Donegal County Council have advised the county to stay indoors today and tomorrow unless it is absolutely necessary. In relation to the nationwide Status Red Level weather warning issued by Met Eireann last night, council offices including libraries will be closed today from 3pm and will remain closed tomorrow. “The council is asking all […]
More snow, ice and thundery downpours for Donegal
Two status yellow weather warnings have been issued for the entire country, as Donegal expects more snow and ice overnight, as well as thundery downpours. A snow and ice weather warning will be effective from 3am tomorrow morning until 10am, while a weather advisory warning for wet and windy conditions will be valid from […]
Roads will be gritted again tomorrow morning
Advertisement Donegal County Council have reminded motorists to assume no road is ice free.
Christmas swimmers to “Get In, Get Out and Warm Up”
The Christmas season is a time when people take part in sponsored swims in support of many charitable causes but this year Irish Water Safety’s message is “Get In, Get Out and Warm Up”. Christmas day charity swimmers can occasionally find themselves left without sufficient strength to climb out of the water due to the cold. Cold winter waters […]
‘Be safe & be seen’ on Donegal roads
The Donegal Road Safety Working Group with the assistance of members of the Donegal Youth Service will be distributing High Viz vests as part of ‘National Be Safe Be Seen Day’ in Letterkenny on Thursday 21st December, the shortest and darkest day of the year. With fewer hours of daylight during the winter months, the aim of […]
Joined up approach across Government key to achieving growth for NW region
The very positive regional collaborative approach by Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council in working to achieve the strategic priorities in a number of key critical areas is instrumental in bringing about investment, growth and prosperity to the North West City region, members of the high level North West Strategic Growth Partnership were informed […]
Further weather warnings for Donegal
More snow and ice could be on the cards for Donegal again today, following a series of weather warnings from Met Eireann. A national snow and ice warning has been put in place from 11am today until 8pm tomorrow night. Widespread heavy and thundery showers throughout Wednesday and Thursday are to be expected. Hail, […]
Donegal scoops top prizes in competition
Donegal took away a total of three awards at the IPB Pride of Place Awards in association with Co-operation Ireland. The winners were announced last night at a gala awards ceremony in the Mount Errigle Letterkenny. The awards acknowledge the achievements and the invaluable work undertaken by volunteers and those involved in local community development. […]
Have your say on Draft Seven Strategic Towns Local Area Plan
Public consultation events have been taking place on the Draft Local Area Plan for seven towns in Donegal with more events to take place over the next two weeks. These events have been organised by Donegal County Council following the publishing of a Draft Local Area Plan for the towns of An Clochán Liath (Dungloe), […]
Budget meeting adjourned to consider “number of proposals”
THE BUDGET meeting of Donegal County Council has been adjourned for the third time this afternoon after another series of discussions. Cathaoirleach Gerry McMonagle resumed the meeting at 4pm and said some progress had been made. Cllr McMonagle said there are “a number of proposals on the table” for consideration. He then adjourned the meeting […]