Weather alert: Freezing rain forecast for Donegal


WITH the ongoing drop in temperatures showing no sign of improvement, a new weather alert, this time for freezing rain, has been issued for Donegal. Donegal County Council is advising of a potential weather alert with the possibility of freezing rain from 8am on Saturday, January 17.  The council is warning that roads could potentially […]


HIQA inspection report for Donegal welcomed by Tusla


TUSLA – Child and Family Agency has welcomed the latest HIQA inspection report for the Donegal service area.  This HIQA inspection monitored compliance with the National Standards for the Protection and Welfare of Children.  HIQA assessed against five standards and found the Donegal service area to be compliant with two standards, and substantially compliant with […]


Planners seek further information on proposed changes to Letterkenny shop


  PLANNERS have sought further information on proposed plans for a a development at one of Letterkenny’s most loved shops. Anthony Delap lodged plans in November last, seeking permission for a number of changes to Clarke’s Newsagent on Lower Main Street. Advertisement The proposed plans comprise the demolition of an existing two-storey section to the rear of […]


Lower Main Street remains closed as gardaí appeal for witnesses


LOWER Main Street in Letterkenny remains closed this afternoon after a man in his 80s was seriously injured when he was struck by a car in the area yesterday. The pedestrian was conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The scene is preserved for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and […]


Council should remove roundabout at new Dunnes Stores – meeting told


By Chris Ashmore A LOCAL councillor has suggested that the time has come to look at the possibility of “taking out” the roundabout beside the ‘new’ Dunnes Stores at Letterkenny Retail Park as part of renewed efforts to alleviate the town’s traffic problems. Cllr Tómas Seán Devine believes that the traffic lights at the ‘new’ […]


Weather: Bright day with mix of scattered showers 


MIST and fog will clear early this morning leaving a bright day for most. There will be scattered showers today, possibly turning heavy and thundery at times with the slight chance of hail. Highest temperatures of 4 to 9 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be dry for most with scattered showers mostly keeping to coastal fringes. […]


Letterkenny road to remain closed overnight following collision


Lower Main Street in Letterkenny will remain closed overnight, gardai have said. The road was closed earlier today following a collision.  An elderly man was taken to hospital afte being struck by a car at lunchtime. Diversions are in place. Advertisement     Man taken to hospital after being struck by a car in Letterkenny