Donegal County Council has approved its Service Delivery Plan for 2025. The plan outlines the principal services that will be delivered by the Council in the coming year. Donegal County Council’s Annual Service Delivery Plan has been prepared based on the provisions of the adopted budget of €185.6 million for 2025. The plan is underpinned […]
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Another protest has taken place outside Letterkenny University Hospital calling for improved cancer services in Donegal, including the provision of a dedicated cancer centre at the hospital. Among those the hospital today was Betty Holmes, the Chair of Donegal Action for Cancer Care. She says the map showing the geographical divide in cancer services that
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The Nine ’til Noon Show – Weekday’s 9am to 12noon Magazine type mid morning chat show which aims to inform and entertain listeners and to platform their views and issues : In this hour we cover weekend vandalism in Buncrana and Newtowncunningham. We also chat to Brian who had a near miss on the
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Uisce Eireann crews are dealing with a number of outages across Donegal this afternoon. A burst main is affecting Teelin and surrounding areas, with an estimated restoration time of 3 o’clock. 3pm is also the estimated restoration time for interruptions caused by a burst main in Inishowen, affecting Whitecastle, Quigley’s Point and surrounding areas, while
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Donegal County Council is moving to phase out the use of B&B Vouchers to tackle homelessness, with more emphasis on the use of hostels and other similar living arrangements. Local Cllr Michael Cholm McGiolla Easbuig is welcoming the new focus, but says there is a need to ensure that people can stay within their own
Donegal County Council has a new member. Fine Gael’s Michael Boyle was co-opted on to the council this morning to replace his brother Manus, who was nominated to the Seanad earlier this year. His father John also served as a member of the authority. Speaking to Michaela Clarke at County House, Cllr Boyle said it’s
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Donegal County Council has been allocated €2 million for the Social Housing Second-Hand Acquisitions Programme, including tenant in situ purchases targeted at those most in need. The allocation is part of the capital funding allocations totalling €325 million which have been notified to local authorities in respect of the second-hand social housing acquisitions programme for
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Two incidents of damage in Inishowen on Saturday are under investigation, with calls on those responsible to foot the bill in both instances. In Buncrana, on Saturday night, someone drove through a fence at Festival Park on the Shore Front, before driving away. Inishowen MD Cathaoirleach Cllr Jack Murray says whether it was accidental or deliberate, gardai will find whoever
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Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to James Larkin Court, Oldtown and surrounding areas in Letterkenny. Works are scheduled to take place until 2pm this afternoon.
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Pay-related social welfare changes come into effect today, for people with a strong work history. Anyone who becomes unemployed from today and has made at least five years of PRSI contributions will have their jobseeker’s benefit linked to their previous earnings. It’s split into three different payment rates over 13-week periods – starting at a
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The section of mains has been the subject of regular bursts, including a significant one within the last two weeks, which left some homes and businesses without water for almost 24 hours. Local Cllr Martin McDermott says he’s now been told that the work will get underway immediately, with hopes that it’ll be complete
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Industrial action by healthcare workers today has been called off. The INMO, SIPTU and Fórsa reached agreement with the HSE at the Workplace Relations Commission over staffing and recruitment. The negotiations by unions went on for 25 hours over the weekend, but psychiatric nurses are continuing a work to rule. Fórsa National Secretary Ashley Connolly
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A 100% Redress representative says Donegal County Council must redouble its efforts to secure a visit from Housing Minister James Browne as quickly as possible. Cllr Thomas Sean Devine was attending a plenary housing meeting online last week, as he was assisting an elderly couple in the Glencar area of Letterkenny, one of whom is
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Concerns have been raised in Brussels over the imbalance in the food supply chain. Speaking during his intervention at the AGRI Committee, Midlands North West MEP Ciaran Mullooly highlighted the urgent need for regulatory reforms to address unfair trading practices. He says farmers are finding themselves in a weak position in the food supply chain.
