More snow and ice could be on the cards for Donegal again today, following a series of weather warnings from Met Eireann. A national snow and ice warning has been put in place from 11am today until 8pm tomorrow night. Widespread heavy and thundery showers throughout Wednesday and Thursday are to be expected. Hail, […]
Man faces trial over five sex-linked offences
A 27 year old man faces trial on five sex-linked offences, including the exploitation of a child. A book of evidence was served on him today (Tuesday) at Dungloe District Court. The man, who cannot be named at this stage under court order, is accused of exploiting a child, a girl whose age wasn’t given […]
Snow and ice warning for Donegal today
Motorists are urged to drive with care in today and tomorrow as a snow and ice warning is put in place for Donegal. A status yellow snow and ice warning has been put in place for Donegal later today. “Scattered showers will occur later on Thursday, Thursday night and into Friday. Slight to moderate accumulations […]
LYIT first IT in Ireland to launch new society
Students at Letterkenny Institute of Technology have made a historic launch in recent weeks with a new society – the Free Legal Advice Centre. With around 30 classmates from the LLB and Law with Criminal Justice classes, the newly established group will also under the supervision of fully qualified legal practitioners. LYIT are the newest […]
Donegal woman wins International Coach Federation Ireland Life Coach of the Year
Margo Kelly who works in Donegal Occupational Health Service scooped the ICF Ireland Life Coach of the Year Award 2017 at a ceremony in the Grand Hotel Malahide Dublin on Saturday 25 November. This award is richly deserved and huge recognition of the coaching work that Margo does as part of her role in Occupational […]
Christmas in Ramelton
EXCITEMENT is building in Ramelton in advance of this Tuesday, (December 5) evening’s switching on of the Christmas lights by local clergy. Highland Radio’s Gary Gamble will be taking part in the afternoon’s fun and games which will be broadcast live from the station’s outside broadcast unit from 2.30 pm until 5 pm at Gamble’s […]
Donegal scoops top prizes in competition
Donegal took away a total of three awards at the IPB Pride of Place Awards in association with Co-operation Ireland. The winners were announced last night at a gala awards ceremony in the Mount Errigle Letterkenny. The awards acknowledge the achievements and the invaluable work undertaken by volunteers and those involved in local community development. […]
Have your say on Draft Seven Strategic Towns Local Area Plan
Public consultation events have been taking place on the Draft Local Area Plan for seven towns in Donegal with more events to take place over the next two weeks. These events have been organised by Donegal County Council following the publishing of a Draft Local Area Plan for the towns of An Clochán Liath (Dungloe), […]
Budget meeting adjourned to consider “number of proposals”
THE BUDGET meeting of Donegal County Council has been adjourned for the third time this afternoon after another series of discussions. Cathaoirleach Gerry McMonagle resumed the meeting at 4pm and said some progress had been made. Cllr McMonagle said there are “a number of proposals on the table” for consideration. He then adjourned the meeting […]
Council meeting adjourned for the second time today
DONEGAL County Council’s Budget meeting has been adjourned for the second time this afternoon as councillors have failed to reach an agreement. At the last budget meeting councillors refused to support a 5% increase in commercial rates. Earlier this afternoon party whips met from 12pm to 2.30pm but failed to come to an agreement. Advertisement […]