- Staff levels spark suicide concerns
- Company cleared over redundancy pay
- Five held in cannabis factory raids
- Warning over varied solicitor fees
- Higgins to visit London Games site
- US firms create 485 jobs in Ireland
- Three more arrests over 2010 murder
- De Valera's daughter dies aged 93
- Call for calm after drive-by murder
- Man shot dead in housing estate
- Dubliners honoured at Folk Awards
- Trawler captain's body recovered
- Captain took control before crash
- Woman quizzed over McNally murder
- Arson killing of boy: File for DPP
News
Can’t Pay, Won’t Pay: Government ‘panicking’
The Can’t Pay, Won’t Pay campaign opposed to the government’s household, septic tank and water charges, said the government’s drastic reduction in the septic tank registration charge is a sign of panic.
Donegal projects up for National Awards
Eleven Donegal-based projects are finalists in the prestigious annual LAMA (Local Authority Members Association) national awards competition.
Minister for Sport on whistlestop tour of Donegal
The Minister for Sport, Michael Ring TD, is carrying out a number of engagements in Donegal today.
Father still searching river for missing son - Eight months on, the search for lost son continues
South of the Lifford bridge, where the Foyle, Mourne and Finn rivers meet, there are two deep holes in the river bed. Standing on the bank, you can see two soft swirls in the water when the river is calm.
Auction could net three houses for 128,000 euro
Three houses in the Letterkenny area, which will go to public auction at the end of the month, could be purchased for a collective total of 128,000 euro.
Sport
Ferris cleared to play as Earls returns for French clash video
The return of Keith Earls to the Irish starting 15 is the only change being made by Declan Kidney for this weekend’s daunting Six Nations trip to Paris.
Milford welcome holders Pike Rovers in Junior Cup
Milford United player-manager Peter Doherty has said his side are not afraid to implement “Wimbledon tactics” in a bid to upset holders Pike Rovers in the last 16 of the FAI Junior Cup on Sunday.
Donegal opts for a radically new senior championship format
Donegal’s premier club competition, the senior football championship, is set for a radical change after it was decided to run the opening rounds of the competition on a round-robin basis in 2013.
Ladies back in action against Kildare on Sunday
Donegal are back in action following last weekend’s defeat to Cork when the make the trip on Sunday to Kildare to face the Lilywhites, in Ballykelly (Monasterevin, throw-in 2 pm)
Donegal says no to paying county managers
Donegal GAA has said no, in no uncertain terms, to the notion of paying football and hurling managers and instead favour the Association implementing its rules on amateur status.
Video
Ferris cleared to play as Earls returns for French clash video
The return of Keith Earls to the Irish starting 15 is the only change being made by Declan Kidney for this weekend’s daunting Six Nations trip to Paris.
Lifestyle
Cycling - From 8 to 80, It’s never too late! Ireland’s First Cycling Show Breathes Fresh Life into a Stressed Nation
“What started off as a passion, quickly led to a commercial opportunity,” says Donegal-man and Events Company owner Hugh Bonner.
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.
Community
Macra Quiz in Downings
Donegal Macra’s County executive are hosting a Table Quiz and Music Night in the Tramore Inn Downings this Saturday, February 11 at 8pm.
Oíche Fhéil Bhríde in Ardara
The first Annual Oíche Fhéil Bhríde Celebration in the new Church of the Holy Family parish centre took place on Tuesday night with a big crowd attending what was a very enjoyable evening.
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.
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Friday 10 February 2012
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