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Gardai continue to appeal for information after teenager seriously injured in fall from e-scooter in Buncrana

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a 13 year old boy was seriously injured following a suspected fall from an e-scooter in Buncrana yesterday. Emergency services were alerted shortly after 4:45pm, after the teenager was found unresponsive in the Linsfort area. He was treated at the scene before being transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital. The

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Letterkenny Chamber concerned at loss of Donegal representation at the cabinet table

Letterkenny Chamber has expressed concern at the loss of a cabinet seat in Donegal, saying at a time when significant investment is needed in the county and the region, this sends out a worrying message. Chamber President Claire McDonagh says the past ten years saw relatively little infrastructural development in Donegal, and without cabinet representation

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Man arrested in connection with reports of firearm being pointed at taxi driver in Tyrone

A man has been arrested following reports of a firearm being pointed at a taxi driver in Co Tyrone. The 48 year old man, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm or imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence in connection with an incident yesterday morning in the Market Square area

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Derry Councillor resigns from SDLP after reference for Irish soldier convicted of rape

A Derry Councillor has been suspended from the SDLP after providing a court reference for an Irish soldier who was recently jailed for the rape of another member of the Defence Forces. Brian Tierney, a former mayor of Derry and Strabane, last week apologised for the reference he issued for 30 year old, Kielan Mooney

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DCC to write to HSE after ambulance not dispatched in aftermath of Falcarragh house fire

Donegal County Council has agreed to write to the HSE to seek clarity over the dispatching of ambulances. It’s after assistance from the National Ambulance Service was denied last week in response to a fire which completely destroyed a house in Falcarragh. Homeowner, Kathleen had a lucky escape when the blaze broke out on Thursday

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Generators to be deployed to North West in bid to restore water supplies

Generators will be moved from the south to the north west to help get water supplies back up and running after the recent storms. Uisce Eireann says 100 thousand people remained without access to water yesterday as it looks to bring supplies back on stream. Many water treatment plants remain out of action due to

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Emergency crews to arrive in Ireland today to help ESB in efforts to restore electricity

Emergency crews from the Netherlands, France, Austria and Finland are due to arrive from today to help the ESB restore electricity supply to homes and businesses across the country. As of last night there were still 180 thousand premises without power since storm Éowyn last Friday. A significant number of properties in Donegal are still

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€2 million approved to see Waterworld refurbished

Donegal County Council has approved €2 million for refurbishment works at Waterworld in Bundoran. The funding approved by members of Donegal County Council will part fund the major works. Plans include the refurbishment and expansion of the existing pool changing rooms as well as the development of a café, retail and commercial space. Works are

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Calls for DCSD Council to assist those telling Sister Clare Crockett’s story

Derry City and Strabane District Council are being urged to support Sister Clare Crockett’s story being told. Cllr Aisling Hutton says that following the declaration of the Derry woman as a Servant of God, the council should seek to assist those who continue to share her message and aim to see her legacy into Sainthood.

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Emergency departments under pressure with the aftermath of Storm Eowyn

The HSE is advising the public that services are under pressure following Storm Éowyn. Some community services, including primary care, public health, and disability day services, are currently unavailable. Hospital appointments are proceeding as planned, but Emergency Departments are experiencing high volumes and prioritizing patients based on medical urgency. Only attend the Emergency Department in

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5,000 premises remain without water in Donegal

Approximately 20,000 premises in Donegal have had their water restored following the impact of Storm Éowyn, with 5,000 customers still affected. This storm has had the most severe impact on Uisce Éireann’s network in Donegal to date. The majority of water treatment plants have resumed normal operations, although five plants still rely on backup generator

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Donegal Fire Service issue advice for those still without power and heat

Donegal County Council has advised residents experiencing power outages due to Storm Eowyn to prioritise safety when using alternative heating and lighting. If using generators, operate them outdoors in well-ventilated areas, away from building openings. Before using stoves or fireplaces after a period of inactivity, have chimneys inspected and swept. Maintain unobstructed ventilation in all

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Councillors seek meeting with new minister as the need for a storm response plan is highlighted

The Chair of Donegal County Council’s Defective Blocks Committee has joined calls for a long term plan to deal with future storms. While the action taken by the Council to offer emergency accommodation to defective block homeowners was welcomed at a council meeting this afternoon, the consensus was that not enough notice was given with

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DCC opens support helpline following Storm Éowyn

