A fire caused extensive damage to farm sheds in the Whitecross area of Raphoe, East Donegal, late last night. The blaze erupted shortly after 8 PM, quickly spreading through the premises. Multiple fire service units from both sides of the border were deployed to the scene, battling the flames for several hours before finally bringing […]
TikTok sensation to appear at Leaving Cert Results Night Letterkenny
AS Leaving Cert results night approaches, students across Ireland are gearing up for a night of celebration, and this year’s event at The Gasworks in Letterkenny promises to be unforgettable. The popular venue is set to host none other than TikTok and social media sensation James Doyle, famously known as ‘Protein Bor,’ who will be […]
Clare O’Donnell reflects on her festival journey urging girls to embrace confidence
By Tara McCormack LETTERKENNY native and Donegal Mary, Clare O’Donnell was treated to a special homecoming celebration last weekend as friends and family marked her selection as the 2024 Mary From Dunglow in style. Fires blazed at the town’s Cullion Road where neighbours and friends turned out to offer their congratulations. Advertisement Her selection as […]
Mental health charity reminds Leaving Certs that ‘you are more than grades’
AS thousands of students across Donegal and the country brace themselves for Leaving Cert results, national mental health charity Turn2Me is urging families to keep things in perspective. The charity’s key message is that exam results do not define a person’s worth or future success. The days leading up to results day can be fraught […]
World Championship success for Glencar’s inspiring mother-daughter dance duo
By Tara McCormack In an awe-inspiring display of determination, Kim Fox, 42, and her daughter Priya, 9, from Glencar, Letterkenny, brought home a prestigious award from the O18 Open PNC UDO World Dance Championships held in Blackpool last weekend. The dynamic duo clinched an impressive 4th place after competing against over a hundred couples in […]
HSE urges Donegal to avail of MMR vaccine for measles protection
The HSE has issued a strong advisory emphasising that the MMR vaccine remains the only reliable protection against measles. Given the highly infectious nature of the disease, they are urging all eligible individuals to ensure they have received two doses of the MMR vaccine to achieve full immunity. The HSE’s current MMR vaccine catch-up programme […]
HSE confirm new GP appointed to Ardara Health Centre
The HSE has announced the successful recruitment of Dr. Charles McManus as the new GP for Ardara Health Centre. Dr. McManus is set to officially begin his role tomorrow, taking over from Dr. Mireille Sweeney, who retires today. To ensure a smooth transition, the surgery will be closed tomorrow to accommodate the handover process. Advertisement […]
Donegal celebrates Niamh Shevlin’s star performance at Rose of Tralee
By Tara McCormack DONEGAL is beaming with pride after Niamh Shevlin, representing the county, delivered a captivating performance at the 2024 International Rose of Tralee. The annual pageant, hosted in the Dome in Co Kerry, saw 32 women from across the globe competing for the title, with New Zealand’s Keely O’Grady ultimately taking the crown. […]
Donegal Weather: A wet night ahead and a soggy start tomorrow
By Tara McCormack DONEGAL should prepare for a wet and blustery night as heavy rain is set to dominate the weather, continuing into the early hours of Thursday. Light rain will begin around 8 p.m., gradually intensifying as the night progresses. Advertisement According to Met Éireann, the weather will worsen overnight, with significant rainfall expected, […]
Flood warning prompts temporary closure of Donegal Town carpark
The Donegal Town Pier Carpark will be temporarily closed at various times over the next 24 hours due to an anticipated combination of high tides, storm surges, and heavy rainfall. These weather conditions pose a significant flood risk, prompting local authorities to take precautionary measures. The carpark will first close this evening from 6:30 p.m. […]