Health experts warn Donegal is at particular risk of a measles outbreak due to a relatively low uptake of the highly effective MMR vaccine. The warning comes after the HSE confirmed an adult with the infectious disease died in the Dublin and Midlands Health Region. “MMR vaccine is not only safe but also very effective […]
Investigation after criminal damage in Arranmore
A car that was parked at a house in the area was badly damaged between those hours.
Emergency services attending scene of traffic collision
Motorists are advised to take care as emergency services are this morning attending the scene of a road collision at Manorcunningham. The collision occurred on the main Derry road close to the village at around 8.30am and at least two vehicles were involved. There are some traffic delays and motorists travelling from the Derry direction […]
Owney Dullaghan wins Rovers jackpot prize
Congratulations are extended to Glenswilly man Owney Dullaghan who won the €3,475 jackpot in the Letterkenny Rovers FC weekly lotto. The winning numbers were selected in the draw of Monday, February 5 and they were 6, 9, 23 and 30. Pictured is Cecil Russell (second from left) receiving the cheque on behalf of Owney, from […]
‘I see my diagnosis as just a new chapter in my life’
Letterkenny man Pat McCarthy talks about living with Epilepsy
New television series shines light on Earagail Arts Festival
Highlights from last year’s Earagail Arts Festival will feature in a new television series kicking off on TG4 next weekend. Ceol ón Earagail, will premier with the national Irish language broadcaster on Sunday 18th February at 9.30pm. The traditional music series combines highlights of concerts recorded in front of live audiences at An Grianán Theatre, […]
Delight for Manor residents as long-awaited water works begin
RESIDENTS in the Manorcunningham area who have been plagued by water outages are at last to see an end to their misery. Households in Raymoghy, Rossbracken, Pluck and Errity’s Brae suffered a large number of water outages and regular interruption to their supply duirng Christmas and the New Year period. But, their misery has been […]
Packie and Shay delight as special guests at Donegal event in London
Irish international goalkeeping greats Packie Bonner and Shay Given were among the guests at a special event in the London Irish Centre on Thursday night organised to strengthen connections with Donegal’s diaspora. There was a packed house with standing room only as the two Donegal soccer legends enthralled an audience of over 300, with stories […]
Funeral today of former Harps great John McDaid
THE funeral of former Finn Harps favourite John McDaid, will take place this morning (Monday). The prolific attacker, aged 59, passed away at Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex on Friday following a long illness. As well as playing for hometown club, Omagh Town, the former striker, father of current Linfield player, Robbie, turned out […]
Council gritters to treat main routes as temperatures expected to drop this evening
By Diarmaid Doherty With temperatures across Donegal predicted to drop tonight, Donegal County Council have confirmed that its gritting service will be put into operation this evening. All designated Donegal Winter Maintenance Routes are to be gritted from 6pm. Advertisement Met Éireann is forecasting cold weather tonight for this region, with clear spells and showers. […]