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Suspected drugs found during searches in Castlederg and Newtownstewart

Police have seized suspected drugs during searches in Castlederg and Newtownstewart. Officers from Derg Neighbourhood Policing Team, assisted by colleagues from Tactical Support Group and a Police Dog Cooper conducted a search in Castlederg during which a quantity of suspected Class B drugs was seized. A female arrested on suspicion of drug-related offences has been […]

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MacLochlainn reappointed as SF Spokesperson on Fisheries and the Marine

Donegal TD, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has been confirmed as the Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Fisheries and the Marine, a position he was first appointed to in 2020. Deputy Mac Lochlainn, who also serves as the party’s Chief Whip says he is delighted to be re-appointed to this important role. He says he’s worked in partnership

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Council to look into mould issues in houses with air to water heating

An investigation is to be launched to source the cause of mould in the houses of Ard Na Rí in Letterkenny. The issue has arisen since the implementation of air to water to heating systems. The Donegal County Council maintenance team have received reports and are to follow up with those affected. Mayor of the

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Donegal ‘dodgy box’ operators served notice from FACT

Legal notices have been served to 13 operators of illegal streaming services, or ‘dodgy boxes’. The Federation Against Copyright Theft served the notices across Donegal, Dublin, Cork, Offaly, Limerick, Louth, Clare, Westmeath and Laois. They were delivered in person, by post and through email, and resulted in services being shut down, deleted social media profiles,

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Anger among paramedics after announcement emergency response vehicles may be subject to Benefit-in-Kind

There has been shock after paramedics were advised that any emergency response vehicles will now be subject to Benefit-in-Kind, as they are considered transportation to work. Previously, they were allowed to take the vehicles home and use them in response to a medical emergency. However, they now believe that the Benefit-in-Kind taxation will cause a

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Compulsory housing order for birds takes effect this morning

A compulsory housing order for birds and poultry takes effect from this morning. All captive birds will have to be kept indoors in an effort to tackle rising cases of the avian influenza. Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon says the order is being implemented across the entire island of Ireland in order to protect livestock: It

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Donegal County Council commences new area plans for Dungloe, Ballyshannon, Bridgend, Carndonagh, Donegal Town and Killybegs

Donegal County Council has commenced the preparation of new area plans for Dungloe, Ballyshannon, Bridgend, Carndonagh, Donegal Town and Killybegs. They will replace the current plans in the Seven Strategic Towns Local Area Plan 2018-2024. The new Area Plans will set out a range of planning policies, objectives and a spatial development framework for these

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Emergency services at the scene of serious Enniskillen collision

Police in Enniskillen are dealing with a serious road traffic collision on the Trillick Road between Ballinamallard and Kilskeery. The PSNI says this road is likely to be closed for some time. Diversions are in place in Ballinamallard Main Street at junction of Craghan Road and on the Trillick Road at junction of Killymittan Road.

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Murder investigation underway following Dublin stabbing

A murder investigation’s underway following the death of a man in Dublin City Centre in the early hours of yesterday morning. Tanaiste Simon Harris has described the incident as ‘alarming’ and ‘deeply concerning’. Gardaí say the fatal stabbing happened shortly after 3am on Saturday. A man in his 30s was found with serious injuries and

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Small businesses encouraged to attend Local Enterprise Week events

Small businesses and budding entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to sample over 20 events aimed at helping them to start or grow their business as part of this year’s Local Enterprise Week in Donegal. The initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices nationwide, supported by Enterprise Ireland and the local authorities, takes place from the 3rd

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Teenager charged to court following Strabane vehicle pursuit

Police have charged a man to court with a number of offences, following a vehicle pursuit in the Strabane area on Friday. The 19-year-old has been charged with burglary and a number of driving-related offences, including aggravated vehicle taking causing damage to another vehicle, driving with excess alcohol in breath and failing to stop for

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Today marks International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day

Today marks International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day, a global initiative to raise awareness and support for children battling cancer. Organisations worldwide are hosting events and campaigns to highlight the importance of early detection and treatment. The Irish Cancer Society are offering a wide range of supports to families of children with cancer. Amy Nolan from

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Over 3000 service poles were knocked down during Storm Éowyn

It’s emerged over 3,000 service-poles were knocked down by Storm Éowyn. 35 per cent of mobile phone users had their reception interrupted, with 10 per cent of customers without fixed services. The updates on the storm followed a meeting between the Arts and Sports Minister and CEOs of mobile phone and broadband operators yesterday. Minister

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Libraries in Donegal urge people to ‘get lost in a good book’

Libraries throughout Donegal are taking part in a campaign to get the whole country reading. They have teamed up with publishers, booksellers, authors, and others for the campaign, which is encouraging everyone to ‘Get Lost in a Good Book’. Libraries throughout Donegal are backing the Ireland Reads campaign in the lead up the National Day

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Man bereaved in Omagh bombing doesn’t trust the Irish government pledge to cooperate with the inquiry

A man who lost his wife in the Omagh bombing says he has no faith in the Irish government’s promise to cooperate with the Omagh Bomb Enquiry, and doesn’t believe it will get to the truth as a result.Kevin Skelton’s wife Mena was one of those who died in Omagh town centre on August 15th,

