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Calls for restructuring of George Boal Roundabout to relieve congestion at Mountain Top

People travelling from West Donegal into Letterkenny should not be subjected to traffic congestion in the Mountain Top area. Cllr Micheal Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig and Cllr Tomas Sean Devine have had a meeting with the TII to see the restructuring of the George Boal Roundabout in a bid to relieve congestion. Cllr Mac Giolla

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New policy allows Gardaí to drive against traffic when pursuing criminals on motorways

Gardaí can now have permission to drive against traffic when pursuing criminals on motorways and dual carriageways. A new procedure update has been circulated to an Garda Síochána on “Spontaneous Pursuits” allowing Gardaí to drive on the wrong side of the road – a tactic occasionally used by criminals to chase off a pursuit. In

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Uisce Éireann working to restore water supply across Donegal

Uisce Éireann is continuing to work to restore water supplies to parts of Donegal impacted by Storm Darragh. Power outages have led to loss of water for thousands of properties. Around 2000 properties between Newtowncunningham and Manorcunningham that are supplied by Milltown pumps and the Pollan Dam Water Supply Scheme have been left without water.

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Clean up operations continuing following Storm Darragh

Clean up operations are continuing today following Storm Darragh. There were several reports of fallen trees and power lines. One of the areas badly affected by the storm was Dunfanaghy and Falcarragh, where power may not be restored until tomorrow evening or Tuesday. Cllr Michael McClafferty is urging those affected to leave repairs to the

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Key Government formation talks to take place this week

Key discussions will get underway this week, on forming a new government. Fianna Fail leader Micheál Martin says talks will take place in an atmosphere of ‘mutual respect and all-round fairness’. Fine Gael’s Simon Harris also says discussions will take place with mutual respect – however he believes his party’s been given a mandate to

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An Post back to normal tomorrow following disruption due to Storm Darragh

An Post says it expects all post offices to be open for business tomorrow following Storm Darragh’s disruption over the weekend. Some deliveries are getting back on track today but local staff in badly affected areas will join the efforts when it’s safe to do so. An Post is also reminding the public that final

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Politicians facing fines as deadline for General Election posters to be taken down passes

The deadline to take down election posters was last night but some politicians are still working hard to take them down today The requirement to remove posters is seven days after polling day, set out under the Litter Pollution Act 1997 and the Electoral Act 2009. Failure to take down posters could see candidates face

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Data shows parties’ spending on General Election ad campaigns

Fine Gael spent over €100,000 on its two-day ad campaign before the election. Data collected by ‘Who Targets me’, shows the party was the biggest spender on ads of all parties, spending over €280,000 in total on advertisements. Fianna Fáil were the second highest spenders, with a total of 170-thousand euro over the campaign.

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EU trade deal with South America could allow beef of ‘questionable standard’ to enter Irish market – IFA

An EU trade deal agreed with South American countries by the Commission President has been described as a ‘sell out’ by Irish Farmers. According to the IFA the Mercosur deal will allow beef of questionable standards to flood the Irish market. The IFA President is in Brussels this weekend to meet farm leaders from across

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Uisce Eireann working to fix supply disruptions across Donegal

Uisce Éireann is working to address supply interruptions to customers as a result of the impacts of Storm Darragh on water treatment infrastructure in Donegal. The communities of Glenties and Ardara, have experienced water supply issues due to poor raw water quality from storm flooding and, as a result, the treatment plant has shutdown. Reservoirs

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Eight rural settlements in the DCSDC area complete Covid recovery projects

Work has recently been completed on a key rural village regeneration programme designed to improve the visual appearance of targeted village and town centres within the Derry City and Strabane District. The scheme focused on eight rural settlements, and included painting the facades of commercial properties located, as well as improving open spaces and amenities.

