A new HSE immunisation programme to protect new born babies against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is now available. Babies born between September 1, 2024 and February 28, 2025 will be offered a new monoclonal antibody immunisation, which is the best way to protect against RSV. RSV is a common virus that causes respiratory infections in […]
Mix of sunny spells and scattered showers for Donegal
This morning will be mainly dry with a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers. As we move into the afternoon, these showers will turn heavy with a chance of isolated thunderstorms before becoming more isolated through the evening. Highest temperatures of 16 to 18 degrees. Advertisement Tonight there will be a mix of cloud, […]
Mona’s Triumphant return to Ballyshannon’s Marlins Swimming Club this evening
A Hero’s welcome awaits in Ballyshannon this evening for the Olympic Games Bronze Medallist Mona McSharry. Ballyshannon Marlins Swimming Club will welcome the return of its long serving member and her Club coach Grace Meade to the town for what promises to be an historic evening. Planning for Mona’s return to Ballyshannon has been in […]
Thousands of students to receive CAO offers today
TENS of thousands of third-level hopefuls will receive the offer of a college place later today. The Central Applications Office is due to issue Round One offers to individual applicants from early afternoon and will publish this year’s cut-off points on its website from 2pm. More than 83,500 have applied to the CAO this year. […]
Fundraiser set up by devastated family to alleviate funeral costs
THE devastated family of the victims of Saturday’s fatal road collision at Quigley’s Point have set up a fundraiser to help cover funeral costs. Kian Dawson (16), who was the passenger in the car, was pronounced deceased at the scene following the single-vehicle collision on Saturday, August 24. His cousin, Eoghan Dawson (20s), who was […]
Deaths in Donegal – Wednesday, August 28
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Patricia (Pettie) Mc Laughlin, Ramelton – Pat McClean, Malin Advertisement – Walter Barclay, Convoy -Mary Ellen Tighe (née Gallagher), Bundoran -Nora McSwiggan, Glenties -Mary Rose Dullaghan, Newmills -Jim Hart, Carndonagh and formerly Glasgow -George McCready, Carrigans -Michael Boyle, Malahide, Dublin and formerly of Killybegs Patricia (Pettie) […]
Over €3000 of illegal vaping products seized in Donegal
GARDAÍ have seized over €3,000 of suspected illegal vaping products following a number of searches throughout the county. The vaping products, worth €3,080, containing suspected illegal cannabinoids (THC, HHC and HHCP), were seized during the course of searches carried out in Bundoran and Donegal Town on Thursday, August 22. A garda spokesperson said: “As a […]
Castlefinn’s Ruby (108) is Ireland’s oldest person
By Dionne Meehan CASTLEFINN woman Ruby Druce (108) is now believed to be the oldest person in Ireland. It follows the recent passing of Galway’s Phyllis Furness. Advertisement Ms Furness died in Galway on August 12 after celebrating her 109th birthday on May 23 at Moycullen Nursing Home. After turning 108-years-old on New Year’s Eve, […]
Popular priest to retire after this weekend
by Michael Devlin A DONEGAL priest says he will hang up his vestments this weekend for the last time with “gratitude, appreciation and sadness.” Fr Declan Boland (76), who has been Camus Parish Priest at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Strabane for the past 25 years, is stepping down at the end of […]
Donegal faces alarming rise in pet abandonment and euthanasia rates
By Tara McCormack ANIMALS In Need Donegal embarked on a mission in 2006 to alleviate the suffering of animals. What started as a modest endeavour has grown over the years, as more people became aware of the group’s tireless work and joined the cause.Animals Advertisement Originally, Animals In Need focused on fundraising to support other […]