- Assembly blasted over ferry closure
- Sheen proud of uncle's IRA past
- 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%
- Two held after cannabis seized
- Cutbacks 'hitting sick and elderly'
- Lower growth raises recession fears
- January yields 3.5bn euro in tax
News
Dunleavy’s XL Portsalon is XL Store of the Year
Dunleavy’s XL store at the Ardglass crossroads in Portsalon has taken the coveted title of XL Store of the Year 2011 at the national awards, held recently at the Mullingar Park Hotel, Co. Westmeath.
McHugh highlights mobile phone difficulties on the Border
Ongoing difficulties with mobile phone coverage along the Border were raised in the Dáil by Donegal North-East deputy Joe McHugh.
Letterkenny businesses launching tourism initiative
Businesses in Letterkenny are coming together in a fresh initiative to win more of the tourist market.
New Irish web resource includes Donegal recordings
Three hundred Irish-language audio and video recordings, including recordings made in Donegal, are now available to the public through a new Irish resource on the internet that was launched yesterday.
“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.
Sport
Griffin star of Finn Valley floodlit athletic event
On a cold yet dry crisp evening Finn Valley delivered an excellent track and field meeting in less than 2 hours well supported by 11 neighbouring clubs we are back again on Feb 22nd with an even age programme.
Donegal Ladies get Division One campaign up and running
Donegal host All-Ireland champions, Cork, in what is the match of the day in Division One OF Bord Gais Ladies National Football league.
Jim joins the team as Facebook page is launched
With Cheltenham only around five weeks away now things are really starting to heat up in yards up and down the country and across in the UK.
Ulster Vocational School final now on Wednesday
The Ulster Vocational School final between Donegal and Cavan, which was postponed last Wednesday, has been re-fixed for this Wednesday, 8th January.
Disappointment for Larissa as Ireland game abandoned
There was disappointment for Donegal girl Larissa Muldoon as the Ireland v Wales Six Nations match was abandoned in Ashbourne on Friday night.
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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Sunday 05 February 2012
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