A YOUNG rock climbing instructor has blazed a trail for the adventure activity in Donegal after he became the first person ever to scale the little-known, but aptly named, ‘Holy Jesus Wall’ on Owey Island.
Will Hillary Clinton go against son of Donegal man?
THE most powerful woman in America is facing a major dilemma. Hillary Clinton must decide whether or not to nominate her daughter Chelsea’s mother-in-law or the son of a Donegal man to represent the Democratic party in the run for Congress.
Rugby: Donegal duo help Ireland to second win
LARISSA Muldoon and Nora Stapleton helped the Ireland women to their second 6 Nations win of the year on Friday night.
Nora Stapleton to start for Ireland women against Scotland
FAHAN native Nora Stapleton has been named at fly-half on the Ireland team for Friday night’s Women’s RBS 6 Nations opener against Scotland at Ashbourne.
Murphy stands tall in mixed 2013
Footballer of the Year – Michael Murphy BY CHRIS MCNULTY MICHAEL Murphy has that genial habit of constantly reminding us of the precocious array of talents that he has stored in his locker. 2013 was pockmarked by Murphy again demonstrating him as one of the best in his business. Advertisement In one weekend in October, […]
Another dream team for Ireland
I remember it well. Stephen Staunton was about to be appointed as the new Republic of Ireland manager and many of us were asking why. He has served his country well as a player for a long time and was in the early stages of his post playing career.
Donegal man’s wife and triplet daughters star in Australian TV ad
A CASTLEFINN man said this week he is not disappointed at being left out of a television advertisement seen by millions in Australia which features his beautiful wife and their triplet daughters – because of his accent.
Donegal enthusiasts to attempt to break ‘Ferguson’ world record
VINTAGE tractor enthusiasts are aiming to break a world record in Donegal next year. The Ferguson World Record Challenge is to take place in Burt on September 20-21.
Report: Michael Murphy captains Ireland to facile win over poor Australia
IRELAND 116 (6-22-5) AUSTRALIA 37 (2-7-4) Ireland win 173-72 on aggregate BY CHRIS MCNULTY AT CROKE PARK MICHAEL Murphy’s talents at this game are plainly obvious, but the Donegal skipper doesn’t have a flicker of regret at passing up a chance at Australian Rules. Advertisement Time was when the Glenswilly man was courted strongly by […]
Report: Murphy plays a lead role as Ireland beat Australia in first Test
Ireland 57 (2-12-9) Australia 35 (1-7-9) By Chris McNulty at Kingspan Breffni Park THEY can hit the hay and rest easy in Glenswilly tonight after Michael Murphy came through the first Test of the International Rules series in Cavan. Irish captain Murphy showed flashes of class to help Ireland to a 22-point win that firmly […]