A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms in Donegal for the second day in a row. With temperatures reaching between 23 and 25 degrees, heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected. The warning comes into action from 12 noon today until 9pm tonight. Advertisement Met Eireann are warning of localised slow-moving showers with heavy […]
Almost 3,000 more homes and businesses in Donegal access high-speed fibre broadband
Eir has announced that an additional 2,849 homes and businesses across Donegal can access gigabit fibre since the start of this year, according to new data from its fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband roll-out programme. The fibre build project is already 60 per cent complete in Donegal, with 42,871 homes and businesses now having access to high-speed […]
Donegal firefighters to picket at Council offices
Firefighters from across the County will be holding a peaceful picket at Council offices as strike action begins. At 12am last night, Firefighters from across the country turned off their pagers and prepared themselves for days and maybe even weeks of industrial action. In Donegal, five fire stations have silenced their pagers for 24 hours of strike […]
Omagh bombing Inquiry chair appointed
THE Northern Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has appointed Lord Andrew Turnbull as Chair of the Omagh Bombing Inquiry. Lord Andrew Turnbull served as Cabinet Secretary in the UK from 2002 to 2005. In February, the Secretary of State announced the government’s intention to establish an independent statutory inquiry into the preventability of the […]
Major progress for Laura after groundbreaking obesity surgery
THREE years ago during the Covid-19 pandemic Laura Pettit began a life-changing journey. Having battled obesity all her life, Laura was the first patient in the country to undergo groundbreaking surgery in Letterkenny University Hospital in August 2020. The Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass conversion to Duodenal Switch was carried out under the expert care of […]
Sod turned on €50m ‘landmark project’ for Ramelton, Milford and Rathmullan
THE sod has been turned on a €50m investment in wastewater infrastructure for Ramelton, Milford and Rathmullan. This new sewerage scheme will finally bring to an end the decades-long practice of discharging raw or poorly treated sewage into Leannan Estuary, Lough Swilly and Maggie’s Burn. This project will be critical in enabling the local communities […]
Police in Derry investigating vehicle fire and creeper-style burglary
Police in Derry are investigating a vehicle fire and a creeper-style burglary, both of which occurred in the city overnight. A vehicle on fire in a field in the Rossnagalliagh area was reported to police shortly before 3am this morning, Monday June 12. The blaze has completely destroyed the vehicle, and has been ruled as […]
Sod turned on Lifford-Castlefinn greenway project
The turning of the sod on the Lifford to Castlefinn greenway has taken place and a contractor has been appointment for the project. Cathaoirleach of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District, Councillor Patrick McGowan, accompanied by Councillor Gary Doherty, Councillor Martin Harley and Councillor Gerry Crawford, turned the first sod on the 7.5km long greenway. The project […]
Cllr Liam doherty elected as Cathaoirleach of Lifford Stranorlar MD
COUNCILLOR Liam Doherty has been named as the new Cathaoirleach of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District. The convoy man has taken over the position from Killygordon Councillor Patrick McGowan. Cllr McGowan was elected as the Leas-Cathaoirleach of the District. The election took place this morning during the MD’s AGM.
Yellow thunderstorms warning issued for Donegal
A YELLOW warning has been issued for thunderstorms in Donegal. The warning comes into action from 12 noon today until 10pm tonight. Met Eireann are advising of localised slow-moving showers with heavy downpours, potential thunderstorms and a chance of hail. Advertisement They warn the thunderstorms could result in localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions. […]