MOURNE Antiques on the Main Street in Letterkenny is celebrating 25 years in business. Owner Frances Spears took over the store from her mother in 1989 when it was located in Strabane and she then moved the store to Letterkenny three years later. Advertisement Frances said the key to her success is having “quality” […]
Further weather warnings for Donegal
More snow and ice could be on the cards for Donegal again today, following a series of weather warnings from Met Eireann. A national snow and ice warning has been put in place from 11am today until 8pm tomorrow night. Widespread heavy and thundery showers throughout Wednesday and Thursday are to be expected. Hail, […]
Funding secured to replace ambulances lost in floods
FUNDING of €137,000 has been secured for the Red Cross in Donegal to replace ambulances lost in the Inishowen floods. Minister Joe McHugh TD (FG) made the announcement today following a meeting with the Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring. After the floods in August the Red Cross headquarters in Muff was badly […]
Aodh Ruadh clubman is the new Donegal GAA Chairman
It is understood that Donegal will receive approximately €250,000 in grant aid towards developing dressing rooms at the new Training Centre in Convoy.
Snow and ice warning for Donegal today
Motorists are urged to drive with care in today and tomorrow as a snow and ice warning is put in place for Donegal. A status yellow snow and ice warning has been put in place for Donegal later today. “Scattered showers will occur later on Thursday, Thursday night and into Friday. Slight to moderate accumulations […]
Wind warning for Donegal issued
A STATUS yellow wind warning has been issued for Donegal and will be in place from 3am on Thursday morning until 8pm that evening. Met Eireann issued the warning due to an Atlantic storm that will pass close to the north coast of Scotland. The UK Met Office have named it Storm Caroline and severe […]
Donegal woman wins International Coach Federation Ireland Life Coach of the Year
Margo Kelly who works in Donegal Occupational Health Service scooped the ICF Ireland Life Coach of the Year Award 2017 at a ceremony in the Grand Hotel Malahide Dublin on Saturday 25 November. This award is richly deserved and huge recognition of the coaching work that Margo does as part of her role in Occupational […]
Donegal scoops top prizes in competition
Donegal took away a total of three awards at the IPB Pride of Place Awards in association with Co-operation Ireland. The winners were announced last night at a gala awards ceremony in the Mount Errigle Letterkenny. The awards acknowledge the achievements and the invaluable work undertaken by volunteers and those involved in local community development. […]
Budget meeting adjourned to consider “number of proposals”
THE BUDGET meeting of Donegal County Council has been adjourned for the third time this afternoon after another series of discussions. Cathaoirleach Gerry McMonagle resumed the meeting at 4pm and said some progress had been made. Cllr McMonagle said there are “a number of proposals on the table” for consideration. He then adjourned the meeting […]
Black ice on roads as temperatures drop
A national snow and ice warning came into effect this morning with temperatures reaching close to freezing in Donegal. Icy roads were reported across the county, particularly in Letterkenny. Black ice was reported in areas of Manorcunningham and on the N13 Letterkenny/Derry road as well as on roads leading into Buncrana. Met Eireann said scattered […]