INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after a woman was seriously injured in a collision in Inishowen at the weekend. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a road traffic collision in the Glengad area on Sunday, December 1. The single-vehicle collision occurred on a local road at Culkeeny shortly before midnight. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: […]
Two arrested and €40,000 worth of cannabis seized in Inishowen
GARDAÍ arrested two men and seized suspected cannabis worth €40,000 in Inishowen yesterday, November 28. As part of Operation Tara, gardaí from the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit, assisted by Customs, Customs Dog Unit and gardaí from the Buncrana District, carried out searches under warrant, of two residences in the Inishowen area. Two men, aged in […]
Inishowen mum wins ‘Donegal family carer of the year’ award
INCREDIBLE Cathy Kelly has been awarded the title of Netwatch Donegal Family Carer of the Year. The Inishowen woman is mum to four amazing children including, Timothy (10) who has hydrocephalus and a profound learning disability and Lucy (14) who has severe cerebral palsy. Her older children, Lochan and Shay are both in college. Advertisement Cathy is the […]
Minor earthquake recorded off Inishowen Coast
A small earthquake, measuring 0.9 in magnitude, was detected off the coast of Culdaff Bay in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Though too weak to be felt by residents, the tremor occurred at 1:18am on October 1st and was recorded by seismometers at St Columba’s College in Stranorlar. This mini-quake took place at a […]
New cross-border veterinary practice opens in Donegal
by Tara McCormack A NEW locally-owned veterinary clinic, Northwest Vets, has opened its doors in Burt, Inishowen, catering to the needs of farmers and animal owners in North Donegal and the Derry-Tyrone border region. The practice, founded by Maria Barron and Niall McSharry, offers a personalised alternative to corporate veterinary services, with a focus on […]
New independent veterinary practice opens in Inishowen
A new locally-owned veterinary clinic, Northwest Vets, has opened its doors in Burt, Inishowen, catering to the needs of farmers and animal owners in North Donegal and the Derry-Tyrone border region. The practice, founded by Maria Barron and Niall McSharry, offers a personalised alternative to corporate veterinary services, with a focus on livestock and equine […]
Funeral arrangements announced for Eoghán Dawson following Inishowen crash
The funeral arrangements for Eoghán Dawson, who passed away on August 27, 2024, have been announced. Eoghán Dawson who died as the result of a road traffic collision on Saturday night last in Inishowen is to be laid to rest on Monday. The 20 year old died a few days after his cousin Kian, who […]
Exciting new chapter for Inishowen school as it unveils new name, crest and uniform
STUDENTS at Coláiste Eoghain, formerly known as Coláiste Chineál Eoghain, kicked off the new school year with a fresh look. The Inishowen school, the only Irish language medium post-primary in the area, has officially rebranded with a new name, crest, and uniform following months of planning and consultation with the school community. Principal Claire Ní […]
‘People need to be more responsible’ – councillor
By Dionne Meehan A LOCAL councillor is urging dog owners to keep their pets under control following reports of a second incident on the greenway in Muff at the weekend. Responding to claims that an individual was bitten by a dog on the greenway between Muff and Quigley’s Point on the Inishowen peninsula on Saturday, […]
‘The pain and heartache never go away’ – Geraldine Mullan’s emotional tribute on anniversary of road tragedy
Geraldine Mullan has paid a heart-wrenching tribute to her late husband and children on their fourth anniversary. Four years ago, on August 20, 2020, storm Ellen battered the county bringing with it strong winds and heavy rainfall. At 10pm that evening, Ms Mullan, her husband, John (49) and their two children Tomás (14) and six-year-old […]