By Róise Collins Two years after taking up photography as a hobby, a Donegal student found himself pitchside to cover the action as Celtic took on Club Brugge in the Champions League at Celtic Park last Wednesday night. For Dore man, Padraig (Paddy) McFadden the journey to ‘Paradise’ has rounded off a remarkable few years. Advertisement […]
New bench is a perfect tribute to a special man
By Paddy Walsh It was not often, if ever, that Packie Bonner occupied the bench during his playing career but long beyond it he had the opportunity on a recent evening in Letterkenny to do just that. The former Celtic and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper was in town to unveil a seat in honour of […]
Creeslough remains in our prayers – Bonner
By Frank Craig Packie Bonner has paid tribute to the ten people who died following the explosion at an Applegreen service station in Creeslough last Friday afternoon. Speaking on Wednesday morning, the Republic of Ireland and Glasgow Celtic legend said he still can’t fully comprehend that such a devastating tragedy has visited Donegal’s doorstep. Advertisement […]
Quiet 60th anniversary celebration for Donegal priest
Living in Raphoe since 2011, Fr Willie had hoped to throw open the doors to his home to family and friends next Tuesday but the coronavirus has…
McHugh and Motherwell chasing Scottish League Cup glory
Motherwell captain Carl McHugh insists that his side won’t just be there to make up the numbers
Celtic Development boss hails Michael Duffy after first Hoops goal
CELTIC Developement squad manager Stevie Frail has praised Michael Duffy’s efforts at the Glasgow club after he netted his first goal for the Hoops on Monday.
Forging Celtic Connections for Donegal in Glasgow
A delegation of Donegal and Irish tourism businesses was in Glasgow last week, taking part in Tourism Ireland’s first tourism promotion of 2015 in Scotland – a networking event with key Scottish influencers which took place in advance of Celtic Connections, Scotland’s premier winter music festival.
Keadue Rovers join Celtic academy programme
KEADUE Rovers is the latest Irish soccer club – and the first in Donegal – to join the Celtic Soccer Academy International Club Partnership Programme.
Ronny Deila to use Jim McGuinness with Celtic’s first team
CELTIC manager Ronny Deila has indicated that he will be utilising the services of Jim McGuinness, a Performance Consultant at the Glasgow club, with the first team in the coming season. McGuinness was recruited by Celtic after leading Donegal to the All-Ireland in 2012 and he has juggled his role in Glasgow with managing Donegal. […]
Previous meeting gives Jim McGuinness insight into new Celtic manager Ronny Delia
WHEN Jim McGuinness was introduced to Ronny Deila and spent a couple of hours in his company he was impressed.