Met Eireann has issued a yellow low temperature warning for low temperature for Donegal. Met Eireann is forecasting very cold and widespread ice with temperatures to fall to -3 degrees, and have said there will be potential impacts in relation to hazardous driving conditions and animal welfare issues. The warning is in place from today […]
New Year’s Day baby joy for Eric and Niamh Roberts
MEET the new arrival in the Roberts household. The beautiful little baby boy was born at Letterkenny University Hospital at 9.06am this morning to proud parents, TikTok sensation Eric Roberts and his wife Niamh. The couple – who are not surprisingly over the moon at the birth of their first child – have yet to […]
Council gritters will be in operation tonight with hail and sleet forecast
DONEGAL County Council’s roads gritting service will be in operation this evening with freezing temperatures set to hit the county from this evening. Met Éireann is forecasting showers of hail, sleet and even snow as the county experiences another dip in temperatures. The council’s gritters will be operating on the usual routes from 7pm tonight. […]
ESB crews working to restore power for Donegal customers
It hasn’t been a great start to the New Year for some households and businesses in Inishowen, West Donegal and in the Donegal Town area who are without power today. Strong winds battered parts of the county on New Year’s Eve and heavy rainfall resulted in a lot of surface water on roads, making driving […]
Review of the year: What made the headlines in 2024
In tomorrow’s edition of the Donegal News we take a look back at some of the big stories – in news and in sport – that captured the headlines in 2024. Our comprehensive Review of the Year offers a window into the past 12 months when there were stories of tragedy, celebration, happiness and heartache. […]
Investigations ongoing into Christmas Eve incidents of dangerous driving
GARDAÍ in Donegal are seeking information following incidents of dangerous driving involving a number of vehicles at Main Street, Falcarragh on Christmas Eve night. They say the incidents happened between 11.30pm on December 24 and 00.30am on December 25. “If anybody travelled in the Falcarragh area between those times with a dash-cam, we ask them […]
Donegal fire service dealing with four false alarms every week
By Chris Ashmore The Fire Service in Donegal is dealing with an average of four false alarms every week, it has emerged. According to the latest figures for the first eight months of the year to the end of August, there were 139 false alarms, up marginally on the figure of 136 for the corresponding […]
Home Instead recruiting new CAREGivers in Donegal
Ireland’s leading provider of home care services, Home Instead, is seeking applications from dedicated, compassionate people across Donegal who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people who need support to help them live safe and well at home and in their community. The organisation is aiming to increase the number […]
Wind warning for Donegal
A status yellow wind warning has been issued for Donegal. The alert will come into effect at mighnight on Tuesday and will last until 11am that morning. Counties Galway and Mayo will also be affected. Advertisement Strong to gale force and gusty southwest winds are expected. Met Éireann are urging people to be careful of […]
All set for another Marble Hill New Year’s Day swim
Preparations are well underway for the various New Year’s Day swims which are planned all across Donegal this coming Wednesday. Once again, large numbers of people will be raising some much needed funds for local charities by starting the new year off with a chilly dip in our icy waters. It’s always great fun – […]