RORY Gallagher has announced his decision to step back as the manager of the Derry senior intercounty football team. It comes in the wake of allegations made by his estranged wife Nicola on social media earlier this week. In a statement released this evening, Gallagher, who previously managed Donegal said, “I have advised Derry GAA […]
Gallagher responds to domestic abuse allegations
FORMER Donegal manager Rory Gallagher has issued a statement following allegations of domestic abuse posted by his estranged wife Nicola on social media on Tuesday evening. In a statement through his solicitors, Gallagher, who now manages Derry, said: “I have been made aware of a social media post by my estranged wife Nicola Gallagher in […]
Anthony Molloy to feature on Laochra Gael this Thursday
The acclaimed TV series Laochra Gael will feature Donegal winning captain Anthony Molloy this Thursday 9 March at 9.30pm on TG4. The series features eight Laochra with genuine star quality and reveals deeper, fresh and sometimes unexpected insights into the lives of these icons. While their sporting careers continue to provide the backdrop to the […]
Carr expects tight match in Clones
IT has been a hectic six weeks for the Donegal senior footballers so a break in the schedule was most welcome last weekend. It was an opportunity for injured players to try and make up some lost ground, and for others to rest and ready their bodies. With DCU losing out in the Sigerson Cup […]
Donegal U20s aim for win against Sligo
THE Donegal Under 20 side will be hoping to pick up their first win of the Leo Murphy Cup when they host Sligo this Saturday in MacCumhaill Park. Leo McLoone is in charge of Donegal this year but they were off the pace against Derry last week and lost by five points. There is scope […]
Waterford game a ‘must win’ for Donegal ladies – Nicole McLaughlin
NICOLE McLaughlin says the Donegal have ladies have a must-win match against Waterford this weekend as they look to get points on the board in the Ladies National Football League Division 1. The ladies take on Waterford in O’Donnell Park on Sunday at 1pm. Donegal are yet to get a point after three games, with […]
Major project for St Eunan’s GAA Club goes out to tender
THE chairman of St Eunan’s GAA in Letterkenny has said the green light to a new playing field is a boost for the sporting fraternity and entire community. John Haran was speaking to the Donegal News after Donegal County Council gave the go-ahead to the development in Ballymacool.Applicant Charlie McAteer on behalf of St Eunan’s GAA […]
Donegal tales from the heart of the GAA
PJ Cunningham’s new book ‘Grassroots: The Second Half’ explores a gold mine of tales from the world of the GAA, spanning over 150 years. It follows the publication of a successful first volume last year. The stories are down to earth; some are heart breaking, others uplifting. One thing they all have in common is […]
A Termon man is starting conversations in Asia
A DONEGAL man is working with Irish companies that are seeking to enter the market and grow their business in Asia. Tiarnan McCaughan is Senior Market Advisor in Enterprise Ireland’s Singapore office. He looks after the software, financial services and fintech sectors, supporting clients moving into the Singaporean market and wider South-east Asia region. Earlier […]
Sadness at the death of Joe ‘Dodo’ Winston
THE funeral will take place in St Eunan’s Cathedral at 11am on Thursday morning of Joe ‘Dodo’ Winston. A native of the Cathedral town, Mr Winston (77) passed away following a short illness. His death on Monday evening was learned of with great sadness in Letterkenny and throughout Donegal. Advertisement A retired ESB employee, […]