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In a statement today, the HSE has provided clarity over the number of beds that will be at Buncrana Community Hospital following the refurbishment works. During a meeting last week, representatives of the Executive confirmed that 41 beds will be available at the facility; however, this was found to be inaccurate. 36 beds will be […]

The Tánaiste isn’t ruling out once-off measures to help homes with rising fuel and energy costs this year. It comes as Government today signs off on the final details of a fuel support package for the haulage and agriculture sectors. It follows nationwide protests in recent weeks from those working in the industries, and comes

Two Donegal TDs will this evening move a Dáil motion to strengthen workers’ rights and address the deepening cost-of-living crisis. Deputies Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty say they devised the motion in close cooperation with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions as part of Sinn Féin’s broader campaign to support workers and expand collective

Planned refurbishment works at Buncrana Community Hospital are set to see the number of beds reduced. The work, which was due to begin in June 2025, is now set to begin later this year and last 18 months. At a meeting last week, the HSE assured local representatives and concerned parties that bed numbers would

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the R252 at Cloghan on Saturday. The collision involved a car and a motorcycle and occurred at approximately 4.30pm. Garda Shaun Sweeney made the appeal on today’s Greg Hughes Show:

Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault that occurred on the Ramelton Road, Letterkenny on Thursday the 23rd of April between approx. 6pm and 6.10pm. A woman reported that she was waiting on a taxi at that location when a man who was known to her assaulted her. Those with information are encouraged to contact Letterkenny

Donegal County Council has held a special meeting  to consider the Chief Executive’s Report on the Public Consultation in respect of proposed variations to the County Development Plan 2024 – 2030. Detailed discussions took place in respect of each municipal district, with a number of proposals put forward and accepted. Cathaoirleach Cllr Paul Canning says

A West Tyrone MLA has questioned whether Sinn Fein has the ability to deliver the long awaited A5 upgrade. Daniel McCrossan told the Assembly that over the course of the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis at the weekend, everyone from the First Minister to local representatives from the area came to the podium to restate their

Donegal County Council has launched its Culture Division Annual Review for 2025. According to the council, the document showcases a year of vibrant activity, record community participation and continued investment in the county’s rich cultural life. Acting Director of Service Eamonn Browne says the Review reflects the vital role culture plays in strengthening communities across

The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council has refused to take a motion of no confidence in the government. This afternoon, a special plenary meeting was convened to discuss the fuel crisis and cost of living crisis, and consider a motion to government. The nature of that motion was not outlined in the agenda, but 100%

Government leaders in the North say they’re ‘absolutely united’ in their condemnation of a car bomb attack outside a police station. It happened in Dunmurry on the outskirts of Belfast over the weekend – and is being treated as attempted murder. Police believe the New IRA could be behind it. First Minister Michelle O’Neill’s been

The Chair of Donegal County Council’s Defective Concrete Block committee has been told the authority does not have the capacity to begin work on social home remediation ahead of a scheme being confirmed by government. Cllr Tomás-Sean Devine raised the issue at a meeting of the committee this week, pointing out that many homes are

The speed ramps on the Main Street of Manorcunningham have been described as ‘not fit for purpose’. The issue was raised by Councillor Donal Coyle, who says that the distance between ramps is too far apart allowing road users to drive between the ramps. In response, Donegal County Council said keep left bollards will be

A man in his 30s has been arrested in relation to a fatal assault in Galway. A 65-year-old woman has died in hospital following the incident at a home in Ballybrit at around 11.45 on Friday night. The man, who’s being questioned at a Garda station in the northwest, can be held for up to

The teenager who was killed in a collision in Cloghan yesterday has been named as Josh Morrow. The 17-year-old died when his motorcycle collided with a car on the R252 at around 4.30pm. Josh was a student at Finn Valley College in Stranorlar and played rugby at Finn Valley Rugby Club. Glenfin Councillor Martin Scanlon

A call has been made for an emergency budget to tackle the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty raised the issue while addressing Sinn Féin’s Ard Fheis in Belfast, saying many families are struggling to meet rising costs. He criticised the Government for what he described as a disconnect from the reality facing households,

With the recent improvement in weather, the risk of gorse fires has increased, with emergency services called to the scene of a blaze in the Clonmany area at 8pm last night. A number of fire engines attended the scene. Multiple homes were at risk of damage but are now safe. Director of Human Resources, Economic

National Broadband Ireland (NBI) has announced that rural areas near Killybegs will soon be able to connect to high-speed fibre broadband. The connection means that this service is now available to 1,420 homes and businesses in the areas of Killybegs, Malin Beg and Carrick. 25,474 premises can now pre-order or order high-speed broadband across Donegal, with 6,917 connections made to date. Works have already been completed in