Met Éireann has warned of possible flooding as heavy showers are set to continue throughout the day. Donegal is currently under a yellow rain warning which will remain in place until 9pm on Friday. Meanwhile people are being asked to avoid soft and boggy grounds when hillwalking following the heavy rainfall. Advertisement Mountaineering Ireland is […]
Donegal GPs given communication assurances
GPs in Donegal have been given assurances that lines of communication with Letterkenny University Hospital will be improved and kept open. “That’s always a challenge but it’s certainly an area that we needed to do more work on, and we will be doing more work on,” Saolta CEO, Tony Canavan, told the Donegal News. Health […]
Hospital managing nine outbreaks of respiratory illness
Management at Letterkenny University Hospital has appealed for the public not to visit patients if they are feeling unwell as they are currently managing nine outbreaks of respiratory illnesses. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Covid-19 and flu are circulating in the community and anyone with respiratory symptoms is being asked to avoid visiting healthcare settings to […]
Thunderstorms forecast for Donegal as more homes left without power
By Diarmaid Doherty Heavy winds have caused further power outages in Donegal today with homes and businesses in the Glenties/Ardara area affected. There has been thunder and lightning in parts of the county this morning and a new weather warning for thunderstorms is in place until 9pm tonight. Hail showers have also hit different areas […]
Donegal musicians in programme celebrating 70 years of Gael Linn
A new programme celebrating 70 years of the Irish language organisation Gael Linn will feature some of Donegal’s most famous musicians. ‘Gael Linn ag 70’ will air on TG4 this evening at 8pm (December 26) featuring music and conversation with an all star cast such as Moya Brennan, Iarla Ó Lionáird, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Liam […]
Murder investigation launched after Donegal woman found dead in Scotland
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a Donegal woman in Scotland. Ann Coll, 61, was found with serious injuries at a flat in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire at about 12.45am on Friday. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said they were treating the death as murder following the results […]
Picture Special: Santa visits TCS in Letterkenny
STAFF at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Letterkenny and their families were treated to a very special visit when Santa managed to squeeze in a trip to the campus to his very busy schedule. Advertisement
Rentokil issue pest control advice for festive period
Pest control company, Rentokil is sharing top tips and key advice with the public on pest control issues that they should be aware of this Christmas. During the winter period, pests will enter people’s homes in search of food, shelter, and warmth. Rentokil has already experienced an increase in callouts for rodents and silverfish nationally […]
Walk-in clinics being held following rise in flu cases
A NUMBER of walk-in clinics for children will be held next week following the rise in flu cases in Donegal. The HSE is holding free nasal flu vaccine walk-in clinics for children aged two to 17 years on December 28 and 29. The number of confirmed influenza cases notified to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has increased in […]
‘They are expecting us to be winning championships’ – Breathnach
BY RYAN FERRY GAOTH Dobhair’s Aidan Breathnach says that the Under 21 ‘A’ Championship was the perfect tonic for his team after their disappointing showing in the Senior Final in October. Breathnach and his teammates were underdogs heading into the SFC decider against a seasoned Naomh Conaill side, and while there was no shame in […]