GARDAÍ are investigating the death of a young boy who was found unresponsive in a house in St Johnston on Monday. A garda spokesperson confirmed to the Donegal News that the nine-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene. The child’s body was removed to Letterkenny Hospital where a post mortem is to take place, […]
Irish Harp is latest creation from ‘horseshoe sculptor’
A DONEGAL man known for his metalwork creations made from used horseshoes has unveiled his latest piece – the Irish Harp. William McCracken is a welder and fabricator from Ardagh, St Johnston who recently made headlines after completing a Covid-19 inspired Celtic Cross. All of his work is made from used horseshoes. He says his […]
Used over 400 horseshoes for magnificent cross
A NINE foot tall Celtic Cross sculpture made out of horse shoes has been attracting admiring glances in recent days. The artwork has been created by William McCracken in his shed at the rear of his home in Ardagh, St Johnston. Advertisement A welder and fabricator with Fleming Engineering in Derry, William stumbled upon […]
Dashcam and CCTV footage sought following digger theft
Thieves made off with the Hitachi 26u and trailer belonging to Watson Hire on Thursday from a yard along the Lifford to St Johnston Road at Tullyowen sometime between 7.28pm and 7.44pm.
Up against racing’s elite for good cause
Marina is taking part in the Corinthian Challenge to raise money for the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund. Sunday’s race at the Curragh was first of three
Clerical changes under way in Raphoe diocese
A native of Gweedore, Mgr Gillespie works for the Congregation for the Clergy in Rome while he is also a Papal Master of Ceremonies for Pope Francis
Epic adventure brings Malaysian musician to Donegal
IN his quest to find the ultimate violin a renowned Malaysian electric violinist recently travelled from across the world to Donegal..
St Johnston syndicate ‘scratch’ their way to €30,000
A DONEGAL Lotto syndicate made their way to National Lottery Headquarters to pick up a cheque for €30,000, which they won on a €3 scratch card.
Well known fiddle player Tommy Peoples speaks about life, music, and his new book
IN A rare interview, world-famous traditional fiddler Tommy Peoples this week spoke to Donegal News reporter Cronan Scanlon about his life and times as well as the return of the fairies to their ancestral home in east Donegal.
Cricket: First win gives St Johnston’s fighting chance of survival in top flight
ST Johnston gave themselves a real fighting chance of survival in the Premiership of the North West Cricket League on Saturday as the Donegal club scored an 87-run win over Ardmore.