THE funeral of a young Derry woman who tragically died from a rare form of altitude in Singapore last weekend takes place tomorrow (Friday).
Fanad scoops top prize in Pride of place awards
Fanad scooped top prize in the annual IPB Co-operation Ireland Pride of Place Awards announced last night (Saturday 15 November) in Treacy’s West County Hotel, Ennis Co Clare. They won the top position in the Islands and Costal Communities Category. Gweedore (Gaoth Dhobhair) also scooped one of the prestigious runner up prizes in Category 4, which is for populations between 1500 and 4000 people.
Gaeil Fhanáda’s band of brothers look to upset Cloughaneely in Intermediate Reserve final
GAEIL Fhanáda are in search of a first-ever reserve championship title on Saturday when they take on Cloughaneely in the Intermediate Reserve final at O’Donnell Park (throw-in, 12.30pm).
Paddy Carr nominated for Donegal job by Fanad Gaels
BY CHRIS MCNULTY PADDY Carr has been nominated for the Donegal senior football team manager’s position. Carr has been put forward by the Fanad Gaels club. His nomination was forwarded earlier today o county secretary Aodh Mairtín Ó Fearraigh by the Fanad Gaels secretary, Fiona Shields. Advertisement “He seems to be interested in the job […]
Fanad community rallies around lighthouse plan
THERE is great excitement building around the Fanad pensinsula as the community rallies around the opening of the visitor facility at Fanad Lighthouse.
Joy for Ballyheerin Stud Farm at Hickstead
THERE were scenes of great celebration at the Ballyheerin Stud Farm in Fanad last weekend after Derry showjumper Daniel Coyle won the Tom Hudson Derby Trophy at the Derby Meeting in Hickstead, England.
Man arrested after copper theft breakthrough
GARDAI investigating a spate of bizarre thefts of valuable copper telephone wire in Fanad area made a major breakthrough this week, it has emerged.
Donegal ‘Roses’ are having the time of their lives
TWO young Donegal women are having the time of their lives as they represent Donegal and Dubai in the 54th Rose Of Tralee International Festival.
VIDEO: Highlights from an unforgettable gig in a Fanad shed
A VIDEO of highlights from one of the most memorable gigs of 2012 from a shed in Fanad has just been published on YouTube.
The search is on for this year’s Donegal Rose
THE annual search for a young woman to represent Donegal in this year’s Rose of Tralee International festival has begun.