Letterkenny Athletic Club Notes
Over 100 runners braved the cold, wet conditions in Kilmacrennan on Sunday morning to take part in the inaugural ‘Kilmac 10’. The event was superbly organised by LAC man, Gerard McGranaghan. First across the line was LAC runner, in form Eoghain McGinley, with an excellent time of 33.13, 20 seconds…
Former civil servant jailed for one year
A former civil servant has been jailed for one year for selling confidential information to private investigators. Rory Lenihan with an address of Letterkenny Co. Donegal, worked for the Department of Social Protection where he passed on personal information on computer databases between 2008 and 2010. He pleaded guilty to…
Finn Valley Athletic Club Notes
The weekend just gone marked the beginning of the indoor season for Finn Valley athletes both at home in France and In US. The Mc Guigan brothers Dempsey and Fellan were at different venues at Collegiate meets in U S Throwing the heavy hammer Dempsey with an eye on Commonwealth…
Allianz Leagues get underway this weekend
The long wait is over and GAA county grounds are being prepared for the busiest spring in history as the Allianz football and hurling Leagues gear up for an earlier start and finish than ever before. The big action in both codes begins on the 27th January and continues until Sunday,…
Charity partners sought for North West 10k
The North West 10k committee is now inviting charities to make applications to be the beneficiaries from the 22nd run and walk which will take place on Sunday the 6th of May in Letterkenny. The deadline for applications will be Friday the 9th of February and should be emailed to…
Countdown is on to Donegal Sports Star Awards on Friday
Final preparations are being made for this Friday night’s 42nd Donegal Sports Star Awards in the Mount Errigal Hotel. With the awards banquet being fully booked out since Monday night the organising committee has been busy with arrangements to ensure that approximately 600 guests will enjoy another special night for…
Two northwest teams to enter Women’s U17 League
In women’s soccer, two teams from the northwest are set to compete in the inaugural Women’s U17 League. Sligo Rovers confirmed on Monday that they have applied to the FAI for inclusion in the league; while the Donegal Women’s League yesterday evening confirmed that their application has been accepted.