The body of Donegal fishing skipper Garret Boyce is to be flown back to Donegal today. Mr Boyce, a 45-year-old…
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The small fishing community of Downings is today coming to terms with the sudden loss of popular local fisherman, Garret…
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CourtsLead StoriesNews
Chip-van owner fined after he refuses to take himself away
by Staff Writer 7 years agoA businessman whose family have been operating a mobile takeaway for 30 years in a seaside town locked himself into…
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BusinessLead StoriesNews
Jobs boost as 18 new positions announced at Downings seaweed plant
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoGAELTACHT Minister Joe McHugh has announced 18 new jobs for Na Dúnaibh. The new positions are being created by BeoBio…
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Fanad Lighthouse to benefit from slice of €10,000 allocated to Gaeltacht projects
by Elaine McCallig 7 years agoMinister for the Gaeltacht Joe McHugh has sanctioned more than €10,000 for four different projects in County Donegal. The four…
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ON ONE OF those dusking summer evenings when frantic looks at all three group tables were required in the Intermediate…
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Last year, Downings and Glenfin were playing at opposite ends of the Championship spectrum, but fate decreed they’ve collide. Glenfin…
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Watch: This dream home has to be seen to be believed
by Elaine McCallig 7 years agoThe breathtaking views from this four bedroom home in Kinnalargy, Downings, has got to be seen to be believed. Situated…
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GAA
Downings take U16 Division Two League crown after late flurry against luckless Glenfin
by Chris McNulty 7 years agoA profitable final quarter eventually saw Downings worm away from Glenfin to land the LYIT Donegal Under-16 Division Two League…
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Warning after more sightings of dangerous jellyfish off Donegal coast
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoThere have been further sightings of the dangerous Lion’s Mane jellyfish along the Donegal coast. Mulroy Coast Guard has issued…
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Lead StoriesNews
Picture Special: Donegal woman celebrates 100th birthday in style
by Elaine McCallig 7 years agoDonegal woman Kathleen McFadden (née Doherty) celebrated the big 100 with her family and friends in Dublin. Originally from Falcarragh,…
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The construction of the proposed footpath/cycle track linking the villages of Carrigart and Downings is moving closer, according to Noel…
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Don your favourite jersey for Micky’s Mile this Sunday
by Elaine McCallig 7 years agoA 5km walk/run is being hosted this Sunday in Downings in aid of Micky Buchanan. Participants are encouraged to wear…
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Donegal County Council will unveil a new beach wheelchair for use at Downings beach this Friday. This wheelchair has been…
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Gardai have confirmed they were called to an incident of assault in Downings early on Sunday morning. The assault is…
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The community of Downings is in mourning over the sad passing of businessman John Connor of Downing’s Bay Hotel. Mr…
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Sport
Letterkenny Gaels bow out of Junior Championship following defeat to Downings
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoLetterkenny Gaels Club Notes: The Junior A football team bowed out of the championship at the weekend when they were…
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Donegal bar features on list of best pubs to visit in Ireland
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoA hugely popular Donegal pub has been selected as one of twenty bars you must visit in Ireland! The Singing…
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Senior and reserve football: Our senior men played Downings at home on Saturday night and had an excellent win and…
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When most of us were tucked up in the warmth of our beds this morning, Letterkenny man Joe Langan was…