By Paul Bradley The quay in Ramelton, in particular the buildings we often refer to as the McDaids warehouses or Swilly Bottling Stores, is one of the most familiar manmade sights in all of Donegal: you know, those riverside stone walls and red doors that feature on so many postcards and, these days, wedding photos. […]
Three men hospitalised following single vehicle collision
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Three men were brought to hospital following a single vehicle road traffic collision in Inishowen. The incident happened in Carndonagh at around 6.30pm on Friday evening. A man aged in his 20s who was the driver of the vehicle, was brought to Letterkenny University Hospital, along with his two passengers, a man in his teens […]
Fundraiser launched for Ghaoth Dobhair robotics team set for Missouri
By Ava Maguire Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair has launched a fundraiser to send their VEX robotics team to the world championships in St Louis, Missouri, next month. Vex robotics is a competition based off of the building, programming and driving of robots at a Primary, Secondary and university levels. Advertisement Students must design and build robots […]
Is it possible that your diet can protect you from getting Alzheimer’s?
By Eilisha Devlin Is it possible that your diet can protect you from getting Alzheimer’s? This is the question that Ulster University Bio-medical and nutrition scientists are investigating through the beginning Maeve Study. Advertisement Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are a major public health challenge on the rise. Dementia is an umbrella term for progressive decline […]
Junior Cert students honoured with special Gaeilge recognition awards
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University of Galway has presented Special Gaeilge Recognition Awards to students who achieved a distinction in Higher Level Irish in their Junior Cycle examination. Over 400 students from 64 schools across Donegal, Clare, Mayo, Leitrim, Sligo, Roscommon and Galway attended a special event on campus to recognise and celebrate their achievements. These students are among […]
LUH to commence recruitment process for consultant dermatologist
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Cllr Declan Meehan has warmly welcomed the decision to commence recruitment for a consultant dermatologist at Letterkenny University Hospital, describing it as a “significant and hard-won step forward” for patients across Donegal. Cllr Meehan said he has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to address concerns around dermatology services in the region. The move comes in […]
Michael Langan takes the wheel of new Peugeot 3008 Hybrid
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DONEGAL and St Michael’s GAA star Michael Langan was recently presented with a new 261 Peugeot 3008 Hybrid from McGinley Motors, Letterkenny. A consistent standout player for Donegal in recent seasons, Michael was delighted to drive the latest model as part of McGinley Motors’ ongoing commitment to supporting local sport and emerging talent. Advertisement […]
Breaking: Positive developments on Donegal-Dublin flight service – Pat ‘the Cope’
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Deputy Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher has confirmed this evening that the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, has informed him of positive developments regarding the Donegal–Dublin PSO timetable. Deputy Gallagher said he is confident that the afternoon flight and the overnighting of the aircraft at Donegal Airport will be reinstated within weeks. In a statement issued […]
Established Donegal bar, restaurant and B&B for sale
A popular bar, restaurant and eight-bedroom Bed & Breakfast in Fanad is on the market. Established in 1976, The Fanad Lodge in Ballyhiernan includes a self-contained two-bedroom apartment and offers stunning sea views, peaceful countryside and easy access to local attractions like Fanad Head Lighthouse and Portsalon Beach. The property presented by Glen Estates will […]