Massive response to fundraiser for family of man killed in Australia


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 […]


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 […]