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Plan being put in place for Irish livestock after outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany

A plan is being put in place to protect Irish livestock after an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany. Authorities there have introduced strict controls to prevent onward spread following the country’s first case in 37 years. The Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says no animals susceptible to foot-and-mouth have been imported from Germany to Ireland

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Taoiseach urged to meet British government to avoid repeat of Holyhead closure

The Taoiseach is being urged to meet the British government to ensure there’s no repeat of the Holyhead closure. The Irish Road Haulage Association is making the call after Simon Harris discussed the issue with the Welsh First Minister yesterday. The port is due to partially reopen next Thursday, after damaged caused by Storm Darragh

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‘Significant destruction’ to Illies Community Centre reported to Gardaí

There has been widespread shock and anger after the Illies Community Centre was damaged. In a social media post, the Centre said the main gate was rammed open and quads were driven on the pitch, causing significant destruction to the property. CCTV cameras caught footage of the perpetrators and has been handed over to an

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IFI advertising for seasonal fisheries officers in Donegal

Inland Fisheries Ireland has launched a new recruitment drive for seasonal posts in Donegal. Eligible applicants from diverse backgrounds are being sought for a number of outdoor roles. IFI says a number of posts will be available in Donegal as part of its new national recruitment drive to hire temporary staff. Starting salaries of €30,979,

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Gweedore area remains without water for second day

The majority of the Gweedore area remains without water today. A burst to a water main yesterday morning is disrupting supplies with works not scheduled to be completed until 3:30pm this afternoon. Uisce Eireann is advising that a tap, located at NowDoc in Derrybeg is available for those affected. Councillor Micheal Choilm MacGiolla Easbuig says

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Any government deals with Independents should be published – Pringle

A former Donegal TD has said any deals with Independents ahead of the formation of a government should be published, in the interest of the public and also of the politicians themselves. Thomas Pringle, who represented Donegal as an independent, but never himself entered into a government formation deal, says it xan be very difficult

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DMRT tasked last night following reports of lights on Errigal Mountain

The Donegal Mountain Rescue Team were tasked last night following reports of lights on Errigal Mountain. A member of the public raised the alarm at around 11pm with Gardai from Letterkenny, Milford and Falcarragh also alerted however, some were unable to travel to the scene due to the hazardous road conditions. DMRT was eventually stood

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Investigation ongoing into complaint of alleged fraud at Donegal business

Gardaí have confirmed that they are investigating a complaint of an alleged fraud at a business in East Donegal. The complaint was made on December 19th and is believed to have involved a number of people at the major manufacturer in Ballybofey. Gardaí say the investigation is ongoing. The exact nature of the alleged fraud

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Ban on advertising alcohol on TV and radio at certain times comes into force today

A ban on advertising alcohol on television and radio at certain times comes into force today. Drink adverts are now banned on TV from 3am to 9pm, and on radio on a weekday from 3pm to 10am the following morning. CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland Dr Sheila Gilheany is welcoming it, but says other promised

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Donegal school closures and service interrutptions – Friday, January 10th

It looks like the cold snap will be coming to an end, with temperatures slowly starting to rise from today. The entire country is still under a yellow warning for low temperatures and ice until midday, before a gradual thaw begins. Motorists are again urged to take care on the roads this morning with temperatures

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Man due in court in Derry charged with drug related offences

A 39-year-old man has been charged with a number of drug-related offences as part of an investigation by detectives from The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch. The man was first arrested in October 2024 and subsequently bailed. On the same day, searches were carried out in Derry during which around £20,000 in

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NI Executive working to identify victims of clerical sexual abuse

The Northern Ireland Executive is to try and identify those abused as children in church settings. It addresses all faiths and includes schools overseen by Northern Ireland’s main Churches and religious congregations. It follows the scoping inquiry into childhood sexual abuse in schools run by the Catholic Church in the Republic. It’s calling for survivors

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Jerry Early appointed Lifeboat Operations Manager at Arranmore RNLI

Jerry Early has been appointed the role of Lifeboat Operations Manager at Arranmore RNLI. It follows 43 years of service in which Mr Early has held the position of volunteer crew member, 10 years as the 2nd coxswain and the Deputy Launch Authority. He is also chairperson of the Irish Islands Marine Resource Organisation. Mr

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Donegal Hearing Clinic closed following vehicle collision with shopfront

A vehicle collided with the front of the Donegal Hearing Clinic on Pearse Road in Letterkenny this afternoon. The organisation shared images of the damage caused at the front door of the premises on social media. Gardaí confirmed they received a report of criminal damage earlier today in the area. It’s believed the vehicle fled the scene

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Lack of neurological rehabilitation service in the community described as ‘immoral’

The wife of a former Donegal senator says the lack of support for people recovering from Acquired Brain Injury is immoral. It recently emerged that almost 1,300 people under 65 are in nursing homes because of a lack of community services. Among them is former Senator Jimmy Harte, who sustained a severe head injury in

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Local Link will not be providing transport to HSE day services tomorrow

Local Link says transport for passengers attending HSE day services will not operate due to unsafe conditions tomorrow in Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim. Local Link Demand Responsive Services will be assessed locally by each operator tomorrow morning. For commuter services, people are asked to check Local Link’s social media and Facebook page from 6am for

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Concern over potential impact of ETA’s on Northern Ireland tourism

Concern’s been expressed that the introduction of an Electronic Travel Authorisation requirement between the Republic and the North will compromise tourism in Northern Ireland. Tourism representatives fear visitor numbers could be significantly compromised. As of this week, non-EU passport holders travelling from Donegal into Derry, Tyrone and Fermanagh will need an ETA, even for a

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Tidy Town groups can now get insurance at no cost

Tidy Town groups can now obtain insurance through their local authority at no cost. The announcement was made this morning by the Minister of State for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Neale Richmond. The launch of the community insurance initiative will enable local authorites to get the insurance through a partnership with Irish Public

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Five Donegal organisations to share over €750,000 in funding from Arts Council

Five organisations in Donegal are to receive over €750,000 in funding from the Arts Council. €68.5 million has been allocated to 175 arts organisations, centres and studios across the country. €180,000 has been announced for An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny and €205,000 for the Regional Cultural Centre. Cairdeas na bhFidiléirí is to receive €56,950 while €305,000

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Proposed developer of Creeslough shop site submits further information to Council

` The proposed developer of the site of the Creeslough explosion has responded to Donegal County Council’s request for further clarification. Vivo Shell Limited has submitted significant further information and revised plans to their planning application to redevelop the site where 10 people lost their lives in an explosion over two years ago. Donegal County

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Post-mortem to be carried out today on body of man found in Burnfoot

A post-mortem is due to be carried out today on the body of a man found at a vacant property in Burnfoot. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of a man following the discovery of his body at a vacant property in Dundrain, Burnfoot at around 2:30pm yesterday afternoon. The

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Donegal school closures and service interrutptions – Thursday, January 9th

Schools in Donegal remain closed today due to the adverse weather conditions. A status yellow low temperature and ice warning remains in place for the county until lunchtime tomorrow. The full list of closures and service interruptions are below. School Closures: Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál, Letterkenny Carndonagh Community School will open at 11am today. Buses

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Overnight temperatures dip to -7 in parts of the country

Temperatures dipped to -7 degrees in parts of the country overnight as a status orange low temperature and ice warning remains in place for most of the country except Donegal until 11am this morning. A status yellow low temperature and ice warning remains in place for the entire country until lunchtime tomorrow. Road temperatures remain

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