By Diarmaid Doherty Driving conditions are extremely hazardous in parts of Donegal this morning and motorists are being urged to take care on their journeys. Donegal County Council’s road gritting teams were out in force overnight, but a number of routes are proving dangerous, particularly those that have not been treated. Advertisement Another weather warning […]
Donegal to avoid snow at weekend
A SPOKESPERSON from Met Éireann said he wouldn’t have any confidence in Donegal receiving snow this weekend. This comes after much speculation that more wintery weather was on its way. Instead, the spokesperon confirmed that Donegal was set to receive the best of the sunshine in the country this weekend. Advertisement Despite this sunshine, temperatures […]
Snow and ice warning for Donegal in place today
By Dionne Meehan MET ÉIREANN has issued a weather warning for snow and ice in Donegal which is set to come into effect this morning at 5am. As rain, sleet and snow moves upwards from the South, it is expected that sleet and snow will lead to accumulations, significantly on higher ground. Advertisement Speaking to […]
Yellow snow and ice warning for Donegal extended
AN EXTENDED weather warning for snow and ice for Donegal has been issued by Met Eireann. The status yellow alert has been issued from 5am on Thursday to 8pm that evening. It is expected that sleet and snow will lead to accumulations, significantly on higher ground. Advertisement Possible impacts of this weather will be hazardous […]
Snow and ice warning issued for Donegal
A weather warning for snow and ice for Donegal has been issued by Met Eireann. The status yellow alert has been issued from 11am on Thursday to 8pm that evening. “A band of rain will turn increasingly to sleet and snow on Thursday,” said the forecaster. They warned of ice on untreated surfaces, hazardous driving […]
Temperatures to rise as wind warning issued for Sunday
A low temperature and ice warning remains in place until 11am this morning but there will be milder conditions as the day progresses, according to Met Eireann. Further snowfall overnight has again led to dangerous driving conditions across the county. “A cold and frosty morning with icy stretches. Becoming generally dry and sunny though as […]
Gardaí in Buncrana get a visit from a very ‘cool’ character
BUNCRANA Garda Station had a visit from a very ‘cool’ character today after he heard about their latest recruitment campaign. Despite having “cold feet” about applying at first, his friend Tiernan stuck by his side for moral support. And with Tiernan by his side, he felt able to “freeze” the day. Advertisement With Superintendent Grant […]
Roads will be gritted from 4pm today
All Donegal winter maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 4pm today and again from 5am tomorrow morning (Friday). A yellow warning for snow and ice will remain in place until 6am on Friday. Met Eireann has warned of further snow showers with difficult travelling conditions and some travel and service disruption. Donegal County […]
Snow and ice warning for Donegal extended
THE snow and ice weather warning currently in place for Donegal has been extended. The weather warning, which was only meant to be in place until 11am today, has been extended until 6am Friday, January 19. Met Eireann has once again warned motorists of difficult driving and travelling conditions as a result of further snow […]
Snow and ice warning extended
SNOWFALL in many parts of Donegal has led to difficult driving conditions this morning. Gardaí are advising motorists to allow extra time for their journeys and slow down. A snow and ice warning for Donegal has been extended and will remain in place until 6pm on Thursday while a yellow warning for low temperatures remains […]