HSE services throughout the country will see significant disruptions due to Storm Éowyn tomorrow. A range of services in hospitals and community healthcare will be cancelled tomorrow due to the severe weather warning status red. A red weather warning means everyone should stay indoors, avoid unnecessary travel, and take action to protect themselves and their […]
Trial hears of ‘aggressive altercation’ before alleged Sliagh Liag murder
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THREE days before a pensioner was allegedly beaten with a rock and thrown off Ireland’s highest cliffs, he had an aggressive altercation with the man accused of his murder, the defendant’s brother has told the Central Criminal Court. Bruce Vial, the brother of the accused man Alan Vial (39), also told the court on Wednesday […]
Buncrana road victim remembered for her deep and gentle faith
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By Dionne Meehan A WOMAN who died following a collision in Buncrana last week was remembered for her deep and gentle faith at her requiem Mass yesterday. Rose Byrne (87), of 68A Mill Brae, Buncrana was one of two pedestrians involved in a collision with a car on Main Street, Buncrana on Tuesday, January 14. […]
Person arrested after incident at Deele College in Raphoe
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ONE person has been arrested following an incident at Deele College in Raphoe. Emergency services responded to the incident earlier this morning. There are no reports of any injuries. No further details are available at this time.
Storm refuge call for defective home owners
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By Chris Ashmore AS the country braces itself for Storm Éowyn this Friday, a Donegal councillor has made a plea for a special accommodation centre to be set up to cater for defective concrete homeowners. Speaking at Donegal County Council’s housing meeting yesterday Cllr. Joy Beard said that with every storm, defective concrete block-affected houses […]
Residents speak out amid ‘growing crime rate’ in east Donegal
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by Louise Doyle RESIDENTS of east Donegal have told how they are living in fear and are afraid to walk the streets amid ‘rising crime’ in the area and a lack of gardaí. A public crime prevention meeting took place in Lifford on Tuesday night, just yards from where two men were viciously attacked at a house […]
Schools to close as Donegal braces for Storm Éowyn
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By Róise Collins SCHOOLS across Donegal are set to close tomorrow (Friday) as Met Éireann issues a status red weather warning for most of the country. Storm Éowyn which is due to ravage the country this weekend is expected to bring severe, damaging and destructive gusts of up to 130km/h. Advertisement The status red weather […]
Weather: Sunny spells and scattered showers
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Rain will clear this morning leaving sunny spells and scattered showers. Highest temperatures of 6 to 8 degrees. Tonight strengthening winds associated with Storm Eowyn will bring heavy, persistent and widespread rain, turning to sleet and snow or a time. Advertisement Through the night winds will continue to strengthen. Impacts will be severe with power […]
Teenage hospitalised after incident at Letterkenny night spot
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GARDAÍ have confirmed that they are investigating an alleged assault which took place at a licensed premises on Letterkenny Main Street in the early hours of Tuesday morning. It is understood a person was struck by a glass or bottle during the attack. A man aged in his late teens was conveyed to Letterkenny University […]
Raphoe to reap the rewards of Uisce Éireann investment
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UISCE Éireann customers in Raphoe can look forward to a more reliable water supply as significant improvement works get underway in the East Donegal town in the coming days. Uisce Éireann has prioritised more than 1km of damaged water mains for replacement at Beltony Road, Raphoe, which will ensure a reduction in disruption from bursts and […]