DONEGAL County Council will be carrying out road resurfacing works at Dore junction R-257/N56 today and tomorrow, Friday, August 23. Traffic management will be in place and delays can be expected. Donegal County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused.
Weather forecast: Sunny spells for Donegal
FOLLOWING Hurricane Ernesto’s visit yesterday, according to Met Éireann, any remaining rain and drizzle is expected to clear this morning. As the day goes on, there will be sunny spells followed by a few showers. Coming into the evening, it will become mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Advertisement There will be moderate […]
Death notices for Donegal- Thursday, August 22
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: -Sean Kenney, Carrick -Sheila McLaughlin (Neé Kearney), Moville Advertisement -Patrick Keown, Mayo and Ballyshannon –Kay (Kathleen) Doyle (née Anderson), Kilkenny and Castlefinn -Thomas Wilson, St Johnston -Karl O’Donnell, Glasgow and Portnoo Sean Kenney, Carrick The death has occurred of Sean Keeney, 79 Slieve League Avenue, Carrick Upper, […]
533 fines issued for parking on footpaths in Donegal in 2023
THERE were 533 parking on footpath fines issued in Donegal in 2023. The findings come following the publishing of a survey, carried out nationally, by Vision Ireland. The survey explores blind or visually impaired people’s experiences of footpath obstacles. Advertisement Cars parked on footpaths have an adverse impact on the ability of people who are […]
‘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 […]
Journalist and feminist activist Nell McCafferty dies aged 80
Journalist, author and feminist activist Nell McCafferty (80) has died. She passed away this morning, Wednesday, August 21 at a nursing home in Donegal. Born in Derry in 1944, Ms McCafferty grew up in the Bogside. Advertisement During her studies in Queens University, she got involved in civil rights politics. She spent time teaching briefly […]
Road works to begin on Glengesh road today
THE Glengesh Road, outside Ardara, will be closed for a time this week due to essential road resurfacing works. The road will be closed during business hours from today, Wednesday, August 21 to Friday, August 23. Traffic diversions will be in place and will be adequately signed. Advertisement Donegal County Council apologised for any inconvenience […]
No fines issued for dog fouling in Donegal in 2023
THERE were no dog fouling fines issued by the local authority in Donegal in 2023. The findings come following the publishing of a survey, carried out nationally, by Vision Ireland. The survey explores blind or visually impaired people’s experiences of footpath obstacles. Advertisement Overall, one third of respondents were impacted by dog waste in public […]
NATIONAL: Child in serious condition following assault
A young girl is being treated for serious injuries after an attack on a house in County Cork. An Garda Síochána is appealing for witnesses following criminal damage and assault at the house in Charleville at around 11.30pm on Monday night. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí were alerted to a disturbance at a residence on […]
Remnants of Hurricane Ernesto to hit Donegal tonight
THE remnants of Hurricane Ernesto are set to hit Donegal tonight. Hurricane Ernesto is forecasted to track eastwards and combine with low pressure over Iceland today, passing between Ireland and Iceland tonight. As this low pressure system tracks past the north-west, it will bring a spell of rather windy and wet weather across the country. […]