By Dionne Meehan TWO Daniel O’Donnell mega-fans from Singapore recently travelled over eight hours to Australia to see their idol in concert. After the sombre shadow of cancer claimed Debra Palmer’s godmother, her grandmother Patricia Pereira was left solitary in its wake. Advertisement To bridge her solitude, Debra and her mother Valerie Pareira immersed themselves […]
Downings woman attends Daniel O’Donnell concert in Perth
A DOWNINGS woman has described Daniel O’Donnell as being one of Donegal’s “greatest exports” after she attended his recent show in Perth, Western Australia. Susan Coyle’s love for the country singer began ten years ago when she attended his concert in the Riverside Theatre at the Convention Centre in Perth. “Blown away” by his ability […]
Letterkenny grandmother leaves a snowball surprise for her grandsons
By Diarmaid Doherty WHEN the snow fell in Letterkenny last January, Eilish Sweeney’s thoughts turned to her two grandsons in far off sunny Australia. Brothers Sean and Alex Sweeney had enjoyed a memorable holiday in Letterkenny when they were little boys, spending a brilliant time with their granny Eilish and the rest of the Sweeney […]
Letterkenny couple enjoy trip of a lifetime to the World Cup
By Diarmaid Doherty A Letterkenny couple have returned home after enjoying the trip of a lifetime to the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia. Emer Kelly was the lucky winner of a Super Valu Scan to Win competition and her prize was an all expenses paid trip for two to Sydney and tickets to two […]
Game Day! Amber on the big screen at Milford Resource Centre
MILFORD Resource Centre is showing Ireland’s first World Cup game tomorrow as they get behind native Amber Barrett. The Irish squad including Milford native Amber Barrett and Letterkenny’s Ciara Grant will kick off their World Cup Campaign against hosts Australia at 11am Irish time tomorrow morning. To show their support for the girls in green, […]
Donegal TikToker heading to host Women’s World Cup
DONEGAL TikToker Eric Roberts has landed a new gig as the host of the Women’s World Cup. The Downings man, who shot to fame due to his hilarious videos on TikTok, is heading to Australia to host the Women’s World Cup with JD Sports as Ireland compete in the tournament. Advertisement Posting the news […]
‘Everyone here has the same story – we were fed up with life in Ireland’
YOUNG Donegal people are heading to ‘Oz’ in their droves. You would be hard pressed to find a friend group or family who haven’t had to say some heart-breaking goodbyes in recent months. The Donegal News spoke with four Donegal natives in their twenties who have recently decided to move down under to gain an insight […]
Ardara man at centre of plans to revitalise Melbourne
A DONEGAL man is spending tens of millions of dollars to help bring back vibrancy and excitement to one of Australia’s largest cities. John Cunningham from Ardara is Head of Creative Urban Places at the City of Melbourne. His team have come together with the Victorian Government to deliver Flash Forward, a programme to transform […]
Life is 10pc of what happens and 90pc how I react to it
THERE will always be challenges, obstacles, and less than perfect conditions. So what? Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more confident, and more and more successful. That piece of advice led a young apprentice electrician into taking his first step on the property […]
Daniel O’Donnell is eager to get back on the road
DANIEL O’Donnell is looking forward to getting back on the road later this year. Like many musicians, the country music legend has completed a year without touring but now he’s hopeful for the light at the end of the tunnel. Recently, his management company announced dates again with a tour of the UK in October […]