By Laura Glenn
laura.glenn@inishtimes.com
A tiny Inishowen road has caused a furious political storm.
The road at Carroughill, Drumfries has “dropped off” a list of projects earmarked for improvement over the next three years.
Instead, the funding for it – and for part-repairs on the Brae Road in Burnfoot – was switched to the Letterkenny electoral area.
This […]
By John Grant
john@inishtimes.com
An Inishowen childcare facility has lost the funding for a new 1.2m euro state-of-the-art childcare centre due to the funding deadline expiring.
The company behind Greencastle Community Childcare Centre Ltd has been unable to satisfy all the criteria imposed by the funding body and, principally, the security of the lease of the proposed […]
By Louise Doyle
louise@inishtimes.com
THE Malin Head coastguard campaign has received another cross-border boost.
Northern deputy first minister, Martin McGuinness, is set to raise the issue of the future of the threatened Malin Head marine rescue co-ordination centre with Taoiseach designate Brian Cowen.
The meeting will also include Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson.
Donegal Sinn Féin […]
An understrength visitors maintained their fight for the premier division title with this hard earned win over a QPS side who failed to convert a lot of chances.
The home side started well with Paul Grant’s corner headed wide by Barry McColgan before McColgan’s cross found Seanan McColgan but his effort was blocked behind for a […]
Gleneely Colts will go into this weekend’s crunch game with Glengad United knowing that nothing short of a victory will do in their bid to win the Strand Hotel First Division, and promotion to the premier division.
Having already clashed twice this season, and both teams having claimed one victory each, Gleneely captain Neil Gerard […]
By Mary-Anne McNulty
maryanne@inishtimes.com
It will be a proud day for everyone associated with Malin GAA club this Sunday when the official opening of the pitch takes place.
The ceremony will get under way at Connolly Park at 2.30pm, with Ulster GAA President Tom Daly and a host of dignitaries in attendence.
The feature match, between an Inishowen Select […]
By Neil Murray
info@inishtimes.com
Old adversaries Clonmany and Redcastle face each other at Caratra Park, Culdaff on Sunday in the final of the Credit Union Cup.
On a high after winning the Ulster Junior Cup, Shamrocks boss Martin Cavanagh says the team are raring to go.
Fans on both sides will be hoping the match is as dramatic as […]
By Caroline Crumlish
carrowmenaghschool@yahoo.co.uk
CDDA
The next meeting of the CDDA will take place in Carrowmenagh Community Centre tomorrow evening, Thursday, May 1 at 8pm.
Grand Draw
Last few days to Grand Draw. Carrowmenagh FC have tickets out for their first Grand Draw ever. Prizes: first prize – Mitsubishi Colt; second prize - 2,000 euro cash; third prize – […]
Patrick Gormley
patrick7gormley@hotmail.com
Motor Neurone
Susan Tinney would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support in the Easter Egg Draw in aid of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. A grand total of 800 euro was raised from the draw for this worthy charity. our support is greatly appreciated. Thank you all.
Guitar lessons
Guitar Lessons […]
By Teresa McDaid
teresabreege@yahoo.co.uk
Football
Sports Day is just around the corner now as we head in to the month of May. As usual it will be on the Whit weekend which is Sunday, June 1. It is now only 4 and a half weeks away so the committee will be busy over the next few weeks making […]
NCDI gala ball
The second Newtowncunningham Community Development Initiative gala ball took place on last Saturday in An Grianán Hotel, Burt. The theme for the ball was a black diamond affair, with guests enjoying a champagne reception followed by an excellent four course meal with wine and dancing with the Streetlife band providing excellent music. The […]
