The success of Donegal Weather Channel and the man behind the site


THE THIRD DEGREE WITH PAUL BRADLEY In this week’s edition of The Third Degree, Kenneth McDonagh of Donegal Weather Channel talks to Paul Bradley about all things meteorological from the fascinating aurora borealis to his massive online following. Hi Kenneth, how are you these days – as a meteorologist, do you also prefer longer brighter days, […]


Wind warning issued for Donegal


A status yellow wind warning has been issued for Donegal. The warning will come into force from 2am on Wednesday morning and will remain in place until 8am. Met Éireann has warned of windy conditions with possible coastal flooding.


Yellow warning for wintry weather in Donegal


Met Eireann has issued a further yellow weather warning for wintry conditions in Donegal. The weather warning for snow and ice comes into place from 8pm tonight until 12 noon tomorrow. Wintry showers will lead to icy conditions in some areas tonight (Monday night) and on Tuesday morning. Advertisement Potential impacts include hazardous road conditions […]


Temperatures set to turn milder over the weekend


MET Éireann has forecast another frosty start to the day following two days of disruption across Donegal due to heavy snowfall. However, there is an end in sight as temperatures are due to turn milder over the weekend. Met Éireann forecaster Paul Downes said untreated roads will be “quite dodgy” this morning with increased possibility […]


Council say only to travel if “absolutely necessary”


Donegal County Council has asked the public to plan ahead for any journeys that they intend to take during this spell of wintry weather, in particular they asked people to please consider if their journey is absolutely necessary. They added that if you must use the car, before you begin your journey to consider the […]


Donegal to remain “very cold” with more snow expected


MET Éireann warns that weather in Donegal is going to remain “very cold” for the next couple of days with further sleet and snow showers expected. Snow is expected to continue to accumulate with a few centimetres of snow expected at lower levels and between 5-10 centimetres of snow expected on higher ground. Overnight both […]


Poor road conditions after heavy snowfall


Donegal County Council is warning of poor road conditions around the county this morning with areas of Letterkenny badly affected due to heavy snowfall. The local authority is advising drivers to avoid the Sentry Hill, Cathedral Area, New line Road and Ard O Donnell areas of the town. “Roads in poor conditions due to snow. […]


Wind warning upgraded to status orange


Met Éireann has upgraded their wind warning to status orange for Donegal with  gale force westerly winds expected this afternoon. Issuing the severe weather warning the forecaster said: “Gale force westerly winds for a time this afternoon and evening with some severe and damaging gusts. Winds will reach storm force in coastal areas.” The public […]


Storm force winds expected


A wind warning will remain in place for Donegal today with storm force conditions expected in coastal areas. A status yellow warning has been issued by Met Éireann for the entire country until 2am on Friday morning. The forecaster said westerly winds will be very strong and gusty today, in the west at first, progressing […]


Yellow wind warning for Donegal


Met Eireann has issued a level yellow wind warning for Donegal. The warning will remain in place from 11pm tonight until 3am tomorrow (Wednesday). Southwest winds are expected to be very strong and gusty, especially near coasts and over high ground. Advertisement For more information visit www.Met.ie