Mr O’Rourke, who earns around €185,000 a year, has been working in Letterkenny for the past twenty-one years.
Almost 2,200 employed in Donegal Údarás companies
During 2017, some 6 new businesses were established in the Donegal Gaeltacht and seven people were employed in these businesses by year end.
Former station Officer: All 999 calls directed to house
New Fire Engine replaces the old 1995 Volvo fire engine that was previously based at Milford Fire Station and which was one of the oldest in the fleet
Ladies to debut in opening league game at home to Dubs
2017 saw Donegal win the Ulster Championship while they also reached the Division 1 final, losing to Cork. Their All-Ireland bid was ended by Mayo.
Donegal traffic corps down by half since 2010
There were 20 members in the Garda Traffic Corps division in Donegal last year. This compares with a high of 42 in 2010.
Four year wait for visa has happy ending for young mum
With the Chinese New Year Festival starting the following day, February 16, it really is shaping up to be a great 2018 for one Donegal family.
Football migrants, neglected aspect of Irish emigration
The book looks at the experiences and achievement levels of Irish-born football migrants to Britain and further afield.
Young Donegal footballer is living the dream with Sligo
Last season Jack Keane joined the first team squad, making six appearances, as well as representing Ireland on four occasions at the Slovakia Cup.
Islanders find themselves at crucial ‘fork in the road’
Many families are threatening to leave island due to fears about new ferry service which is scheduled to start on April 1.
Donegal teenager joins the professional ranks
Shane, who celebrates his nineteenth birthday next week, will now train hard to earn his chance at the Yorkshire club.