THIS morning we will see some sunny spells throughout the county. Later, there will be scattered showers which will become isolated in the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be largely dry with clear spells. Lowest temperatures of 9 or 10 degrees with light breezes.
Father pays touching tribute to Kian ahead of his funeral today
by Louise Doyle THE father of the teenager who lost his life in a double fatality collision in Donegal at the weekend has paid a touching tribute to him ahead of his funeral this morning. Kian Dawson-Kirk (16) was fatally injured in a single-vehicle collision at Cross, Quigley’s Point, on Saturday, August 24 at 11.15pm. Advertisement The collision also […]
Deaths in Donegal – Thursday, August 29
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.