AJ Gallagher’s red card overturned
A boost for Naomh Conaill ahead of the Donegal SFC final as AJ Gallagher’s red card has been overturned. Gallagher was sent off in the first half of the semi final classic against St Eunan’s. After a hearing with the county board, which included video reference, the full back was…
Pádraig Mannion appointed Sligo hurling boss
Sligo GAA have announced the appointment of Pádraig Mannion as the new Sligo Senior hurling manager. He will take charge of the remaining fixtures for the 2020 season. The team and new management will start to prepare for the Roinn 3B final against Leitrim, and the Christy Ring cup tie…
Covid-19: Donegal enduring the economic cost
With greater Covid-19 restrictions now in force throughout County Donegal, the economic cost is already being seen with businesses closed and jobs being lost, if only temporarily. While there is acceptance of the need to adhere to the restrictions to prevent the spread of the virus and to protect lives,…
Councillors clash over retention of Donegal property tax rate
Donegal Independent councillors, Tom Conaghan, and Micheál Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig has clashed over the decision not to lower the property tax in the county for the coming year. It’s claimed that the failure of councillors to support such a motion shows class divides on the Council OceanFM Ireland…
Rainfall warning
A Status Yellow rainfall warning for a number of counties, including Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan and Mayo, will be in force from 4 o’clock this afternoon (Tuesday). Met Eireann says that this evening, overnight and tomorrow (Wednesday) morning there will be heavy spells of heavy rain moving eastwards resulting in…
Another silver screen boost for Sligo
The first trailer for the Irish comedy film Pixie, set in Sligo, starring Olivia Cooke, Alec Baldwin and Colm Meaney, has been released, ahead of its launch on October 23. Directed by Barnaby Thompson, the movie tells the tale of Pixie, a young woman who wants to avenge her mother’s…
Daniel O’Donnell talks Lockdown, Concerts, and Chocolate
Daniel O’Donnell releases his new album called ‘Daniel’ on the 16th of October. As well as that he will perform his first ever live streamed concert from Millennium Forum Theatre, Derry on Sunday 1st of November. For more details on all see www.danielodonnell.org. He spoke to The Francie Boylan Show today…