Donegal County Council has been tasked by the government with leading the efforts to help those impacted by Storm Eowyn. The Office of An Taoiseach has asked the council to set up a Local Coordination Group in the county to address the needs of those without electricity and water in the aftermath of the storm. […]
N14 at Feddyglass to remain closed for remainder of the week
A SECTION of the N14 between Whitecross and Feddyglass junctions will remain closed for the remainder of the week following Storm Éowyn. Motorists are advised to take alternative routes via Ballindrait to Raphoe and St Johnston to Rosgier. An update on the re-opening of this road will be provided at the weekend.
Weather: Largely dry day with a mix of cloud and sunny spells
ANY mist and fog will clear this morning. It will be largely dry with isolated showers and a mix of cloud and sunny spells. Scattered showers will develop during the evening. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees with light to moderate northerly winds. Tonight there will be a mix of clear spells and […]
Shaun Duffy: Appeal on 20th anniversary of his murder
Today, Wednesday, January 29, marks the 20th anniversary of the murder of Shaun Duffy, Meenacross, Donegal. Shaun was a local man who lived in a bungalow at Meenacross, just outside Dungloe. He was a 36-year-old bachelor who was well known in the area. He worked as an undertaker and as a mechanic. He had an […]
Alleged murder victim’s blood found on rock at cliff
A rock weighing 3.5 kilograms that was found at the top of Ireland’s tallest cliffs contained hundreds of hairs and was heavily bloodstained with DNA matching that of a pensioner who had his skull broken in and was allegedly thrown into the sea, a jury has heard. Dr Conor Young of Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) […]
Glencar Road to close tomorrow for tree removal
Glencar Road will be blocked tomorrow (Wednesday, January 29) from 9:30am to 1:30pm. Donegal County Council are closing the road to remove a tree damaged during Storm Éowyn. Diversions will be in place via Ard O’Donnell Road and Circular Road.
Supporters asked to protect much-loved Donegal walkway
Registration of Friends of Burtonport Railway Walk is now open for 2025 at a cost of €12 per year. All monies collected through the registration will be spent on the continuous maintenance of the popular walk. A spokesperson for the group organisers said: “We are also pleased to announce that we have received €4,000 of a […]
Community groups show their worth during storm fallout
Many local community groups are continuing to step up to the mark to support people impacted by Storm Eowyn. Homes and businesses throughout Donegal were left without power as a result of last Friday’s gael-force winds. There has been a massive clear-up in recent days. Advertisement Sports clubs and community groups have opened up their […]
GAA fundraiser to support attack victim Charles Dooher
A special fundraising event is being held to support the family of a man fighting for his life after an attack in Lifford last week. Charles Dooher is being treated at the Royal Victoria Hospital for the serious injuries he suffered during the attack at his home on Monday, January 20. Two men have been […]
Cops renew appeal for information about Lifford attack
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after two men were seriously assaulted at a house in Lifford last Monday. A garda spokesperson said: “One man, aged in his 20s, was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast for treatment of serious injuries. The second man, aged in his 60s, was brought by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment […]