By Dionne Meehan MET ÉIREANN has issued a weather warning for snow and ice in Donegal which is set to come into effect this morning at 5am. As rain, sleet and snow moves upwards from the South, it is expected that sleet and snow will lead to accumulations, significantly on higher ground. Advertisement Speaking to […]
Changes to Doctor cover in Garda Stations not workable – GP
BY JEROME HUGHES A LEADING Donegal GP has said a call to introduce formal contracts between GPs and Garda stations is unworkable. Dr Denis McCauley was speaking after a proposal was put forward by a Donegal TD to increase GP cover in Garda stations. Advertisement It follows the case where a man with psychiatric issues […]
Yellow snow and ice warning for Donegal extended
AN EXTENDED weather warning for snow and ice for Donegal has been issued by Met Eireann. The status yellow alert has been issued from 5am on Thursday to 8pm that evening. It is expected that sleet and snow will lead to accumulations, significantly on higher ground. Advertisement Possible impacts of this weather will be hazardous […]
€4.5m allocated for active travel schemes in Donegal
FUNDING of €4.5 million has been allocated for 24 active travel schemes in Donegal which will provide walking and cycling infrastructure across the county. Among the projects set to receive funding in 2024 include an active travel scheme for the Kilmacrennan Road in Letterkenny which has been granted €665,000. Convent Road in Letterkenny has received […]
RNLI bring fishing crew to safety after 26-hour rescue
Lifeboat crew from Arranmore RNLI were involved in a 26-hour rescue mission to bring five people onboard a fishing vessel to safety. The vessel got into difficulty 48 miles off Arranmore on Sunday evening. After receiving the emergency call at 10.50pm on Sunday evening the crew finally got to their beds at 1.20am on Tuesday […]
Snow and ice warning issued for Donegal
A weather warning for snow and ice for Donegal has been issued by Met Eireann. The status yellow alert has been issued from 11am on Thursday to 8pm that evening. “A band of rain will turn increasingly to sleet and snow on Thursday,” said the forecaster. They warned of ice on untreated surfaces, hazardous driving […]
Investigation after Manor dangerous driving incidents
A garda spokesperson said they are particularly interested in information regarding a black Lexus is200.
Theft from treatment plant
A diesel bower was stolen from a shed at the Aghanursan Water Treatment Plant in Milford.
‘Being a firefighter is a massive commitment’
by Kate Heaney DONEGAL County Council has launched a county-wide recruitment drive for retained firefighters across the county. Up to 45 new retained firefighters are being recruited to fill vacancies to bring the total number of retained firefighters to 147 across the 15 retained fire stations. Advertisement A Retained Firefighter is a professional firefighter, who […]
Donegal Down Syndrome team up with groundbreaking theatre group
DONEGAL Down Syndrome have teamed up with the UK and Ireland’s foremost diverse musical theatre company Skyzdalimit to promote its upcoming show. Since its inception in 2010, Skyzdalimit has been pushing the boundaries of diverse theatre with its high-octane spectacular musical stage productions with a cast of 38 autistic and learning disabled performers. It has pioneered for greater […]