By Dionne Meehan Arranmore RNLI have responded to two call-outs in two days. On Sunday, September 1 at 4.30pm, Arranmore RNLI volunteer crew were tasked by Malin Head Coast Guards to assist a boat in difficulty off Tory Island. Advertisement A spokesperson said: “Prior to arriving on scene at the stricken vessel, the Bunbeg Coast […]
Witnesses urged to come forward following fatal St Johnston collision
GARDAÍ have renewed their appeal for witnesses following last week’s fatal road traffic collision in St Johnston. Gardaí attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in the village of St. Johnston, on Friday, August 30. A garda spokesperson said: “Shortly after 2 pm., gardaí and emergency services were alerted after a […]
Uisce Éireann launch new text alert service for customers in Donegal
Uisce Éireann is today announcing the launch of its brand-new free-to-use Text Alerts service which will provide water supply updates and information to customers over 64,686 households in Donegal. The text alert system will be the first time that all of Uisce Éireann’s customers will be able to sign up and receive notifications for their area. The service provides customers with details […]
Man (60s) dies in drowning tragedy off Dungloe coast
A man in his 60s has sadly died after getting into difficulty in the water at an incident at Marmaeelan yesterday evening.
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after man kicks in glass door at Letterkenny takeaway
Authorities are currently working to identify a man who shattered a glass door panel at a takeaway in Letterkenny during the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. when the man, dressed in a cream and yellow shirt, was leaving the premises on Port Road. As he departed, he kicked the door, […]
Daniel O’Donnell announces new date for Cork show after health setback
Fans of the legendary Irish singer Daniel O’Donnell were disappointed when his sold-out show at Cork Opera House, originally scheduled for August 31st, 2024, was unexpectedly canceled due to the singer suffering from a chest infection. However, there is now good news for those who had eagerly anticipated the performance with the concert has been […]
Parents urged to ensure children are ‘eye-ready’ for the classroom
Parents have been urged to ensure that their children’s eyesight is classroom ready – as families gear up for the full return to school and homework this week. Optometrists have warned that poor eyesight can affect learning and lead to behavioural difficulties in the classroom – and if parents have any concern they should bring […]
Almost 40 concerns raised about nursing homes
By Darragh Bermingham ALMOST 40 concerns were raised with the health watchdog regarding nursing homes in Donegal in 2023, this newspaper can reveal. Information obtained under the Freedom of Information Act shows the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) received 36 concerns about nursing homes in Donegal last year. Advertisement There are around 13 private […]
LETTER TO EDITOR: No sense to parking changes outside Letterkenny school
Christy Galligan The recent reduction in parking spaces outside Scoil Colmcille on Convent Road in Letterkenny, will create mayhem for parents and bus owners alike when schools reopen again. The thought processes behind the engineering feat leaves, I’m sure, anyone with a modicum of common sense, and without an engineering degree, scratching their heads at […]
WEATHER: Cloudy day with scattered showers
TODAY will be mostly cloudy with scattered showers of rain or drizzle. Highest temperatures of 15 to 17 degrees with moderate north-west winds. Tonight there will be clear spells and showers. Advertisement As we move into Wednesday, showers will turn heavy. Minimum temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees with light to moderate breezes.