THE owner of a hotel that is being prepared for Ukrainian refugees says he would have had to close anyway due to rising costs. Colm Bonner, proprietor of The Viking House Hotel in Kincasslagh, has faced a barrage of online criticism since announcing on Sunday that it is to close. The 12-bedroom Viking House, which was once […]
A 772k cycle then back to work in vaccination centre
AN Ultra Cyclist spent most of last week cycling over and back across the country. Kenny Gillespie from Braade, Kincasslagh, set off from the most westerly point in Ireland, Slea Head on the Dingle Peninsula on Saturday morning and made his way to the most easterly point, Wicklow Lighthouse, before riding back again. Gillespie (41) […]
Donegal Airport needs your votes
Donegal has been nominated for the Most Scenic Airport Approach 2018 and it needs your votes to get it to the top spot. Advertisement An independent panel of travel industry experts and influencers have chosen this year’s shortlist and Donegal airport has been nominated. The poll in previous years has generated some great […]
Pa Sharkey: Death of a Donegal legend
“He dealt well with life and, when disaster struck, he would soon look to the future. He always took the time to find the positive,”
‘Loving Daniel’ play is a huge hit in London
THERE was a strong Donegal presence on the stage of the famous Wimbledon Theatre in London last weekend where three packed houses enjoyed a play based on the lives of fans of Kincasslagh crooner, Daniel O’Donnell.
Kind Majella helps Donegal depression sufferers
SUFFERERS of depression in Donegal are being given the opportunity to avail of a free six-week ‘stress control’ course thanks to brave Majella O’Donnell.
Majella O’Donnell feeling “great” after her double mastectomy
MAJELLA O’Donnell sent a message to fans of herself and Daniel this week to say she feels “great” after her double mastectomy.
Kincasslagh’s Katie is not your average ‘girlie girl’
FORMER ‘Donegal Mary’ Katie Sweeney is a confident young woman you’ll not want to mess with. She has been training in the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Daniel O’Donnell’s former Kincasslagh home for sale
DONEGAL singer Daniel O’Donnell’s childhood home in Kincasslagh has just gone onto the property market for €400,000.
The incredible times of Brian C. O’Donnell
He smuggled ivory and currency in Zambia; skinned crocodiles in Congo and was almost killed by a Rhodesian army bomb. And he then set up the first Irish pub in Brussels. Now quietly retired in Belcruit, Brian C.O’Donnell tells his life story in book form.