A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms in Donegal for the second day in a row. With temperatures reaching between 23 and 25 degrees, heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected. The warning comes into action from 12 noon today until 9pm tonight. Advertisement Met Eireann are warning of localised slow-moving showers with heavy […]
Almost 3,000 more homes and businesses in Donegal access high-speed fibre broadband
Eir has announced that an additional 2,849 homes and businesses across Donegal can access gigabit fibre since the start of this year, according to new data from its fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband roll-out programme. The fibre build project is already 60 per cent complete in Donegal, with 42,871 homes and businesses now having access to high-speed […]
Donegal firefighters to picket at Council offices
Firefighters from across the County will be holding a peaceful picket at Council offices as strike action begins. At 12am last night, Firefighters from across the country turned off their pagers and prepared themselves for days and maybe even weeks of industrial action. In Donegal, five fire stations have silenced their pagers for 24 hours of strike […]
Sod turned on €50m ‘landmark project’ for Ramelton, Milford and Rathmullan
THE sod has been turned on a €50m investment in wastewater infrastructure for Ramelton, Milford and Rathmullan. This new sewerage scheme will finally bring to an end the decades-long practice of discharging raw or poorly treated sewage into Leannan Estuary, Lough Swilly and Maggie’s Burn. This project will be critical in enabling the local communities […]
Sod turned on Lifford-Castlefinn greenway project
The turning of the sod on the Lifford to Castlefinn greenway has taken place and a contractor has been appointment for the project. Cathaoirleach of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District, Councillor Patrick McGowan, accompanied by Councillor Gary Doherty, Councillor Martin Harley and Councillor Gerry Crawford, turned the first sod on the 7.5km long greenway. The project […]
Donegal clean coast volunteers collect over two tonnes of litter
OVER two tonnes of litter was collected from Donegal beaches by Clean Coast volunteers. Almost 350 volunteers in Donegal collected over two tonnes of litter at 22clean-ups held both on land and by the coast by groups of all sizes, from individuals, to households, community groups, sport groups, Tidy towns, and more to prevent litter […]
Pharmacists in Donegal accuse the Minister of blatant discrimination
MINISTER for Health Stephen Donnelly has been accused of ignoring pharmacies in Donegal and across Ireland, by leaving them in the dark over their future funding. The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) which represents community based pharmacies nationwide has said the sector is rapidly losing faith in the Minister and his department’s ability to use pharmacies […]
Temporary nurse cover confirmed for Tory Island
TEMPORARY nurse cover has been secured for Tory Island. The news emerged last week that residents on Tory Island are to be left without a nurse for two weeks and were told to contact their GP or Nowdoc in the case of an emergency. There are currently two full time nurses who work on the […]
Convoy to Raphoe road closed following crash
THE main road from Convoy to Raphoe has been closed following a crash with diversions in place. A garda spokesperson said: “The main Convoy to Raphoe road (R236) has been closed due to a road traffic collision. Diversions are in place. Please leave extra time for journeys in the area. Thank you for your patience.”
Letterkenny school crowned group winners of This Is Art
COLÁISTE Ailigh, Letterkenny has been announced the group winners of the third This Is Art! national competition which celebrates young artists of all abilities. The schools ‘Monster Mess’ by An Chéad Bhliain (Rang Ealaín) was selected by judges as the Grand Prix winners in the group category. Judges hailed the piece as a ‘really fun […]