Met Éireann has issued a weather warning for rain and snow in Donegal tomorrow morning. Motorists are warned that rain, which will be heavy at times, and turning to sleet or snow, together with strengthening winds, will lead to poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions. The warning will come into effect at 2am tomorrow (Wednesday) […]
Jewellery and cash stolen in separate Stranorlar burglaries
A QUANTITY of jewellery was stolen and a patio door smashed in two separate burglaries in Stranorlar. Gardaí are appealing for the assistance of the public in connection with two burglaries that happened in the area of Woodlawn, Stranorlar between 9am on Wednesday, February 11 and 6.30pm the following day. One of the properties was […]
No major damage caused by fire at GAA clubhouse
A FIRE broke out at the clubhouse of CLG Ghaoth Dobhair in Magheragallon on Saturday afternoon. At around 1pm on Saturday, February 14, two young boys spotted smoke coming from a downstairs door and immediately raised the alarm. Fire tenders from Gaoth Dobhair and Dungloe attended the scene and brought the blaze under control. Advertisement […]
Gardaí identify teen on CCTV in e-scooter theft investigation
GARDAÍ investigating the theft of a e-scooter from Letterkenny University Hospital have identified a teenager from CCTV footage. The grey Segway-Ninebot e-scooter was stolen from the front of the hospital on Wednesday, February 11 after 10.50am. A garda spokesperson said: “CCTV has been viewed and a boy who is aged in his early teens with brown […]
Fresh Garda appeal for information following Burt collision
GARDAÍ have issued a fresh appeal for information following a two-vehicle collision in Burt at the weekend. Three males were taken to hospital following the road traffic collision on Sunday, February 14 at 3.15pm on the N13 at Speenoge, Burt. The driver and three passengers of one of the vehicles, and the driver of the second vehicle received […]
Boil Water Notice issued for Culdaff Public Water Supply
FOLLOWING consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann has issued a Boil Water Notice to protect the health of customers supplied by the Culdaff Public Water Supply. This notice is being issued due to high turbidity in the raw water which has affected the treatment process at Culdaff Water Treatment Plant. Customers can […]
Reservoir cleaning programme continuing this week in Donegal
UISCE Éireann is advising customers in Killybegs and Na Gleannta that essential reservoir cleaning works are continuing this week to help safeguard the quality and reliability of the local water supply. Measures, including network adjustments and bypasses, have been put in place to avoid supply interruptions during these planned works. However, customers are advised that […]
Plans in place for Patrick Morgan Memorial Day in Creeslough
VINTAGE car and tractor enthusiasts are invited to a special vintage show in Creeslough on Sunday week, March 1. The Midwest Donegal Vintage Club are holding their first club outing of the year – the Paddy Morgan Memorial event – at the Wild Atlantic Campsite. The event, which always attracts a great turn-out of cars […]
Education Minister ‘in denial’ over SNA cuts – Doherty
DONEGAL TD and Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty TD, has said that Minister Hildegarde Naughton is ‘in denial’ about SNA cuts which are affecting schools across Donegal. He called on Education Minister Naughton to act immediately, to reverse these proposed cuts, and to ensure that no child with additional needs will be left […]
Listening to oysters – Donegal farmer innovating with acoustics
A Donegal oyster producer has developed a new artificial intelligence system that uses sound to monitor oyster health and detect mortalities — a breakthrough that could help manage losses and improve sustainability in Irish aquaculture. Lee Hunter, a marine biologist and owner of Oisirí Oileán Cróine Teoranta in Dungloe Bay, has created the system, known as The Oyster […]