By Chris Ashmore TWENTY life buoys around Donegal have been fitted with special sensors to detect if they are removed from their stands. It’s all part of a pilot project to try and ensure that more lifebuoys are in place when there is an emergency, and is a direct response to theft and vandalism issues. […]
Concerns expressed again over lack of burial spaces in Letterkenny
A workshop is set to be held by Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council to discuss the possibility of establishing a new cemetery in the Letterkenny area. At the November meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council, Cllr. Ciaran Brogan proposed that they have a workshop to discuss the matter. He pointed out that Conwal Graveyard is “filling […]
Ramelton and Milford households urged to conserve water
UISCE Éireann is appealing to customers in Ramelton and Milford to continue their efforts 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 […]
Snow and ice warning for Donegal
Met Éireann has issued a yellow snow and ice warning for Donegal. The weather warning is due to come into effect this evening, Monday, November 18 at 7pm. Possible impact of this weather may include poor visibility and difficult travel conditions. The weather warning will remain in place until Tuesday, November 19 at 8am.
Weather: Temperatures to plummet tonight
Today will start off mainly dry. Through the late morning and afternoon, rain will be heavy at times. Later this evening, rain will turn to sleet or snow. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 3 to 6 degrees with light to moderate easterly winds. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow with […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, November 18
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Danny Sweeney, Bunbeg George Sterritt, Dunfanaghy Advertisement Breege McGee (née Moyne), Buncrana Nan (Anastasia) Henry, Greencastle Anna French, Lifford Sally Stewart Shields, Glasgow and Gortahork Nora T Quinn, Glenties Betty Pitcher, Inver Phyllis Mullin, Omagh/ Donegal/ Galway Peter Hoines, Ballyshannon and Tyrone Josephine Canning, Dublin and Downings […]
Letterkenny school principal makes election plea
By Dionne Meehan THE principal of St Eunan’s College in Letterkenny has urged the public to highlight the lack of progress made on the school’s long-awaited extension to canvassers ahead of the general election. Currently educating over 1,000 students, principal Damien McCroary said the school is “bursting at the seams”. Advertisement Equipped with only one […]
Ukrainian families hit with eviction notices
By Dionne Meehan UP TO 80 Ukrainian refugees living in Ramelton are facing eviction in the mouth of Christmas as the Department of Equality and Integration continue to end contracts with smaller accommodation providers throughout the county. The refugees, living in Oakwell Holiday Village and The Tanyard premises in Ramelton, received letters last week asking […]
Collision with deer costs driver over €10,000 in damages
By Róise Collins GARDAÍ have issued a statement urging drivers to beware of deer on the roads amidst rutting season. They described the animal as unpredictable and asked drivers to take extra care when driving, especially at dusk and at dawn. Advertisement “Be prepared. Ensure that you are always in a position to stop suddenly […]
Gritters out in force in Donegal
DONEGAL County Council’s gritters will be out in force from 8pm tonight as temperatures are set to plummet. Tonight, temperatures will fall to between zero and three degrees, with a touch of frost possible. As a result of this, all Donegal winter maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted. Donegal gritting route index as follows: […]