Residents in Council Housing estates across Donegal are being encouraged to enter this year’s Best Kept Council Housing Scheme competition. “We have over 200 Council housing estates all over Donegal and there are lots of residents living in these estates that do a tremendous job year in and year out keeping their estate in tip […]
Dunnion can’t wait for the Super 8s
By Frank Craig Barry Dunnion is excited about Donegal’s potential ahead of the Super 8s. Like the rest of the county, the Four Masters clubman has been thoroughly impressed with how Declan Bonner’s side has retained its Ulster crown. Advertisement He errs on the side of caution though and warns the Tir Chonaill faithful that […]
High fire risk warning in place until Monday
THE Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a notice of high fire risk (Condition Orange) effective for all areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses and other dead vegetation exist. The risk is compounded by moderate easterly wind speeds in excess of 20kph in some areas. The risk will […]
McGee’s determination as fierce as ever
By Frank Craig Neil McGee’s desire to win shows no sign of waning. One of Gaelic football’s most dominant figures, his physical cut remains as impressive as ever. He’s 33, but he’s still Donegal’s most feared warrior on the field of play. Advertisement There was a period of idleness around the midpoint of the second-half […]
‘Cavan are stirring’
Diver fires Breffni warning By Frank Craig Damien Diver has warned Donegal to take the challenge of Cavan very seriously in Sunday’s Ulster SFC final. Advertisement Declan Bonner’s men are big favourites to hold onto their provincial crown. But former Tir Chonaill star Diver believes Cavan might finally be beginning to fulfil their undoubted potential. […]
Earagail Arts Festival on The Wild Atlantic Way
The Earagail Arts Festival, – Donegal’s premier summer event on the Wild Atlantic Way (July 10-28), is once again filled with entertainment for all the family to enjoy. The festival’s line-up features 100 events including over 300 artists from across the globe during 19 magical Donegal days and nights. Included in this are three funfilled […]
Major investment for Coláiste na Carraige
FUNDING of almost €260,000 has been allocated to Coláiste na Carrige to develop sports and fitness facilities at the school. The investment will be used to develop field sports, football pitches and a running track and has been described as “a gamechanger” for the school, local communities, clubs and organisations. Making the announcement this morning, […]