RORY Gallagher’s band members Gerry McAvoy and Ted McKenna along with renowned Dutch Guitarist – Marcel Scherpenzeel will return to headline the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival 2014 in Ballyshannon this summer.
Controlled explosion carried out on historic grenade in Ballyshannon
AN Army Bomb Disposal team this morning rendered safe a Mills Type Grenade dating from the early 20th Century which was washed ashore following recent storms in Ballyshannon.
Paul Tierney takes National Novices title
BALLYSHANNON-based Garda Paul Tierney took victory in the cruiserweight final at the National Novice Championships at the National Stadium on Saturday.
RTÉ Nationwide Special Programme on Ballyshannon 400
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.