A MAN (50s) is due to appear before Letterkenny District Court this morning charged in connection with a crash in Donegal at the weekend, in which a woman in her 80s died. The woman had been receiving treatment at Sligo University Hospital but passed away from her injuries yesterday, Wednesday, August 29. She was one […]
Long delays for physio patients
by Louise Doyle CONCERN has emerged that physiotherapy patients will face up to one year for an appointment, as the Letterkenny department is working 60 per cent below staffing capacity. A letter by a senior manager to GPs, seen by the Donegal News, outlines the bleak position for patients and staff within the department. Full story in today’s edition […]
Popular Aldi product recalled
THE below batches of Comeragh still and sparkling water products are being recalled due to the possible presence of visible particles. This is due to potential damage in the filtration system within the water bottling facility. Only bottles labelled as “Bottled at source from CW2” (see label below) are implicated. Advertisement Recall notices will be […]
Father pays touching tribute to Kian ahead of his funeral today
by Louise Doyle THE father of the teenager who lost his life in a double fatality collision in Donegal at the weekend has paid a touching tribute to him ahead of his funeral this morning. Kian Dawson-Kirk (16) was fatally injured in a single-vehicle collision at Cross, Quigley’s Point, on Saturday, August 24 at 11.15pm. Advertisement The collision also […]
Woman (80s) dies following weekend collision in Inver
A WOMAN (80s) who sustained serious injuries in a collision on Sunday has passed away. The woman had been receiving treatment at Sligo University Hospital but passed away from her injuries earlier today. Meanwhile, a man in his 50s has been arrested and charged by gardaí. Advertisement He is due to appear before Letterkenny District Court tomorrow […]
Funeral takes place Mary Rose Dullaghan
THE funeral took place in Glenswilly this morning of much-loved local resident, Mary Rose Dullaghan, Cashelreagh, Newmills. Mary Rose – or Mosie as she was known to so many – lost her brave battle with illness when she passed away in Donegal Hospice late on Sunday night. A member of the Kelly family, Mary Rose had […]
New HSE immunisation programme to protect newborn babies against RSV
A new HSE immunisation programme to protect new born babies against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is now available. Babies born between September 1, 2024 and February 28, 2025 will be offered a new monoclonal antibody immunisation, which is the best way to protect against RSV. RSV is a common virus that causes respiratory infections in […]
Mix of sunny spells and scattered showers for Donegal
This morning will be mainly dry with a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers. As we move into the afternoon, these showers will turn heavy with a chance of isolated thunderstorms before becoming more isolated through the evening. Highest temperatures of 16 to 18 degrees. Advertisement Tonight there will be a mix of cloud, […]
Thousands of students to receive CAO offers today
TENS of thousands of third-level hopefuls will receive the offer of a college place later today. The Central Applications Office is due to issue Round One offers to individual applicants from early afternoon and will publish this year’s cut-off points on its website from 2pm. More than 83,500 have applied to the CAO this year. […]
Fundraiser set up by devastated family to alleviate funeral costs
THE devastated family of the victims of Saturday’s fatal road collision at Quigley’s Point have set up a fundraiser to help cover funeral costs. Kian Dawson (16), who was the passenger in the car, was pronounced deceased at the scene following the single-vehicle collision on Saturday, August 24. His cousin, Eoghan Dawson (20s), who was […]