TODAY will be wet and blustery with widespread heavy rain, possibly leading to localised flooding. Winds will increase fresh to strong and gusty. Highest temperatures of 14 to 16 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, any lingering rain will clear away while long, clear spells will develop, some passing heavy showers will affect the county. Lowest temperatures of […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, October 2
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Paddy McCrossan, Carndonagh John McDaid, Buncrana Advertisement Kathleen Doherty, Letterkenny Jaqueline Doherty, Buncrana Kevin McCrossan, Milford and Letterkenny Marion Graham, Dunkineely Daniel (Don) Carroll, Ballybofey Phillip Brogan, Letterkenny Paddy McCrossan, Carndonagh The peaceful death has taken place at his home, surrounded by his loving family, of […]
Three taken to hospital following Newtowncunningham collision
THREE people were taken to hospital following a three-car collision in Newtowncunningham last night. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision which occurred in the Monglass area at around 8.15pm last night. A garda spokesperson said: “Three people were brought to Letterkenny University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.”
HSE’s Donegal Winter Vaccination Programme commences
THE HSE winter vaccination programme is underway in Donegal with the rollout of the flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The free flu vaccine is available to recommended groups, while those aged over 60 and children 6 months and older with a weak immune system are invited for their next COVID-19 vaccine. Both vaccines will be available […]
Weather: Cloudy day with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle
TODAY will be cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Highest temperatures of 15 to 17 degrees. Tonight will remain cloudy with more frequent outbreaks of rain developing. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees.
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, October 1
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Kevin McCrossan, Milford and Letterkenny Marion Graham, Dunkineely Advertisement Gary Gomringer, Letterkenny Daniel (Don) Carroll, Ballybofey Nora O’Reilly, Westmeath and Rathmullan Gerald Moore, Carrigans Phillip Brogan, Letterkenny Kevin McCrossan, Milford and Letterkenny The death has occurred of Kevin McCrossan, of Hillcrest Nursing Home, Letterkenny and formerly Bunlin, […]
Emergency services at scene of three vehicle collision in Newtown
GARDAÍ and emergency services are currently at the scene of a collision in Newtowncunningham. The collision, involving three vehicles, occurred in the Monglass area of the village. No further details are available at this time.
Dillons Hotel joins Tourism Ireland at important travel fair in Paris
A LETTERKENNY hotel has joined Tourism Ireland at an important travel fair in Paris. Tourism Ireland is bringing Ireland to Paris this week at IFTM Top Resa, one of the leading travel and tourism shows in France. Joined by 15 tourism companies from Ireland – including Dillons Hotel – Tourism Ireland is highlighting the diversity of […]
Lots to see and do at the Ploughing Championships
by Mia Regan A RECORD-breaking number of people attended the Ploughing Championships in Tullamore, Offaly, earlier this month, with Europe’s largest agricultural event attracted 225,000 visitors. “This year, there were plenty of familiar faces and well-known brands everywhere. Advertisement “For those who aren’t too big into machinery and livestock, there was enough food, fashion and events for […]
Weather: Dull day with outbreaks of rain or drizzle
TODAY will be a dull day with outbreaks of rain or drizzle, mist and hill fog. The rain will turn more persistent this evening. Highest temperatures of 14 to 16 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be cloudy with mist and hill fog. Wet at first with widespread rain but the rain will move northwards, becoming lighter […]