Fixtures confirmed for All-Ireland club semi-finals
The GAA have confirmed the fixtures for the closing stages of the club championships in football and hurling. Donegal and Ulster champions Setanta will face Waterford’s Ardmore in Navan’s Pairc Tailteann on Sunday, January 21, in their All-Ireland junior semi-final. Connacht champions Sylane from Galway face St Mogue’s from Wexford…
Kilcar GAA Club Notes
The sad news reached us on Sunday of the passing of our Club President Leo McGinley at his home in Limerick after a short illness originally from Umiskin he celebrated his 100th birthday in August. He was the sole survivor of the first Donegal minor team from 1934. We pass on our…
Donegal boss Bonner says hectic start to 2018 will provide challenges
New Donegal boss Declan Bonner says that the first three months of 2018 will be hectic for his squad. Donegal face at least three games in eight days in the Dr McKenna Cup early in the new year, while the National League will begin at the end of January, with…
Quigley all set for Sheffield switch
Donegal’s Jason Quigley has announced he is to re-locate to England. The Twin Towns boxer will depart Los Angeles for Sheffield to team up with renowned trainer Dominic Ingle. He is 13-0 since turning professional. He is expected to return to action early in the new year following a hand…
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club Notes
Santa this Saturday at SVP This Saturday 16th from 3pm to 6pm at the Saint Vincent de Paul shop in The Port, Ballyshannon, Santa will be arriving in the new fire brigade jeep. There will be face painting for the kids on the day along with an opportunity for a…
Deal reached on fish quotas
A deal has been reached on fish quotas in Brussels. It means increases of 20% in monkfish, 21% for horse mackerel and a 26% increase in haddock for the ports of Greencastle and Killybegs. The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has welcomed the deal reached but warns that Brexit remains a concern…
Dozens of new jobs planned with opening of new Sliabh Liag Visitor Centre
Dozens of new jobs will be created when a new visitor centre opens at Sliabh Liag early next year. The highest sea cliffs in Europe, which are in South Donegal, attract thousands of tourists every year. Donegal County Council say new pathways along the cliffs should also be complete before…