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Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District back efforts to get Buncrana Leisure Centre over the line

Members of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District have backed efforts to get the Buncrana Leisure Centre over the line. Councillor Michael McBride proposed a review of the capacity of Aura Leisure Centre, Letterkenny, with a view towards seeking funding for an extension of the facility. However, with the Buncrana project shovel-ready, Councillor Ciaran Brogan believes Donegal

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Aurivo Consumer Foods, Donegal listed as one of EPA’s National Priority Sites

A Donegal business has been listed as one of the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Priority Sites. The EPA has highlighted Aurivo Consumer Foods Limited’s non-compliant discharges into water. The milk processing company has been on the National Priority Sites List previously. Mick Henry is a Senior Manager in the EPA’s Industrial Licence Enforcement team. He

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Concerns raised over traffic impact of Ballymacool housing development

A Glenties area councillor says a planned social housing development in Ballymacool on the outskirts of Letterkenny will have ramifications for traffic, particularly for those coming in from West Donegal. It’s anticipated that up to 165 houses will be built in total, with 100 of them completed by the end of 2026. Cllr Dennis McGee

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Creeslough Community Regeneration Project to recieve over €13.5 million

The Creeslough Community Regeneration Project has been awarded funding of over €€12,168,842 from the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, with match funding of €€1,352,093 being provided by Donegal County Council. The €13,520,935 project will deliver community infrastructure and facilities on an existing community site in the village centre, including a new central hub for community

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Donegal takeaway served closure order as inspectors note presence of flies

A Donegal takeaway was shut down by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland last month. Inspectors found flies in a food preparation area on the premises and in a container of raw burgers. Tasty Mac’s takeaway, Main Street, Falcarragh was one of 12 food businesses shut down by the FSAI last month. Inspectors from the

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Third non-statutory public consultation on Burtonport-Letterkenny Greenway taking place next week

A third non-statutory public consultation on the Emerging Route Corridor for the Burtonport to Letterkenny Greenway is taking place next week. Following the completion of the Preliminary Options Assessment carried out on route options presented at a previous public consultation, the Emerging Preferred Route Corridor now identified will be presented at the upcoming events. The

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Investigations underway into theft of BMW from carpark in Ballybofey

Investigations are underway into the theft of a BMW from a carpark in Ballybofey. The black BMW 520, with a registration number of ’11 D 49529’ was taken from the carpark at Navenny Street sometime between 7:30pm on Saturday last and 12:50pm on Sunday. Gardai are appealing to anyone who observed any suspicious activity in

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Gardai on hunt for youths after businesses premises damaged in Letterkenny

Gardaí are on the hunt for a group of youths seen running from a business premises in the Ballymaleel area of Letterkenny on Tuesday night last after damage was caused to the building. At around 9pm, the electric box at the premises was damaged and a window smashed. Gardai in Letterkenny say they are anxious

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Drivers reminded to ensure vehicles are secured as Christmas approaches

Drivers are being reminded to ensure their vehicles are secured at all times, especially as the Christmas shopping season approaches. It’s after a sum of money and bank cards was stolen from a car parked at An Grianan Theatre, Letterkenny on Saturday night between 7:30pm and 11pm. 63% of thefts from cars occur at non-residential

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Gardai seeking information on white transit van in connection with theft from Letterkenny business

Gardaí say they are keen to hear from anyone who observed a white transit van in the Drumnahoe area of Letterkenny on Saturday night. They believe the vehicle was involved in the theft of two digger buckets from a business premises in the area at around 9pm. Garda Sergeant Eunan Walsh is appealing for information:

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Public meeting to discuss Buncrana Leisure Centre funding taking place tonight

A public meeting to discuss funding for Buncrana Leisure Centre is taking place tonight. There was huge disappointment as money for the shovel-ready project was not allocated in the latest round of sports infrastructure funding. It’s understood funding will now be sought under the Repowering Buncrana Project. The meeting gets underway at 8pm at Crana

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Low water level at Lough Columbkille have ‘stabilized’

Concerns have been expressed over the unusually low water levels at Lough Columbkille in Milford. Uisce Éireann has confirmed that the lake levels are indeed at their lowest point in several years. However, they have assured the public that measures are in place to address the issue. The water utility company closely monitors lake levels,

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Questions raised over water infrastructure upgrades in Letterkenny

Donegal County Council is being asked who is responsible for ensuring that Uisce Éireann upgrades are implemented in and around Letterkenny. There are plans to develop 165 new houses in Ballymacool and 175 at High Road. Uisce Éireann has confirmed that the plan is feasible, subject to upgrades. A geophysical survey of the Ballymacool site

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The Respiratory Integrated Care Service Donegal CARE Project wins national innovation award

