FROST will gradually clear this morning but fog may linger in some areas. Today will be dry with sunny spells where the fog clears. Temperatures will be cool with highs of 2 to 5 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be dry and calm with a widespread sharp frost and icy stretches. Areas of fog can also […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, December 10
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Eugene (Dodger) Gamble, Castlefinn Ernest (Ernie) Freeborn, Ballintra Advertisement Steven John Cornelius McGlynn, Cloghan Anna McDaid, Letterkenny Eugene (Dodger) Gamble, Castlefinn The death has occurred of Eugene (Dodger) Gamble, Sessiagh, Castlefinn. Mr Gamble passed away at his home on Saturday, December 7. Much loved father of Kyle […]
Concern voiced over low uptake of flu vaccine
A LEADING consultant in public health medicine in the north west has voiced concern about the low flu vaccine uptake among vulnerable groups. Dr Anthony Breslin is calling on everyone to “play their part” in helping to reduce the circulation of the flu and Covid virus by getting vaccinated. “We would ask everyone to play […]
Is Daniel O’Donnell about to don his dancing shoes again?
ALMOST a decade on from his stint on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, could Daniel O’Donnell be about to don his dancing shoes again? The Donegal singer appeared on the BBC TV hit show in autumn 2015. He was eliminated third; in week four of the series. Advertisement The rumour comes as Dancing with the Stars will soon […]
Festive shoppers are urged to be scam vigilant
PEOPLE in Donegal are being warned to be vigilant for scams when shopping this festive season. Local gardaí issued the warning to consumers, warning them to be on the guard when shopping, particularly online. Gardaí said that while some scams can appear “quite obvious”, others are more elaborate and difficult to recognise. Advertisement They said that […]
Gardaí appeal to road users to slow down this festive period
GARDAÍ are appealing to road users to slow down this festive period. This comes as gardaí began their road traffic enforcement operation on Friday, which will continue until Monday, January 6, 2025. The Christmas period is one of the busiest on Irish roads. Advertisement It is also one of the periods during which road users […]
Ukrainians ordered to leave accommodation
By Evelyn Cullen WITH just a couple of weeks to go until Christmas, more than 80 Ukrainians, who have been residing in Gaoth Dobhair for two-and-a-half-years, have been told they must leave their accommodation on or before Wednesday. The families received the communication from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY). Advertisement […]
Weather to turn cold and frosty this week
FROST will clear quickly today leaving a dry day with low sunshine. It will be fairly cold with highest afternoon temperatures of 5 to 7 degrees, in light to moderate north-easterly breezes. Tonight will be cold and dry with a slight to sharp frost, along with some fog. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of -3 to 2 […]
Thousands without power after Storm Darragh
By Louise Doyle THOUSANDS of homes and businesses across Donegal are still without power this morning after Storm Darragh caused havoc across the county over the weekend. A spokesperson for ESB yesterday told this newspaper that as of 2pm on Sunday, there were approximately 3,750 customers across Donegal without power as a result of the […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday morning, December 9
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Steven John Cornelius McGlynn, Cloghan Anna McDaid, Letterkenny Advertisement Patsy Doherty, Quigley’s Point Margaret Mulhern, Gortahork Kathleen Comer, Buncrana Steven John Cornelius McGlynn, Cloghan The death has occurred of Steven John Cornelius McGlynn, Kilraine, Cloghan and formerly of Manchester and London. Mr McGlynn passed away at Letterkenny […]