TODAY will be largely dry with sunny spells and a chance of isolated showers. During the evening, cloud will build from the west. Highest temperatures of 13 to 15 degrees with moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Lowest temperatures of 8 to 13 degrees.
Minor earthquake recorded off Inishowen Coast
A small earthquake, measuring 0.9 in magnitude, was detected off the coast of Culdaff Bay in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Though too weak to be felt by residents, the tremor occurred at 1:18am on October 1st and was recorded by seismometers at St Columba’s College in Stranorlar. This mini-quake took place at a […]
A5 goahead is ‘significant breakthrough’ for Donegal
SINN Féin TDs for Donegal, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty, have said that yesterday’s A5 construction commitment represented a significant breakthrough for Donegal. Deputies Mac Lochlainn and Doherty were responding after Sinn Féin Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd announced that the Northern Executive has approved construction of the first stretch of the A5, which will now […]
Woman arrested after €7,710 drugs seized in Milford
ONE woman has been arrested after €7,710 worth of drugs were seized in Milford earlier this week. This comes after searches were carried out as part of Operation Tara in the town on Tuesday, October 1. During the searches, gardaí seized cannabis plants, hallucinogenic mushrooms and amphetamines worth a combined total value of €7,710 along […]
Uisce Éireann urges customers in Ramelton and Milford to conserve water
UISCE Éireann is urging customers in Ramelton and Milford to conserve water and protect supply. Following an increase in water usage by households and businesses supplied in these areas and low lake levels at Milford, customers are being asked to be mindful of their usage, allow supply to catch up with demand and enable reservoirs to […]
Community meeting this evening to protect beloved Ballyraine Oak Tree
A COMMUNITY meeting will take place in Ballyraine this evening as efforts to save a 90-year-old Sessile Oak tree continue. The meeting, which will be held at the tree’s location, will kick off at 5.45pm. The historic tree, which has stood as a local landmark for nearly a century, faces removal due to planned development […]
Over 500 without electricity in Dungloe
THERE are currently 502 people without electricity in Dungloe. The electricity outage was reported at 2.52am this morning and it is estimated to be restored by 12.45pm today. A spokesperson from ESB said: “We apologise for the loss of supply. We are currently working to repair a fault affecting your premises and will restore power […]
Weather: Mostly dry today with sunny spells
TODAY will be mostly dry with sunny spells. There will be a chance of isolated light showers. Highest temperatures of 13 to 15 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will remain dry with clear spells. Lowest temperatures generally ranging from 5 to 7 degrees.
Budget 2025: Key measures to address cost of living crisis
The Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine has welcomed today’s budget announcement, highlighting the Government’s €8.3 billion package of extra spending and tax cuts aimed at easing the cost of living. Minister Charlie McConalogue emphasised that Budget 2025 is heavily focused on addressing the ongoing financial pressures faced by Irish households. Here are the […]
Opry le Daniel returns to TG4 tonight with a star-studded line-up
THE wait is finally over for fans of country music, as TG4’s beloved concert series, Opry le Daniel, returns to our screens tonight. Presented by none other than Donegal’s very own Daniel O’Donnell, this year’s series, Opry le Daniel ar Thuras, promises to be bigger and better, celebrating the best of Irish and international country […]