By Dionne Meehan OVER half a million Australian dollars has been raised in just a number of days for the family of a Donegal man who was killed in a workplace accident in Australia. Named locally as Barry ‘Duke’ Breslin, the 35-year-old from Straleel, Kilcar, is believed to have been struck by an excavator while […]
Donegal man killed in work place incident in Australia is named locally
A DONEGAL man who was killed in a work place incident in Australia has been named locally as Barry Breslin. Barry (35) from Straleel, Kilcar is believed to have been struck by an excavator while working in Perth on Thursday, October 3. As a result of this, he sustained serious head injuries and was taken […]
Downings woman attends Daniel O’Donnell concert in Perth
A DOWNINGS woman has described Daniel O’Donnell as being one of Donegal’s “greatest exports” after she attended his recent show in Perth, Western Australia. Susan Coyle’s love for the country singer began ten years ago when she attended his concert in the Riverside Theatre at the Convention Centre in Perth. “Blown away” by his ability […]
Life is 10pc of what happens and 90pc how I react to it
THERE will always be challenges, obstacles, and less than perfect conditions. So what? Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more confident, and more and more successful. That piece of advice led a young apprentice electrician into taking his first step on the property […]
Plan to revitalise Creeslough starts to bear fruit
INNOVATIVE plans to revitalise a struggling Donegal village are starting to bear fruit. It follows confirmation that three parties are now benefiting from incentives to attract new business in Creeslough. Advertisement Two years have passed since Creeslough born cousins Charles and Martin Sweeney first unveiled their ambitious plans to offer rent-free shops and office […]
Cousins offer a lifeline for their struggling village
The pair have taken out a full-page ad in today’s edition of the paper urging people searching for high return business opportunities to make contact
How they celebrated Paddy’s on an Aussie mine site
WHILE many of us celebrated St Patrick’s Day in our local towns and villages, ex Pats all around the globe also joined in the festivities celebrating their Irish heritage, reminiscing and longing for home.
Renowned Donegal fiddler laid to rest in Australia
THE funeral took place in Western Australia earlier this morning (Friday) of renowned Ballybofey fiddler, Mick Doherty.
Ballybofey man (89) releases debut album in Australia
ALMOST 90 years after he was born in a small thatched cottage in Ballybofey, a renowned fiddler from a famous musical family spoke this week about the release of his first album, in Western Australia.
Donegal players toast GAA success in Perth
FOUR Donegal natives have helped the St Finbarr’s Gaelic Football Club in Perth to a League and Championship double in recent weeks.