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 […]
Council set to tackle cyber-attack threats
By Chris Ashmore DONEGAL County Council is set to invest in new technology as well as employing additional specialist cyber security personnel in a bid to lessen the threat of cyber-attacks. The importance of the need to have sufficient measures in place to counter any cyber attacks has been highlighted by senior council officials, including […]
Weather: Cold day ahead with scattered showers
Today will be cold with sunshine and scattered showers of rain, hail, sleet and snow. Top temperatures will generally range from 2 to 5 degrees. North-westerly winds will increase from moderate to fresh and gusty. Advertisement Tonight there will be clear spells and frequent sleet and snow showers. There will also be widespread frost and […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday morning, January 6
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bernie McDonagh, Ballyshannon Kathleen Glackin, Ballybofey Advertisement James Gerald Anderson, Stranorlar Patsy McGrath, Pettigo Jim Callaghan, Letterkenny Charles Doherty, Bridgend Daria Dolan, Bundoran Charlie Devine, Letterkenny Paddy McLaughlin, Athlone and fomerly Burtonport and Rathmullan Donal Kelly, Dublin and Buncrana James Harty, Ballyshannon and Waterford Brigid McGinty, London […]
Sadness in Gaoth Dobhair at death of Nóra Doherty
MOVING tributes have been paid to Nóra Doherty (92), Cotteen, Derrybeg who was laid to rest in Magheragallon Cemetery over Christmas. Affectionately better known as Nóra Joe, she died at her home on Christmas Eve. Speaking during her Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg her neighbour, Fr. Seán Ó Gallchóir described Nóra as a […]