A memorial Mass for Paul Buchanan will be held in Ramelton this week. Paul is still missing at sea following a kayaking accident in Gaoth Dobhair last October. The memorial service will be held on Friday, October 3, at 6.30pm in St. Mary’s Church, Ramelton. Advertisement Paul failed to return to Magheragallon Pier in Gaoth […]
Lifesaving work of Donegal charity in the spotlight
THE work of a charity which provides a vital health service in Donegal will be highlighted at an event in the county next week. Blood Bike North West provides a free out of hours service to the service by transporting blood and other supplies around medical facilities. Some of the group’s volunteers have been invited […]
Carrickfin swim breaks down borders on the beach
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By Eoin McGarvey & Charlie Boyle SWIMMERS from various parts of Northern Ireland and Donegal took to the water at the Boatstrand near Carrickfin on Saturday as part of a Special EU Programmes Body and Donegal County Council cross border event. Close on 70 people from several swim groups in Donegal and Northern Ireland joined together […]
Three taken to hospital following Newtowncunningham collision
THREE people were taken to hospital following a three-car collision in Newtowncunningham last night. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision which occurred in the Monglass area at around 8.15pm last night. A garda spokesperson said: “Three people were brought to Letterkenny University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.”
HSE’s Donegal Winter Vaccination Programme commences
THE HSE winter vaccination programme is underway in Donegal with the rollout of the flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The free flu vaccine is available to recommended groups, while those aged over 60 and children 6 months and older with a weak immune system are invited for their next COVID-19 vaccine. Both vaccines will be available […]
Weather: Cloudy day with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle
TODAY will be cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Highest temperatures of 15 to 17 degrees. Tonight will remain cloudy with more frequent outbreaks of rain developing. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees.
Emergency services at scene of three vehicle collision in Newtown
GARDAÍ and emergency services are currently at the scene of a collision in Newtowncunningham. The collision, involving three vehicles, occurred in the Monglass area of the village. No further details are available at this time.
How a Donegal Gaeltacht village is powering the luxury brands
WHEN many leading fashion houses are sourcing premium yarns, Donegal Yarns based in Kilcar is on their list of suppliers. And thanks to Údarás na Gaeltachta’s continued investment, this remarkable Irish success story is going from strength to strength. In a story that reads like a modern Irish fairy tale, Snáth Dún na nGall Ltd, […]
Public Services Companion: Almost 23,000 people here eligible for free pass
A total of 22,953 people in Donegal will be able to benefit from the extension to the Free Travel Scheme for the over-70s. As of this week, those over 70 with a valid free travel Public Services Card can have another person, aged 16 or older, travel with them for free on all public and […]
Clannad song featured on soundtrack of new Hollywood film
Donegal music icons Clannad continue to leave their mark on global cinema, with their stunning Coinleach Glas An Fhómhair featuring on the soundtrack of a newly released film starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is a romantic fantasy directed by acclaimed filmmaker Kogonada. In a social media post, Clannad announced […]