GARDAÍ in Donegal took to social media this morning to urge motorists to only travel if “necessary”. This comes following the extension of a low temperature weather warning for Donegal to 11am, Friday, January 19. Gardaí have this morning described roads around Donegal as being in a “treacherous” condition. Advertisement “Please only travel if necessary […]
Vigilance urged on the roads as yellow alert for snow remains
by Louise Doyle MOTORISTS in Donegal are urged to exercise continued caution as a yellow alert for ice and low temperature remains in place until tomorrow, Friday, January 19. A status yellow alert for snow and ice in Donegal came into effect yesterday and will continue until 11am tomorrow, Met Éireann has said. Advertisement All […]
Minister Harris urges students to avail of CAO reduced fee before deadline
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD is encouraging students to get their CAO applications in before the reduced fee deadline. Anyone applying to the CAO can avail of the reduced fee of €30 until Saturday, 20 January. Applications made after that date will have to pay the standard […]
US magazine brands Donegal musician as ‘Ireland’s roots and blues prodigy’
DONEGAL musician Muireann Bradley is attracting attention Stateside after her amazing performance on Jools Holland’s Hootenanny and has been branded ‘Ireland’s roots and blues prodigy’ by Acoustic Guitar Magazine. The US magazine has featured a performance with the Ballybofey singer on their ‘Acoustic Guitar Sessions’, a collection of videos showcasing the best acoustic guitarists around […]
Plans lodged for coffee and bistro shop in town
PLANS have been lodged with Donegal County Council for a bistro and coffee shop in Letterkenny. Applicant Ballyshannon Retail Limited have submitted proposals seeking planning permission for the erection of a new two-and-a-half storey building comprising a new bistro, coffee shop and deli shop area at Slate Row. The proposed plans also comprise the demolition of […]
Recruitment and retention of staff a top concern for childcare providers
by Kate Heaney CONCERNS are growing for the 8,200 children in Donegal who avail of early childcare as Ireland lags behind other European countries in providing this essential service, with many facilities having long waiting lists. Donegal currently has some 91 providers of early years care and despite 2023 seeing unprecedented investment in the sector, […]
Go-ahead for funpark after appeal over concerns
by Louise Doyle AN Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for a waterpark and funfair in Donegal following a third party appeal citing visual impact and traffic concerns. Donegal County Council had given the go-ahead for the development, which also includes amusement rides and slides, at the Astoria Ballroom, Astoria Road and Atlantic Way in Bundoran to applicant T Wilmot & Sons […]
Nineteen quarry cases at prosecution stage: Council
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL County Council says 19 cases against local quarries are at prosecution stage or already in court. In the wake of the defective block scandal the local authority commenced a review of the 187 quarries registered with it since 2012. Advertisement During the course of its investigations, a further 42 cases had to be opened. […]
Low-temperature weather warning issued for Donegal
A low-temperature weather warning has been issued for Donegal as temperatures are expected to drop this evening. In a statement, Met Éireann warned of severe frost and icy stretches tonight and tomorrow morning. The impacts of the temperature dropping includes difficult travelling conditions, low temperature issues for vulnerable people and animal welfare issues. The status […]
More funds raised for Doctors Without Borders
ALMOST €9,000 has been raised for Doctors Without Borders following a number of musical performances. Rann na Feirste’s adopted son Harald ‘Mór’ Juengst was behind the beautiful Healing Hands for ‘Doctors Without Borders’ charity CD. It featured a selection of top class traditional and folk musicians and singers from Donegal. Advertisement Among them were Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Manus Lunny (Capercaillie) and […]