The Government has today announced a grant of €15,000 for accommodation costs for those in immediate need of rehousing, due to defective blocks. A further grant of €5,000 was also announced for storage costs. These grants are being made available by Donegal County Council on the submission of relevant documentation. Advertisement Welcoming this announcement, Cllr. […]
Traffic diversions after lorry comes off the road
DIVERSIONS are being put in place after a lorry came off the road this morning on the R-251 at Lossett, Gartan. Donegal County Council has urged road users to avoid the area if possible. “Due to weather conditions, a lorry is off the road on the R-251 at Lossett, please avoid this route if possible. […]
Gardaí investigating theft of tools
GARDAÍ in Letterkenny are investigating a number of thefts that have taken place over the last week including tools and a power washer. The theft of a Bosch toolbox, drill and batteries took place from the back of a white VW van last Friday, December 2. The vehicle had been parked in Glenwood Park, Letterkenny, between […]
Repairs underway to burst water main in Letterkenny
Repair works to a burst water main is taking place in the Port Road area of Letterkenny today which may cause supply disruptions. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works. Works are scheduled to take place until 3:30pm on 8 December. “We recommend that you allow 2-3 hours […]
Black ice warning as temperatures plummet
MOTORISTS are being warned to be vigilant for black ice on roads around the county this morning as temperatures plummet. Met Eireann has said a widespread overnight sharp frost is likely to bring with it black ice in the first few hours of this morning. Speaking to the Donegal News yesterday, Emer Flood, Meteorologist, said […]
Youths sought after criminal damage in Letterkenny
GARDAí in Letterkenny say they are interested in information relating to sightings of youths in the Slieve Sneacht Close area of Letterkenny following an incident of criminal damage at the weekend. Entry was gained to the vehicle and the ignition of the car and the passenger side door were damaged in the incident, which occurred […]
Donegal’s most senior garda officer retires
DONEGAL’S most senior garda officer has retired bringing a forty year career to an end, having been the longest serving Chief Superintendent in the force’s history. Chief Superintendent Terry McGinn was due to attend Friday’s Joint Policing Committee (JPC) meeting but members were told she was unable to as she was unwell. Recently promoted Superintendent […]
Low temperature warning issued for Donegal
MET Éireann has issued a low temperature warning for Donegal. The forecaster has warned of hazardous conditions as temperatures are set to plummet to minus four. The yellow warning for low temperatures and ice will be in place from 10pm on Thursday to 10am on Friday. “Hazardous conditions. A sharp to severe frost with icy […]
Investigation after lorry theft in Killygordon
The Scania was stolen from a yard at The Bower, on the Convoy Road leaving Killygordon on Sunday, December 4.
€50m North-South funding to directly benefit Donegal
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal T.D., Charlie McConalogue, has welcomed €50m in new funding to deliver a new suite of Shared Island programmes. Many of the initiatives in the programmes, such as €7.5m investment in the Wild Atlantic Way and the Causeway Coastal Route brand link, will directly benefit Donegal. Commenting on […]