By Róise Collins Letterkenny has recorded some of the poorest air quality in the country according to monitoring from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Saturday, January 4, saw the largest spike in dangerous pollutants such as particulate matter, which can increase the risk of health problems such as heart disease and asthma. Advertisement The main […]
Brid sorts her last letter in Derrybeg after 35 years
Hardworking postal operative Brid Campbell has sorted her last letter in Derrybeg after 35 years of dedicated service. Staff in Derrybeg Post Office made a lovely presentation to Brid, to thank her for her service. We wish Brid all the very best for the future. Advertisement
Irish language signage spend
An estimated €60,000 will be spent by Donegal County Council this year on ensuring that correct road signage in Irish is in place. This is part of an ongoing programme (a similar amount was spent in 2024) to repair and replace signage in order to comply with the requirements of the Official Languages Act.
Uisce Éireann issue burst water pipes advice
As temperatures plummet to below zero, Uisce Éireann is reminding people in Donegal to protect their water pipes from the freezing weather. Water expands by nearly 10% as it freezes and turns into ice, which stops the flow of water through pipes. This can even cause new pipes to split. Uisce Éireann is urging people do […]
Older people urged to reach out to Alone in cold snap
ALONE, who support thousands of older people across the whole country are monitoring the weather very closely and are checking with older people they support across all areas. Met Eireann have issued a yellow weather warning for the whole country as temperatures are set to plummet to -3 degrees or lower in many areas with […]
Council to address safety around schools
Donegal County Council is planning to spend more than €800,000 this year on a variety of measures to help improve safety around the county’s schools. This includes the provision of just over €80,000 for school warden costs. School safety flashing lights and other initiatives including advance signage and safety railings near school gates are also […]
Niamh travels air, road and sea to deliver RNLI funds
Every year the community of Tory Island fundraise for the Arranmore RNLI. This year fundraiser and Tory Islander Niamh Ní Dhubhgáin went the extra miles by air, road and sea to deliver the donation in person. Flying from Tory to Falcarragh by helicopter, driving to Burtonport by car and catching the ferry from there to […]
FURTHER WEATHER WARNINGS: Snow-ice for Donegal
Met Eireann has issued a warning for snow-ice for Donegal. The yellow alert comes into effect tomorrow at 5pm until Sunday at 5pm. Falls of sleet and snow with snowfall accumulations can be expected. Advertisement Hazardous travelling conditions, poor visibilty and travel disruption are also to be expected. As well as Donegal, counties Leinster, Cavan, […]
Motorists advised to avoid Mongorry Road due to ice
Motorists are being advised to avoid the L1064/3 Mongorry Road from Glenmaquin School through Mongorry as it is considered hazardous due to icy conditions. Donegal County Council has issued the alert amid icy and dangerous road conditions in that area.
Largest funding of €39.86m for humanitarian relief
Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue, announced the allocation of €39,860,000 in funding for international development and humanitarian relief for 2024. This marks the largest-ever annual contribution from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). The package includes an advance payment of €35 million for the UN World Food Programme (WFP) under a new €105 […]