By Diarmaid Doherty Met Éireann has this morning issued a Moderate Weather Warning for low-temperature for Donegal. The forecaster is predicting very cold nights up ahead with widespread frost and ice and snow predicted. Advertisement Temperatures will be struggling to get above freezing point during the day and Met Éireann says the potential impacts of […]
Pic special: Two new albums launched at Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair
TWO albums were launched during a music concert which was part of Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair in the Social, Derrybeg on Monday night. The first debut album ‘Sliocht’ is from the highly acclaimed flute-player Frances Morton. The launch was performed by Maireád Ní Mhaonaigh of Altan. Meaning ‘trace’ or ‘lineage’, Sliocht draws on Frances’ family […]
Parenting column: Offering some useful parenting advice in just four words
By Louise Flanagan A few days ago, I saw a post on social media asking for people to comment with four words that capture their best parenting advice. There was actually some pretty solid advice offered; albeit there were humorous responses in the mix too, such as ‘Keep stocked in wine’. Of the sensible answers, […]
From the archives: The way we were in Donegal
Róise Collins delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com JANUARY 1, 1975 DONEGAL MAY RIDE OUT WORST OF ECONOMIC RECESSION As stories continue to come in of factory lay-offs in most parts of the country, the […]
Tobins raise €1,500 from sale of St. Eunan’s GAA flags in memory of Aidan
In the lead up to this year’s Donegal Senior County Final which saw St. Eunan’s take on Dungloe, Tobin’s Service Station in Letterkenny decided on a unique fundraiser by donating all the profits from the sale of their St. Eunan’s flags and bunting to charity. It was a way for the Tobin family to honour […]
A proud Letterkenny man – Funeral to take place in Glasgow on Saturday of Frank O’Donnell
THE funeral will take place in Clydebank, Glasgow on Saturday, January 11 of Frank (Francie) O’Donnell, formerly of Rosemount, Letterkenny. Frank lived in Clydebank for most of his life, but down through the years, he remained in close contact with his family and his many friends back home in Letterkenny. News of his passing at […]
Uisce Éireann issue burst water pipes advice
As temperatures plummet to below zero, Uisce Éireann is reminding people in Donegal to protect their water pipes from the freezing weather. Water expands by nearly 10% as it freezes and turns into ice, which stops the flow of water through pipes. This can even cause new pipes to split. Uisce Éireann is urging people do […]
Older people urged to reach out to Alone in cold snap
ALONE, who support thousands of older people across the whole country are monitoring the weather very closely and are checking with older people they support across all areas. Met Eireann have issued a yellow weather warning for the whole country as temperatures are set to plummet to -3 degrees or lower in many areas with […]
Minister McConalogue urges farmers to prioritise safety during current cold snap
Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue, has urged farmers to prioritise safety during the current cold spell of weather. “I am asking all farmers, fishers and everyone in rural areas to be extra careful during the current cold spell of weather,” he said. “While farmers always make every effort to look after livestock during poor weather, they […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday evening, January 3
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Pádraig O Boyle, Bunbeg James Harty, Ballyshannon and Waterford Advertisement Declan Ward, Dungloe Mary Thomas, Donegal Town Hugo Melly, Ardara John Cooper, Buncrana Norman Beattie, Raphoe Owen Kelly, Buncrana Mick McGettigan, Carrigart Brigid McGinty, London and Glencolmcille Joseph Houston, Cloghan Pádraig O Boyle, Bunbeg The death has […]