An Garda Síochána Donegal have issued a statement that the road is temporarily closed at Killybegs Common National School and from Parkhead Estate to Corporation, Killybegs due to an ongoing residential fire. They have requested members of the public to avoid the area until the fire is brought under control.
Thunder rolls across Donegal
By Jonathan Magee The sound of distant thunder began rolling across the Finn Valley and other parts of County Donegal from around 9pm tonight, Thursday, June 25, as the dramatic end to this week’s record-breaking heatwave finally arrived in the northwest. The rumbles followed a day of intense heat across the county, with temperatures climbing […]
Gardaí warn of widespread scams as crooks’ fake calls steal millions of Euro
A MAJOR scam by sophisticated crooks is sweeping across the country with Donegal gardaí warning extra vigilance is needed in the county. Innocent members of the public are being targeted by scammers who pretend to be a mobile phone company offering discounts or a cheap handset upgrade. Partial payment is requested – and the duped […]
Letterkenny and Falcarragh man recalls how epilepsy helped to shape his life
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By Paddy Walsh A HSE worker who recently retired after 45 years with the health service has spoken of how an epileptic seizure reminds him of a career served for the benefit of others. Brendan Hone, who introduced disability services to Donegal, recalled at his retirement function how his own mother, a nurse, developed epilepsy […]
Heartfelt farewell for Máistir Pól
ON Friday afternoon, Áislann Rann na Feirste was packed as members of the local community gathered in their droves to bid a heartfelt farewell to Máistir Pól Ó Ruiséil. The crowd was made up of past and present pupils, parents, grandparents and colleagues, with the large turnout reflecting the immense respect and admiration he earned […]
Donegal house prices are soaring
By Sean Murphy LATEST studies that analysed the local property market found that prices in Donegal are on a rich upward curve. Some house prices in the county have increased by 3.5 per cent in three months, according to figures from the new survey. Advertisement The REA (Real Estate Alliance) Average House Price Survey is […]
Severe thunderstorms and hailstones forecast for Donegal this evening
DONEGAL County Council is urging the public to take all necessary precautions as a Status Yellow Thunderstorm warning comes into effect for the county from 3pm today, Thursday June 25, until 6pm on Friday June 26. Met Éireann is forecasting thunderstorms developing this afternoon, overnight, and into Friday, with the risk of torrential downpours, localised […]
Letterkenny surgical hub moves to design phase as timeline queried
THE Letterkenny surgical hub has moved to the design phase as questions have been raised over the timeline of its delivery. The hub was announced in July last year by Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill. At the meeting of the Regional Health Forum West and North West on Tuesday, an update on the development […]
Risk of thundershowers as Donegal temperatures soar
DONEGAL is experiencing exceptionally warm weather today as a Met Éireann yellow high temperature warning remains in effect for the county. Temperatures are expected to reach 30 degrees on Thursday, with overnight lows staying above 15 degrees, making for an uncomfortable night’s sleep across the county. Donegal County Council, which circulated the alert, has warned […]
Gardaí seek help finding missing Letterkenny man
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 29-year-old Ciaran Hughes, who is reported missing from Letterkenny since Tuesday, June 23. Ciaran is described as being approximately 6 foot 1 inches in height with a regular build, dark brown hair and brown eyes with a dent under one eye. When last seen, […]