By Michael McHugh, Editor
Legendary Ballyshannon born Blues Guitar legend Rory Gallagher will be making a permanent appearance in the town quite soon, although it will be a bronze Rory.
The Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival Committee and Donegal County Council Public Art Office have been working jointly on the project for over two years, since [...]
A number of county councillors are consistingly parking illegally when they attend meetings of Donegal Co. Council in Lifford, but whether the culprits are from the Donegal or Glenties Electoral area is not known.
Ten of the 29 councilors are from the south and south west of the county.
When meetings are held, it is common to [...]
Rev. Raymond Fox has announced his intention to retire this summer after eight years in Donegal Town.
Speaking to the Donegal Post on his impending retirement, he said: “I have enjoyed serving among such lovely people in an area where there is such a strong sense of community.”
Mr Fox is married to Jean, who recently served [...]
Comortas Peile Na Gaeltachta
By Frank Craig, sports editor
Naomh Columba 0-10
Fanad Gaels 1-05
Donegal’s All-Ireland winning captain Anthony Molloy has got his managerial tenure at Naomh Columba off to a flying start after they defeated reigning Intermediate champions Fanad Gaels in Pairc na nGael [...]
One of Ardara’s most popular residents has successfully charmed his way to a €25,000 investment on RTE’s Dragon’s Den.
“What a week, my life has been transformed!,” Herbie Porche enthused after his success.
Having first visited Ireland twenty six years ago Herbie immediately fell in love. And since then his infectious warmth and humour has seen [...]
The pupils at Scoil Náisiúnta an Caisil in Glencolmcille have raised a fantastic €1500 to go towards relieving the devastation suffered recently in Haiti.
Following that great effort the Donegal Post paid a visit to the school last Thursday, as they presented a cheque to Killybegs businessman Michael Herity. Michael’s sister Gena is an aid [...]
Donegal Co. Council is set to slash expenditure on major road, housing, water and sewage treatment programmes in the next few years.
And there could also be cut-backs on a range of community based projects ranging from libraries to playgrounds.
Hundreds of millions worth of projects face being delayed or shelved.
Although the Council has identified a list [...]
Donegal County Council is set to build just 16 houses under the voluntary housing scheme in 2010, compared with 161 in 2009. Grants towards improvements and extensions will also be reduced.
In 2010, it is proposed to spend €8 million on social housing and policy changes are on the way to try and house those with [...]
The splendid Narin and Portnoo golf course was recently heralded by the Irish Times golf correspondent Philip Reid- who included the course in his favourite eight venues in Ireland.
As part of Fáilte Ireland’s Official Ireland Golf Guide 2010, the 6,800 yard course sits pretty beside the likes of Ballybunion and Royal Portrush. The recognition also [...]
By Frank Craig, sports editor
Donegal attacker David Walsh insists his Donegal side are determined to maintain their perfect start to the season ahead of their trip to Newbridge this Sunday.
Two seasons ago Donegal came out on the wrong end of a particularly bruising encounter, when the hosts just about snatched victory late in [...]
