AS thousands of students across Donegal and the country brace themselves for Leaving Cert results, national mental health charity Turn2Me is urging families to keep things in perspective. The charity’s key message is that exam results do not define a person’s worth or future success. The days leading up to results day can be fraught […]
World Championship success for Glencar’s inspiring mother-daughter dance duo
By Tara McCormack In an awe-inspiring display of determination, Kim Fox, 42, and her daughter Priya, 9, from Glencar, Letterkenny, brought home a prestigious award from the O18 Open PNC UDO World Dance Championships held in Blackpool last weekend. The dynamic duo clinched an impressive 4th place after competing against over a hundred couples in […]
HSE urges Donegal to avail of MMR vaccine for measles protection
The HSE has issued a strong advisory emphasising that the MMR vaccine remains the only reliable protection against measles. Given the highly infectious nature of the disease, they are urging all eligible individuals to ensure they have received two doses of the MMR vaccine to achieve full immunity. The HSE’s current MMR vaccine catch-up programme […]
Killybegs Coast Guard assist injured walker at Secret Waterfall
By Dionne Meehan Killybegs Coast Guard were tasked to the Secret Waterfall to assist an injured walker earlier today. They received the call-out at 2.49pm today, Thursday, August 22. Advertisement A spokesperson said: “A walker had fallen and sustained an injury. “The casualty was treated by paramedics and transported to a waiting ambulance by our […]
Night-time road works scheduled for Drumlonagher Roundabout next week
ROAD resurfacing works will take place next week on the N15 approaching Drumlonagher Roundabout. Works will be carried out at night between 6pm and 7am. Work will begin on Wednesday, August 28 and will commence on Friday, August 30. Traffic control measures will be in operation.
‘People need to be more responsible’ – councillor
By Dionne Meehan A LOCAL councillor is urging dog owners to keep their pets under control following reports of a second incident on the greenway in Muff at the weekend. Responding to claims that an individual was bitten by a dog on the greenway between Muff and Quigley’s Point on the Inishowen peninsula on Saturday, […]
‘Tough drive’ from Letterkenny didn’t dampen the Wolfe Tones’ performance at EP
THE Wolfe Tones gave a phenomenal performance at Electric Picnic on Sunday despite driving over four hours to get there. The exhausted band members had driven 330km from Letterkenny after headlining Summer Sessions on Saturday night. The world’s most famous republican band, made up of members Brian Warfield (78), Tommy Byrne (80) and Noel Nagle […]
Crimestoppers to crack down on ‘dodgy boxes’ and illegal streaming
A NEW campaign is launching across Ireland to encourage the public to share information about illegal streaming activities in the community. Running over six weeks on Facebook and Instagram, the campaign aims to gather intelligence on individuals or groups involved in advertising or selling illegal streaming subscriptions, modified firesticks or so called ‘dodgy boxes’. Digital […]
HSE confirm new GP appointed to Ardara Health Centre
The HSE has announced the successful recruitment of Dr. Charles McManus as the new GP for Ardara Health Centre. Dr. McManus is set to officially begin his role tomorrow, taking over from Dr. Mireille Sweeney, who retires today. To ensure a smooth transition, the surgery will be closed tomorrow to accommodate the handover process. Advertisement […]
HSE ‘points’ to safe celebrations ahead of Leaving Cert results
AHEAD of the Leaving Certificate results tomorrow, the HSE is encouraging parents to help their children plan for safe celebrations. Having worked hard over the last number of years many students will want celebrate their achievements, which can be a worrying for parents. The HSE advises parents to have a brief, focused conversation about personal […]