Hay fever in dogs: Recognising the signs and finding relief


Hay fever season is in full swing, and while many of us are sneezing and wiping our eyes, it might surprise you to know that dogs can suffer too. Pollen allergies in dogs develop much like they do in humans – by coming into contact with pollen from trees, grass, and plants. Symptoms usually show […]

First salmon caught on the Finn by Barry Loughrey


Omagh angler, Barry Loughrey landed the first spring salmon (pictured below) on the River Finn for the second successive season. The fish weighed in at ten and a half pounds and in landing his catch, Barry scooped the Frankie Devine Memorial trophy and £200 worth of fishing tackle sponsored by Bridge Guns and Tackle Strabane and […]

WATCH: ‘We are going to do our best, shoulder to shoulder’ 


THE community of Gaoth Dobhair are rallying together to raise vital funds to rebuild St Mary’s Church in Derrybeg. Mary Coyle, who organised the fundraiser on behalf of Coiste Forbartha Dhobair Cuideachta Faoi Theorainn Ráthaíochta, said the parish of Gaoth Dobhair is in mourning after their church was destroyed in a fire in the early […]

Fresh hope for economic growth and job creation in Donegal


By Róise Collins CONSTRUCTION is moving forward at the new IDA Business and Technology Park, bringing fresh hope for economic growth and job creation in Donegal even as uncertainty swirls around international trade and US tariffs. The site in Carnamuggah Lower, which is being developed by IDA Ireland, is part of a wider strategy to […]

Weather: Mostly cloudy day with patches of drizzle and mist 


TODAY will start off mostly cloudy with patches of drizzle and mist. It will brighten up with some sunny spells developing and perhaps a few light showers. Highest temperatures of 14 to 15 degrees with light to moderate northerly or variable breezes. Advertisement Tonight will be mainly dry with clear spells. Lowest temperatures of 3 […]

Donegal memories in National Museum book on rural life


A BEAUTIFUL compilation of memories about rural life in times gone by has just been reprinted for a third time due to its ongoing success. ‘Happy Days and Hard Times’ is a collection of memories, stories and images, compiled by the National Museum of Ireland, and it includes a wonderful submission from Donegal where one […]

Gardaí investigating alleged Gortahork assault


GARDAÍ are investigating the alleged assault on a man in Gortahork. Gardaí are investigating a couple of incidents that occurred in a licenced premises at Main Street, Gortahork on Monday, March 31, between approximately 9pm and 9.30pm when two men were allegedly assaulted by another man within the premises. The injuries sustained by the two men were […]