FOLLOWING a nationwide search to uncover Ireland’s most inspirational people, Fr Pat Ward from Burtonport is celebrating after being named an Inspirational Hero in the Gala Retail and Virgin Media Inspiration Awards. Advertisement Nominated by friends and members of his congregation, Fr Ward stood out for this quick thinking, determination and positive attitude. […]
Recalling the Letterkennny to Burtonport railway line
There was a painful poignancy to the last goodbye from a 12 year old girl to her older brothers that can still be heard in her voice today 92 years on
Coastal Donegal at risk of flooding within thirty years
RISING tides will leave hundreds of homes, businesses and critical
infrastructure in parts of coastal Donegal under risk of flooding by
2050.
Three new health centers for Donegal
The HSE wishes to announce that new Primary Care Centres at Donegal Town and Dunfanaghy are being progressed through Public Private Partnerships. A new Primary Care Centre has also been approved for Burtonport. This will be provided by a lease agreement at a newly refurbished sate of the art building at the pier. A […]
Joe Duffy records first round KO win in UFC debut
JOE Duffy defeated American Jake Lindsey in Dallas last night
Joseph Duffy to make UFC debut against Vagner Rocha in March
DONEGAL Mixed Martial Arts star Joseph Duffy will make his UFC debut on March 14 when he takes on veteran Brazilian Vagner Rocha in Dallas.
‘I will hold my own in the UFC’ – says Donegal’s MMA star Joseph Duffy
ON Wednesday night the news broke that a Donegal man has signed with the biggest Mixed Martial Arts promotion in the world – The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Families to remember six victims of Evelyn Marie disaster
A SOLEMN Mass will be held in Burtonport next Wednesday to mark the 40th anniversary of the sinking of the ‘Evelyn Marie’ which claimed the lives of six young local men.
Packie Bonner and family mourn death of mother in Burtonport
FORMER Irish International goalkeeper Packie Bonner is mourning the death his mother.
Donegal success at Cage Warriors
ON Saturday night a Donegal man is big return to the sport of Mixed Martial Arts with a confident performance in Dublin.