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Tendering stage to proceed for St Columba’s College, Stranorlar extension

St Columba’s College in Stranorlar has received approval from the Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, to proceed to the tendering stage for a major extension and refurbishment project. This will see the construction of new facilities including six science labs, four construction and engineering rooms, two art rooms, two home economics rooms, two computer

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Donegal Airport becomes first Irish airport to achieve Level 4 Airport Carbon Accreditation

Donegal Airport has become the first Irish airport to achieve Level 4 “Transformation” in Airport Carbon Accreditation. It recognises the airport’s continuing commitment to reduce its carbon footprint and align its operations with global climate goals. Some of the key initiatives introduced at the airport include carrying out a comprehensive carbon footprint assessment, setting ambitious

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Government urged to step in and protect provision of fire services in South Donegal

The Government is being urged to step in and protect the provision of fire services in South Donegal. The fire stations in Bundoran, Ballyshannon and Glencolmcille have been under threat of closure for decades. It’s now understood, plans are being considered which would see Bundoran and Ballyshannon stations amalgamated into one ‘super station’ with two

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Calls for portion of LEP funding to be ringfenced for men’s sheds in Donegal

A Glenties councillor is proposing that €75,000 from the Local Enhancement Programme be specifically allocated to fund Men and Women’s Sheds in Donegal. This proposal comes after a change in the funding model for these community initiatives. Previously, funding for Men’s Sheds was provided by the Irish Men’s Shed Association. However, under the new arrangement,

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Manorcunningham to benefit from improved water supply

Uisce Éireann has completed major water infrastructure improvements in Manorcunningham under the National Leakage Reduction Programme. These works, finished in November 2024, involved replacing over 3 kilometres of old water pipes. The project was aimed to reduce leaks and improve the overall reliability of the water supply for residents in Manorcunningham, Pluck, and Errity. New

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Palestinian woman living in Donegal has lost 32 members of her family in Gaza

A Palestinian woman living in Buncrana says 32 members of her extended family have been killed in the war in Gaza. A ceasefire there has entered its second day. Hamas released three Israeli hostages yesterday, in exchange for 90 Palestinian prisoners, all women and children. A surge of humanitarian aid has also started entering Gaza.

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Buy Donegal campaign reached 58.9 million globally

The “Buy Donegal” social media campaign achieved record-breaking results last year, reaching a global audience of 58.9 million people. A review of the campaign’s statistics revealed strong participation from the Donegal diaspora across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond. As a direct result of the campaign, businesses throughout the county have

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New government must value carers – Prof. Mulpeter

Professor Ken Mulpeter, a Consultant in Geriatric and Internal Medicine at Letterkenny University Hospital, spoke with Donal Kavanagh on this morning’s Nine ’til Noon show, highlighting the critical need for greater support for carers in Ireland. Professor Mulpeter emphasised that Ireland is facing an ageing population and that the new Government must take decisive action

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Counselling notes reform pushed after Letterkenny woman’s rape trial testimony

The Irish Daily Mail reports that there is renewed momentum to reform laws surrounding the use of counselling notes in rape trials as evidence. Outgoing Taoiseach Simon Harris has stated that the incoming government will prioritize amending these laws, which are currently in an advanced stage of development. This push for reform comes after Letterkenny

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Local woman named following fatal collision in Buncrana

The woman who tragically passed away yesterday from injuries sustained in a collision last week in Buncrana has been identified as local woman Rose Byrne of Mill Brae, Buncrana. The incident occurred on Main Street, Buncrana, on Tuesday last. Following the crash, Ms. Byrne was transported to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment. She was one

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Ireland should take Austrain-inspired approach to housing crisis – MEP Mullooly

Ireland must take an Austrian-inspired approach to the housing crisis. That’s according to Midlands-North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly. He says the model would combine high-quality social housing with mixed-income communities, encouraging integration while keeping rents affordable. MEP says Government plans to deliver 300,000 new homes before 2030 won’t be done unless the new housing Minister adapts

