A WOMAN (80s) who sustained serious injuries in a collision on Sunday has passed away. The woman had been receiving treatment at Sligo University Hospital but passed away from her injuries earlier today. Meanwhile, a man in his 50s has been arrested and charged by gardaí. Advertisement He is due to appear before Letterkenny District Court tomorrow […]
Donegal Weather: Forecast for Mona McSharry’s homecoming in Ballyshannon
As Ballyshannon prepares to welcome home Olympic bronze medallist Mona McSharry, the weather for the evening is looking favourable for the celebrations. As the festivities kick off at 6:00 PM, expect partly cloudy skies with a slight chance of rain. Temperatures will be around 15 degrees with light winds from the west-southwest. Advertisement While it […]
Funeral takes place Mary Rose Dullaghan
THE funeral took place in Glenswilly this morning of much-loved local resident, Mary Rose Dullaghan, Cashelreagh, Newmills. Mary Rose – or Mosie as she was known to so many – lost her brave battle with illness when she passed away in Donegal Hospice late on Sunday night. A member of the Kelly family, Mary Rose had […]
New HSE immunisation programme to protect newborn babies against RSV
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Donegal Weather: Brighter days ahead as wet week to end with sunshine
AS the yellow rain warning comes to an end, Donegal can look forward to a slight reprieve from the wet conditions that have drenched the county While the rain may ease up, don’t expect the skies to clear entirely just yet with scattered showers and cloudy spells. This evening will see come light rain around […]
An Gailearaí seeks wedding dresses and suits for special exhibit
To celebrate 25 years of An Gailearaí, the gallery is inviting the community to contribute wedding attire for a special exhibition. An Gailearaí has been a vital part of the Gaeltacht community since 1999, growing from its beginnings above a bank in Falcarragh to its current home in the Aislann Centre, Gaoth Dobhair. Supported by […]