Two weather warnings in place for the North West
The west and north west will experience heavy rain and strong winds over the next 24 hours. Met Eireann has issued two separate warnings that are valid until three o’clock tomorrow morning. The rainfall alert is in place for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo. Meanwhile the wind warning is in…
Gardai warn parents not to put children’s names on school bags
It’s back to school time this week — and gardai are warning about having the names of children on items, such as schoolbags, where they can be easily seen by others. Sligo/Leitrim gardai say a child will automatically presume that anyone who knows their name is not a stranger. The…
Wind, snow and ice warnings
Wind, snow and ice warnings are in place for parts of the north west today. There’s a Status Yellow wind warning for a number of counties, including Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo. Westerly winds will reach 55-60km/hr near coasts. That warning remains in place until midnight tonight. There’s also a Status…
Updated: Donegal Co Co says all roads gritted, people urged to slow down in winter conditions
UPDATE FROM DONEGAL CO CO: Donegal County Council says its crews have been on the roads gritting since half past five this morning. Donegal County Council says roads have been gritted and all our crews have been mobilised in this area since 5.30am this morning. The Council is urging all…
Strong winds to ease as day goes on
Strong winds overnight are expected to gradually decrease this morning and during today. Gusts reached up to 90 to 100 kilometres in places last night. The Road Safety Authority is still urging motorists, as well as pedestrians, cyclists and motorsyclists, to be cautious when out and about. A wind warning…