Donegal at ‘particular risk’ of measles outbreak


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 […]


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 […]


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 […]