ON FRIDAY, December 20, RTÉ’s Nationwide will feature a specialprogramme from Ballyshannon, as it celebrates a major milestone in its history with the 400th anniversary of the signing of the Royal Charter.
McGurrins the heroes for Aodh Ruadh
AODH Ruadh clinched their first under 21 title since 1993 when they squeezed their way past Burt in a dramatic U21 B final replay in Convoy on Saturday.
Services to GAA award for Tom Daly
BALLYSHANNON man Tom Daly was presented with a Services to GAA award at the Ulster GAA Writers’ Association’s annual banquet on Friday night.
Ombudsman investigates ‘Mary Boyle’ dig search
A NATIONAL newspaper has reported that an investigation into the digging of a suspected child grave by gardaí with a JCB, instead of traditional forensic techniques, has been launched this week.
Separate Ballintra deaths laid to rest today and tomorrow
THE two men who died in unrelated incidents in the Ballintra area of South Donegal on Friday have both been named and will be laid to rest today and tomorrow.
Free ‘storytelling through theatre’ workshop this weekend
INDIVIDUALS and groups are being sought to take part in a free ‘storytelling through theatre’ workshop in south Donegal next weekend.
Concerns deepen over Garda numbers in Donegal
THERE are only now three Garda Sergeants operating the Milford District compared to nine three years ago. The area stretches across north and West Donegal to the Gweebarra bridge.
Bundoran RNLI fundraising drive to “push the boat”
BUNDORAN RNLI Lifeboat’s annual fundraising “boat push” will take place once again this Saturday, September 7 as the volunteer crew once again embark on the challenge of raising funds for the lifeboat station which is entering its 40th year of existence.
Ladies GAA: Milford bidding for another title
MILFORD’S ladies will look to emulate the club’s senior men’s team by taking a Championship title back to Moyle Park on Sunday.
First annual Lakeside Triathlon for Ballyshannon
DETAILS have been revealed of the first annual Lakeside Triathlon which will take place at the Lakeside Centre in Ballyshannon on Saturday August 24 at 11am hosted by MSC Tri in conjunction with Erne Enterprise.