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Former Finn Harps winger Johnny Kenny's son nets first Celtic goal

20 hours ago | donegallive.ie | Alan Foley

Johnny Kenny made his first Celtic start and marked it with a goal in the Scottish Premiership as his side ran out 5-1 winners at Aberdeen. Kenny is the son of Johnny Snr, who played for Finn Harps between 1999 and 2003 and made 153 appearances for the Ballybofey club, winning a First Division Cup in 2002. He is also related to Donegal's 1992 All-Ireland winning manager Brian McEniff from Bundoran, who is a cousin of his grandmother.
'I didn’t realise then, but I do now - I got a second chance thanks to my donor'

1 day ago | donegallive.ie | Alan Foley

As 19-year-old Matthew Doherty from Castlefinn prepares to sit his Leaving Certificate this June, he's celebrating more than just a school milestone - this year also marks nine years since he received a life-saving kidney transplant from a deceased donor in 2016. He was just 10 at the time, and although too young to fully grasp the magnitude of it then, he now understands that it was a turning point that gave him a second chance at life, following sickness since infancy.
McGuinness: ‘They're all very, very unique and they're all as special’

1 day ago | donegallive.ie | Alan Foley

Fifteen years ago in July, Jim McGuinness, who was then 37 years of age, was ratified as Donegal senior team manager at Jackson’s Hotel in Ballybofey. Those of a certain age now will find it hard to believe that it was his third time applying for the job and even after being the only contender in 2010, having taken Donegal to an Ulster U-21 title and an All-Ireland final, he would later joke that he wasn’t certain he’d get it. But get it, he finally did.
St Eunan's GAA club to receive civic reception in Letterkenny in June

1 day ago | donegallive.ie | Alan Foley

St Eunan's GAA club will receive a civic reception in Letterkenny next month. The O'Donnell Park side overcame Dungloe 1-13 to 1-10 last October to become the side in the county to win the Donegal SFC title for the 16th time. Mayor of the Letterkenny-Milford MD, Gerry McMonagle, made the proposal initially at the February meeting and the reception will take place on Thursday, June 5, at 7pm
Saturday night fever for Donegal and Tyrone in All-Ireland SFC round-robin

1 day ago | donegallive.ie | Alan Foley

Ulster SFC winners Donegal will begin the round-robin stage of the All-Ireland SFC on Saturday week against Tyrone. The GAA has confirmed the north-western neighbours will meet at MacCumhaill Park at 7pm on Saturday, May 24, with GAA+ screening the match live. The other two teams in Group 1, Mayo and Cavan, get things underway this Sunday at MacHale Park in Castlebar at 2:30pm.
Friars Rest owner Terence Ponsonby passes away suddenly in Spain

2 days ago | donegallive.ie | Alan Foley

The Friars Rest takeaway in Letterkenny has paid tribute to their owner, Terence Ponsonby, who has died suddenly in Spain. "It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Terence Ponsonby, beloved owner of The Friars Rest," they posted. "Terence passed away suddenly while in Spain. A familiar face to so many, Terry was more than just the man behind the counter – he was the heart of the Friars, always ready with a smile, a story, and time for everyone.
Ward: ‘We’ve done our part - now it’s time for the Housing Minister to do his’

2 days ago | donegallive.ie | Alan Foley

Charles Ward TD has said it’s over to the Minister for Housing following a meeting described as “encouraging” on Monday. Minister James Browne was at the County Offices in Lifford to discuss housing matters with council officials, while he will also meet with local councillors over progress on the defective concrete block scheme.
McGeeney: 'The less said about the rub of the green in our sport, the better'

2 days ago | donegallive.ie | Alan Foley

Kieran McGeeney said Armagh will just have to press the reset button for the All-Ireland series, having lost their third Ulster SFC on the trot by inches. The Orchard County were beaten in penalties by Derry in 2023 and then again from the spot by Donegal last year, before going down 2-23 to 0-28 after extra-time against the side managed by Jim McGuinness on Saturday in Clones. “You just have to start again,” he said afterwards on Saturday. Some things are harder to take than others.
Clonmany Festival donates €10,000 to Doagh Famine Village

2 days ago | donegallive.ie | Alan Foley

The Clonmany Festival has donated €10,000 to the Doagh Famine Village. The popular tourist attraction was a devastating fire that destroyed the museum's main building last Saturday week and there has been a huge fundraising drive to assist in its restoration. "This contribution underscores the festival's ongoing commitment to supporting local heritage and community resilience," festival organisers say.
Inishowen fundraiser launched for families of teenagers who died in Lough Swilly

2 days ago | donegallive.ie | Alan Foley

Emmanuel Familola and Matt Sibanda tragically died after getting into difficulty in Lough Swilly on Saturday afternoon, and the GoFundMe - Lough Swilly Tragedy - is now live Inside Inishowen have launched a fundraiser to assist the families of two young men who drowned at the weekend. Emmanuel Familola and Matt Sibanda tragically died after getting into difficulty in Lough Swilly on Saturday afternoon, and the GoFundMe - Lough Swilly Tragedy - is now live and you can donate here. "As one of...