A LEADING consultant in public health medicine in the north west has voiced concern about the low flu vaccine uptake among vulnerable groups. Dr Anthony Breslin is calling on everyone to “play their part” in helping to reduce the circulation of the flu and Covid virus by getting vaccinated. “We would ask everyone to play […]
Is Daniel O’Donnell about to don his dancing shoes again?
ALMOST a decade on from his stint on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, could Daniel O’Donnell be about to don his dancing shoes again? The Donegal singer appeared on the BBC TV hit show in autumn 2015. He was eliminated third; in week four of the series. Advertisement The rumour comes as Dancing with the Stars will soon […]
Festive shoppers are urged to be scam vigilant
PEOPLE in Donegal are being warned to be vigilant for scams when shopping this festive season. Local gardaí issued the warning to consumers, warning them to be on the guard when shopping, particularly online. Gardaí said that while some scams can appear “quite obvious”, others are more elaborate and difficult to recognise. Advertisement They said that […]
Gardaí appeal to road users to slow down this festive period
GARDAÍ are appealing to road users to slow down this festive period. This comes as gardaí began their road traffic enforcement operation on Friday, which will continue until Monday, January 6, 2025. The Christmas period is one of the busiest on Irish roads. Advertisement It is also one of the periods during which road users […]
Ukrainians ordered to leave accommodation
By Evelyn Cullen WITH just a couple of weeks to go until Christmas, more than 80 Ukrainians, who have been residing in Gaoth Dobhair for two-and-a-half-years, have been told they must leave their accommodation on or before Wednesday. The families received the communication from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY). Advertisement […]
Weather to turn cold and frosty this week
FROST will clear quickly today leaving a dry day with low sunshine. It will be fairly cold with highest afternoon temperatures of 5 to 7 degrees, in light to moderate north-easterly breezes. Tonight will be cold and dry with a slight to sharp frost, along with some fog. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of -3 to 2 […]
Thousands without power after Storm Darragh
By Louise Doyle THOUSANDS of homes and businesses across Donegal are still without power this morning after Storm Darragh caused havoc across the county over the weekend. A spokesperson for ESB yesterday told this newspaper that as of 2pm on Sunday, there were approximately 3,750 customers across Donegal without power as a result of the […]
Donegal singing talent receives special award
By Rebecca Crockett Donegal musician Ellie Carson has been honoured by the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM), receiving a national award for singing. The 17-year-old from Glenmaquin near Letterkenny won the RIAM Spotlight Award for her impressive distinction grade in her Senior Certificate singing exam. Advertisement Ellie said when she found out about the […]
Charity to benefit from robbery involving Romanian gang
Money stolen during a robbery on an antique shop in Letterkenny has been donated to the Little Blue Heroes charity. The cash, totalling €1,170, was discovered on a member of a Romanian gang who stole around €30,000 in cash and jewellery from Mourne Antiques on the town’s Main Street on January 18, 2020. The gang […]
Hannah sparkles at Milan Jewellery Week
By Harry Walsh GLENTIES jewellery designer Hannah McGuinness was the winner of a top award at the Milan Jewellery Week held recently in the Italian city. One of the most glittering and exciting events of the year, the annual Artistar exhibition celebrates tradition and innovation in the world of international jewellery. These awards are the […]