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 […]
Over €3000 of illegal vaping products seized in Donegal
GARDAÍ have seized over €3,000 of suspected illegal vaping products following a number of searches throughout the county. The vaping products, worth €3,080, containing suspected illegal cannabinoids (THC, HHC and HHCP), were seized during the course of searches carried out in Bundoran and Donegal Town on Thursday, August 22. A garda spokesperson said: “As a […]
Donegal Weather: Brighter days ahead as wet week to end with sunshine
AS the yellow rain warning comes to an end, Donegal can look forward to a slight reprieve from the wet conditions that have drenched the county While the rain may ease up, don’t expect the skies to clear entirely just yet with scattered showers and cloudy spells. This evening will see come light rain around […]
Second person dies following weekend collision
A second male, aged in his 20s, injured in a collision at Quigley’s Point at the weekend, has sadly died this afternoon.
Road closure on R250 in Letterkenny due to traffic collision
Motorists in Letterkenny are advised to take note of a significant road closure on the R250. The road is currently closed between Kernans Spar at Lower Main Street and O’Donnell Park following a road traffic collision. Local authorities are urging drivers to use alternative routes and avoid the area until further notice. Advertisement This closure […]
Local shop to shut its doors this Friday due to rising costs
The tight-knit community of Carrick is set to lose one of its beloved local businesses as the owners of Dohertys XL have announced their decision to close the store after eight years of operation. The supermarket, a staple in the town, will be shutting its doors for the final time on Friday, August 30th. Owners […]