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Gallowglass Community Centre granted planning permission

Milford’s Gallowglass Community Centre is set to undergo significant expansion following recent planning permission approval. The centre, already a focal point for local events and initiatives, will be further developed into a larger, more versatile facility. The Milford Reformed Presbyterian Church donated the building to Milford and District Resource Centre almost two years ago. Manager

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Updates: Storm Darragh

Storm Darragh has taken effect in Donegal, leading to localised flooding in some areas. Updates will be posted below and timestamped. Please note updates are accurate at the time of posting. 18:41pm Flooding and difficult travelling conditions at the Dry Arch Roundabout, Letterkenny. — Lines have fallen down near Phobail Scoil Gaoth Dobhair. Cllr Michael

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Council and Emergency Services on standby as Storm Darragh approaches

  Donegal County Council workers have pre-deployed sandbags in a number of high risk areas and further sandbags are ready to be deployed if required. Roads Service, Fire Service and Civil Defence crews are at a heightened state of readiness in the event of local responses being required during this storm event, however will only

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Christmas shopping season in full swing – Derry Chamber of Commerce

The Christmas shopping rush in Northern Ireland is in full flow, according to a leading business organization. Derry Chamber of Commerce says they’ve prepared extensively for the festive season, adding the rush started as soon as the Halloween decorations were down and the Christmas ones put up. A spokesperson says shoppers are still buying online

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FG official believes her party, FF and independents are the most likely government partners

A senior Fine Gael official in Donegal says she believes a coalition involving her party, Fianna Fail and like minded independents is the most likely government to emerge from the talks getting underway next week. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Doreen Sheridan Kennedy said while Sinn Fein got a higher voter and seat share

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Derry City and Strabane District Council issues guidelines for Storm Darragh

  North of the border, an amber Wind Warning will be in place from 1am tonight until 9 o’clock tomorrow evening, with a Yellow Wind Warning in place from 3pm today until 6am on Sunday morning. Derry City and Strabane District Council says as a precaution, all Council owned public parks and play parks will

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Former Finn Harps player suspended for breaching FAI betting rules

A former Finn Harps player has been suspended for breaching FAI betting rules. Ryan Rainey has been banned from all football-related activity for six months following a disciplinary process. The FAI has confirmed the breaches are connected to a number of League of Ireland and Men’s FAI Cup games between 2021-2024 and a significant number

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Midlands NW MEP critical of Taoiseach and Tanaiste’s position on Mercosur agreement.

A Midlands North West MEP has accused both the Taoiseach and Tanaiste of talking out of both sides of their mouth. It’s as European Commission President, Ursula Von der Leyen prepares to sign the Mercosur agreement. France, Poland and Austria have come out in opposition to the trade deal between the EU and the Mercosur

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Taoiseach and Tanaiste attend British-Irish Council today

The Taoiseach and Tánaiste are attending the British-Irish Council today, which is being hosted in Scotland. The meeting will be British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s first to attend, while Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill will also be there. The 42nd meeting of the council is expected to focus on the climate crisis and transitioning

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Bus Eireann confirms investigation ongoing into Letterkenny-Dublin bus crash

Bus Éireann has confirmed investigations are continuing into a crash involving a bus travelling from Letterkenny to Dublin in recent days. The Expressway Route 32 bus crashed at Carrickmacross in the early hours of Sunday morning. Local emergency services and Bus Éireann personnel attended the scene. There were 25 passengers onboard, one of which was

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Donegal County Council issue saftey advice ahead of Storm Darragh

Donegal County Council has issued a safety warning as Storm Darragh makes landfall in Donegal. Met Eireann has issued several warnings for Donegal. A 24-hour yellow rain warning is in effect from 10 am this morning with potential impacts of localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions. A status yellow wind warning will come

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NI Enterprise Barometer finds higher than average optimism in the North West

43% of businesses in the Derry City and Strabane and Causeway Coast council areas report growth in the past 12 months, with 62% forecasting growth in the coming year. However, 10% believe say they are in difficulty, or at risk of closure. The annual barometer, published by Enterprise Northern Ireland, found that 43% of businesses

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Partial reimbursement available for private OT assessments for home grants – Cllr Canning

People who require an Occupational Therapist assessment to avail of adaptive grants for their homes can claim back some of the costs if they go down the private route in a bid to get seen more quickly. Cllr Paul Canning believes that many members of the public are not aware of this and that Donegal

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