TEN people lost their lives on roads in Donegal in 2023, the highest figure in three years. Road deaths in Donegal are up 22 per cent on 2022’s figures when eight people were killed on the county’s roads and up from seven in 2021. Provisional road traffic collision figures published by the Road Safety Authority […]
Ballybofey musician on Jools Holland New Year’s Eve Show
AN aspiring blues singer and guitarist from Ballybofey will perform on the iconic Jools Holland New Year’s Eve Hootenanny Show on BBC 2 this year. The 16-year-old, Muireann Bradley will perform on the show with legends including Rod Stewart, the fantastic Ruby Turner, PP Arnold, the SugaBabes, Olivia Dean, Joss Stone, RAYE, Paul Jones, the […]
Donegal people working in Scotland sought for exhibition
Have you or a family member ever worked in Scotland? Do you have photographs or memories from your time there that you would be willing to share? Donegal County Council is working on a major exhibition to document the working experiences of Donegal people in Scotland. “There are few families in County Donegal that have […]
Almost 100 pupils being homeschooled in Donegal
THERE are almost 100 pupils being homeschooled in Donegal, according to new figures from the Department of Education. Across the country 2,365 children are being homeschooled with 95 of those currently in Donegal. Twelve of those students being homeschooled in the county are aged 17, nine are aged 16, twelve pupils are aged 15, eleven […]
Snowfall expected overnight
Met Éireann has issued a weather warning for snow and ice. The yellow warning for Donegal will be in place from 5am on Saturday morning until 10am. A Met Éireann forecaster said: “Rain will turn to sleet or snow in places for a short time on Saturday morning, especially over higher ground. “The rain, sleet […]
Honorary Garda Rhys receives special surprise
Honorary Garda little Rhys Kearney received a special surprise when he was presented with his very own mini-Garda bike. Sharing the news of his new transport the Little Blue Heroes Foundation said: “Honorary Garda Rhys got a great surprise from his colleagues at Donegal as he was presented with his own mini-Garda bike. This surprise […]
Met Éireann warns of possible flooding as rain warning continues
Met Éireann has warned of possible flooding as heavy showers are set to continue throughout the day. Donegal is currently under a yellow rain warning which will remain in place until 9pm on Friday. Meanwhile people are being asked to avoid soft and boggy grounds when hillwalking following the heavy rainfall. Advertisement Mountaineering Ireland is […]
Donegal GPs given communication assurances
GPs in Donegal have been given assurances that lines of communication with Letterkenny University Hospital will be improved and kept open. “That’s always a challenge but it’s certainly an area that we needed to do more work on, and we will be doing more work on,” Saolta CEO, Tony Canavan, told the Donegal News. Health […]
Hospital managing nine outbreaks of respiratory illness
Management at Letterkenny University Hospital has appealed for the public not to visit patients if they are feeling unwell as they are currently managing nine outbreaks of respiratory illnesses. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Covid-19 and flu are circulating in the community and anyone with respiratory symptoms is being asked to avoid visiting healthcare settings to […]
Thunderstorms forecast for Donegal as more homes left without power
By Diarmaid Doherty Heavy winds have caused further power outages in Donegal today with homes and businesses in the Glenties/Ardara area affected. There has been thunder and lightning in parts of the county this morning and a new weather warning for thunderstorms is in place until 9pm tonight. Hail showers have also hit different areas […]