TODAY will be wet and blustery with longer spells of rain, heavy at times. Occasional heavy showers will move in from the early afternoon with spot flooding and isolated thunderstorms possible. Highest temperatures of 15 to 17 degrees in moderate to fresh winds, turning gusty at times on or near Atlantic coasts. Advertisement Tonight will […]
Spiralling health insurance prices heaping more pressure on households – Pearse Doherty TD
Donegal TD Pearse Doherty has called on the government to stand up to health insurance companies as prices continue to spiral upwards. The Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance said this is more bad news for households already getting hit hard by the cost-of-living crisis. “VHI has announced another hike in health insurance prices, this time […]
Team Katie’s pink army of runners to take on Waterside Half Marathon in her memory
KATIE Fullerton, a much loved Buncrana girl will be remembered at this year’s Waterside Half Marathon. Katie tragically passed away in her sleep in March of last year at the age of just 15 months old. Her parents Deirdre and Declan wanted to do something in her memory and raise funds for two local organisations […]
Unique fundraiser ‘Ready, Set, Respond’ to launch this National Services Day
CRITICAL charity is set to launch ‘Ready, Set, Respond’ on September 6. Ireland’s leading emergency medical charity is encouraging workplaces, community groups and individuals to sign up to a 41-day fitness challenge as the charity continues to expand its services to additional locations. The charity has a growing network of more than 300 volunteer responders […]
ATU offers new Master of Pharmacy programme
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has been formally accredited by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) to deliver a new Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) programme, which will commence at its Sligo campus in September 2025. The development marks a significant milestone for pharmacy education in Ireland and represents a major boost for higher education and healthcare […]
Met Éireann issue weather warning for Donegal
MET Éireann have issued a Level Yellow weather alert for Donegal. The moderate weather warning is for heavy rainfall in the county. Significant rainfall accumulations from heavy showers and longer spells of rain are to be expected. Isolated thunderstorms are also possible. Advertisement The potential impacts of the rainfall are localised flooding, poor visibility and […]
Students to receive Round One CAO offers today
The Central Applications Office (CAO) will publish Round One college offers at 2pm this afternoon. Over 2,000 students across Donegal received their long-awaited Leaving Cert results on Friday morning. Applicants will be notified by email and by text message if they have selected this option. Advertisement Separate emails and texts will be issued in respect […]
Woman taken to hospital following collision in Gweedore
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of road traffic collision in Knockastollar, An Bun Beag yesterday afternoon. The single-vehicle collision occurred at approximately 4.20pm on Tuesday, August 26. “The driver and sole occupant, a woman in her 40s, was brought by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital as a precaution,” a Garda spokesperson said.
Dungloe’s Waterfront Hotel placed on market for €4.9m
DUNGLOE’S Waterfront Hotel has been put on the market for €4.9 million. A prime trading hotel overlooking Dungloe Bay, the Waterfront Hotel has 49 newly refurbished en-suite bedrooms and 16 spacious suites which will be completed under new ownership. The hotel also has a large bar and restaurant with views of the Atlantic, spacious function […]
Donegal to host free workshops on security, scams and smartphones
DONEGAL Education and Training Board (ETB) and Donegal County Library are marking International Literacy Day on Monday, September 8, with a series of free workshops on security, scams and smartphones. Five sessions will take place across the county throughout September, beginning at the Central Library in Letterkenny on September 8 at 2pm. Further workshops will […]