A low temperature and ice warning remains in place until 11am this morning but there will be milder conditions as the day progresses, according to Met Eireann. Further snowfall overnight has again led to dangerous driving conditions across the county. “A cold and frosty morning with icy stretches. Becoming generally dry and sunny though as […]
Harris due in Donegal on Monday
Minister Simon Harris will visit County Donegal on Monday to undertake various official duties. Commencing his trip with an engagement at the Atlantic Technological University’s Killybegs Campus in the morning, the minister is expected to announce funding. Following this, he will travel to ATU Letterkenny to unveil new initiatives in the afternoon, Donegal News understands.
Woman taken to hospital after Glenties crash
A WOMAN was taken to hospital following a crash in Glenties this afternoon. The accident occurred on the Ardara Road at approximately 2pm and Gardaí and the emergency services attended the scene. A spokesperson for the garda press office said: “A woman was injured at the scene and has been conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital […]
Gardaí in Buncrana get a visit from a very ‘cool’ character
BUNCRANA Garda Station had a visit from a very ‘cool’ character today after he heard about their latest recruitment campaign. Despite having “cold feet” about applying at first, his friend Tiernan stuck by his side for moral support. And with Tiernan by his side, he felt able to “freeze” the day. Advertisement With Superintendent Grant […]
Roads will be gritted from 4pm today
All Donegal winter maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 4pm today and again from 5am tomorrow morning (Friday). A yellow warning for snow and ice will remain in place until 6am on Friday. Met Eireann has warned of further snow showers with difficult travelling conditions and some travel and service disruption. Donegal County […]
Interpretive centre launched in Killybegs
An interpretive centre, launched in Killybegs, is promising to offer a unique fish tasting experience, and the opportunity to learn more about fish. Shines Seafood recently opened the new tourist attraction at its shop on the pier in the seaside town with support from Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) and the Brexit Blue Economy Enterprise Development Scheme. […]
Road works to take place on Lisnennan Road
DONEGAL County Council has advised that road works are due to take place on the Lisnennan Road in Letterkenny next week. “We will have traffic management in place on Wednesday 24th January weather permitting due to road repair works. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused during this date,” a spokesperson said.
Jason Black to come up against “strong winds” while rowing the Atlantic
By Dionne Meehan A LETTERKENNY man who is currently rowing from Lanzarote in the Canary Islands to Antigua in the heart of the Caribbean is nervously preparing to tackle strong winds on the high seas. Jason Black, who is two weeks into the challenge in aid of ‘Race against Dementia’, took to social media today […]
Snow and ice warning for Donegal extended
THE snow and ice weather warning currently in place for Donegal has been extended. The weather warning, which was only meant to be in place until 11am today, has been extended until 6am Friday, January 19. Met Eireann has once again warned motorists of difficult driving and travelling conditions as a result of further snow […]
Loughanure woman to walk 366 days for Donegal Cancer Flights
By Dionne Meehan LOUGHANURE woman Bríd Winnie Sweeney is also raising much needed funds for Donegal Cancer Flights and Services by walking 366 days in 2024 which is a leap year. Losing her brother, mother and father to cancer in the space of six years, Bríd wanted to give back to this worthy charity. Advertisement Based […]