Donegal County Museum is looking for objects and materials connected to the final years of the Decade of Centenaries, for its exhibition ‘From Conflict To Division- Donegal 1919-1925’. This major exhibition focuses on the years 1919-1925 in Donegal. Exhibition topics range from the War of Independence and the Civil War to Partition and the work […]
Flair Apparent: Keeping on top of dry skin during winter
Part of my reason for wanting to write this column was to learn a bit more about makeup and how to use it. I thought I could learn while doing, and share what I learn. I want to be a bit more adventurous with my makeup looks so of late I’ve been having fun experimenting. […]
Search for young Donegal woman stood down
Daena Tighe (21), from Buncrana, was located, sadly deceased, earlier today.
New clergy appointments for the Diocese of Raphoe
BISHOP Alan McGuckian has announced a number of clergy appointments in the Raphoe Diocese. Very Rev James Gillespie, PP, Falcarragh is moving to Donegal Town (Tawnawilly) to replace Very Rev Niall Coll. Rev John Boyce, CC, Arranmore Island will be replacing Very Rev James Gillespie as Parish Priest of Falcarragh. Advertisement While Rev John Attoh, […]
Cherry picker theft from Ballybofey
Gardai are investigating the theft of a cherry picker from the Navenny area of Ballybofey.
Stronger health advice needed in light of RSV surge
According to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, stronger public health advice around mandated mask-wearing must be offered amid a surge in RSV and other respiratory illnesses. This comes as 534 patients are without beds in Irish hospitals today. INMO General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha said they are once again calling on the Chief Medical Officer […]
Keep kids with respiratory symptoms at home – GP
A DONGEAL GP is urging parents to keep their children home from school and childcare facilities if they are displaying respiratory symptoms as the significant rise in infections is having a severe impact on the health service. Dr Denis McCauley, GP committee chairman with the Irish Medical Organisation, has echoed the plea of the Chief […]
Just one dog fouling fine issued in the past two years
DONEGAL County Council issued just one fine for dog fouling offences in 2021 and zero in the first ten months of 2022. Data obtained under the Freedom of Information Act revealed the local authority issued no fines for dog fouling offences between January and October 2022, and just one in the 12 months prior to […]
Gardai renew appeal for missing Donegal woman
Daena Tighe (21) was last seen at midday on Friday, January 7, 2023 on Cockhill Road, Buncrana.
Camino trip to raise funds for Volunteer Emergency Medics in Donegal
Two consultants in emergency medicine, based in the west of Ireland, are encouraging people to bike or hike the Camino this April to raise funds for the ground services of the Irish Community Air Ambulance. The organisation has a team of Volunteer Emergency Medical Responders on the ground in Donegal, Mayo and Dublin. The trip […]