Place: Ballyshannon, Co Donegal

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Michael Clifford: There are no votes in calling out racism against Travellers

In Ireland, racism is endemic and institutionalised going back centuries.

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Inquiry: Gsoc ‘mistaken’ in launching criminal probe

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Bishop of Cork asks priests to suspend 'sign of peace' handshakes to stop spread of flu

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Revamp of Spike Island adds to bank holiday fun in the sun

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Call for inquiry into GSOC probe

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Writers, music, and Bloom chip in for packed long weekend

Man arrested in connection with disappearance of six-year-old girl in 1977

A man has been arrested by gardaí today in connection with the alleged kidnapping of a six-year-old girl in 1977.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2014

Rory Gallagher’s amp helps lifeboat stay afloat

An amplifier which travelled the world with late blues guitar legend Rory Gallagher has helped raise €7,000 for the lifeboat station in a fishing village whose cliffs he loved to walk during breaks from touring.

Mon, 02 Jun, 2014

Hero Tony Stack: ‘It could have been a tragedy if I did nothing’

A man who rescued four children from a sandbank amidst a fast-rising tide in Co Kerry last summer was among 36 people to receive bravery awards in Dublin Castle yesterday.

Wed, 20 Nov, 2013

Operator of 999 system defends handling of calls from the Tit Bonhomme

The company which operates the 999 emergency calls system has defended its staff for the way in which they handled two desperate 999 calls made from a mobile phone on the stricken Tit Bonhomme after it struck Adam’s Island.

Fri, 24 May, 2013

House bought for Traveller family badly damaged by fire

Gardaí are treating as suspicious a fire at a building bought to house a Traveller family in Ballyshannon, Co Donegal.

Mon, 11 Feb, 2013

Diverse papers abound as end of exams approaches

Contemporary notes, topical issues, and everyday experiences were reflected in exam papers as diverse as economics and music yesterday as Leaving and Junior Certificate students approached the end of this year’s examinations.

Thu, 21 Jun, 2012

Three quizzed after Cork drugs seizure

Three people are being questioned by gardaí in Cork following the seizure of drugs and cigarettes in the city yesterday.

Sat, 26 May, 2012

Scene and Heard

Comedian Frankie Boyle will have shows in Cork and Dublin next December.

Fri, 27 Apr, 2012

Sea trout falls for mackerel hook, line and sinker

THE largest sea trout caught in the ocean off Ireland has been landed with a unique bait.

Mon, 13 Jun, 2011

SPAR to close Donegal outlet, 21 jobs to go

Wholesaler BWG foods, operator of the SPAR franchise, has announced it is to close its Ballyshannon, Co Donegal plant from October 1 with the loss of 21 jobs.

Tue, 31 Aug, 2010

‘Rory always wanted to play in birthplace’

ROCK guitarist Rory Gallagher always wanted to play in his birthplace at the height of his fame but never got the chance.

Thu, 03 Jun, 2010

Hundreds to protest loss of cancer services

HUNDREDS of people are expected to protest against the planned downgrading of cancer treatment services at Sligo General Hospital outside Leinster House in Dublin today.

Wed, 21 Nov, 2007

Ex-immigration appeals judge attacks State’s failure to tackle trafficking

A JUDGE who was on the Immigration Appeals Tribunal launched a blistering attack on the State’s failure to effectively crack down on people-trafficking.

Fri, 20 Jul, 2007

Gallagher festival to kick off in Donegal

The musical tribute to Irish Rock 'n Blues legend Rory Gallagher is set to take place once again in Ballyshannon, Co Donegal this May.

Thu, 26 Apr, 2007

Does anybody know where they are?

A mother whose daughter went missing seven years ago wants a dedicated garda unit to be established to lead investigations into disappeared people, writes John Breslin.

Wed, 15 Sep, 2004

Girl killed in accident named

A town in South Donegal is today in shock following the death of nine-year-old Erin Lawc of Ballyshannon, Co Donegal.

Sat, 09 Jun, 2001