DONEGAL County Council are set to launch Social Inclusion Week at An Grianan Theatre, on Saturday, March 25 at 1.30pm. A festival of colour will follow the launch which will be hosted by the Letterkenny Indian Community. This Colour Festival will be a family event for everyone where you will make unforgettable memories. Advertisement Social […]
Ambulance service shakeup to reduce overcrowding
The National Ambulance Service has taken a number of steps to improve its service and reduce hospital overcrowding in Donegal. Councillor Ciaran Brogan recently asked the National Ambulance Service for an updated report on improvements and the investment in the ambulance service in the Donegal area in the last three years to improve the level of service. […]
Man to appear in court following aggravated burglary
The male was armed with a hammer and assaulted the occupants of a Letterkenny residence.
Brave Rocco to be laid to rest today
THE funeral of Rocco McGinley will be held in Buncrana this morning. Rocco passed away on Tuesday morning surrounded by his family. His funeral is to take place this morning (Friday) with requiem Mass at St Mary’s Oratory in Buncrana at 10am followed by burial in Cockhill cemetery. Rocco (15) from Buncrana and a pupil […]
Widespread sadness at death of Rocco McGinley
There is widespread sadness across Donegal following the death of Rocco McGinley. Rocco passed away this morning surrounded by his family. Rocco (15) from Buncrana touched the hearts of the entire county with his brave two year battle against an extremely rare brain tumour. Advertisement His journey sparked a major community fundraiser ‘Roccos Road to […]
HSE offer COVID-19 walk-in vaccination clinics in Donegal
The HSE continue to operate walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics this week in Donegal. No appointment is needed and you can attend any of these walk-in clinics to receive your next booster vaccine if you are 18 years and over. Everyone will be offered a bivalent booster vaccine. Vaccines are proven to be your best protection […]
Inishowen records lowest rate of children vaccinated
Inishowen has recorded the lowest level of children vaccinated against Covid-19. New figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed that just the Primary Course Completed rate in five to eleven year olds is just 4 percent in Buncrana and Carndonagh – the lowest rate in the country. The county also recorded the second […]
Funeral takes place today of Daena Tighe
The funeral takes place today of Daena Tighe. The 21-year-old woman from Buncrana had been reported missing, having last been seen on Friday, January 6, on Cockhill Road in the town at midday. Gardai launched an appeal to help find the young woman, but sadly this search was stood down on Tuesday following the discovery of Daena’s […]
Search for young Donegal woman stood down
Daena Tighe (21), from Buncrana, was located, sadly deceased, earlier today.
Gardai renew appeal for missing Donegal woman
Daena Tighe (21) was last seen at midday on Friday, January 7, 2023 on Cockhill Road, Buncrana.