Motorists are being advised that, due to essential road reconstruction works, the R256 Muckish Road, between Falcarragh and the Back of Errigal Road, will be closed today and tomorrow. The road will be closed between 9.00am and 5.00pm today and 8.00am and 5.00pm tomorrow. A Stop/Go traffic management will be in place and designated diversion
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The EU is ‘bracing’ itself for Donald Trump’s so-called ‘Liberation Day’ on Wednesday. The US is expected to announce levies on a range of foreign imports – that could include pharmaceuticals, and food and drink products made in this country. Ireland’s EU Commissioner, Michael McGrath says tariffs are not good for anyone – and the
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There has been outrage in Buncrana after significant damage was caused to the Festival Park in the town. In a photo posted to social media, it appears someone drove through protective fencing. Local councillor Jack Murray is asking anyone with information to come forward. He says he will be looking for the fence to be
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Donegal County Library have announced a variety of resources which aim to help adults improve their English language skills. Members of the public are invited to attend and learn more about the resources, which cover reading, writing, grammar, and comprehension. The workbooks are designed to support community inclusion and are available for free download on
Healthcare unions have suspended work-to-rule action planned for tomorrow. It follows 22 hours of intense negotiations at the Workplace Relations Commission across the weekend. Nurses and midwives will now be balloted on proposals to develop and improve recruitment processes and workforce planning. Emmet Malone from The Irish Times has the latest from the talks:
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Detectives in Northern Ireland are appealing for information following a report of an assault involving a motor vehicle in Castlederg on Friday. The victim received injuries that are believed to be ‘life changing’. Shortly after 3:10pm, it was reported that a man in his 60s was deliberately struck by a black coloured van at the
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A man killed in a crash in Donegal yesterday has been named locally. Danny Gallagher, from the Glebe in Downings, was the driver of a van that was involved in the single vehicle collision on the R245 at Carrigart at 1pm. Danny, who was aged in his late 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene
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Almost none of 190 local authority members surveyed this week said they would support Conor McGregor in a nomination for the Presidency. A poll for The Irish Times shows 188 of 949 councillors responded – and all but one said they would vote no. The former UFC fighter would require the nomination of 20 members
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Michael Boyle has been co-opted onto Donegal County Council, becoming its newest member. Following his brother Manus’s appointment by Tanáiste Simon Harris to the Seanad, there was a Fine Gael seat vacant in the Donegal Muncipal District. Michael is the son of former Councillor John Boyle He successfully defeated former Councillor Barry Sweeny at yesterday’s
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Pump repair works may cause supply disruptions to Gort Na Gréine, Gleann Tain Manor, Carnamuggagh Upper and surrounding areas. Works are now scheduled to take place until 9pm this evening. It is recommended that those impacted allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.
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A new report by the ‘Community Action Tenants Union’ reveals 353 illegal evictions and 4,524 eviction orders were issued by the Residential Tenancies Board between 2015 and 2024. The data includes analysis of the legislation covering no-fault evictions, where landlords can evict tenants in cases where they are planning to sell or renovate, or where
Anna Gallagher has been selected as the Honorary Mayor of Donegal Town. She is taking over from outgoing Mayor Pauric Kennedy, by topping the poll with 695 votes. The counting of votes took place in the St. John Bosco Centre shortly after 7pm yesterday evening. Anna will now take on the voluntary role for the
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A man has been detained following the discovery of drugs in Derry. Police officers carried out a routine vehicle stop in the city yesterday evening. One man made off on foot and was detained a short distance away. A quantity of white powder was located close to where the male was detained. Two persons are
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Ben Harkin has been elected Chairperson of Ógra Fianna Fáil in Donegal. The 23-year-old is a commercial analyst based in Termon. He previously contested the Fianna Fáil selection convention for the Donegal Election constituency. He was voted in to his new role at the AGM on Tuesday.
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Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a vehicle pursuit in Tyrone yesterday afternoon. The suspect fled the scene and continuing their attempts to locate them. While conducting a mobile patrol, officers observed a navy Mercedes driving erratically in the Barrack Street area at approximately 2.45pm. The driver failed to stop when signalled to
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Efforts are ongoing to secure places for children who have applied to start at Little Angels School in Letterkenny in September. There have been calls for the Minister of State at the Department of Education Michael Moynihan to provide a response to the crisis. Donegal Minister of State, with responsibility for Sport and Postal Policy,
Donegal Councillor Noel Jordan is calling for a review of the Tenant in Situ scheme, saying at present, the limits are too low. A recent survey showed while the average price of a second hand three bed semi in Donegal is in the region of €180,000, the price of new homes is considerably higher. Cllr
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The team from St. Columbas College, in Stranorlar in County Donegal, representing Estonia won first place at this year’s Model Council of the EU debate. Teams from schools across the country gathered at Dublin Castle to hold a mock debate on potential laws to protect young people online. There was a team of three
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Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries – Friday, March 28th:
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Road users are being advised that the Deerpark Road in Castledawson is closed due to a road traffic collision. Local diversions are in place. Police are advising motorists to seek an alternative route for your journey.
