DONEGAL’S Paul McGinley has said he has been left “heartbroken” following the passing of his mother Julia McGinley (née Sheridan). Mr McGinley is a renowned golfer with a strong connection to his mother’s homeplace in Rathmullan. In August 2022 he was awarded the Honorary Freedom of the County in recognition of his golf achievements on […]
‘Donegal is in my heart’ says golf star McGinley
PAUL McGinley says the ‘Irish Legends’ event which returns to Downings this month is about creating a situation “where everyone is a winner”. The sports star will be granted the freedom of Donegal on August 15 for his efforts promoting the county as a premiere golfing destination. Speaking to the Donegal News, he said his “deep affinity” for the area […]
Extra tickets to be released ahead of Nathan Carter gig
DONEGAL County Council will be releasing an additional 1,000 tickets at 10am on Monday for the sold-out Nathan Carter concert at Na Dunaibh GAA pitch on Saturday August 20. The event forms part of the prestigious Irish Legends Golf Tournament in association with the McGinley Foundation. Acts taking the stage over the weekend include Na […]
BREAKING: Letterkenny fire accused granted bail
Nine cars were destroyed in the fire at a carpark under an apartment complex at Rosemount Lane in September, 2016.