GARDAÍ in Donegal took to social media this morning to urge motorists to only travel if “necessary”. This comes following the extension of a low temperature weather warning for Donegal to 11am, Friday, January 19. Gardaí have this morning described roads around Donegal as being in a “treacherous” condition. Advertisement “Please only travel if necessary […]
Vigilance urged on the roads as yellow alert for snow remains
by Louise Doyle MOTORISTS in Donegal are urged to exercise continued caution as a yellow alert for ice and low temperature remains in place until tomorrow, Friday, January 19. A status yellow alert for snow and ice in Donegal came into effect yesterday and will continue until 11am tomorrow, Met Éireann has said. Advertisement All […]
Fresh hope for vital counselling service
“We are conscious of how the closure of this service would affect local communities and the concern that this has caused across the county.”
Pringle raises funding for counselling service in Dáil
Donegal TD Thomas Pringle, has called on Government to reverse the funding decision that is forcing Donegal’s only child and adolescent counselling service to close. Addressing the Dáil today, Deputy Pringle said: “The recent announcement that Donegal’s only child and adolescent counselling service has been forced to close because of a lack of funding has […]
Recruitment and retention of staff a top concern for childcare providers
by Kate Heaney CONCERNS are growing for the 8,200 children in Donegal who avail of early childcare as Ireland lags behind other European countries in providing this essential service, with many facilities having long waiting lists. Donegal currently has some 91 providers of early years care and despite 2023 seeing unprecedented investment in the sector, […]
Snow and ice warning extended
SNOWFALL in many parts of Donegal has led to difficult driving conditions this morning. Gardaí are advising motorists to allow extra time for their journeys and slow down. A snow and ice warning for Donegal has been extended and will remain in place until 6pm on Thursday while a yellow warning for low temperatures remains […]
Two arrested in connection with car hijacking
TWO men have been arrested in connection with the hijacking of a car and a number of incidents of criminal damage that occurred in Bridgend on Sunday. The men, aged in their twenties, are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in Dublin. The stolen vehicle has […]
New Garda recruits begin training in Donegal Division
Eleven trainee Gardaí began phase one of their training in the Donegal Garda Division this week. The new recruits are pictured at Letterkenny Garda Station with Sergeant Paul Forrestal. A Garda spokesperson said: “We extend a warm welcome to them and we wish them the very best in their career with An Garda Síochána. The […]
Low-temperature weather warning issued for Donegal
A low-temperature weather warning has been issued for Donegal as temperatures are expected to drop this evening. In a statement, Met Éireann warned of severe frost and icy stretches tonight and tomorrow morning. The impacts of the temperature dropping includes difficult travelling conditions, low temperature issues for vulnerable people and animal welfare issues. The status […]
Donegal woman appointed new disability arts CEO
Donegal woman Edel Murphy has been appointed the new head of Northern Ireland’s leading disability arts organisation. The Moville native has been appointed CEO of Belfast-based University of Atypical, a disabled-led charity that develops and promotes the work of d/Deaf, disabled and neurodiverse artists and enhances access for audiences. When she was diagnosed as a […]