- January yields 3.5bn euro in tax
- Killer's accomplice had Scream mask
- Lower growth raises recession fears
- Assembly blasted over ferry closure
- Missing seamen search wound down
- Bill for hard-hit homeowners fails
- Dublin accused over children's home
- 100 new houses for Limerick pledged
- Cancer cases could increase by 72%
- Gardai workload may double - chief
News
“I was shafted” - ex tourism chief
Following on his recent demands to have the regional tourism authorities re - constituted a former chairman of North West Tourism and Director of Bord Failte has spoken out for the first time “on how he was shafted” in his roles as Chairman and Director of the Tourism Organisations.
Union lines up urgent meetings as Letterkenny Hospital faces “unprecedented pressure”
IMPACT trade union representatives have lined up a series of briefings with health bosses next week over the future of health service provision in the North-West, amidst warnings that Letterkenny General Hospital is facing into “unprecedented pressure and curtailment of services”.
Council seeks Blue Flag status for 12 beaches
Donegal County Council has submitted Blue Flag Beach applications for 12 beaches for the 2012 Blue Flag season.
Donegal company to create 25 jobs nationwide
A Donegal based company say they will create 25 jobs nationwide via the establishment of an online website.
Major threat to Community Employment - Inver meeting told
Community Employment is an employment and training programme which helps long term unemployed, lone parents and people with disabilities re-enter the workforce by breaking their experience of unemployment through on the job training - at present there are almost 24,000 people employed under this remit.
Sport
‘Gooch’ visits Letterkenny
Errigal College and St. Eunan’s College in Letterkenny had a very special guest this week with the visit of Kerry star footballer Colm ‘Gooch’ Cooper.
Injuries to McGee and Waide add to Donegal’s woes
Eamon McGee and Eoin Waide have joined the Donegal casualty list ahead of Saturday night’s Allianz National Football League Division One clash in Newry.
Darragh Healy added to Harps’ attacking options
Finn Harps have added to their attacking options for the season ahead with the capture of Darragh Healy from Sligo Rovers.
Lifestyle
DONEGAL DEMOCRAT BABY & TODDLER OF THE YEAR 2012 - Click here for details.
We are delighted to offer you the opportunity to have your child’s photographic portrait taken in a one off professional sitting and enter into our ‘Donegal Democrat Baby & Toddler of the Year 2012’ Competition ABSOLUTELY FREE.
Double joy for surfer Richie
There was cause for double celebration for Bundoran surfer Richard Fitzgerald last weekend.
Spirits lifted at Vintners dinner dance
The Donegal Vintner’s Federation members were greeted by a red carpet and butlers when they made their way to the annual dinner dance at the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny on Thursday night last. Many publicans made their way to the event to meet and greet old and new colleagues in their trade.
Neven’s fantastic evening at La Fantasia!
Last night celebrity TV chef Neven Maguire paid a surprise visit to La Fantasia Restaurant in Letterkenny.
Sean McEniff buys a pub in the sun
A Donegal Co. Councillor known to all his friends as “the grandfather of the chamber” is all set to embark on a new venture in the far off Islands of Gran Canaria.
Community
Making St. Bridget’s Crosses in Leghowney
Leghowney Foroige Club hosted a St Bridget’s Cross making evening last Friday, January 27 in Leghowney Community Hall.
Drimarone Open Darts Tournament 2012
The second staging of the Drimarone Open Darts Tournament took place in the Bluestack Centre, Drimarone on Sunday 29th of January. With 76 entrants this again turned out to be a very successful and enjoyable event for both young and old. There were plenty of local entries along with a good representation from all over the county and further afield and there was a very high standard of darts on show throughout the day.
Sad passing of Ardara fiddle legend John ‘The Tae’ Gallagher
Traditional musicians around Donegal and beyond were saddened to hear of the passing of Ardara fiddle legend John ‘The Tae’ Gallagher last week. At his burial on Wednesday, musicians had travelled from near and far to be in attendance. Wonderful music was performed at the event which marked the event of the passing of a master musician.
No change at Donegal Waterbus AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Donegal Waterbus was held on Wednesday, January 18. There was a good attendance and no changes were made to the committtee.
Thanks from Mountcharles Community Development
Mountcharles Community Development would like to express their gratitude and sincere thanks to all those who have helped, supported and contributed to their fundraising activities.
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Saturday 04 February 2012
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