PATSY McGroarty from Ballyshannon won two Irish juvenile titles in the early 1960s – and had a unique distinction. Extract:…
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Donegal County Council NewsNews
Councillor calls for urgent action on dog fouling in Donegal
by Chris McNulty 4 years agoA DONEGAL County Councillor is calling for more economical measures to deal with the increasing problem of dog fouling. Councillor…
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An essential upgrade and refurbishment of Ballyshannon Community Nursing Unit (formerly known as the Rock) has been completed by the…
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Sport
Impressive Mona McSharry sets new school record and grabs medal haul
by Chris McNulty 4 years agoMONA McSharry’s star continues to burn with the former Marlin’s swimmer setting a new school record and leaving the 2021…
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CourtsLead StoriesNews
Chef wrongly claimed €7,600 from Ballyshannon welfare office
by Staff Writer 4 years agoA Ballyshannon chef has appeared in court charged with forgery and theft from the Department of Social Protection. Marcus Cullen…
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Donegal County Council NewsNews
Public invited to have their say on the future of Ballyshannon
by Rachel McLaughlin 4 years agoMembers of the public are being invited to share their ideas and views as plans are put in place for…
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TWO Ballyshannon men will drive a 21-year-old jeep to Mongolia as part of a unique fundraising venture Donegal men take…
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News
New calendar was her ‘virtual hug’ to those abroad says Ballyshannon photographer
by Chris McNulty 4 years agoA CALENDAR by a Ballyshannon-based photographer has helped raise over €1,600 for charity. New calendar was her ‘virtual hug’ to…
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A NEW sand-based playing surface is to be installed at Fr Tierney Park in early 2021. New playing surface to…
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CourtsLead Stories
Man admits distributing child porn on Facebook account
by Staff Writer 4 years agoA Ballyshannon man has pleaded guilty to the distribution of child pornography using his Facebook account. Conor Boyle pleaded guilty…
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Ballyshannon local Maureen Keenaghan has won a national award for her role as a volunteer. Maureen was named a winner…
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The mother of missing Donegal schoolgirl Mary Boyle has said she does not want to die without knowing what happened…
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GOALKEEPER Ed McGinty has signed a new two-year contract at Sligo Rovers. New two-year deal at Sligo Rovers for Ed…
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A mother of 12, who admitted stealing shoes in Ballyshannon and groceries in Bundoran claimed told a court “my son…
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Floating SectionLead StoriesNews
Lotto ticket found in old jacket scoops unclaimed €119,361 Donegal prize
by Stephen Maguire 4 years agoA winning lotto ticket worth almost €120,000 which was sold in Ballyshannon has been found just days before it expired.…
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A young Donegal artist is building her own alternative jewellery brand after taking an alternative route in education. Jasmine Bride,…
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A BALLYSHANNON man has appeared in court charged with assault and criminal damaged following an incident in the early hours…
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A 4,000-year-old Bronze Age burial urn was brought to the surface yesterday after it was buried with cremated remains in…
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Two inspirational friends are about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime when they attempt a 618 km running…
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CourtsLead StoriesNews
Cocaine-fulled driver’s lucky escape after falling asleep behind wheel
by Staff Writer 4 years agoA young man who fell asleep at the wheel after taking a cocktail of cocaine and cannabis was very lucky…