdown is on
DONEGAL have been handed a double boost ahead of their Ulster SFC Final against Monaghan at St Tiernach’s Park, Clones on July 19.
Attempted robbery at St Johnston post office
Advertisement GARDA investigations after an attempted robbery at the the post office in St. Johnston on Thursday afternoon. A man entered the premises and demanded money from the postal assistant. When he refused, the man tried to kick in a door leading to the cashier but after a number of attempts […]
Team Donegal fit and ready to go ahead of Derry test
THE Donegal management will have 33 players to choose from when they sit down to finalise their match-day squad of 26 for next Saturday’s Ulster SFC semi-final against Derry in Clones (throw-in 7pm).
Major ‘Bin the Bills’ protest to take place this weekend
A MAJOR protest against water charges will take place in Letterkenny this weekend and campaign group ‘Right2Water; are encouraging people from across the county to attend.
Green Light for 507 housing units by 2017- Cllr Farren
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 […]