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Waiting list numbers rose in Letterkenny University Hospital in January

The numbers on waiting lists at Letterkenny University Hospital rose sharply in January, particularly in terms of those awaiting in-patient and day case treatment. The figures, which were valid as of January 30th are being compared to the figures on December 9th last year. There were 1,832 people awaiting in-patient and day case treatment in

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Unacceptable that Tory Island will be without a nurse for 10 days – Doherty

Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty says he’s been in touch with Health Minister Jennifer Carroll McNeill to highlight what he says is the “unacceptable” revelation that as of lunchtime today, Tory Island will not have a nurse until Sunday week, February 23rd. He says it’s outrageous that the HSE seem to think this is acceptable, and

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Management Committee of Donegal Education Centre responds to Dail claims regarding staff consultation

      They say in November 2023, all staff met with the full Management Committee to discuss the future of in-person services, including the potential relocation of the centre. In February of last year, staff were informed that a comprehensive consultation process had commenced, and the following, they were invited to participate in a

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Over €79,000 in funding announced for thatch roofs across Donegal

Donegal has received one of the largest amounts of funding under the Historic Thatched Buildings Stream 2025. The initiative aims to protect the heritage value of historic thatched roof buildings across Ireland. Over €79,000 in funding has been announced for the county. Each Local Authority across the country has been allocated an amount based on

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Donegal hertiage projects receive funding

Minister of State for Heritage, Christopher O’Sullivan has announced a list of over 650 projects to be awarded funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme. €133,702.00 has been granted to Donegal County Council in collaboration with property owners to conserve and enhance historic buildings and streetscapes. €28,000 has been allocated for the restoration Tin Shop

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Art Council overspend yet another State failure – Pat McArt

A former Editor of the Derry Journal has questioned why there has been no accountability for State overspending. Earlier this week it was revealed that approximately €7 million was spent by the Arts Council an IT system that ultimately failed and was never used. Pat McArt says in his experience in the business world, all

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Simon Harris to travel to Lebanon following trial delays for Donegal soldier

The Tánaiste and Defence Minister is to travel to Lebanon next month in a bid to press for justice in the killing of UN Peacekeeper Private Sean Rooney. The young Newtown Cunningham man died when the convoy he was travelling in came under attack in 2022. The Irish Sun reports that Simon Harris will visit

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Demolition policy in Donegal is a joke as DCB crisis deepens – Ward

Donegal Deputy, Charles Ward, has stated that the situation of defective concrete homes being treated on an individual basis, and the current practice of demolishing a semi-detached home while the neighbour attached remains, is ‘an absolute joke’. Speaking in the Dail this week, the 100% Redress Party TD said his election was primarily because the

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School Refusal crisis points to a flaw in the education system – Hunter

  An East Derry MLA has told the Stormont Assembly that an increase in the number of children refusing to go to school points to a serious problem within the education system that needs to be addressed. The assembly is this week discussing School Refusal, also known as Anxiety Based Avoidance. Cara Hunter says there

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Third consultation session to take place at Letterkenny Old Courthouse

  Donegal County Council is inviting the public to help shape the next stage in the plans for the reuse of the old Courthouse in Letterkenny by coming along to a drop-in public consultation event on this coming Tuesday, February 18th. The Council aims to regenerate the former Courthouse building as a tourist attraction and

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Cash and cigarettes seized during joint Garda and Revenue operation in Burnfoot

    Gardaí in Donegal have conducted a joint agency search with the Revenue Customs Service in Burnfoot, during which cigarettes and cash were discopvered. During the course of the initial search yesterday morning, and follow-up searches by Revenue personnel today, over 530,000 cigarettes and tobacco products were discovered. Cash valued in excess of €410,000

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Former Taoiseach doesn’t believe security forces knowingly assisted Omagh bombers

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern says he doesn’t believe security forces would have knowingly allowed an atrocity like the Omagh bombing to happen. A public inquiry into the Real IRA attack of 1998 is hearing about those who were killed, and from those who survived the ordeal. The aim of the inquiry is to investigate if

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More needs to be done to promote diversity and inclusion – Flynn

In her first submission to the new Seanad, Senator Eileen Flynn spoke of her delight to be elected in her own right, having been nominated to serve in the last Seanad by Taoiseach Michael Martin. She said she wants to work with everyone in the Oireachtas irrespective of their politics, citing a discussion with Health

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‘I will stick up for people who can’t stick up for themselves’ – Senator Bradley

Donegal Senator Nikki Bradley says she will use her time in the Seanad to stick up for people who can’t stick up for themselves. She highlighted how 20 years on from her own cancer diagnosis, people in Donegal are struggling with the same obstacles she did when seeking treatment. Senator Bradley says it’s not good

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Omagh bombing survior retells ‘horrific devastation’ of blast

A survivor of the Omagh Bombing has described the scene as ‘carnage’ and ‘horrific devastation.’ David McSwiggan is giving his account of what happened, at the inquiry today. It’s examining whether the 1998 Real IRA attack could have been prevented. David – who was 20 at the time and about to start university – was

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