MOTORISTS are being warned to be vigilant for black ice on roads around the county this morning as temperatures plummet. Met Eireann has said a widespread overnight sharp frost is likely to bring with it black ice in the first few hours of this morning. Speaking to the Donegal News yesterday, Emer Flood, Meteorologist, said […]
Profits from this year’s SULT festival distributed
FOLLOWING the success of this year’s SULT Féile Music Festival the organising committee has distributed profits raised among local charities and organisations. At an event in Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Dore the SULT Féile committee presented cheques to the following groups: Scioból na bhFear [The Men’s Shed] received €1,000, Gweedore Celtic FC €500, Scioból na mBan […]
Youths sought after criminal damage in Letterkenny
GARDAí in Letterkenny say they are interested in information relating to sightings of youths in the Slieve Sneacht Close area of Letterkenny following an incident of criminal damage at the weekend. Entry was gained to the vehicle and the ignition of the car and the passenger side door were damaged in the incident, which occurred […]
Film studio plans for Gaoth Dobhair
A production company says it hopes to develop a full size film studio in west Donegal. Eileen Rafferty and husband David Stephens own The Bothy, a creative hub they set up near Glenties following their return from London six years ago. It offers editing and producing facilities as well as support with the funding and development of […]
Donegal’s most senior garda officer retires
DONEGAL’S most senior garda officer has retired bringing a forty year career to an end, having been the longest serving Chief Superintendent in the force’s history. Chief Superintendent Terry McGinn was due to attend Friday’s Joint Policing Committee (JPC) meeting but members were told she was unable to as she was unwell. Recently promoted Superintendent […]
Five from Donegal recognised at the Water Safety Ireland’s National Awards Ceremony
FIVE rescuers from Donegal are set to receive recognition at the Water Safety Ireland’s National Annual Awards Ceremony for saving lives from drowning. The awards ceremony is set to broadcast online this evening at 7pm. Francis Doherty, Maureen Devenney, Paul Sweeney, Garda Mark O’Sullivan and Josh Marley from Donegal are set to be honoured at […]
Low temperature warning issued for Donegal
MET Éireann has issued a low temperature warning for Donegal. The forecaster has warned of hazardous conditions as temperatures are set to plummet to minus four. The yellow warning for low temperatures and ice will be in place from 10pm on Thursday to 10am on Friday. “Hazardous conditions. A sharp to severe frost with icy […]
Lighting up the star this Christmas in Letterkenny
WITH the Christmas lights shining bright in Letterkenny, the countdown is on until the big day. The town is getting busier and shops are trying to get used to the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping. To mark the Christmas season members of Letterkenny Chamber Council gathered at the Polestar to mark the switching on […]
New documentary to celebrate 50 years of Raidió na Gaeltachta
In a brand-new authored documentary, commissioned to mark 50 years of Raidió na Gaeltachta, musician and national treasure Mairéad Ní Mhaoinigh explores the role the station has played in shaping her own career as a musician – and that of many other musicians of her generation and beyond. The journey begins in 1960s Donegal, where […]