TODAY will be very cold with sunny intervals and scattered wintery showers. Frost, ice and lying snow will persist in some areas all day. Highest temperatures of just 1 to 5 degrees in light to moderate north-westerly winds, fresher at times near exposed coasts. Advertisement Tonight will be extremely cold but largely dry. A few […]
Updated list of school closures throughout Donegal
FURTHER snow overnight is hampering travel conditions around the county this morning. Below is a list of school closures throughout the county: School closures in Donegal: Advertisement Cúram Leanaí An Chlochán (Cloghan Childcare) Ramelton Community Playschool Killygordon Playgroup Milford National School Learn’N’Play Preschool, LK CDP Glencovitt National School Scoil Cholmcille Drumman Dromore National School Sessiaghoneill […]
Collision causes traffic delays in Letterkenny
THERE are traffic delays in Letterkenny this morning following reports of a collision. The collision, between a car and articulated lorry, is believed to have occurred in the Glencar area of the town. Delays can be expected. Advertisement More to follow.
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, January 7
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Daithí Harvey, Letterkenny Eileen Patterson, Lifford Advertisement Terence Ferry, Dublin and Dunfanaghy Margaret Sharkey, Kincasslagh Bernie McDonagh, Ballyshannon Kathleen Glackin, Ballybofey James Gerald Anderson, Stranorlar Patsy McGrath, Pettigo Paddy McLaughlin, Athlone and formerly Burtonport and Rathmullan Donal Kelly, Dublin and Buncrana James Harty, Ballyshannon and Waterford Daithí […]
‘A momentous day for the students’ – Donegal ETB hosts graduation celebrations
MORE than 30 students attending National Learning Network (NLN) Letterkenny have been honoured for their achievements and successful completion of their supportive training courses, funded by Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB). Their graduation ceremony was held on Tuesday, December 3. On the day, students were presented with QQI certificates having completed various inclusive training […]
Letterkenny recorded the poorest air quality in country
By Róise Collins Letterkenny has recorded some of the poorest air quality in the country according to monitoring from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Saturday, January 4, saw the largest spike in dangerous pollutants such as particulate matter, which can increase the risk of health problems such as heart disease and asthma. Advertisement The main […]
Council’s gritting service to be deployed tonight and again tomorrow morning
WITH temperatures continuing to dip below freezing and some parts of the county experiencing falls of snow and sleet this afternoon, Donegal County Council’s gritting service will be in operation this evening once again from 6pm. And with more freezing conditions forecast overnight, the gritting service will be back out again on all main routes […]
Donegal family receives the perfect Christmas surprise
By Paddy Walsh It was the elevator that caused a lift for a Glenties family! For as Mairead Cranley and members of her family stood in the foyer of the Villa Rose Hotel a few days before Christmas the lift doors opened and out stepped the surprise of her life. There before their disbelieving eyes […]
Donegal public urged to protect water pipes during cold snap
As temperatures fall below zero, Uisce Éireann is reminding people in Donegal to protect their water pipes from the freezing weather. Water expands by nearly 10 per cent as it freezes and turns into ice, which stops the flow of water through pipes. This can even cause new pipes to split. Advertisement Uisce Éireann is urging people […]
Mickey Joe rock n’rolls on Dancing with the Stars
by Evelyn Cullen With its rock n’roll theme complete with air guitar, split jumps and leather pants, Mickey Joe Harte’s debut performance on Dancing with the Stars did not disappoint. The Donegal singer-song writer took to the dance floor last night in the new series of the popular tv show with his professional dance partner […]