Flashback to the 1990’s as Dr. James McDaid is wished all the best by fellow Termon man John Harkin as he prepared to contest the General Election. This year, Dr James Mc Daid is wishing fellow Termon man Ben Harkin all the best in his nomination to contest the forthcoming General Election for Fianna Fáil. Ben […]
INTERVIEW: Ben Harkin, Fianna Fáil’s bright young thing
By Kate Heaney FIANNA Fáil’s newest aspiring politician looking to represent Donegal in Dáil Eireann is 23 year-old Ben Harkin from Termon. He is one of six party members who are hoping to be selected by the party here to contest the next General Election late this year or early next year. Advertisement The nominees […]
Donegal’s famous Doon Well on TV tonight
DONEGAL’S famous Doon Well will be showcased tonight on national television at part of a 6-part documentary series that dives into the myths and legends attached to the country’s Holy Wells. Doon, Termon, is known as the headquarters of the fairies and Ranafast poet, Róise Ní Bhaoill, in tonight’s programme, explores what it is about […]
Classes held ahead of Night Navigation Championship
By Dáire Bonnar PLANS are in place ahead of the final round of the Squealing Pig Border Night Navigation Championship which takes place in Donegal next month. The Night Navigation Rally is quite different from the typical rally, and as the name suggests, it takes place in darkness. The navigation aspect sees the co-drivers use […]
Plans for new wellness retreat are refused
by Louise Doyle PLANS for a wellness retreat in Termon have been refused on the grounds that public safety could be potentially endangered because of a greater volume of traffic. The Chief Executive Order outlining reasons for refusing the proposed development also cites unsuitable accommodation. Advertisement Applicant Ms Helen Vickery submitted proposals to Donegal County Council […]
Road closed following collision on N56 between Kilmacrenan and Termon
THE N56 between Kilmacrenan and Termon is temporarily closed following a road traffic collision. Traffic is being diverted. Emergency services are currently at the scene.
Busy day ahead at Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta county finals
THE meeting of Glenfin and Termon ladies will get the action underway on Bank Holiday Monday at the Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta county finals at The Banks. The Donegal finals are being hosted this weekend by the Naomh Muire club and so far the big crowds have enjoyed some great action. On Monday, the Senior […]
Unexpected €100,000 donation made to Donegal church
By Diarmaid Doherty A Donegal parish has received an unexpected windfall after a donation of €100,000 was made to the church. Details of the donation were revealed to parishioners attending weekend Mass at St Columba’s Church in Drumoghill. Advertisement The money was left by a local woman who died almost three years ago. It’s understood […]
Plaque unveiled in memory of late Termon ‘tunnel tiger’
THE family of a Termon ‘tunnel tiger’ has unveiled a plaque in Scotland where he was killed in an accident over 60 years. Edward Gallagher was working on the Cruachan power station in the Scottish Highlands when tragedy struck on April 23 1962. Like many, Edward had left his native Donegal in the late 1950s to […]