Road works commence on the R259 Dungloe to Burtonport


ESSENTIAL road works will begin on the R259 Dungloe – Burtonport road at Lackenagh today. There will be a stop/go traffic management system in place for the duration of the works which will be carried out over two days. Traffic management will be in place from 8am to 5pm on both days. Advertisement The exact […]

Yellow snow and ice warning for Donegal extended


A YELLOW snow and ice warning for Donegal has been extended until 11am today. Possible impacts of this weather may include poor visibility and difficult travel conditions. Meanwhile, a yellow low temperature/ice warning for Ireland will come into effect at 8pm tonight. Advertisement Temperatures are set to plummet as low as -3 today and into […]

Weather: Very cold and wintry day ahead


THIS morning will be very cold with outbreaks of rain gradually turning to sleet and possibly snow over higher ground. Sunny and dry spells will develop this afternoon with highest temperature of 3 to 6 degrees in a chilly breeze. Tonight will be mostly dry with clear spells. Advertisement A few showers will drift in […]

Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, November 19


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:  Danny Sweeney, Bunbeg George Sterritt, Dunfanaghy Advertisement Breege McGee (née Moyne), Buncrana Nan (Anastasia) Henry, Greencastle Anna French, Lifford Nora T Quinn, Glenties Betty Pitcher, Inver Peter Hoines, Ballyshannon and Tyrone Josephine Canning, Dublin and Downings Danny Sweeney, Bunbeg The death has occurred of Danny Sweeney, Magheralosk, […]

New smart ring buoys in place at 20 locations around the county


By Chris Ashmore TWENTY life buoys around Donegal have been fitted with special sensors to detect if they are removed from their stands. It’s all part of a pilot project to try and ensure that more lifebuoys are in place when there is an emergency, and is a direct response to theft and vandalism issues. […]

Concerns expressed again over lack of burial spaces in Letterkenny


A workshop is set to be held by Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council to discuss the possibility of establishing a new cemetery in the Letterkenny area. At the November meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council, Cllr. Ciaran Brogan proposed that they have a workshop to discuss the matter. He pointed out that Conwal Graveyard is “filling […]

HSE source agency occupational therapist following unsuccessful recruitment campaign


by Dionne Meehan AN agency occupational therapist has been sourced by the HSE for a facility in Stranorlar following an unsuccessful recruitment campaign. The detail is contained in a report following an inspection of Edencrest and Cloghan Flat. Advertisement The designated centre was inspected by Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) over a two-day period on […]

Ramelton and Milford households urged to conserve water


UISCE Éireann is appealing to customers in Ramelton and Milford to continue their efforts to conserve water and protect supply. Following an increase in water usage by households and businesses supplied in these areas and low lake levels at Milford, customers are being asked to be mindful of their usage, allow supply to catch up with […]

Snow and ice warning for Donegal


Met Éireann has issued a yellow snow and ice warning for Donegal. The weather warning is due to come into effect this evening, Monday, November 18 at 7pm. Possible impact of this weather may include poor visibility and difficult travel conditions. The weather warning will remain in place until Tuesday, November 19 at 8am.