Children as young as 12 detected driving tractors


by Louise Doyle CHILDREN as young as 12 years of age were detected driving tractors during a tractor run in Gortahork. Gardaí have said the youngsters were found driving the heavy machinery on the main N56 road during the local event. Some of the children could not reach the brake pedals nor did they have […]


Donegal has lowest rates of children vaccinated against Covid


DONEGAL continues to have the lowest rates of children vaccinated against Covid-19 in the country. New figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed that the Primary Course Completion rate in 5 to 11-year-olds is just four per cent in Buncrana– the lowest rate in the country. The second lowest uptake in the country […]


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 […]


Over 1,000 children waiting on assessment


MORE than 1,000 children in Donegal are awaiting assessments for Occupational therapy, Speech and Language therapy and Psychological Services Cllr Gerry McMonagle was told at lastweek’s Regional Health Forum. The recently appointed chair of the HSE Forum had tabled the question to find out how many children were waiting on these services and what the […]


Children prescribed anti-depressants over 1,000 times


CHILDREN in Donegal have been prescribed anti-depressants on more than 1,000 occasions over the past ten years, according to new figures. The numbers come to light amid a scandal that has engulfed the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). A major report was published in January and to date 240 families have received apologies […]


Beaus & Belles – help for your child’s wellbeing


Kevin and Joanne Gallinagh celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of Kids Yoga at a special function at Back Stage in Letterkenny. “A child who learns yoga, mindfulness & relaxation will be developing essential skills for a lifetime of health & wellness in mind, body & spirit” Advertisement WITH over 10 years’ experience in the teaching profession, […]