Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue, has urged farmers to prioritise safety during the current cold spell of weather. “I am asking all farmers, fishers and everyone in rural areas to be extra careful during the current cold spell of weather,” he said. “While farmers always make every effort to look after livestock during poor weather, they […]
Council to address safety around schools
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Donegal County Council is planning to spend more than €800,000 this year on a variety of measures to help improve safety around the county’s schools. This includes the provision of just over €80,000 for school warden costs. School safety flashing lights and other initiatives including advance signage and safety railings near school gates are also […]
A number of Donegal routes to be gritted from 6pm
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Donegal County Council has issued a number of routes that will be gritted from 6pm this evening. They are: 01: National Primary North 13: Stranorlar North 14: Stranorlar East LT: Letterkenny Town Motorists are being urged to excercise caution as the cold snap contiunes.
Niamh travels air, road and sea to deliver RNLI funds
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Every year the community of Tory Island fundraise for the Arranmore RNLI. This year fundraiser and Tory Islander Niamh Ní Dhubhgáin went the extra miles by air, road and sea to deliver the donation in person. Flying from Tory to Falcarragh by helicopter, driving to Burtonport by car and catching the ferry from there to […]
FURTHER WEATHER WARNINGS: Snow-ice for Donegal
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Met Eireann has issued a warning for snow-ice for Donegal. The yellow alert comes into effect tomorrow at 5pm until Sunday at 5pm. Falls of sleet and snow with snowfall accumulations can be expected. Advertisement Hazardous travelling conditions, poor visibilty and travel disruption are also to be expected. As well as Donegal, counties Leinster, Cavan, […]
Motorists advised to avoid Mongorry Road due to ice
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Motorists are being advised to avoid the L1064/3 Mongorry Road from Glenmaquin School through Mongorry as it is considered hazardous due to icy conditions. Donegal County Council has issued the alert amid icy and dangerous road conditions in that area.
Largest funding of €39.86m for humanitarian relief
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Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue, announced the allocation of €39,860,000 in funding for international development and humanitarian relief for 2024. This marks the largest-ever annual contribution from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). The package includes an advance payment of €35 million for the UN World Food Programme (WFP) under a new €105 […]
Four hospitalised following Donegal collision
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Four people have been hospitalised following a crash in Inishowen last night. Gardaí and emergency services responded to the two-vehicle collision between Carndonagh and Quigley’s Point at around 6.30pm. Three men and one woman were conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said their injuries are non-life threatening. The road was closed for […]
Denis’s charity fundraiser reaches €20,000
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By Róise Collins Tuesday marked the final swim in Denis Sheridan’s charity fundraiser for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. Everyday throughout the month of December the Kilmacrennan man dipped in a different beach along the Donegal coast. Advertisement So far he has fundraised over €20,000 for the charity which aims to alleviate the financial hardship […]
Extra funding to tackle growth in planning applications
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By Chris Ashmore Extra money is set to be put into Donegal County Council’s planning section in 2025 as it grapples to deal with an increasing workload. End of year figures for 2024 are expected to reveal that the number of planning applications submitted to the Council rose by around 10 per cent on the previous […]