ESB Networks crews and partner contractors around the country have been making the necessary preparations in advance of the high winds expected later today. Met Éireann has forecast that Storm Amy will bring extremely strong and gusty winds, with six counties, including Donegal, placed under a Status Orange wind warning from 2pm today until 10pm […]
Man (50s) to appear in court today over Killybegs body discovery
Gardaí in Donegal continue to investigate the discovery of the body of a man in Killybegs on Sunday, April 13, 2025. A man (aged in his 50s) will be further charged in connection with the incident. He is scheduled to appear before Ballyshannon District Court today, Friday October 3 at approximately 10.30am. A garda spokesperson […]
Donegal braces itself for Storm Amy as heavy rainfall hits the county
DONEGAL County Council has urged the public to exercise extreme caution today with “near gale force to gale force winds” forecasted to hit the county this afternoon. The council say the county is likely to bear the brunt of Storm Amy as it sweeps across the Irish coast on Friday. Torrential rainfall alongside the strong […]
Capital programme for €41 million veterinary college at Donegal ATU approved
THE capital programme supporting the new €41 million veterinary college at Donegal ATU has been formally approved by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine. The facility will be located at Carnamuggagh in Letterkenny and is expected to be completed for the 2028-2029 […]
Weather: Storm Amy to bring heavy rain and very windy conditions
TODAY Storm Amy will bring heavy rain and very windy conditions. Rain will move in from the southwest through the morning, heavy at times and possibly leading to spot flooding. Rain will clear by the afternoon, followed by scattered showers, heavy at times. Advertisement Strong to gale force winds will increase to storm or violent […]
Gardaí investigate discovery of injured man on road in Bridgend
Gardaí are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a man with injuries on the road at Bridgend last night. At approximately 8.20pm on October 1, Gardaí received a report of a male with injuries on the road at Bridgend. The man, aged in his 20s, was subsequently brought to Letterkenny University Hospital for […]
Concern over proposed €20k holiday home charge
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By Chris Ashmore ANYONE planning to build a holiday home in Donegal could be hit with a charge of €20,000 if proposed new council development charges are adopted by councillors. This week councillors agreed that what is known as the County Donegal Draft Development Contribution Scheme should now go out for a six week public consultation […]
Wedding bells ring in new era for Cathedral
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ST. EUNAN’S Cathedral in Letterkenny reopened yesterday after a major revamp and restoration project. And a new beginning for the iconic landmark will be rung in by wedding bells this weekend. Bronagh Marley and Dermot McGlynn will tie the knot in St. Eunan’s Cathedral this Saturday. Advertisement The happy couple will be the first to get married […]
Orange wind warning for Donegal
An orange wind warning has been issued for the county for tomorrow. Met Éireann has warned that, from 2pm on Friday, October 3, near-gale-force winds are expected to sweep across the county. Possible impacts of this weather will include fallen trees, damage to power lines, possible power outages and very difficult travelling conditions. The warning […]
Weather: Wet and blustery day with heavy rain
TODAY will be wet and blustery with widespread heavy rain, possibly leading to localised flooding. Winds will increase fresh to strong and gusty. Highest temperatures of 14 to 16 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, any lingering rain will clear away while long, clear spells will develop, some passing heavy showers will affect the county. Lowest temperatures of […]