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 […]


Deaths in Donegal, Monday evening, December 8


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Tina Duffy, Newtowncunningham Charlie Callaghan, Ballyare, Ramelton Advertisement Edward McCosker, Lifford  Philip McLaughlin, Linsfort, Buncrana  Annie Marie (Nan) McKinley, Dunfanaghy Tara Scanlon, Crossroads Andy McCallion, Muff Maxi McCreary, Killygordon  Eamonn (Eddie) McCafferty, Ramelton and Glasgow   Tina Duffy, Newtowncunningham The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice […]


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 […]


Fine for man who urinated outside Letterkenny Garda Station


A BALLYBOFEY man who was released from garda custody was rearrested after urinating outside Letterkenny Garda Station. Sergeant Jim Collins told Letterkenny District Court last week how on October 3, 2024 Jason Ward (34), Meencarrigagh, was rearrested after urinating outside Letterkenny Garda Station. He also told gardaí to ‘f**k off’. The court also heard how on […]


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 […]