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Fianna Fáil polling to conclude this evening on upcoming programme for Government

Polling of Fianna Fail members is expected to conclude in the next hour on the upcoming programme for Government. A special Ard Fheis is being held in Dublin by the party, which has seen protestors outside calling for the Occupied Territories Bill to be enacted. Meanwhile, the issue of speaking time for Independent TDs supporting

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Tanaiste says nearly every line of Occupied Territories Bill must be amended before passed

The Tanaiste says almost every single line of the Occupied Territories Bill will have to be amended before it can be passed. The Fianna Fail leader is at his party’s Ard Fheis in Dublin today for members to vote on the new programme for Government. Outside, protestors have accused the party of supporting genocide. But

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Calls for EU to increase funding to counter animal disease outbreaks

There are calls on the EU to increase funding to counter animal disease outbreaks across member states Since 2023, Ireland has seen a rise of almost 6 per cent in bovine TB nationwide. Three cases of avian influenza were also detected in wild birds in Northern Ireland yesterday. Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh says “ambitious”

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Applications invited for latest strand of the Town Centre Heritage First Revival Scheme

  The second call for applications under Strand 2 of THRIVE, the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme, has been launched. €85 Million in funding is being made available in funding for the restoration of vacant or derelict heritage buildings in public ownership, with €25 million of that set aside for the Northern and Western

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Donegal Libraries offering height adjustable tables at five centres across the county

Donegal County Library Service has purchased five height adjustable tables, which are being located at the libraries in Letterkenny, Buncrana, the Twin Towns, Milford and Gweedore. The tables can be used by wheelchair users, people with hidden disabilities and by parents and caregivers who have young infants in prams. They can be used for group

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Man (20s) arrested in connection with large drugs seizure at Rosslare Europort

A man in his 20s remains in Garda custody this morning in connection with a large drugs seizure at Rosslare Europort. €268,000 worth of suspected herbal cannabis was discovered when a freight unit came off a ferry from Dunkirk in France. The arrested man is being questioned at a Garda Station in Wexford in connection

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Regional Indepenents technical group allowed to ask questions from opposition benches

Independent TDs – who have agreed to support the incoming government, but do not hold a ministerial position – will be allowed to ask questions from the opposition benches. The issue attracted criticism after it emerged some Regional Independents wanted to form a technical group in the Dáil in order to get more speaking time.

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Ulster Human Rights watch urges ICRIR to carry out review of Teebane massacre

Ulster Human Rights watch has asked the ICRIR to carry out a review of the Teebane (tee-ban) massacre, an incident which saw eight men killed in a van and others seriously injured. Today marks the 33rd anniversary of the bombing which is to have been orchestrated by the Provisional Irish Republican Army. The men were

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Bird flu prevention zone to be introduced in Northern Ireland after two cases confirmed

A bird flu prevention zone is to be introduced in Northern Ireland, after confirmation of two more cases there. It was detected in a buzzard found near Moira and a swan in Portballintrae. It comes into force from noon and means all bird keepers must legally follow strict biosecurity measures- to try and contain the

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Trial begins in case of man whose body was found in waters off Sliabh Liag in 2023

A man and woman have gone on trial accused of murdering Robert Wilkin, whose remains were found in waters off Sliabh Liag in Co Donegal in 2023. Alan Vial, of Drumanoo Head in Killybegs; and Nikita Burns, of Carrick in Co Donegal, deny his murder. It is the prosecution’s case that Robert Wilkin was beaten

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Lifford Stranorlar councillors visit new social housing scheme in Ballybofey

  Elected Members in the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District have visited the new Council Housing Estate at Trusk Road in Ballybofey. Cúirt an Troisc is a 19 unit development which includes accommodation specifically designed to meet the needs of older people. It is designed around a courtyard, with lifts to the first floor. Cllr Patrick McGowan

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