A SANCTUARY Runner trio from Letterkenny capped off their maiden-relay race with a second-place finish in the Donegal Half Marathon last weekend. Chibuzor Victor Ogoegbunam, Menad Yahiaoui and Opeyemi Hopsy Adeyemi ran seven-kilometres each over the 21km distance finishing in the silver medal position (in a time of 1:30.50) in a competition which saw 55 relay […]
Donegal families affected by sudden cardiac death urged to attend event
FAMILIES in Donegal affected by a sudden cardiac death or living with an inherited cardiac condition are being encouraged to attend a special national event hosted by Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). The Friends of CRY Day, taking place in Barberstown Castle, Straffan, Co Kildare, on Saturday, September 13 is a free event that provides […]
Dovida national caregiver hiring week coming to Donegal
DOVIDA, Ireland’s leading home care provider, will host a series of National Hiring Week events across the country from Monday, September 1 to Friday, September 5 as part of a major recruitment drive. The company aims to hire 40 new Caregivers throughout Donegal to meet growing need for its services. Dovida Caregivers provide essential support to […]
‘He may have been small but the love he gave was enormous’
by Róise Collins A cloud of grief blanketed Dungloe as the heartbroken community gathered to say goodbye to little Joey Forker. The nine-year-old boy passed away in a tragic incident at his family home in Meenmore on Friday evening. Advertisement The much-loved pupil at Scoil Chróine was warmly remembered for his life full of joy, […]
Sadness at the passing of Ollie Horgan
There is profound sadness in Donegal sporting circles today following the passing of Ollie Horgan, aged 57. The Salthill native made a massive imprint into the local football scene when he came to Donegal to teach at St Eunan’s College. He quickly linked up with Fanad United and became a key player before stepping into […]
Well-known Buncrana mechanic Martin McCallion is laid to rest
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By Dionne Meehan A BUNCRANA mechanic who lost his life in a workplace accident last week has been remembered for having the kindest soul and the most generous heart at his requiem Mass. Martin McCallion, of Lisnakelly, Buncrana, sustained serious injuries in an incident at a haulage transportation company in the town last Thursday. Advertisement […]
Social workers in Donegal struggling with pressure and mounting caseloads
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By Róise Collins MORALE among social workers in Donegal is being decimated as they struggle with growing pressure and mounting caseloads, it has been claimed. Some social workers have left their roles with Tusla to work with the HSE or in the private sector, with one even considering leaving their high-pressure job to work in […]
Weather: Wet and blustery day ahead
TODAY will be wet and blustery with longer spells of rain, heavy at times. Occasional heavy showers will move in from the early afternoon with spot flooding and isolated thunderstorms possible. Highest temperatures of 15 to 17 degrees in moderate to fresh winds, turning gusty at times on or near Atlantic coasts. Advertisement Tonight will […]
Spiralling health insurance prices heaping more pressure on households – Pearse Doherty TD
Donegal TD Pearse Doherty has called on the government to stand up to health insurance companies as prices continue to spiral upwards. The Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance said this is more bad news for households already getting hit hard by the cost-of-living crisis. “VHI has announced another hike in health insurance prices, this time […]
Met Éireann issue weather warning for Donegal
MET Éireann have issued a Level Yellow weather alert for Donegal. The moderate weather warning is for heavy rainfall in the county. Significant rainfall accumulations from heavy showers and longer spells of rain are to be expected. Isolated thunderstorms are also possible. Advertisement The potential impacts of the rainfall are localised flooding, poor visibility and […]