AS the clean-up operation from Storm Amy continues, the frightening situation experienced by defective concrete block homeowners during the storm has prompted calls for action and support for affected families. Gale-force winds once again caused major disruption across the county, and for those living in defective concrete homes, many were left terrified as winds tore through […]
Tributes paid to man who lost his life in storm
THERE has been widespread sadness following the passing of a Letterkenny man who tragically died in a weather-related incident on Friday afternoon. The man has been named locally as Tommy Connors. Mr Connors, who was in his 40s, lost his life in the incident which occurred at a domestic property at around 4.15pm. Advertisement Gardaí […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy day ahead with rain expected
TODAY will be mostly cloudy with a little rain or drizzle at times, mainly affecting Atlantic coastal parts. Temperatures will be mild for the time of year with highs of 15 to 18 degrees. Tonight will become increasingly cloudy, with rain and drizzle. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees.
Shay Given to be special guest as Breast Cancer Ball returns
FORMER Republic of Ireland goalkeeper and Lifford native Shay Given will be the special guest at the annual Breast Cancer Ball which will take place in December. Details of the annual fundraising event have been announced – the charity ball taking place at the Silver Tassie Hotel, Letterkenny on Friday, December 5. This much loved […]
ESB say around 7,000 still without power in Donegal
ESB crews are continuing in their efforts to restore power to those homes and businesses who remain without supply following Storm Amy. Around 7,000 customers were without power today – and many are facing the real possibility of being without a supply for another day or two at least. “ESB Networks crews have been working […]
Launch of exhibition celebrating red hair rescheduled
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A COLLABORATIVE arts and community project celebrating the rare beauty of red hair, which has been unfolding in the Donegal Gaeltacht over recent months, culminates in a special exhibition launching next Friday, October 10. The exhibition was set to take place on Friday evening but was postponed due to Storm Amy. The quirky initiative was […]
Some Donegal customers may be without power until early next week
WITH large numbers of homes and businesses entering a second night without power, ESB Networks say it could be early next week before some customers have power restored. ESB crews have been working throughout the day in extreme conditions to restore power to customers following Storm Amy. The ESB said heavy winds continued to cause […]
FRESH TAKE: The loneliest place in the world
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Reading this in Donegal, you’d be forgiven for assuming you might not instantly connect with Hazel Chu, the Green Party politician and Dublin City councillor. But her recent account of being diagnosed with breast cancer is one that reaches far beyond politics or geography. Chu wrote of noticing a lump in her breast and, like […]
Public asked to check on vulnerable neighbours as storm clean-up continues
WITH many homes and businesses in Donegal still without power following yesterday’s heavy storms, the public are being to check on vulnerable neighbours. Meanwhile Donegal Civil Defence in association with Donegal County Council, are available to provide essential services, such as collecting / delivering groceries, fuel, meals on wheels or medications to the vulnerable in […]
Man dies in weather-related incident in Letterkenny
By Diarmaid Doherty GARDAÍ have confirmed that a man has died in what is understood to be a weather-related incident in Letterkenny on Friday afternoon. The man, who was aged in his 40s, was fatally injured at a domestic residence. Advertisement Gardaí released the following statement this evening: “Gardaí and emergency services attended an incident […]