Met Éireann have issued a yellow wind warning for Donegal. They have warned that Northwest winds will be very strong and gusty. “High waves are also expected,” they said. Advertisement They have warned that potential impacts may include wave overtopping, displaced debris and loose objects, and difficult driving and cycling conditions. This weather warning will […]
Harry Blaney Bridge closed due to high winds
The Harry Blaney Bridge is closed to all high sided vehicles due to high winds.
Majestic Mount Stanley – a long way from home this Christmas for Paul Carr
By Diarmaid Doherty THE majestic Mount Stanley in far off Uganda is a long way from home, but its beauty will go some way to easing whatever feelings of loneliness Paul Carr might experience this Christmas. The Cranford man admits that he’ll miss home a lot this festive season. Advertisement There’ll be no carol singing […]
House ransacked and burgled
A PLAYSTATION and television were among items stolen in a burglary in Letterkenny. Gardaí are investigating the burglary, which occurred at Windmill View, Glencar, on Monday, December 11 between 6pm and 11pm. The glass on the back door was smashed and entry was gained. The house was ransacked. A Playstation 4, a 50 inch Bush […]
Judge warns money muling will bring a conviction
A JUDGE has issued a warning that anyone who comes before him on a charge of money muling will be handed down a conviction. Judge Alan Mitchell made his comments at Monday’s sitting of Letterkenny District Court during a brief mention of a case which he adjourned for three months. A money mule is a person who […]
Special event planned to honour Dr James McDaid
A special event to celebrate the contribution of Dr. James McDaid to the world of medicine, sport and politics will take place in Letterkenny’s Mount Errigal Hotel in January. The event takes place on Friday, January 19 and includes a four course dinner. Tickets, priced at €40, went on sale this week. It’s a night […]
Funeral of Ramelton’s Paul Mooney to take place tomorrow
By Dionne Meehan THE funeral will take place in Ramelton on Friday morning of Paul Mooney who died tragically in a road collision on Monday evening in Manorcunningham. The talented musician from Glen Lower, Ramelton, died in a two-car collision on the N14 Letterkenny to Lifford Road at Carrickballydoey at around 7pm on Monday. Advertisement […]
UPDATE: Power outages in Donegal as heavy winds continue
By Diarmaid Doherty There were power outages across Donegal today as heavy winds continue to batter many parts of the county. Motorists across Donegal are urged to drive with extra care this morning with fallen branches and debris on many roads following strong overnight winds. Advertisement It remains stormy across the county and the wind […]
STEM funding announced for 19 Donegal schools
As schools across Donegal get set to finish up for the Christmas holidays, there is good news for a number of schools who have been allocated significant Government funding. Nineteen schools in Donegal will receive a total of €172,046 in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) grants. Two post primary schools and 17 primary schools […]
Toy appeal at Freedom Spinal Health a ‘great success’
AN annual Christmas toy appeal at Freedom Spinal Health in Letterkenny for two charities has been hailed a ‘great success’. Chiropractor Anthony Lavin runs a ‘Toy Appeal for Adjustment’ day at the practice at Christmas time, where clients attending the clinic are asked to bring a donation for charity in lieu of payment for their treatment. The donation day was […]