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…
Doctor says some rural GP services will be forced to close
A Donegal GP says the government’s ten year plan for healthcare in Ireland will do nothing to deal with the what he claims is fast becoming a crisis in the sector. At the end of last month, the report on the ‘Future of Healthcare’ was published and it proposes free…
St Naul’s stay top in Division Three as Fanad Gaels fall to Downings
Fanad Gaels missed out on the chance to overtake St Naul’s at the top of the Allsportstore.com Division 3 League yesterday evening. They were beaten by Downings on a scoreline of 1-11 to 0-9. The Mountcharles side remain level on points with Fanad at the top, but sit top because…
Donegal’s Amy Boyle Carr among the goals again for Irish U16s
Donegal Town’s Amy Boyle Carr hit her second international goal in the space of three days as she helped the Republic of Ireland Women’s U16s defeat Lithuania 5-0 in the UEFA Development Tournament at Solar 21 Park in Castlebar yesterday. The youngster came off the bench in the second half…