By Eoin McGarvey & Charlie Boyle SWIMMERS from various parts of Northern Ireland and Donegal took to the water at the Boatstrand near Carrickfin on Saturday as part of a Special EU Programmes Body and Donegal County Council cross border event. Close on 70 people from several swim groups in Donegal and Northern Ireland joined together […]
Three taken to hospital following Newtowncunningham collision
THREE people were taken to hospital following a three-car collision in Newtowncunningham last night. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision which occurred in the Monglass area at around 8.15pm last night. A garda spokesperson said: “Three people were brought to Letterkenny University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.”
HSE’s Donegal Winter Vaccination Programme commences
THE HSE winter vaccination programme is underway in Donegal with the rollout of the flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The free flu vaccine is available to recommended groups, while those aged over 60 and children 6 months and older with a weak immune system are invited for their next COVID-19 vaccine. Both vaccines will be available […]
Weather: Cloudy day with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle
TODAY will be cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Highest temperatures of 15 to 17 degrees. Tonight will remain cloudy with more frequent outbreaks of rain developing. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees.
Emergency services at scene of three vehicle collision in Newtown
GARDAÍ and emergency services are currently at the scene of a collision in Newtowncunningham. The collision, involving three vehicles, occurred in the Monglass area of the village. No further details are available at this time.
How a Donegal Gaeltacht village is powering the luxury brands
WHEN many leading fashion houses are sourcing premium yarns, Donegal Yarns based in Kilcar is on their list of suppliers. And thanks to Údarás na Gaeltachta’s continued investment, this remarkable Irish success story is going from strength to strength. In a story that reads like a modern Irish fairy tale, Snáth Dún na nGall Ltd, […]
Public Services Companion: Almost 23,000 people here eligible for free pass
A total of 22,953 people in Donegal will be able to benefit from the extension to the Free Travel Scheme for the over-70s. As of this week, those over 70 with a valid free travel Public Services Card can have another person, aged 16 or older, travel with them for free on all public and […]
Clannad song featured on soundtrack of new Hollywood film
Donegal music icons Clannad continue to leave their mark on global cinema, with their stunning Coinleach Glas An Fhómhair featuring on the soundtrack of a newly released film starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is a romantic fantasy directed by acclaimed filmmaker Kogonada. In a social media post, Clannad announced […]
Investigation file on Creeslough explosion sent to DPP
THE investigation into the fatal explosion at a building complex in Creeslough continues to be led by local gardaí in Donegal Division supported by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI) and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU). As the third anniversary of this fatal […]
Donegal Courthouse not being used due to safety concern
COURT users are being advised that from Wednesday all court sittings scheduled for Donegal Courthouse will take place in Ballyshannon Courthouse. The Courts Service have recently been advised by the Office of Public Works (OPW) that due to health and safety concerns with Donegal Courthouse, it is no longer safe for public use. The OPW have […]