THERE was great sadness throughout Donegal following the death of popular priest Fr Joseph O’Donnell on Sunday morning. The funeral mass for Fr Joe, as he was affectionately known, will take place in St Eunan’s Cathedral on Wednesday morning followed by his burial in Conwal Cemetery. Fr Joe spent 24 years in Letterkenny. He served […]
Colm McFadden: Donegal best attacking team in the country
By Frank Craig Colm McFadden believes Donegal are better than any side going forward in the country, including Dublin. The 2012 All-Ireland winner was part of the last side, Donegal back in 2014, to beat the five-in-a-row history chasers in Championship warfare. Advertisement McFadden hit 1-3 that day when a Donegal surge flattened the Dubs […]
The search for the best kept Council housing estate
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. […]
