Essential maintenance works to safeguard water supply in Donegal continuing


UISCE Éireann’s efforts to safeguard water supply for homes and businesses in Donegal is continuing, with essential maintenance works taking place this week. Crews are continuing with necessary reservoir cleaning works at reservoirs on Frosses–Inver Regional Water Supply Scheme today, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Although unlikely, customers in Mountcharles and Frosses may experience some supply disruptions or […]

Three people taken to hospital following collision in Stranorlar


THREE people have been taken to hospital following a collision in Stranorlar. The single vehicle collision occurred at Mullindrait shortly before 7.45am this morning. A garda spokesperson said: “Three people were brought by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.” Advertisement The road remains open, but motorists are urged to expect delays. […]

Hundreds still without electricity after Storm Bram


HUNDREDS of customers in Moville and Stranorlar remain without electricity this morning. In Moville, 777 customers are affected, while 52 customers are without power in Stranorlar. ESB estimates that supply will be restored in Stranorlar before 1pm today, and in Moville before 2pm. Advertisement A spokesperson for ESB said: “We’re assessing the damage to the […]

Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, December 10


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Margaret McMonagle, Letterkenny Kevin Mc Hugh, Inver Advertisement Charlie Doherty, Greencastle John Boyce, Termon Padraig Gallagher, Cloghan Tina Duffy, Newtowncunningham Charlie Callaghan, Ballyare, Ramelton Philip McLaughlin, Linsfort, Buncrana Annie Marie (Nan) McKinley, Dunfanaghy Tara Scanlon, Crossroads Eamonn (Eddie) McCafferty, Ramelton and Glasgow Margaret McMonagle, Letterkenny The death […]

Graduate Liam’s double cause for celebration


PRIMARY Education graduate, Liam McBride, from Cranford, had double cause for celebration after achieving ‘top of his class’ status at the 25th annual Hibernia College conferring ceremony, held at Dublin’s Convention Centre recently. In addition to receiving his Masters qualification, Liam was honoured with An Duais Ghaeilge Gael Linn – the Gael Linn Irish prize, […]

Extended orange warning and status red marine warning for Donegal


A STATUS Orange wind warning issued by Met Éireann ahead of Storm Bram will come into effect in Donegal at 10am this morning and remain in place until 9pm. This follows updated guidance indicating that orange-level winds are now more likely to extend further inland. The West and Northwest are expected to experience the strongest […]

Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, December 9


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Tina Duffy, Newtowncunningham Charlie Callaghan, Ballyare, Ramelton Advertisement Edward McCosker, Lifford Philip McLaughlin, Linsfort, Buncrana Annie Marie (Nan) McKinley, Dunfanaghy Tara Scanlon, Crossroads Andy McCallion, Muff Maxi McCreary, Killygordon Eamonn (Eddie) McCafferty, Ramelton and Glasgow Tina Duffy, Newtowncunningham The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of […]

Storm Bram: List of school closures in Donegal, Tuesday, December 9


SOME schools around Donegal have taken the decision not to open today as the county prepares for the arrival of Storm Bram. The following schools are closed in Donegal today: Pobalscoil na Rosann, Dungloe Advertisement Scoil Cholmcille Drumman, Ramelton St Crona’s National School, Dungloe Crana College, Buncrana (closes at earlier time of 1.15pm) Boyagh National […]