A DONEGAL man is one of the top sports agents in the world, managing some of the greatest stars in athletics including eight-times Olympic champion Usain Bolt. Ricky Simms (47) from Milford is the CEO and owner of PACE Sports Management. The eldest in a family of 10, he lives in Monaco with his wife […]
Countywide Christmas Appeal 2021 a ‘huge success’
THE first of its kind countywide appeal for food donations for those in need this Christmas has been hailed a success. Members of Donegal Food Response Network have been overwhelmed by the generosity and volume of support and donations received as part of the ‘Countywide Christmas Appeal 2021’, which took place on Saturday, November 27. […]
Cases among young people and along border on the rise
THE GP and Clinical Lead of the Covid hub centre in Letterkenny has warned the situation remains fragile and what we do now is going to influence the next wave. While Donegal has the second-highest 14-day incidence rate of confirmed cases per 100,000 population nationally, Dr Paul Armstrong said the situation could change quickly. “The […]
Up for challenge as Athletics Ireland RDO for the NW
He has served on Athletics Ireland’s Juvenile Committee since 2015 and last year he was elected on to the National Coaching and Development Committee.
Another cross country season beckons for Kay Byrne
Kay Byrne is a well-known athlete throughout Donegal and Ireland.
Arlene swapping the Convent for New Mexico
THE end of school brings around a host of opportunities and possibilities for young people. Some will go straight into work, or decide on a trade to pursue. Others will opt to go to college. There are students who will be keen to stay close to home, others will head for Dublin or Galway, and […]
Kelly eyes more local and national shot put records
John Kelly his sights set on first Irish Senior Outdoor title, while he hopes to secure European U23 standard and represent Ireland at European meets
Fresh plans for massive Finn Valley wind farm
THE process of submitting a renewed planning application for a massive wind farm in the Finn Valley resumed this week, it has emerged.
Developer seeks ‘retention’ of unauthorised wind masts
DEVELOPERS behind plans to build Ireland’s largest wind farm are seeking ‘retention’ permission for two unauthorised masts near Killygordon.
Government plans will decimate residential care – claim
“Clearly what this shows is that the health and social needs of the people of the Finn Valley, particularly our most vulnerable, does not matter.”