THIS weekend, storm Bert will move close to Ireland, displacing the recent cold Arctic air mass. Very strong winds and heavy rain will track north-eastwards over the country tonight and tomorrow morning, Saturday. Storm Bert will continue to dominate through the weekend and into early next week and further weather warnings can be expected.
General Election confirmed for November 29
TAOISEACH Simon Harris has confirmed his intentions to call the General Election tomorrow, Friday. Speaking on RTE’s Six One programme yesterday evening, the Fine Gael leader said the likely polling day will be Friday, November 29. “It is my intention to seek dissolution of the Dáil by President Higgins on Friday and as I would […]
HSE marks World Suicide Prevention Day 2024
THE HSE is marking international World Suicide Prevention Day, which takes place tomorrow, by highlighting actions that can help us to start a conversation, spread a message of hope and save more lives from suicide in Ireland. The global call to action for World Suicide Prevention Day 2024 is to ‘Change the Narrative’ and #StartTheConversation. […]
Crimestoppers to crack down on ‘dodgy boxes’ and illegal streaming
A NEW campaign is launching across Ireland to encourage the public to share information about illegal streaming activities in the community. Running over six weeks on Facebook and Instagram, the campaign aims to gather intelligence on individuals or groups involved in advertising or selling illegal streaming subscriptions, modified firesticks or so called ‘dodgy boxes’. Digital […]
NATIONAL: Irishman is believed to have died while fighting in Ukraine
An Irishman is thought to have died while fighting in Ukraine. Alex Ryzhuk (20) was serving on the frontline with the Ukrainian Armed Forces when he was reportedly hit by a Russian shell. He is now officially missing and presumed dead.
Should we be demanding a Eurovision boycott?
BY JEROME HUGHES PRO-PALESTINIAN activists in Donegal are urging Ireland to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel’s participation in the competition. Fadl Mustapha, from Letterkenny and a member of the Ireland Palestinian Solidarity Campaign in Donegal, believes RTÉ should withdraw Bambie Thug’s song, ‘Doomsday Blue’, from the event. Advertisement “The countries taking part […]
Budding Donegal politicians go to Leinster House
YOUNG Donegal budding politicians joined over 160 young delegates from Comhairle na nÓg (local youth councils) across Ireland in Dáil Éireann to debate the critical issue of mental health, one of the biggest topics of concern to young people in Ireland, particularly since the pandemic. Mental health was identified by over 3,000 young people across […]
Exhibition to raise awareness against domestic abuse
Donegal Volunteer Centre has launched the ‘One Million Stars’ Donegal exhibition, featuring installations of over 10,000 stars woven by volunteers, at the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. Each star in the exhibition represents a message of hope, solidarity, and resilience against violence. Through the collective efforts of volunteers, the exhibition aims to raise awareness and […]
Appeal for life saving donor breast milk
DONOR mums in Donegal are being urged to provide lifesaving breast milk to premature and sick babies across Ireland. The Western Trust Human Milk Bank Service is calling on donor mums to come forward and help to provide essential donor breast milk for babies in neonatal units in hospitals across the country this year. The service […]
Ukrainian doctor upskills in Donegal while pursuing dream of practicing medicine
An anesthetist from Ukraine has upskilled with Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) to find a rewarding job during his time in Ireland. Valerii Iakovchuk, who fled the war in Ukraine and is now living in Dungloe, longs to practice medicine in Ireland. But first, he has to pass an English language exam and other […]