The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Ann Mc Glinchey, Newtowncunningham – Plunkett Duffy, Fahan Advertisement – Madge Duffy, Derryconnor, Gortahork – Ciaran (Dougie) Dougan, Derry and Buncrana – Elizabeth Cave, Donegal Town – Patricia (Pettie) Mc Laughlin, Ramelton – Pat McClean, Malin – Walter Barclay, Convoy Ann Mc Glinchey, Newtowncunningham The death has occurred of […]
Funeral takes place Mary Rose Dullaghan
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, […]
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 […]
Deaths in Donegal – Wednesday, August 28
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Patricia (Pettie) Mc Laughlin, Ramelton – Pat McClean, Malin Advertisement – Walter Barclay, Convoy -Mary Ellen Tighe (née Gallagher), Bundoran -Nora McSwiggan, Glenties -Mary Rose Dullaghan, Newmills -Jim Hart, Carndonagh and formerly Glasgow -George McCready, Carrigans -Michael Boyle, Malahide, Dublin and formerly of Killybegs Patricia (Pettie) […]
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 […]
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.
Cheque presentation towards church sound system
A cheque presentation took place in Maggies Tavern in St. Johnston of the funds raised from a charity barbecue in aid of the sound system for St. Baithin’s Church, St Johnston. Fr Philip Kemmy and Fr Martin Cunningham were there to collect the cheque for €4,400 – a wonderful effort indeed. It was the latest […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday evening, August 26
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Mary Rose Dullaghan, Newmills – Mary Ellen Tighe (née Gallagher), Bundoran Advertisement – Nora McSwiggan, Glenties – George McCready, Carrigans – Patrick Coyle, Barnesmore, Donegal Town – Michael Boyle, Malahide, Dublin and formerly of Killybegs – Rose McGee, Magheroarty/Inishbofin – John McCartney, St. Johnston and formerly […]