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Select Donegal routes to be gritted from 7pm this evening

The following routes will be gritted from 7pm this Sunday evening: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta East 12: Binswilly 13: Stranorlar North 14: Stranorlar East 15: Stranorlar West 17: Donegal […]

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Fuel blockades stood down in Dublin, Galway and Limerick

Fuel protestors blocking Foynes Port in Limerick are standing down this afternoon. The decision was made following a vote among protestors earlier. It was anticipated members of the Garda Public Order Unit, who cleared blockades at Whitegate oil refinery in Cork yesterday and Galway Docks this morning, would travel to Foynes next. Fuels for Ireland

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Deputy Doherty says people have ‘had enough’ as Cabinet meets to finalise fuel supports package

Sinn Féin says it will table a motion of no confidence in the government when the Dáil returns next week, citing its handling of the fuel and cost of living crisis. The party says the scale of the protests seen in recent days shows the government has lost the confidence of the public and is

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Sinn Féin to table ‘no confidence’ motion in the Government

Sinn Féin has announced it will be tabling a motion of no confidence in the Government. Party leader Mary Lou McDonald says “the actions of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Independents have been disastrous” and claims “they have lost confidence of the public”. Deputy McDonald says the package of supports expected to be announced by

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Hundreds attend Dual Carriageway protest as Donegal service stations run out of fuel

Hundreds of people gathered on the Dual Carriageway, outside Letterkenny, yesterday for a go-slow protest. It comes as service stations across Donegal have reported shortages of petrol and diesel. Among those in attendance was 100% Redress Party TD Charles Ward. Deputy Ward says he hopes protests like the one that took place yesterday sends a

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Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter to officially unveil Jim Lynch mural

A mural of legendary Letterkenny figure Jim Lynch will be officially unveiled next week on the town’s most historic street, nearly four years after he passed away. The mural depicts the town’s former mayor watering flowers in Church Lane, giving him a permanent presence in the street he worked to restore. The mural is a

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IRHA says protest situation must be sorted by tomorrow

The Irish Road Haulage Association says the protest situation must be “sorted one way or another” by tomorrow. Representatives are attending talks at the Department of Transport this afternoon. They say they presented government with proposals for supporting the sector last Wednesday, which remain unchanged. The Agriculture Minister is also speaking with farming groups again

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Donegal Gardaí urge public to be aware of fake document circulating on social media and messaging apps

Gardaí in Donegal are warning the public to be aware of a fake document that is circulating on social media and messaging apps. The document claims to be an Operational Directive for the enforcement of road obstructions on national routes due to fuel protest activity. An Garda Síochána say they have regularly highlighted the rise in

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Remains of 69 infants recovered at the grounds of Tuam Mother and Baby Home

The remains of 69 infants in total have been recovered at the grounds of the former Mother and Baby Home in Tuam. Coffins containing multiple bodies were retrieved in County Galway yesterday, in a second burial ground close the original one. The exhumation, which began last July, is expected to last until 2028, where it’s

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Talks between Agriculture and Transport Ministers and representative groups to resume today

Nationwide fuel protests have entered their fifth day, with a number of blockades still in place on roads across the country and at fuel depots in Cork, Galway and Limerick. Talks between representative groups and the Ministers for Agriculture and Transport are due to resume this afternoon. The government has confirmed a “significant” package of

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Emergency calls prioritised amid fuel pressure plans

The National Emergency Coordination group have met to deal with the fuel pressures that are facing the emergency services as fuel protests continue. Fire services across Ireland have put in place contingency measures to cease non-essential activities such as training. The National Ambulance Service also have plans in place to manage fuel supply shortages with

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Donegal County Council taking steps to improve access to offshore islands

  In a question tabled to Donegal County Council, Cllr Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig asked what steps are being taken to improve access to offshore islands, emphasising the possibility of a new ferry landing at both Arranmore and Burtonport. A council spokesperson responded that Donegal County Council is endeavouring to adapt the infrastructure with

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Educate Together calls for more multi-denominational school options in Donegal

Educate Together has  welcomed the publication of figures by the Minister for Education and Youth following a national survey of parents whose children are in religious-run schools across the country. The survey showed 40% would prefer a multi-denominational primary school nationally, while in Donegal, the figure is just under 30%. Edward Platt is Schools Development Officer for Educate Together.

