Legendry Sligo musician sadly passes
The death has taken place of county Sligo traditional musician, Seamus Tansey, one of the most outstanding flute players of his generation. A well renowned flute player from Gurteen, Co Sligo, known all over Ireland and beyond. He began on the tin whistle, got his first flute in…
Kilcar reach Division 1 league final in Donegal
Kilcar confirmed their place in the Brian McCormick Sports senior football league Division 1 final in Donegal with a 0-17 to 1-8 win over Glenfin at Towney on Saturday evening. Conor Cunningham’s side will now face defending league champions Naomh Conaill in the Division 1 decider. Ardara have been relegated…
Donegal dump Dublin out of the championship
Donegal senior gaelic footballers have beaten Dublin by 3-7 to 1-7 in Saturday’s TG4 All-Ireland football quarter-final. An inspired display by Maxi Curran’s side saw Donegal run out deserved winners in Carrick-on-Shannon to complete a league and championship double over the Dubs this season. Donegal’s three goals came in the…
Reports of fraudulent ads for accommodation in Co Donegal
Police in Northern Ireland are urging the public to be on their guard when booking holiday stays, after it received 20 reports of fraudulent ads on Facebook for accommodation in Co Donegal. The scam first came to light in May of this year and involves the fraudulent use of images…
New code of conduct to help campers visiting Donegal this summer
Donegal County Council has launched a new code of conduct to help campers enjoy their visit to Donegal this summer while at the same time protecting the county. This Code has been developed on foot of recommendations from a study commissioned by Donegal County Council in 2021 and has been…
Bus Eireann services disrupted in Sligo
Bus Eireann have confirmed that a number of Sligo town services are being impacted this morning due to operational issues Route 460 Sligo to Castlerea was cancelled this morning, with the return bus back to Sligo also cancelled Two other bus Eireann services have also been affected today. Sligo to…
Annual Orange Order parade returns to Rossnowlagh today
Thousands of people are expected to attend and spectate at the annual Orange parade in Rossnowlagh today, which returns after a two-year absence due to Covid. It is expected that upwards of 40 lodges from Leitrim, Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan, as well as visiting Orangemen from Northern Ireland and…