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€1.50 24 9th August 2018
ON DONEGAL
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ISSN 2565-5981
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• Dublin - Drimarone Cycle Part 2
• Disert Book Launch
• Ballintra Races Photos
• Drumhome Heritage Walk
• Supermac’s Opening
• U14 Girls are Champions
• Drumbeg House History
• The Point 10k Photos
• Wild Atlantic Crafts
• Timber Shipment
• Dragons’ Regatta
Double Delight at Ballintra Races
Caroline O’Donnell wins Mary from Dungloe
Caroline works in Abbott Diabetes Care outside Donegal Town and is pictured above with Daniel Gallagher who was the director of the first Mary from Dungloe festival. Photo: Mary Rodgers
Conor Brennan first in Dunkineely’s “Point 10k”
The Williamson twins, Rosaria and Johanna ask their mother Reginna can they take the twin donkeys home to Killymard. Photos & text: Colm Kelly There was a fantastic turnout for the return and friends relaxed and enjoyed the lovely of the races to Murvagh on Bank Holiday atmosphere. Along with the racing, Noel Monday last. After a patchy start to the Cunningham compèred the Best Dressed day the sun came out and made it a great Lady competition which was won by Donegal afternoon to enjoy the six race card, join Town lady Kathleen O’Connor. Winner of in the fun and games supplied by the local the “Best Hat” was Mrs Scott. There were sports clubs, catch up on some local history winners and losers but the biggest winner with the Drumhome Heritage Society or just on the day was the local community. After stroll the grounds and chill. There were racing the fun at the race course there was a race enthusiasts gathered in groups discussing dance held in the Bay Bush Bar in Ballintra. TWO PAGE PHOTO SPREAD INSIDE the form of the horses while many families
Photo: Louise Histon Conor, from Letterkenny AC, won in a time of 38 minutes 16.7 seconds
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