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 […]
Man to appear before court following Donegal collision
A man in his 20s arrested in connection with a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Inishowen has been charged in relation to the incident.
SSE Renewables 2024 Irish National Sheep Dog Trials taking place next week
The Irish National Sheep Dog Trials will be taking place in Clonmany, on the Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal next week from Thursday, August 22 to Saturday, August 24. The annual event, sponsored by SSE Renewables, will see 150 talented sheep dogs and their handlers compete for a chance to represent Ireland at the International Sheep […]
Dog bite victim was training for marathon in America
“There was a lot of damage to muscle, tendons and the bite came very close to an artery.”
Investigations continue after man attacked by dog in Donegal
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after a man was attacked by a dog on the restricted breed list in Donegal on Sunday, June 16. The man was jogging on the greenway between the villages of Muff and Quigley’s Point on the Inishowen peninsula when he was set upon by the dog. The dog, understood to be a […]