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Confusion over whether fuel protestors will attend meetings with government ministers today

Fuel protestors are insisting they’ve been invited to attend talks with government today, but government insists they have not. Representatives of those involved in go-slow convoys and blockades say some of its members from Dublin and Galway have been asked to attend the talks with a number of ministers this afternoon. As the country enters a fourth day

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Heydon to meet with farmers and hauliers as fuel protests continue

The Agriculture Minister will meet national farming and haulier groups this morning, as part of ongoing engagements around the price of fuel. It comes after blockades at depots in Cork, Galway and Limerick yesterday led to fuel stocks running out at some petrol stations. Protestors say they’re also set to join the meeting with Government

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More action needed as Culdaff boil water notice continues

Uisce Éireann have confirmed that a boil water notice in place for the Culdaff water supply and Three Glens Water scheme is still in place over seven weeks after its first introduction. This notice is affecting around 1,300 customers on the supply, with Uisce Éireann saying that remedial works are continuing at the water treatment

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Donegal groups receive support under age and opportunity scheme

A national funding announcement of nearly €300,000 has been made this week to support over 1,000 clubs and groups. This is under the Age and Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme which aims enhance wellbeing for older people through participation in sport and physical activity. Across Donegal, €13,810 in grants supported by Sport Ireland were announced

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Fuel protest from Bridgend to Manorcunningham gets under way

As national fuel protests continue into their third day, with a fourth day planned tomorrow, a Donegal demonstration has got under way. Driving from Bridgend to Manorcunningham, the protesters are seeking a lowering of costs to fuel. Sinn Féin TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn is calling on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to engage with demonstrators. The Taoiseach

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Justice Minister meets with Creeslough victims’ families for the first time

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has met with the families of those who died in the Creeslough explosion for the first time this afternoon. The meeting was also attended by the families’ legal representatives and a survivor of the tragedy. Ten people died during the blast at the service station, where planning applications are currently being

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No evidence to support allegation of criminal wrongdoing made about Officer involved in PSNI investigation into Katie Simpson murder

The North’s police watchdog has found no evidence to support an allegation of criminal wrongdoing made about a police officer involved in the PSNI investigation into the murder of Katie Simpson. The 21 year old showjumper died in hospital in 2020 – after being attacked in her home in County Derry. Her death was originally

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‘Motability customers in the North are being treated as second class citizens’ – Aontú Representative

Motability customers in Northern Ireland are being treated as “second class citizens”. That’s according to Aontú Representative Emmett Doyle, following the news that they will shortly face costs to bring their cars across the border. The financial penalty, which comes into effect on July 1st, was revealed in a letter from the CEO of Motability

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Two men arrested following seizure of Class A and B drugs in Tyrone

Police searches in County Tyrone have resulted in two arrests, and the seizure of suspected Class A and Class B controlled drugs. The searches took place in Newtownstewart, Killen and Castlederg. A quantity of cash, a suspected imitation firearm and a number of electronic devices were also seized yesterday. Two men arrested on suspicion of

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North West Donegal named as one of Ireland’s Seven Wonders

North West Donegal has been named as one of Ireland’s Seven Wonders . The citation for Donegal highlights Glenveagh National Park, Tory Island Fanad Lighthouse, saying that even by the wild and rugged standards of Ireland’s Atlantic coast, Donegal feels like a place apart. The list, published by Conde Nast Traveller magazine, is topped by

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Third day of fuel protests getting underway across the country

Today marks the third day of demonstrations against what protestors say is Government inaction on the fuel crisis. Truckers and farmers blocked access to ports across the country overnight and plan to take convoys to the cities once again. Cavalcades are setting off from various locations across the country around now (7am) ; a number

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Justice Minister will meet Creeslough families this afternoon

The Minister for Justice will meet families of those killed in the Creeslough disaster this afternoon. The relatives of the victims of the explosion which took place on 7th October 2022, are seeking answers from Jim O’Callaghan on a number of questions. 10 people were killed that day with campaigners pushing for a public inquiry

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