Hundreds turn out for Donegal Town cinema meeting
Hundreds of people turned out for a ‘Save Our Cinema’ public meeting in Donegal Town last night. The meeitng in the Abbey Hotel was called following the refusal of planning permission for a new cinema in the town. Our reporter Barry Whyte was there, and he has this report……
Votes in Donegal Town mayoral election will be counted tonight
The new mayor of Donegal Town will be known tonight. But the actual inauguration ceremony will not take place until a later date. Voting for mayor of Donegal Town is continuing today at the John Bosco Centre until 7pm. There are two candidates in the race, Vincent Callaghan and Pauric…
It’s mayoral election day in Donegal Town
Today is election day in Donegal Town. Starting at 10 o’clock this morning, people can cast their votes for a new Mayor of Donegal. There are two candidates in the race, Vincent Callaghan, husband of outgoing mayor Patricia Callaghan, and Padraig Kennedy. The position is an honorary one but the…
Works on N56 in Donegal at tender stage
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has confirmed that proposed works on the N56 between Donegal Town and Letterkenny are at the public tender stage. 2.75km from Turris Hill to Drumbeigh in Co. Donegal are to be upgraded to a Type 1 Single Carriageway with an estimated cost of €15.4 million. TII expects…
Donegal Town to face Copany in Brian McCormick Cup
Donegal Town will face Copany Rovers at the Hospital Field in the Donegal area semi-finals in the Brian McCormick Cup on Sunday. This evening’s scheduled tie between Eany Celtic and Copany will not go ahead, with Copany instead advancing to Sunday’s area semi-final. Cappry Rovers and Letterbarrow Celtic will contest…
Thousands to descend on NW for Taste of Donegal
Over 130 exhibitors and at least 25,000 people are expected to descend on Donegal for the Taste of Donegal festival later this month. The event which is based in Donegal town has become one of the many successful events in the south Donegal area that continues to attract more people…
Kilcar, Bundoran, Aodh Ruadh and Pettigo claim weekend wins
Kilcar have moved back to within a point of leaders St Eunan’s in Division One following yesterday’s defeat of Gaoth Dobhair. The Letterkenny side were held to a draw by St Michael’s. Bundoran have overtaken Four Masters at the foot of the table. Bundoran beat Glenswilly by two points, while…