By Tara McCormack DONEGAL should prepare for a wet and blustery night as heavy rain is set to dominate the weather, continuing into the early hours of Thursday. Light rain will begin around 8 p.m., gradually intensifying as the night progresses. Advertisement According to Met Éireann, the weather will worsen overnight, with significant rainfall expected, […]
Flood warning prompts temporary closure of Donegal Town carpark
The Donegal Town Pier Carpark will be temporarily closed at various times over the next 24 hours due to an anticipated combination of high tides, storm surges, and heavy rainfall. These weather conditions pose a significant flood risk, prompting local authorities to take precautionary measures. The carpark will first close this evening from 6:30 p.m. […]
#LoveDonegal day is back and it’s time to showcase why Donegal has it all
By Tara McCormack DONEGAL’S biggest global celebration is back! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, 25th September, as #LoveDonegal Day returns with the aim to surpass last year’s phenomenal success. Whether you’re a proud Donegal native or simply someone who holds a special place in your heart for this beautiful county, this is your chance to […]
533 fines issued for parking on footpaths in Donegal in 2023
THERE were 533 parking on footpath fines issued in Donegal in 2023. The findings come following the publishing of a survey, carried out nationally, by Vision Ireland. The survey explores blind or visually impaired people’s experiences of footpath obstacles. Advertisement Cars parked on footpaths have an adverse impact on the ability of people who are […]
‘The pain and heartache never go away’ – Geraldine Mullan’s emotional tribute on anniversary of road tragedy
Geraldine Mullan has paid a heart-wrenching tribute to her late husband and children on their fourth anniversary. Four years ago, on August 20, 2020, storm Ellen battered the county bringing with it strong winds and heavy rainfall. At 10pm that evening, Ms Mullan, her husband, John (49) and their two children Tomás (14) and six-year-old […]
Journalist and feminist activist Nell McCafferty dies aged 80
Journalist, author and feminist activist Nell McCafferty (80) has died. She passed away this morning, Wednesday, August 21 at a nursing home in Donegal. Born in Derry in 1944, Ms McCafferty grew up in the Bogside. Advertisement During her studies in Queens University, she got involved in civil rights politics. She spent time teaching briefly […]
Road works to begin on Glengesh road today
THE Glengesh Road, outside Ardara, will be closed for a time this week due to essential road resurfacing works. The road will be closed during business hours from today, Wednesday, August 21 to Friday, August 23. Traffic diversions will be in place and will be adequately signed. Advertisement Donegal County Council apologised for any inconvenience […]
No fines issued for dog fouling in Donegal in 2023
THERE were no dog fouling fines issued by the local authority in Donegal in 2023. The findings come following the publishing of a survey, carried out nationally, by Vision Ireland. The survey explores blind or visually impaired people’s experiences of footpath obstacles. Advertisement Overall, one third of respondents were impacted by dog waste in public […]
NATIONAL: Child in serious condition following assault
A young girl is being treated for serious injuries after an attack on a house in County Cork. An Garda Síochána is appealing for witnesses following criminal damage and assault at the house in Charleville at around 11.30pm on Monday night. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí were alerted to a disturbance at a residence on […]
Remnants of Hurricane Ernesto to hit Donegal tonight
THE remnants of Hurricane Ernesto are set to hit Donegal tonight. Hurricane Ernesto is forecasted to track eastwards and combine with low pressure over Iceland today, passing between Ireland and Iceland tonight. As this low pressure system tracks past the north-west, it will bring a spell of rather windy and wet weather across the country. […]