A PSYCHIATRIST who took up a job working with children and teenagers in Donegal, despite giving an undertaking to the Medical Council not to practise in Ireland due to fears about his suspected misuse of controlled drugs, has been found guilty of professional misconduct. A fitness-to-practise inquiry by the Medical Council found a series of allegations […]
Man killed in workplace accident named locally as Martin McCallion
A MAN who died following a workplace accident in Buncrana last week has been named locally as Martin McCallion. Martin McCallion, of Lisnakelly, Buncrana, sustained serious injuries in an incident that occurred at a haulage transportation company in the town last Thursday. Emergency services were called to the scene, and Mr McCallion was transferred to […]
Weather: Breezy day with a mix of sunny spells and showers
TODAY will be breezy with sunny spells and showers, some heavy and moderate and blustery winds. Highest temperatures of 16 to 20 degrees. Early tonight, there will be clear spells and a few scattered showers. Advertisement Becoming wet and very blustery overnight with fresh and gusty winds and some heavy possibly thundery downpours likely. The […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, August 26
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Martin McCallion, Buncrana Pauline Mc Gloin, Rathmullan Advertisement Margaret McCauley, Ballyshannon Mary Ann Byrne, Kilcar Edward Kelly, Malin William O’Connor, Donegal Town Kathleen McCauley, Moville James Shovlin, Dungloe and Killybegs Sean O’Donnell, Stranorlar and Dungloe Myra Donnelly, Dundalk and Carndonagh Nathaniel Black, Buncrana Kathleen Corduff, Dublin and […]
Donegal nurses invited to take part in new documentary
DONEGAL nurses are being invited to take part in a new documentary series which will be shown on TG4. Tile Media have announced Altraí na hÉireann, a new two-part series commissioned by TG4 and Coimisiún na Meán. This powerful series will look to celebrate the legacy, resilience and evolution of Irish nursing over the last […]
‘Fr Eddie’s legacy is to be seen in every parish he served’
DONEGAL Deputy Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher has paid tribute to long-serving Donegal priest, Fr Eddie Gallagher, describing him as a once in a lifetime priest. Last month, a packed congregation gathered in St Bridget’s Church, Leitir, to celebrate Fr Eddie’s retirement – the large attendance reflecting the deep affection and admiration felt for the Glenfin […]
Pettigo film student wins nine international awards
A STUNNING short film by Pettigo filmmaker Frances Maguire has scooped nine international film awards and has been selected to screen at six international film festivals around the world from Chile and Australia to the US and France this summer. The short documentary titled “Echoes of an Irish Lifetime (2025)” focuses on the reminiscences of 94-year-old Owney McGoldrick […]
Man who died on Errigal to be remembered with sponsored walk
FAMILY and friends of the late Carl Henderson have organised a sponsored walk up Errigal in his memory on the six month anniversary of his sudden passing. On Saturday, April 26, the husband and father of three was hiking on Errigal when he suffered a medical event and despite the best efforts of the emergency […]
Gardaí issue student accommodation fraud warning ahead of Wednesday’s CAO offers
IN light of Friday’s Leaving Certificate results and this week’s third-level CAO offers, An Garda Síochána is advising that accommodation fraud typically peaks at this time of year, as returning and first-time students secure college housing. So far in the first six months of 2025, reports of accommodation fraud are up by 22 per cent, […]
Students prepare for CAO offers
By Róise Collins THERE were scenes of joy, relief and celebration as over 2,000 students across Donegal received their long-awaited Leaving Cert results on Friday morning. The Donegal News visited three local schools to see the reactions. Advertisement In each, the atmosphere was electric as classmates, teachers and families came together to mark the milestone. […]