Irish Referendum turnout backed to breach record low


Upcoming Irish referendums on family and gender are in danger of setting an unwanted record with voter turnout backed at short odds of even money with BoyleSports to slump to unprecedented levels. On Friday, March 8 voters in Donegal and around the country will cast their ballot on two proposed changes to the Irish Constitution […]


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 […]