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DCC’s Economic Development Division envisages a busy 2026

Donegal County Council says its Economic Development Division will continue to deliver a range of initiatives to support economic development and job creation in Donegal during 2026, working in collaboration with a range of public and private sector partners. The council says in order to support job creation and development in Donegal and the wider North West, work will continue […]

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Donegal LEO promises more support for fledgling enterprises in 2026

Donegal County Council says its Local Enterprise Office supported 27 enterprises with grants totalling over €628,000 in 2025, while 43 training programmes and events in the county were attended by 969 people. The LEO’s core functions are funded primarily through Enterprise Ireland, with almost €274,000 being provided by Donegal County Council this year, with more commitment being promised for

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Frustrations over lack of water on Gola Island during busy tourist period

Frustrations have been expressed over the lack of water on Gola Island. It comes as the island sees an increase in footfall due to the Winter School in Gaoth Dobhair. Cllr Micheal Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig says it is unacceptable that island communities are constantly neglected. He added that while work is being done to

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Fermanagh Police issue security advice following increase in thefts

Fermanagh and Omagh Police have issued security advice to shoppers following a recent increase in thefts. They believe an organised crime gang may be behind them and working hard to identify those involved. In the reported thefts being investigated, the suspects, who typically operate in groups of four-to-six individuals, appear to target high value items,

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Man charged with numerous offences after woman stabbed in Derry

A man has been remanded in custody at Derry Magistrate’s Court charged in connection with the stabbing of a woman on Saturday. 50-year-old Gerald Coyle of Moss Park in Derry faced a series of charges including malicious wounding of a female, possessing a knife with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, assault on a female

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Highland Radio pays tribute to former director Michael McGinley

The Highland Radio family is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of our former directors Michael McGinley. Michael was crucial to Highland Radio’s development and success in the early 2000’s. We extend our sincere condolences to his children Paul, Mary, Karen, Michael and Suzanne, in-laws, his grandchildren Niamh, Killian and Maia, Niall, James,

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Over €130 million issued to Donegal farming and fishing industry in 2025

Over €130 million has been issued to the farming and fishing industries in Donegal during 2025. Nationally, over €2.5 billion has been invested in these sectors. Welcoming the news, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, TD says the payments “provide vital supports for our farmers and fishers, in turn supporting rural and

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Ireland expected to face declining population within 30 years

Ireland will face a slowing and declining population within thirty years. A National Economic and Social Council report says like many European neighbours there will be a shrinking workforce and a larger retired population. It says the precise timing of the demographic peak will depend on policy choices made today. The NESC suggests with strategic

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Paraglider rescued from roof of hotel in Fermanagh

A paraglider has been hospitalised after they crashed onto the roof of a hotel in Fermanagh. It occurred at the Lough Erne Golf Resort near Enniskillen at around 1pm yesterday. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service says they received a ‘Special Service Call’ at 12.51pm. Three appliances, two from Enniskillen and one from Lisnaskea, the Specialist

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Tus Nua project one of many highlights for Inishowen Municipal District in 2025

Cathaoirleach of Inishowen Municipal District, Martin McDermott has reflected on a busy year for the areas within Inishowen. Describing it as a year of good things and fighting to complete projects, Cllr McDermott highlighted the Tus Nua project progressing to tender stage. The regeneration plans have been in motion for quite a number of years

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Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council looks ahead to 2026 projects

Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Paul Canning has looked forward to projects in the upcoming year and beyond. The Riverine project linking Lifford and Strabane, the Ten-T project, future rail projects and PEACEPLUS projects are all things he and the council are looking forward to. He is urging any sports clubs or groups to contact

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DCC pledges continued support for tourism in 2026

Donegal County Council says one of its priorities in 2026 will be to capitalise on the success of the TBEX conference in Letterkenny in September 2025. The council is also welcoming the continued championing of the county by Lonely Planet, which continues to position Donegal as one of the most sought after destinations in Ireland. In it’s budget book for 2026,

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Government launches ‘Don’t Be That Person’ passport campaign

‘Don’t Be That Person’ is the message from the Department of Foreign Affairs, launching a new campaign urging people to check their passport before travelling. People without a passport or one which has expired, should apply online for a new one as soon as possible. Applications for newborns and infants, along with renewals and first

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Person hospitalised after falling on rocks at Ards Forest Park

A person was hospitalised after they fell at Ards Forest Park on St. Stephen’s Day. At approximately 3pm, the walker fell on rocks. The Rescue 18 helicopter was tasked to the scene, after ambulances struggled to get to the location. The casualty was airlifted to Letterkenny University Hospital, where they received treatment.

