Lough Swilly RNLI along with Mulroy Coast Guard were tasked with rescuing three kayakers that got into difficulty just north of Portsalon pier yesterday evening. One of the casualties was picked up by a small fishing boat in the area, the other two made their way onto rocks and were assisted by a paddle boarder. […]
Revealing the true extent of Donegal’s homelessness
THE NORTH West Simon Community has written to every councillor and TD in Donegal raising serious concerns about their future if funding lost as a result of the pandemic is not matched. Speaking to the Donegal News, General Manager of North West Simon Community, Noel Daly said they are down €140,000 from the start of […]
Major burst impacting water supplies in Letterkenny
A MAJOR burst to a water main in Letterkenny is affecting water supplies this morning for residents in the Mountain Top, Kilycreen, Upper Carnamuggagh, Cannon View and surrounding areas. Repairs have been ongoing since 7.30am this morning and it is expected that the burst will be fixed by 5pm. Irish Water said some customers may […]
Body recovered in search for missing woman
A BODY has been recovered along the coastline at Horn Head. The body was found yesterday as part of a search for a missing woman from Annagry. 68-year-old Ann O’Donoghue went missing from the area on Tuesday. A spokesperson for the Gardai said: “Following the discovery of a body in County Donegal, the missing person […]
Donegal GAA to host charity cycle this Sunday
The Donegal GAA team and management will host a charity cycle this Sunday, 19th July to raise funds for ten-month old baby Olivia ‘Livie’ Mulhern. Livie was recently diagnosed with a rare and serious genetic neuromuscular condition called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and needs urgent surgery in the US, costing over $2,100,000. Eoghan Bán Gallagher […]
165 confirmed Covid-19 cases in Ireland in two weeks
“Our research shows that 38 per cent of the population now believe the worst part of the pandemic is ahead of us,” Dr Ronan Glynn, CMO.
We need better leadership from the top – McDaid
By Frank Craig Gary McDaid feels that the likes of the GAA and GPA have let their members down with their lack of clear and hard guidelines regarding our return to play. The former Glenswilly and Donegal underage boss believes the ambiguity surrounding the intercounty game, and the training guidelines there, continues to leave potential […]
Winner-takes-all Tyrone clash ‘blockbuster’stuff – Ward
By Frank Craig Caolan Ward didn’t believe the stakes could get any higher in a Donegal versus Tyrone Ulster SFC tangle. But with the back door rug now pulled out from under the 2020 All-Ireland Championship’s feet, both sides will put their seasons on the line in what remains one of, if not the most […]
One more death to Covid-19 in Ireland
The number of cases in Donegal remains at 465, as of the latest regional data on Covid-19 in Ireland.
Donegal hold no fear of Dubs – Gallagher
By Frank Craig Emer Gallagher says that she and her Donegal ladies team-mates are looking forward to getting a crack at reigning All-Ireland football champions Dublin. Maxi Curran’s girls will face the four-in-a-row chasing Dubs as well as Waterford in the round-robin phase of the restructured 2020 Championship. Advertisement Last year’s senior semi-finalists Galway, Cork, […]