PLANS for a €100 million data centre at Bridgend have taken a step forward this week with confirmation that negotiations are taking place with an anchor tenant. A planning application has been submitted to Donegal County Council to renew the permission for the development which was originally granted back in 2013. Dungiven […]
No water restrictions tonight but usage levels way up
IRISH Water have said there will be no water restrictions in the County tonight but have warned that consumption levels are still way up. They said the situation is constantly changing due to excessive consumption and high levels of burst water pipes that are symptomatic of the recent freeze and subsequent thaw. Up to eight […]
Water restrictions in the Rosses tonight from 11pm
Irish Water working in partnership with Donegal County Council would like to advise customers supplied by the Rosses Regional Water Supply that there will be restrictions imposed on the scheme tonight from 11pm until 7am. This is because demand on the scheme is outstripping supply. The townlands which will be affected by the […]
Donegal man hoping to build Ireland’s tallest snowman
SNOWMEN are popping up in parks and gardens around the country but one Donegal man is planning on breaking the record and building the country’s tallest snowman. Kristian Shortt is planning to build the masterpiece beside the graveyard in Clar, Redcastle and is hoping to have it finished by tomorrow afternoon. A snowman in Cork […]
More than 1,000 left without power this morning
MORE than a thousand people have been left without power in areas of Buncrana and Gaoth Dobhair this morning following the arrival of Storm Emma. The ESB have said 1,105 customers are without power in Buncrana while a further 119 customers are without power in the Claggan area. Residents in Gaoth Dobhair have also experienced […]
‘Avoid non-essential travel and remain indoors’ – DCC
Donegal County Council have advised the county to stay indoors today and tomorrow unless it is absolutely necessary. In relation to the nationwide Status Red Level weather warning issued by Met Eireann last night, council offices including libraries will be closed today from 3pm and will remain closed tomorrow. “The council is asking all […]
300 tonnes of salt and grit used in 24 hours
DONEGAL County Council gritting crews have treated over 1,000km of road network across the county and have applied approximately 300 tonnes of salt and grit in the last 24 hours. A Spokesperson for the Council said they can confirm that all main roads in the county are passable and they will continue to monitor conditions […]
Businesses urged to look to future at Enterprise Week
Pictured at the Donegal launch of Local Enterprise Week 2018 where the theme this year is Back to the Future are Head of Enterprise in Donegal, Michael Tunney; Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr. Gerry McMonagle; Eve Anne McCarron, Local Enterprise Office, Donegal and Grace Korbel, Local Enterprise Office, Donegal. Businesses in Donegal will get […]
A Balanced Approach to Cleansing Your Scalp for Spring
Our Top Tips this week from the Pello Hairdressing Team for a clean scalp and better hair day. Spring cleaning is equally as important for your body as it is when cleaning out your wardrobe. We’re all on a quest in January to detox and often focus all our attention on our eating pattern, […]