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Empty commercial buildings could be turned into state-led childcare facilities

The Government reportedly wants to buy empty commercial buildings to turn into state-lead childcare facilities. Children aged 1-3 will be emphasised as the demand in that group is highest. The Irish Independent reports purpose-built units could be considered in the future. Former CEO of Barnardos, Fergus Finlay, says children develop crucial social and other skills

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Searches carried out following report of “suspicious object” in Dungiven

A number of searches have been carried out in Dungiven, following information received that a suspicious object may have been left in the area. Following the searches,nothing untoward was located and all roads have been re-opened. The PSNI have thanked anyone affected during this time for their understanding and co-operation.

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All Donegal roads to be gritted this afternoon and tomorrow morning

ALL Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 4pm today, Saturday and 6am tomorrow morning, Sunday. Donegal gritting route index as follows: 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

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Gardaí urging people in Donegal to “use your brain and not your fist”

Gardaí in Donegal are urging people to use your brain and not your fists when going out during the festive season. They say you should never attempt to reason with drunk or aggressive people, be streetwise when out and about, plan ahead and always be aware of your surroundings. They added an assault can ruin

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Santa’s journey around the world underway, and you can track it live

Santa Claus has begun his worldwide journey, and is currently over Australia. You can follow his progress live on the Santa Tracker HERE Met Eireann is forecasting clear skies for his journey over Donegal tonight. Alan O’Reilly, from Carlow Weather, says overall we’re in for good weather on Christmas Day, with a little frost possible

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Hospital overcrowding eases as HSE continues to deal with flu

Hospital overcrowding eased today, though dozens of patients are still waiting for beds. Latest INMO trolly figures show 77 admitted patients nationally waiting for beds this morning. Of those, 12 were in Sligo and five in Letterkenny. It comes as the HSE had warned flu cases would peak during Christmas week. Immunologist, Professor Luke O’Neill

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Donegal football club to receive €77,000 from EV charging scheme

Curragh Athletic Football Club have become the first club in Ireland to formally receive funds from the Shared Island Sports Club EV Charging Infrastructure Scheme. The funds are being allocated by the Department of Transport. Curragh Athletic will receive €77,000, which will see the installation of car chargers at the clubs existing base at Killygordon.

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Gardaí announce mobile safety camera system expansion in Donegal

Gardaí have announced an expansion of the mobile safety camera system, with 27 set for Donegal. 26 are New Safety Camera zones, with one more added as a Community Request Safety Camera Zone. Nationwide, 390 new safety camera zones will be implemented. Chair of the Donegal Local Community Safety Partnership, Cllr Gerry McMonagle, has welcomed

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Heritage Council inviting Donegal NGOs to apply for support funding

The Heritage Council is inviting applications under its Organisations Support Fund. The initiative provides financial support to not-for-profit non-governmental organisations working in the heritage sector. Money secured under this initiative goes towards funding staff salaries, rent costs, the hiring of new staff, training and skills development and piloting new ways of working. Donegal County Council’s Heritage

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Friends of the Elderly encourages people to visit elderly friends and neighbours

An act of kindness could make a difference to people’s most vulnerable neighbours. That’s the message this Christmas from Friends of the Elderly, which is calling on the public to support older people across the country who face spending the festive period alone. The group is asking people to visit older relatives and neighbours, and

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Gardai investigate dangerous driving on the N15 as Christmas Road Safety campaign continues

Motorists in Donegal are being warned of a continued increased Garda presence on the roads over the Christmas period as their annual Road Safety Campaign continues. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Garda Grainne Doherty told Greg Hughes there have been a number of detections in the county. She also appealed for information about dangerous

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Three pedestrians injured in two collisions in East Donegal

  Gardaí are investigating two road collisions last week in which pedestrians were injured. Shortly after 6.30 on Wednesday morning, gardai attended an incident on the N14 at Drumcairn involving two pedestrians and a car. The pedestrians were brought to hospital for treatment for non life threatening injuries. The driver was unhurt. At 11.15 the

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National Library of Ireland acquires historical letters from Donegal

The National Library of Ireland have acquired letters from a Donegal family dating back to the 1860s. The correspondence is mainly from Neal and Cornelius McMonagle who emigrated to the United States and their mother in the Gaeltacht region. Crónán Ó Doibhlin, Head of Special Collections at the National Library of Ireland has given an

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