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Donegal County Council has opened a consultation process on the proposed development of the Old Courthouse building in Letterkenny. The plans for the project are now available for public consultation through the Part 8 planning consent process and the public are invited to have their say. The project focuses on the change of use, extension
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a multi-vehicle road traffic collision on the A5 in Omagh. At approximately 5.10pm yesterday evening of a collision at the Curr Road junction near Beragh involving two black VW Bora cars that collided with four other vehicles. Emergency services attended the scene and medical treatment was provided
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The North West has seen a decrease in its homelessness figures for February. According to the latest homelessness report from the Department of Housing, 158 people accessed emergency accommodation in the region, compared to 164 in January. In Donegal, that figure also decreased 9% from 66 in January to 60 last month. The number of
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The Friday panel joining Michaela Clarke this week was John McAteer, Tirconaill Tribune Editor, Harry Walsh, former Deputy Editor of the Donegal News and Donegal Mart Manager, Eimear McGuinness. Topics discussed include the chaos that descended upon the Dail this week as the speaking rights row continues and Garron Noone – when will society reach
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A group of young environmental activists from Donegal have competed in the semi-finals of the Young Environmentalist Awards. The Ulster semi-finals of the ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards (YEA) took place yesterday, with young people from schools and youth groups across Ulster, taking part in the event at the Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Craigavon. St Columba’s
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Progress on the Ten-T Road improvement project in Donegal, and improvements to the N2 from Clonbtibret in County Monaghan to the border are among the provisions outlined in the annual allocation for the National Roads Network which has just been announced. A total of €6 million has been earmarked for phase two of the works on
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Members of Donegal County County Council have been briefed on the authority’s land acquisition plans, after expressions of interest were sought from landowners with suitable sites. Sites that are sale complete, sale agreed or conveyancing stage have an overall potential for housing delivery of approximately 600 units. Following the receipt of expressions of interest, 481
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Irish consumers are seriously concerned about a potential trade war with the US, according to a new report. Consumer sentiment hit a 9-month low, falling 9 points in March, the biggest drop when compared to any other European country. Consumers believe the economy could be particularly exposed to US tariffs, which prompted the largest monthly
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An Inishowen councillor says there needs to be considerable investment in the provision of respite services in Donegal, with an immediate need for separate facilities for adults and children. Cllr Ali Farren says the reopening of Riverwalk House in Carndonagh on a four day a week basis is a welcome start, but much more needs
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The Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day gets underway today, as the charity aims to raise 30 million euro this year. 44 thousand people are diagnosed with cancer every year in Ireland. The State provides 5 per cent of the charity’s funding, with the rest coming from other sources of revenue. CEO of the Society Averil
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Marathon talks between healthcare workers unions and the HSE ended without agreement at the Workplace Relations Commission in the early hours of this morning. It was hoped the talks would end a work-to-rule due to begin on Monday in a row over staffing levels, with both parties to return to the WRC on Saturday. It’s
A County Tyrone man has been sentenced at Dungannon Crown Court after pleading guilty to a number of drugs-related offences. It follows the seizure of Class A and Class B drugs, with an estimated street value in excess of £130,000, that were recovered from an address in Sixmilecross on 7th June 2023. Conor McCann, aged
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Donegal County Council is to meet with representatives of developers, with members as well as officials taking part. Officials said they meet regularly with the Construction Industry Federation and others, but Cllr Michael Naughton, backed by a number of Fianna Fail colleagues, said members need to hear directly what developers need to facilitate the construction
The North’s Infrastructure Minister says she wants to see the upgrade and signalisation of Caw roundabout completed by the end of November next year. Liz Kimmins was responding to questions in Assembly from Foyle MLA Gary Middleton. Ms Kimmins repeated that improvements are included in the planning conditions for the adjacent H30 housing development, but
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Emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision in Omagh. Road users are being advised to avoid the Curr Road and the Omagh bound lane is closed. The PSNI ask those to please seek an alternative route for your journey.
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Main Evening News, Sport, Farming News & Views and Obituaries – Thursday March 27th:
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