Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, November 20


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:  Willie John Doherty, Ballyshannon David Farrell, Ballyshannon Advertisement Kathleen Chambers (née McKinney), Derry and Donegal Bridget (Bridie) Brook, Crossroads Danny Sweeney, Bunbeg George Sterritt, Dunfanaghy Breege McGee (née Moyne), Buncrana Betty Pitcher, Inver Josephine Canning, Dublin and Downings Willie John Doherty, Ballyshannon The death has occurred of […]


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. […]