MALIN Head has been ranked as the seventh most popular filming location in Ireland. As one of the most strikingly beautiful countries in the world, it’s no surprise that Ireland is such a popular spot for filming productions – from local Irish cinema to Hollywood blockbusters. In fact, Ireland’s film sector has boomed exponentially in […]
Mobile X-ray service now available in Donegal
A MOBILE X-ray service for Donegal hospitals, nursing homes, residential care facilities, the hospice, and for certain patients in private homes, is now available. This free-of-charge service provides all types of X-ray examinations including chest, hip/pelvis, knee, wrist and shoulder X-rays. If a doctor deems an eligible patient requires an X-ray, then the Radiographer will arrive […]
House prices in Donegal rise by 11 per cent
HOUSE prices in Donegal have risen 11 per cent in the second quarter of this year. That’s according to the latest Daft.ie report published yesterday morning, which highlights that in Donegal prices in the second quarter (April to June) were 11 per cent higher than a year previously, compared to a rise of two per […]
‘Seeking the Swilly’ book launch on Saturday
The new 50-page paperback publication is a collection of terrific colour and black and white photos.
‘Nothing should hold you back’
Former Raphoe student who has impaired vision and hearing due to a benign tumour wins award.
Fresh Covid-19 warning amid rise of new variant
The public is being urged to be vigilant in the wake of rising Covid-19 infections and a new variant.
Donegal family visit restored homestead
“It’s fantastic to see it restored, and with it located on this fabulous walking trail..”
Visiting neurology service in LUH ‘inadequate’
“People living with neurological conditions feel invisible, we’re being denied our basic right to access to healthcare.”
Letterkenny man graduates from University of Galway
CONGRATULATIONS to Dr Liam Orr, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, who graduated in Medicine from University of Galway recently. A son of John and Donna Orr, Liam, who attended Illistrin National School and Loreto Community School, Milford, begins work placement in Galway GP practice shortly.
Fears for farmers’ mental health due to growing pressures
BY JEROME HUGHES DESPERATE farmers in Donegal are said to be pinning all their hopes on the current dry spell lasting for at least a few weeks following a dire summer for silage last year and poor conditions so far this year. Aside from the first week in September, farmers have had no respite from […]