New Covid-like virus “not a cause of concern”
A new Covid-like virus sweeping the country is not a cause of concern, according to a leading medical expert on virology. The virus known as EG.5 and nick-named ‘Eris’, has flu-like symptoms. Professor Sam McConkey is deputy Dean at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He says symptoms currently…
Public asked to protect sand dunes
The public are being asked to protect sand dunes. Marram grass’ distinctive roots binds sand together, creating sandy hills and ridges seen on beaches known as ‘sand dunes.’ Despite marram grass being resilient against storms and forces, it is fragile to walk on. It only takes 60-70 steps on marram…
Hundreds take part in Billy Broderick Memorial 5k
The inaugural Billy Broderick memorial 5k run and walk in memory of the former Killybegs GAA club member and chairman, who passed away last December took place in Killybegs on Friday evening. The event kickstarted the 2023 Killybegs Summer Festival.
Setanta retain Donegal senior hurling title
Setanta retained their Grand Canal Hotel senior hurling championship title in Donegal on Saturday evening with an emphatic 4-13 to 0-14 win over St Eunan’s at O’Donnell Park. It’s the club’s 18th Donegal senior hurling championship title. Ruairi Campbell scored two key second half goals and Declan Coulter notched 1-1…
Fowley Player of the Match as Connacht beat Leinster
Connacht senior women’s rugby team made a winning start to the Vodafone Interprovincial Series on Saturday with a gutsy 18-17 victory over Leinster at the Sportsground in Galway. New team captain – and Sligo native – Nicole Fowley led her side to victory in impressive fashion, as she also collected…
Eastern Harps clinch Division 2 league title
Eastern Harps secured Sligo’s Furey’s Coaches Division 2 league title at Markievicz Park on Saturday evening with a comprehensive 2-9 to 0-8 victory over Coolaney/Mullinabreena. Furey’s Coaches SFL Division 2 Eastern Harps 2-9 Coolaney/Mullinabreena 0-8
Mona McSharry wins second European gold
Mona McSharry added gold in the 100 metres breaststroke final at the European Under-23 Swimming Championship on Saturday evening to her 50m success on Friday. McSharry, competing in her strongest events produced an impressive second 50 metres to edge to victory in a time of 1:06.59. She finished .01 ahead…