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As Storm Amy heads across the Atlantic, a yellow wind warning has been issued for 12 hours on Friday between Midday and Midnight. Met Eireann is warning of strong to near gale force and gusty southwesterly winds, with the potential for difficult travelling conditions, debris, loose objects displaced, and the possibility of some fallen trees. […]

A yellow rain warning has been issued for tomorrow. The warning covers Donegal, Cavan, Longford and the provinces of Connaught and Munster. Met Eireann says people should expect widespread rain, heavy at times, with the possibility of localised flooding, difficult travelling conditions and blocked drains. The alert comes into effect at 6 o’clock tomorrow morning,

Resurfacing works are being carried out today and tomorrow in MÍn na Croise and MÍn Doire Eidhin in West Donegal. The road between Min na Croise and Tobar Caoin will be blocked to facilitate the works. Works will also be carried out at the MÍn na Croise crossroads near the Chapel. Diversions will be in

People in Donegal are urged to avail of the HSE’s winter vaccination programme. The free flu vaccine is available to recommended groups, while those aged 60 and over and children 6 months and older with a weak immune system are invited for their next COVID-19 vaccine. Both the flu and Covid-19 vaccines are available from

A multi-agency operation to combat environmental and wildlife crime was recently conducted in Donegal. Inland Fisheries Ireland carried out inspections of refrigerated and other vehicles at a checkpoint in a bid to detect any illegal nets or fish possessed in breach of fisheries regulations or by-laws. Other agencies involved were An Garda Síochána, Donegal County

Almost 23,000 people in Donegal are eligible for a free Public Services Companion Pass. As of this week, those over 70 years of age can have another person, aged 16 or older, travel with them for free on all public and certain private transport services operated under the Free Travel Scheme. Minister of State, Charlie

Uisce Eireann says a reservoir interruption at Churchhill may cause supply disruptions to the area until 9pm tonight. Meanwhile, repair works in Burnfoot may cause supply disruptions to Monreagh Park and surrounding areas until 4:15 this afternoon on 30 September. We recommend that you allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply

A number of items were stolen from a house in the Fairgreen Hill area of Letterkenny on Friday last. It’s believed entry was gained through an unlocked back door between 10am and 3pm. A PS5, a computer monitor and a quantity of cash were stolen from an upstairs bedroom in the house. If anyone travelled

A quantity of copper piping has been stolen from a occurred at a derelict  cottage in Fintown. At some point between Thursday the 18th of September and Thursday the 25th of September, the front door of the cottage at Glenleighan, Fintown was forced open and the piping was stolen. Gardai are appealing to anyone who

New lending limits for Credit Unions come into effect today. The Central Bank is increasing the home and business lending capacity of credit unions by 6 point 6 billion euro. Home loan limits are going up by 30 per cent of total assets, while its a 15 per cent increase for businesses. There will also

Gardai in Letterkenny are trying to trace a  red and black trailer than was stolen in Letterkenny on Sunday evening last. CCTV footage shows a man wearing a blue jacket hooking the trailer onto a white Ford Mondeo. Gardai are interested in hearing from anyone who saw a white Mondeo in the area, and are

A reservoir interruption may cause supply disruptions to Killycreen, Ballylinn, Ballgreen, Ramelton and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 9am until 5pm today. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

As part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, mains repair works may cause supply disruptions Ard O’Donnell and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 10am until midday. Meanwhile, mains repair works may cause supply disruptions to Glenoughty Close and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 2pm until 4pm this

Gardaí have launched an investigation following the discovery of two bodies in Finglas in Dublin. Emergency services were called to a house in Heathfield Terrace near Cappagh Hospital, shortly before 8 o’clock last night. Inside, they found the bodies of an adult male and a female child. The scene has been sealed off, with the

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Cranford, Drim, An Charraig, Asland, Islandray, Kinnalargy, Iomlach, Carragard and Umlagh and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 9pm this evening. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

The Irish Coastguard has confirmed the extensive search coordinated for a missing fisherman by the Coast Guard today in Donegal Bay has ended with the recovery of a body off Teelin on the Donegal Coast. A local Fishing vessel involved in the search made the discovery just before 6pm. The search concluded after 3 days