TODAY there will be outbreaks of rain and drizzle, which will clear through the morning with sunny spells and scattered showers following in the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 3 to 8 degrees. Tonight will start off mostly clear and dry apart from a few coastal showers. Advertisement However, cloud will spread through the second half […]
Victim of fatal assault in Ardara named as businessman, Stephen McCahill
The man who died in an overnight incident of assault in Ardara was well known local businessman, Stephen McCahill. It’s thought Mr McCahill (65) may have been stabbed in an incident at his home. A hugely popular and very well known businessman, Mr McCahill was a former Donegal Person of the Year. His sudden passing […]
Gritting service out again this evening as snow-ice warning issued for Donegal
DONEGAL County Council’s gritting service will be out on all designated routes this afternoon from 3pm. The council say they will be back in operation from 6am on Tuesday. The gritters have been busy treating main routes over the past few days although heavy overnight snow left many roads extremely treacherous on Monday morning. Advertisement […]
Gardaí investigating death of man (60s) after domestic assault near Ardara
GARDAÍ say they are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a male at a location near Ardara in the early hours of this morning. A garda spokesperson has confirmed that at approximately 3.50am, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to an assault at a domestic residence outside the town. A male in […]
Arctic conditions causing major disruption across Donegal
MANY parts of Donegal awoke to a blanket of snow this morning and there has been widespread disruption with school closures, cancellations and extremely dangerous driving conditions right across the county. Many people have chosen not to travel to work this morning with conditions in some areas reported to have worsened since early morning. Those […]
Cold snap: List of school closures in Donegal, Monday, January 5
SOME schools around Donegal have taken the decision not to open tomorrow as the cold snap continues. The following schools are closed in Donegal tomorrow: Cara Children’s Centre, Letterkenny Advertisement Learn ‘n’ Play Preschool, Letterkenny Murlog National School, Lifford St Mary’s National School, Castlefin Kerrykeel National School Ray National School, Manorcunningham Crana College, Buncrana […]
Gardaí in Glenties receive new patrol car after decade long wait
GARDAÍ in Glenties have received a new patrol car for the first time in more than ten years. Last night, local councillor Brian Carr had the opportunity to view the new vehicle when he met garda Ciaran Cassidy, who was on duty in the town. The new garda car is a fully electric, brand-new Škoda […]
New payments will help thousands of Donegal families – McConalogue
DONEGAL Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, says the new social protection increases that came into effect on Thursday will provide meaningful support to vulnerable households across Donegal. Commenting on the announcement by the Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary, that over €1 billion in new social protection measures are being introduced, the Minister of State […]
Weather: Cold today with scattered wintry showers
TODAY will be cold with frost, ice and fog or freezing fog patches slow to clear. There’ll be sunny spells and scattered wintry showers with some further snow accumulations. Highest temperatures of 1 to 4 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be very cold with frost and icy stretches. Scattered wintry showers will continue, leading to some […]