Less than 100 customers in Donegal without power after storm – ESB


ALMOST two weeks after Storm Éowyn wrecked havoc, the ESB has said there are less than 100 customers without power in Donegal. While these customers have faced a lengthy wait to have their power restored, the figure is down significantly from the peak of 87,000 when the storm was at its height on Friday, January […]

Kind, gentle and caring Enya to be laid to rest today


By Dionne Meehan A TEENAGER from Gortahork who tragically passed away last week will be laid to rest today. Enya Maria Celia McMurrough, of Ardsbeg, Gortahork passed away unexpectedly in Crumlin Children’s Hospital on Saturday, February 1. Advertisement Requiem Mass will take place today at 1pm in Teach Pobail Chríost Rí, Gortahork with interment afterwards […]

Boil Water Notice on Glenties-Ardara Public Water Supply lifted


THE Boil Water Notice on the Glenties-Ardara Public Water Supply has been lifted with immediate effect. Uisce Éireann can confirm that, following consultation with the Health Service Executive, customers on this supply can now resume normal use of the public water supply. The notice was issued on Friday, January 24, due to deterioration in the […]

Weather: Dry and sunny day for Donegal 


THIS morning will be cold and crisp with frost slowly clearing, leaving a dry and sunny day. Temperatures will be cool but pleasant with highs of 6 to 8 degrees. Tonight will be cold, dry and clear. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of -2 to 1 degrees with widespread frost and a few icy patches.  

Primary Care Centre to be built in Dungloe


A new primary care centre is to be built in Dungloe. The HSE is to seek expressions of interest this year from developers. The news was confirmed to Donegal TD and Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson for Finance Deputy Pearse Doherty in a response to him by the HSE. Advertisement Speaking today, Deputy Doherty said: “It is […]

€50,000 zebra crossing in Raphoe


THE provision of a new zebra crossing in Raphoe is expected to cost Donegal County Council up to €50,000. Works are now almost completed on the provision of the crossing which also has a “raised table” to help slow traffic. While the cost may raise a few eyebrows, it reflects the ever increasing demands on […]

Price of a national stamp to increase 25c


THE price of a national stamp will increase 25c from €1.40 to €1.65 at the end of this month, An Post has announced. The price hike comes into effect on Thursday, February 27 for personal customers and March 1 for business users in line with global trends and below the EU14 + UK benchmark of €1.88 for […]