Met Éireann have issued a weather warning for Donegal as temperatures are set to soar in the coming days. Very warm and humid weather is forecasted for Thursday and Friday with daytime temperatures expected to be in excess of 27 degrees in many areas. Potential impacts of these conditions include heat stress, uncomfortable sleeping conditions […]
Several motorists caught speeding on Donegal roads
A NUMBER of vehicles were detected speeding by Buncrana Roads Policing Unit this week. Some speeds detected include: – 83KPH in a 60KPH Zone (Burnfoot) – 110KPH in a 80KPH Zone (Glentogher) – 111KPH in a 80KPH Zone (Glentogher) – 114KPH in a 80KPH Zone (Glentogher) – 119KPH in a 100KPH Zone (Newtowncunningham) Advertisement A […]
Donegal Gardaí issue water safety warning during good weather
DONEGAL Gardaí are urging everyone to make water safety a top priority during this spell of beautiful weather and always. Please only swim at beaches that are patrolled by a lifeguard and always be on guard especially when you have children at the beach. Check that you have the correct equipment you need to enjoy […]
Discover Bundoran seeks volunteers for new Events Team
A new volunteer events team is to be established in Bundoran with a view to increasing the amount of events and festivals for visitors to the seaside town. Bundoran has long established itself as a tourism and entertainment destination for people from all over the island of Ireland and further afield. A number of key […]
MAG to hold a number of information evenings on the Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme
MAG will be holding a number of Information Evenings on the Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme in the coming weeks at venues around the county starting next Monday September 11 7pm at Malin Head Community Centre. It follows a successful public meeting in An Grianan Hotel in Burt on July 24. As well as MAG providing […]
Increase in X-ray Services at Carndonagh Community Hospital
The X-ray service in the Carndonagh Community Hospital is now running five days a week. Previous to the service starting, patients would travel to Letterkenny University Hospital to avail of an X-ray. The service has seen a large increase in GP referrals since the COVID-19 pandemic. Advertisement All referrals are prioritised according to the clinical […]
De Valera Road, Letterkenny to be closed over night this week
THE De Valera Road in Letterkenny is set to close overnight this week, with one lane closed during the day. The road, between Oatfield Roundabout and the hospital, will be closed overnight from 7pm to 7am from tomorrow (Monday) until Friday September 8 for essential road resurfacing works. One lane will be closed during the day […]
Swim event cancelled after E-coli outbreak
A popular swimming event due to be held last weekend in Rathmullan was cancelled due to high levels of E-coli in the bathing water at the beach. Swim Ireland who organise the annual Inch Mile Swim, contacted participants to say that in the interests of safety, the event was being rescheduled. The decision followed the […]
Hedge cutting season gets underway
GARDAÍ in Donegal are urging road users to be careful when travelling, particularly on country roads as roadside hedge cutting season gets underway. Hedges can be cut between September 1 and March 1. Gardaí are urging motorists to drive with due care and remain alert at all times. Advertisement A Garda spokesperson said, “Roadside hedge […]
Call for Donegal voices to be heard in railway review
RAILWAY campaigners in Donegal are calling on the public to enter submissions on ‘All Ireland Strategic Rail Review’ to ensure the county’s rail network remains a priority. Despite much speculation over the past few months, the ‘All Ireland Strategic Rail Review’ officially included a recommendation to extend the railway into Tyrone, from Portadown to Dungannon, Omagh, Strabane […]