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Muff residents left distressed and terrified over dangerous driving incident

Residents in Muff have been left distressed and terrified after a dangerous driving incident in the village on New Year’s Eve involving around 20 cars. Local residents were woken by the motorists performing donuts and diffing in the Warren View area during what is understood to have been an organised meet up. An investigation has

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Donegal Gardai warn motorists to not leave vehicles unattended when defrosting

Gardai in Donegal are warning motorists when defrosting their cars to not leave them unattended this morning, particularly in built up areas. They are warning people to not make life easy for opportunist thieves by leaving vehicles running with no one remaining inside. Gardai are also appealing to drivers to ensure tyres and wipers are

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People in Donegal urged to apply to Historic Structures Fund 2025

People in Donegal are being encouraged to apply to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage’s Historic Structures Fund 2025. The scheme aims to assist the conservation and enhancement of historic structures and buildings for the broader benefit of communities and the public. Grants of €50,000 to €200,000 are available. The scheme focuses on

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Animals in Need Donegal issue warning after suspected cat poisoning in Ballintra

A Donegal animal charity has issued a warning to pet owners in the Ballintra area to be vigilant. It’s after a number of incidents of suspected poisoning. Animals in Need Donegal say one cat has died and three others had to be treated following the alleged poisoning. They are advising that cat poisoning can also

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People being encouraged to recycle real Christmas trees with the Foyle Hospice

People are being encouraged to recycle their Christmas trees with the Foyle Hospice. The Foyle Hospice Christmas Tree Recycling Scheme provides an environmentally friendly and charitable way to dispose of real Christmas trees. Trees will be shedded to be used in the Hospice’s gardens. You can bring yours in from Monday 6th to Friday 10th

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Letterkenny Universtiy Hospital sees decline in admissions without a bed

122,186 patients, including 2043 children, were admitted to hospital without a bed in 2024 according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. In Letterkenny University Hospital the number is 4,980, down 8.5% from 5,447 the year previous. It’s the lowest record of overcrowding in the hospital since 2018.

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Gardaí investigate Christmas Eve dangerous driving in Falcarragh

Gardaí are investigating an incident of dangerous driving that happened on Main Street, Falcarragh, late on Christmas Eve and into the early hours of Christmas Day. A number of vehicles were involved. Those who were driving in the area from 11:30 pm until 00:30 am with a dashcam are asked to make the footage available to gardaí or

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Opportunity to boost tourism in West Donegal’s Gaeltacht regions

There needs to be a greater effort to ensure there are the proper facilities for tourists who visit Donegal. Cathoirleath of the Glenties Municipal District, Cllr John Sheamais O’Fearraigh says while tourism numbers fall across Ireland, the county must be sold properly. He added that with the addition of the airlines from Donegal to Dublin

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Irish Coast Guard responded to 2,554 incidents in 2024

The Irish Coast Guard responded to 2,554 incidents this year. 44 units were dispatched on over 1,150 occasions over the past 12 months and provided 134 air ambulances. Search and rescue, maritime casualty responses and pollution and preparedness responses were some of the services provided. The Irish Coast Guard provided critical assistance to 537 people

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Number of people from Northwest named by King Charles III in the New Year Honors

A number of people from the Northwest region have been named by King Charles III in the New Year Honors. Deirdra Conaghan received the highest honour and has been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire her her services to theatre and education for adults with learning disabilities. She founded the Stage

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Irish abroad need more consular support for third year running

The number of Irish people requesting consular assistance abroad has increased for a third year running. The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs says the Department assisted in almost 2,000 new cases in 2024. Micheál Martin says this doesn’t include the ongoing assistance provided to Irish citizens caught up in a series of crises in

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Rain and wind warning remain in place for Donegal this morning

Five counties are under Status Yellow weather warnings this morning. Donegal is under a rain alert until 11am, while Cork and Kerry will be affected by a similar warning until tomorrow morning at 6am. A wind advisory is also in place in Donegal, Mayo and Galway until 11am today. Possible risks for both warnings include

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Housing to be a key focus for Glenties Municipal District in 2025

2024 has been a challenging year for the Glenties MD regarding housing, but hope lies ahead. That’s the thoughts of Cathoirleath Cllr John Sheamais O’Fearraigh. He says housing projects to tackle the lengthy waiting lists for social homes are coming in 2025. However, there are larger issues at play in the area, something Cllr O’Fearraigh

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DCC will spend almost €417,865,000 on Capital projects in 2025

  Donegal County Council will spend almost €417,865,000 on Capital projects in the coming year. The projected figures are included in the Three Year Capital Budget approved by members at the same time as the Revenue Budget was agreed just before Christmas. The largest figure, €132,750,000 has been set aside for Defective Concrete Block remediation,

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Midlands NW MEP welcomes proposed changes to Credit Union lending rules

A Midlands North West MEP has welcomed proposed changes to Credit Union lending rules. Ciaran Mullooly says it will be a “game-changer” for addressing the housing crisis and supporting local communities. The proposed Central Bank changes would allow Credit Unions to allocate up to 30% of their assets—around €6 billion—for mortgages and 10% for business

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Better communication needed on Leaving Cert changes – ISSU Donegal Regional Officer

Better communication between teachers, teachers unions and the Department of Education is needed. That’s the view of the Donegal Regional Officer for the Irish Second Level Student Union as students prepare for Leaving Cert changes were are set to be implemented in 2025. Two new subjects are set to be added to the curriculum next

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Much positivity in Inishowen but fighting to secure funding needed – Cathaoirleach of Inishowen MD

The Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District says looking towards 2025, there is a lot of positivity for the area but a lot of fighting needed to get a number of projects over the line. Plans for a shorefront project for Buncrana have been in motion for a number of years now with progress expected

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Letterkenny Southern Network Project emerging preferred route submission deadline tomorrow

People are being encouraged to have their say on the Emerging Preferred Route Corridor for the Letterkenny Southern Network Project. The initiative aims to develop the transport network around the South of Letterkenny. The project is currently at phase 2, option selection, the feedback on which will help inform the final stages of the Option

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HSE advising patients with flu like symptoms to not attend EDs

People with flu like symptoms are being urged to speak to their GP, out of hours services or pharmacist, and not to attend emergency departments unless it’s strictly necessary. The number of people in hospital has rapidly grown since the weekend with close to 870 flu cases admitted. Dr Helen Cooper, Specialist Registrar, Department of

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Motorists and pedestrians warned to be extra careful on roads in run up to New Year

With 178 deaths on Irish roads this year, motorists and pedestrians are both being warned to be extra careful in the run up to the New Year. It follows the deaths of five people in separate incidents since Christmas Eve. Junior Transport Minister James Lawless says we know what to do to ‘keep it safe’:

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