FURTHER snow overnight is hampering travel conditions around the county this morning. Below is a list of school closures throughout the county: School closures in Donegal: Advertisement Cúram Leanaí An Chlochán (Cloghan Childcare) Ramelton Community Playschool Killygordon Playgroup Milford National School Learn’N’Play Preschool, LK CDP Glencovitt National School Scoil Cholmcille Drumman Dromore National School Sessiaghoneill […]
Collision causes traffic delays in Letterkenny
THERE are traffic delays in Letterkenny this morning following reports of a collision. The collision, between a car and articulated lorry, is believed to have occurred in the Glencar area of the town. Delays can be expected. Advertisement More to follow.
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, January 7
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Daithí Harvey, Letterkenny Eileen Patterson, Lifford Advertisement Terence Ferry, Dublin and Dunfanaghy Margaret Sharkey, Kincasslagh Bernie McDonagh, Ballyshannon Kathleen Glackin, Ballybofey James Gerald Anderson, Stranorlar Patsy McGrath, Pettigo Paddy McLaughlin, Athlone and formerly Burtonport and Rathmullan Donal Kelly, Dublin and Buncrana James Harty, Ballyshannon and Waterford Daithí […]
Funding available for Donegal’s archaeological monuments
DONEGAL County Council is inviting a small number of applications to the Community Monuments Fund until 4 pm on Friday, January 31 for the conservation of archaeological monuments. Funding of up to €100,000 is available for essential repairs and capital works for the conservation and repair of archaeological monuments (Stream 1), up to €30,000 for […]
Donegal public urged to protect water pipes during cold snap
As temperatures fall below zero, Uisce Éireann is reminding people in Donegal to protect their water pipes from the freezing weather. Water expands by nearly 10 per cent as it freezes and turns into ice, which stops the flow of water through pipes. This can even cause new pipes to split. Advertisement Uisce Éireann is urging people […]
Council set to tackle cyber-attack threats
By Chris Ashmore DONEGAL County Council is set to invest in new technology as well as employing additional specialist cyber security personnel in a bid to lessen the threat of cyber-attacks. The importance of the need to have sufficient measures in place to counter any cyber attacks has been highlighted by senior council officials, including […]
Weather: Cold day ahead with scattered showers
Today will be cold with sunshine and scattered showers of rain, hail, sleet and snow. Top temperatures will generally range from 2 to 5 degrees. North-westerly winds will increase from moderate to fresh and gusty. Advertisement Tonight there will be clear spells and frequent sleet and snow showers. There will also be widespread frost and […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday morning, January 6
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bernie McDonagh, Ballyshannon Kathleen Glackin, Ballybofey Advertisement James Gerald Anderson, Stranorlar Patsy McGrath, Pettigo Jim Callaghan, Letterkenny Charles Doherty, Bridgend Daria Dolan, Bundoran Charlie Devine, Letterkenny Paddy McLaughlin, Athlone and fomerly Burtonport and Rathmullan Donal Kelly, Dublin and Buncrana James Harty, Ballyshannon and Waterford Brigid McGinty, London […]
Islamic Cultural Centre plans for Letterkenny appealed
by Louise Doyle PLANS for the construction of an Islamic Cultural Centre give the green light by the council last month have been appealed by local residents on the grounds of a traffic hazard and disturbance to the area. Applicant Letterkenny Islamic Association Clg lodged plans with Donegal County Council in November 2023, seeking planning permission […]
HSE prepares for significant increases in influenza and respiratory illness
by Michael Lockhart HEALTH services in Donegal are preparing for further significant increases in influenza and respiratory illness in the coming days and weeks. The impact of flu circulating in the community has a direct impact on the capacity of health services, both in hospitals and in primary and community care settings. Advertisement HSE Health […]