The figures come amid a warning from An Garda Síochána that a dedicated road traffic enforcement operation is in place throughout the festive period.
Re-turn brings Deposit Return Scheme to Arranmore Island
Re-turn, the administrator of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme, has today expanded access to its reverse vending machines (RVMs) and recycling infrastructure to three island communities in Ireland. The pilot will see the installation of RVMs on Arranmore Island and Cape Clear Island in Co. Cork, as well as communal Re-turn collection bins on Inishturk, Co. […]
Gardaí issue advice ahead of Storm Bram’s arrival
Keep away from coastal edges, marinas and piers. Please do not put yourself or the emergency services at risk.
Storm Bram: List of school closures in Donegal, Tuesday, December 9
SOME schools around Donegal have taken the decision not to open today as the county prepares for the arrival of Storm Bram. The following schools are closed in Donegal today: Pobalscoil na Rosann, Dungloe Advertisement Scoil Cholmcille Drumman, Ramelton St Crona’s National School, Dungloe Crana College, Buncrana (closes at earlier time of 1.15pm) Boyagh National […]
Storm Bram: Some schools to stay closed on Tuesday
SOME schools around Donegal have taken the decision not to open tomorrow as the county prepares for the arrival of Storm Bram. A Status Orange Wind warning has been issued by Met Éireann today ahead of Storm Bram and will be in effect in Donegal from 10am on Tuesday. The warning was due to end […]
Storm Bram: Council activates Severe Weather Assessment Team
DONEGAL County Council have activated their Severe Weather Assessment Team as the county braces itself for the arrival of Storm Bram on Tuesday. A Status Orange Wind warning has been issued by Met Éireann today ahead of Storm Bram and will be in effect in Donegal from 10am on Tuesday to 6pm on Tuesday evening. […]
Christmas Road Safety campaign – Donegal driver among top speeds detected
A SPEEDING motorist in Stranorlar was detected driving at 107km/h in a 60km/h zone during the first days of the nationwide Christmas Road Safety campaign. Over the past week, An Garda Síochána carried out over 1,750 checkpoints, both statutory Mandatory Intoxicant Testing (MIT) and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints. 118 people were arrested during this period […]
Storm Bram to hit Donegal tomorrow
AN orange wind warning will be in place across the county tomorrow as Storm Bram is set to bring very strong to gale-force winds. The warning is in place from 10am until 6pm. With strongest gusts expected along the coast, Met Éireann said the storm may lead to flooding in low-lying coastal areas, as well […]
Breaking: Gardaí at the scene of three car collision near Killygordon
GARDAÍ are currently at the scene of a three vehicle collision near Killygordon. The collision occurred this morning shortly after 7.30am on the N15 at Kiltown. No injuries have been reported at this time.
Ramelton honours Monsignor’s 50 years in the priesthood
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IT was an evening of celebration and nostalgia in Ramelton on Friday as the community gathered to celebrate Monsignor J. Anthony McDaid’s golden jubilee in the priesthood. St Mary’s Church was filled with family members, friends and parishioners, and they were joined by Diocesan Administrator Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, Mevagh Parish Priest Very Rev Patrick Dunne, […]