The Respiratory Integrated Care Service Donegal’s Community and Acute Respiratory Excellence (CARE) project has been awarded the Best Digital Project at the Bright Spark National Innovation Awards 2024. The CARE project introduces a 20-bed Community Virtual Ward, utilising continuous respiratory rate monitoring to enable COPD patients to manage their condition at home. Patients receive ongoing

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Protesters gather as Taoiseach visits Letterkenny

Protesters have gathered in Letterkenny as Taoiseach Simon Harris visits the town as part of his Leader’s tour. Home owners affected by defective concrete blocks and members from Raphoe Community Playgroup, also impacted by the crisis have in hopes of speaking with the Fine Gael leader. Manager of the playgroup, Fiona McCrabbe told Highland Radio’s

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Sharkey to focus on mass imigration for General Election campaign

Kevin Sharkey says mass immigration is at the top of his agenda in his campaign in the 2024 General Election. Mr. Sharkey, a well known artist from Killybegs is running as an Independent candidate. He argues that healthy immigration, which could bring in more nurses and doctors, is not the issue. Mr. Sharkey believes that

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Donegal Green Party candidate hopes to deliver a ‘better, more resilient county’

The Green Party’s Donegal General Election candidate says she wants to work to deliver a better, more resilient county. Nuala Carr, a native of Letterkenny, is currently working at Atlantic Technological University on an EU funded research programme involving offshore wind energy. She says if elected to the Dail, collaboration between communities will be high

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Donegal Senator hits out over housing struggles for single parents

A Donegal Senator has hit out over the struggles of single parents in Donegal seeking housing from Donegal County Council. One mother who is currently pregnant with her fourth child is living in a two bed apartment in Ardara with her other three children. Mary’s children’s health has been affected by mould in the property.

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O’Leary should listen more than he speaks – Donegal TUI

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said teachers are the backbone of Irish society, and Michael O’Leary should stick to running Ryanair. It’s after Mr O’Leary said he prefer less teachers and more accountants in government. He told Fine Gael candidate Peter Burke’s weekend campaign event, he wouldn’t employ teachers to “go out and get things done.”

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Renewed calls for action to tackle deer in Donegal following recent crashes

There’s renewed calls for action to tackle the high volume of deer in Donegal. It’s after two crashes in the county in recent days involving the animals, one in the Barnesmore Gap area, the other in Creeslough during which around €10,000 worth of damage was caused. Councillor Michael McClafferty fears someone will be seriously injured

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Environment Minister travelling to Azerbaijan for COP29

Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan will travel to Azerbaijan today for the COP29 climate negotiations. Ireland along with Costa Rica have been selected as the Ministerial Pair with responsibility for negotiations on climate adaptation. The talks take place in the shadow of global warming, along with wars in the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan.

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Social Justice Ireland says new government will face key challenges in rural areas

Social Justice Ireland says the new government will face some key challenges in rural areas following the General Election. The independent social justice think-tank has outlined what it sees as obstacles facing policymakers. It wants to see people in rural communities have access to everyday services such as doctors, schools and pharmacies. Michelle Murphy Research

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Teachers Union hits out at Michael O’Leary following controversial remarks at FG event

The Ryanair boss is being slammed for his controversial remarks on teachers at a Fine Gael campaign event. Michael O’Leary said he “wouldn’t generally employ a lot of teachers to go out and get things done”. He told Fine Gael candidate Peter Burke’s weekend launch he thinks more accountants are needed in Government. Teachers Union

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Calls for urgent review of Ireland’s Critical Skillls list to tackle housing crisis

A candidate in the upcoming General Election says there must be an urgent review of Ireland’s Critical Skills List in a bid to address the housing crisis. It follows a recent report from the Fiscal Council indicating that the country requires an additional 80,000 construction workers to tackle pressing infrastructure needs. Fine Gael’s John McNulty

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Glebe House and Gallery recognised with Green Flag Award

Glebe House and Gallery has been recognised as one of Ireland’s best public parks and gardens, with the announcement of the 2024 International Green Flag Awards. The Office of Public Works welcomed the gallery was recognised for their provision of good quality parks and green spaces that are managed in environmentally sustainable ways. The awards

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Social Democrats say they want to see the creation of a senior Minister for Disability Services position

The Social Democrats say they want a senior Minister for Disability Services if elected to government. The party is also promising a 200 million euro investment for the capital city and a reduced 9 per cent VAT rate. It’s also planning for an increased Garda presence in Dublin City. Social Democrats Leader Holly Cairns says

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Real estate firm claims the use of hotels as migrant centres has been ‘destabilising’ for tourism industry

Many hotels are unlikely to return to the tourism industry after their contracts as migrant centres end, according to commercial real estate firm, CBRE. Figures published by Fáilte Ireland earlier this year found around 77 thousand beds from the tourism sector were being used as humanitarian accommodation. Eoghan O’Meara Walsh CEO of Irish Tourism Industry

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