Donegal County Council has confirmed it has opened a support helpline following Storm Éowyn. The Community Response Support Helpline is available on 1800 832 015 from 9.00am to 4.30pm this week. The public can also reach us on our dedicated support email humanitarianassistance@donegalcoco.ie Donegal Public Services Centres located in Letterkenny, Milford, Donegal Town, Carndonagh and Dungloe,

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Uisce Eireann dealing with new issues in Inishowen and Letterkenny

Uisce Eireann says it continues to deal with supply issues across the county caused by power outages, and is also dealing with a number of new issues, including reports of supply disruptions in Clonmany, and the Killyclug area of Letterkenny. Meanwhile, they say repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Lower

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Ward denied a meeting with the Taoiseach as he demands a long term plan to deal with storms

A Donegal TD says there needs to be more coordination between the government and Donegal County Council, with the expectation that there will be more Red storm warnings into the future. 100% Redress Deputy Charles Ward says the council offered emergency accommodation to some on Thursday night, but it was done at the last minute,

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Civil Defence are ready to support people where necessary – Council

Donegal County Council says the Civil Defence is ready to support anyone in need of support to get to hospital or refrigerate crucial medicines. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Director of Services Garry Martin said the community support has been superb across the county, in situations where people are isolated, the supports are there.

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Several schools closed in NI as a result of storm damage

Tens of thousands of homes and businesses across Northern Ireland are entering a fourth day without electricity after Storm Éowyn. NIE Networks says, as of last night, 74-thousand customers were still without power. Specialist engineers were sent from England over the weekend to help with ongoing efforts to get people re-connected. The North’s Education Minister

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Kelly stresses need for car parking at the Glendowan side of the Bridle Path to Glenveagh

Donegal County Council says if car parking facilities are to be developed at the entrance to the Bridle Path in Glenveagh National Park, there will need to be close cooperation with the National Parks and Wildlife Service because the site would be within a Special Area of Conservation. The issue was raised by Cllr Donal

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Uisce Eireann continuing to tackle outages caused by Storm Éowyn

Uisce Eireann say work to restore water supplies is continuing across the county. Problems are still emerging, includng a power outage may cause supply disruptions in South Donegal, with Mountcharles, Eddrim Glebe, Lough Eske, Drumgorman and surrounding areas inset to be affected. Works are scheduled to take place until 4pm this afternoon. Updates on www.water.ie

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ESB continues to work on restoring power to thousands of homes

There are several thousand homes and businesses still without power right across Donegal this morning, with ESB networks saying it could be several days before many have their power restored. Around 100 thousand homes and businesses nationwide could still be without power next week. Crews from the UK are expected to arrived this week to

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Phase 1 of N15 Lifford Safety and Active Travel Scheme construction begins today

Phase 1 of the construction of the N15 Lifford Safety and Active Travel Scheme begins today. This project will improve walking and cycling facilities along the N15 from Beechwood Grove Housing Estate to the Three Coins Roundabout. Phase 2 is scheduled to commence in 2026. Donegal County Council says people can expect temporary traffic management

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Hopes to reinstate twinning agreement between Letterkenny and Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Donegal County Council is examining the feasibility of reinstating the twinning arrangement between Letterkenny and Elizabethtown in Pennsylvania. A request to do so has been received from the local council in Elizabethown. An online meeting is to take place between the two councils, with officials saying Donegal County Council must be satisfied that re-establishing the

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People walk out of President’s speech marking Holocaust Memorial Day

A number of people have walked out of President Michael D Higgins’s speech at the Mansion House in Dublin. An event is being held there to mark Holocaust Memorial Day which takes place tomorrow. It’s reported a number of people stood with the backs to the President while he was speaking. The ceremony was being

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eir continuing recovery operation following Storm Éowyn

eir is continuing its recovery operation in the wake of Storm Éowyn. Since Friday, they have restored fixed and broadband services to 110,000 homes and businesses, while service has been restored to more than 500 mobile sites in the same period. Currently it is estimated that 94,000 homes and businesses customers remain without broadband. In

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Irish Blood Transfusion Service issues urgent donation appeal

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service has issued an urgent appeal for blood donations in the wake of Storm Eowyn. The recent severe weather events and high levels of respiratory illness within communities has significantly impacted blood collections and the service is running critically low in blood stocks, with current supplies under 3 days for many

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Class B drugs with street value of £50,000 seized from Dungannon property

Police in Tyrone have seized a large quantity of suspected Class B drugs. A proactive search was carried out of a property in the Dungannon area yesterday evening shortly after 9.20pm A number of plants were located and the drugs with an estimated street value of approximately £50,000 were seized. Officers remained at the scene

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