Monthly Archives: May 2012
FEARS FOR RAIDIÓ NA GAELTACHTA IN RTÉ CUTS
Raidió na Gaeltachta could face cuts and the North West operations of RTÉ affected in massive cuts at the national broadcaster.
A document circulated to staff at RTÉ does not spell out its exact plans.
But it refers to the "re-positioning" of the Irish language radio...more
RELIEF FOR SHAY GIVEN AS HE RETURNS TO TRAINING
SHAY GIVEN says he is delighted to be back in training after fearing an injury scare would hit his chances of playing in the Euro 2012 Championship.
The 36-year-old goalkeeper Lifford man says he flew to London last week to see a knee specialist who confirmed that he would...more
DONEGAL STUDENTS PAINT A PERFECT PICTURE AT TEXACO AWARDS
Six Donegal students have been presented with top awards in this year’s 58th Texaco Children’s Art Competition.
Pictured is Siobhan McBrearty (17), a pupil at St. Columba’s College, Stranorlar who won third prize in category A of the competition. Presenting her with...more
VOTING VIGILS A HUGE SUCCESS – DONEGAL PRIEST
A Donegal priest who organised hundreds of vigils at schools where polling stations were located during the referendum today has described it as a “total success.”
Fr John Joe Duffy organised the vigils with his Church of Ireland counterpart Rev John Deane in protest at...more
IT’S ALL IN ‘THE MELTING POT’ IN ARDARA THIS WEEKEND!
It’s another fun-packed, family weekend in Ardara as The Melting Pot hits town celebrating its fifth fantastic year.
This multicultural festival celebrates intercultural diversity from across the globe incorporating music, dance, art, food and film. This year’s theme,...more
INISHOWEN COMMUNITY RADIO BOSS PICKS UP TOP AWARD
After many years of hard slog and tackling the issues many chose not to, Inishowen Community Radio's Jim Doherty has been given some small recognition.
The ICR manager travelled to the annual Community Radio Training Feile in Athlone where he was given the Outstanding...more
YIC TO HOLD COUNTYWIDE STUDENT GRANT INFO SEMINARS
Letterkenny Youth Information Centre, which is managed by the Donegal Youth Service, will hold a series of Student Grants Information seminars for parents and young people across the county over the coming weeks.
The seminars will have information and guidance on how to...more
VOTING REMAINS SLOW ACROSS DONEGAL IN REFERENDUM
The Government is hoping for a last minute rush to the polling stations this evening after a poor turn-out so far today across Donegal.
It’s estimated that only up to 18% of people have cast their vote by 3pm today.
However with the good weather picking up, it is hoped...more
MAN SENT FOR TRIAL FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER OF LETTERKENNY MAN
A man charged with the attempted murder of a well-known Letterkenny man has been sent for trial at Derry Magistrate’s Court today.
Paul Greatbanks, with an address at Maghaberry Prison, appeared at a preliminary enquiry.
The 47 year old was charged with the murder of...more
