Multi-agency search for a missing fisherman


MALIN Head Coast Guard are currently coordinating a search for a missing fisherman off the coast of Mullaghmore, Co Sligo. A member of the public alerted the coordination centre yesterday evening to a fishing vessel aground 2 nautical miles south of Mullaghmore Head. It is believed that the fisherman from the vessel had fallen overboard […]

Weather: Dry day with spells of hazy sunshine 


TODAY will be dry for much of the day with spells of hazy sunshine. However, it will gradually turn cloudy through the evening with rain and drizzle moving towards nightfall. Highest temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees with winds increasing moderate to fresh, strong at times near Atlantic coasts. Advertisement Tonight will be quite wet […]

Martin’s plea to help find a home
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By Dionne Meehan SIX months after a collision that killed his brother, and left himself with life-changing injuries, Letterkenny man Martin Gallagher now finds himself homeless. A funding shortfall has stalled vital accessibility works on his home and family members are now trying to help him find alternative accommodation. Advertisement On St Patrick’s Day, Martin […]

Donegal COPD patients benefit from CARE virtual ward


THE initiative in Donegal is changing how Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is managed, delivering significant clinical and economic benefits while empowering patients to manage their condition at home. The Community and Acute Respiratory Excellence (CARE) Virtual Ward (CVW) is a 20-bedded remote care model funded by the Sláintecare Integration Fund. It was launched in […]

Weather: Mainly dry day with good spells of sunshine 


THIS morning any mist or fog patches will clear to leave a mainly dry day with good spells of sunshine and the chance of an odd light shower. Highest temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees in light to moderate winds. Tonight will be dry and mostly clear with a few mist and fog patches developing. […]

The day a Donegal GAA star was bitten by a rabid fox


By Aoife Doherty 25 YEARS ago this week Donegal GAA star Ryan McHugh featured in the Donegal News – but not for his Gaelic football talents. McHugh, aged six, was the victim of an animal attack while holidaying in America with his family. Advertisement Read the full article below Kilcar boy was bitten by fox […]

Gardaí and Tusla probe alleged incident in local pre-school


By Róise Collins AN investigation has been launched by An Garda Síochána and Tusla following an alleged incident in a pre-school in Donegal which resulted in the injury of a young child. The details of the incident have not been disclosed. However, gardaí confirmed they are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the child’s injuries. […]

Gallery: Full house at Anagaire Solidarity with Palestine event


THERE was a huge lineup of musicians for a Solidarity with Palestine event last weekend. The event took place on Saturday, September 20. The evening raised funds for the Flotilla to Gaza and to support the ongoing activism. Advertisement Music stars such as Altan’s Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Clannad’s Máire Uí Bhraonáin and Larabelle performed on […]