Donegal election candidate seeking to combat emigration
A Donegal Independent local election candidate is calling for action to combat what he says the high level of youth emigration from the Ardara/Glenties area of the county. Liam Whyte says a recent report by the Ardara/Glenties Primary Health Group has shown a 35% fall in the number of 20…
In Donegal, distillery to set up in Ardara instead of Carrick
Hopes of 40 new jobs in Carrick, in South West Donegal, have been dashed. It’s after those planning to build a new craft whiskey distillery in the village having decided to move to Ardara instead. It’s now believed nine jobs that exist already at a gin distillery in Carrick will…
New First Responder service to be launched in Ardara
A new cardiac First Responder service will be launched this week in south west Donegal. The Ardara Cardiac First Responders will go live with the National Ambulance Service from Wednesday at noon, when it will be launched at an event in Shanaghan House, Ardara. From then, the service will be…
Donegal and Sligo beaches named among the best in Ireland
Three beaches in the Northwest have been named amongst the best in Ireland. TripAdvisor has announced the top ten beaches in Ireland, according to traveller reviews and ratings on the site last year. Maghera Beach and Caves in Ardara, Co Donegal comes in at number 6, while another Co Donegal…
St Naul’s crowned league champions, as Gaoth Dobhair retain U21 title
Gaoth Dobhair retained the Donegal county U21 title thanks to their defeat of Naomh Conaill yesterday. St Naul’s will face Mac Cumhaill’s in the B final, after the Ballybofey side beat Milford in their semi-final yesterday. On Saturday, St Naul’s senior team claimed the Senior League Division Three title after…
Ardara retain senior status
Ardara will once again be playing in the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Senior Championship next season. They were comprehensive winners over Naomh Muire at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny on Saturday afternoon in the relegation final replay. It finished 5-14 to 1-9 in favour of Ardara, as Naomh Muire…
St Naul’s aiming for top spot in final league game
St Naul’s can secure top spot in Division 3 of the Allsportstore.com Donegal Senior League tomorrow. They are away to Red Hughs in Killygordon in their final game tomorrow, and a win will see them leapfrog Naomh Muire at the top of the table. Meanwhile, Naomh Muire will face Ardara…