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1 in four people in Donegal didn’t use all of their annual leave last year

One in four people in Donegal didn’t use all of their annual leave last year, 22% cannot carry those days over. FRS Recruitment has released research showing that nationally almost four in 10 people didn’t take all of holidays they were entitled to. A quarter of workers say the longest break they took from work […]

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Moville national school to appoint contractor for extension

Scoil Eoghain in Moville is set get an extension which will include one new mainstream classroom and a special education teaching room. Donegal Minister Charlie McConalogue welcomed the announcement, noting the importance it will have on the town. A letter of intent has been issued to the successful contractor to indicate they are going to

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Teens looking to quit vaping need to be supported

The Irish Heart Foundation says dedicated ‘quit vaping’ service is need to combat the growing “epidemic” among young people. It says it would save thousands of teenagers from lifelong nicotine addiction. The biggest driver of traffic to youth information website Spunout is ‘how to quit vaping?’. Chris Macey from the Irish Heart Foundation says it

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Heavy rain to hit with yellow weather warning in place for Donegal

Heavy rain is on the way. A status yellow warning for Cork, Kerry, Galway, Mayo, Leitrim and Donegal will come into effect at 3 o’clock this afternoon. Met Éireann is warning of difficult travelling conditions and potential flooding until 10 ‘clock tomorrow morning. Cathal Nolan of Ireland’s Weather Channel says rain is forecast for the

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Emergency services thanked following evacuation of Ballybofey establishment

A number of guests were evacuated from a business premises in Ballybofey yesterday evening. A garda spokesperson says the emergency services were in attendance following the activation of a fire alarm, however there was no evidence of a blaze at the scene. The establishment thanked Gardaí and fire personnel for their assistance, and are thankful

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Donegal roads see one life lost following two serious weekend collisions

It’s been another bad weekend on the roads, following two serious crashes locally. A teenage boy was killed at Quigley’s Point, while three people were injured in a separate incident. The two-car collision happened at Inver shortly before 9 o’clock yesterday morning. A man in his 50s and a woman in her 40s are being

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Public encouraged to dispose of household hazardous waste at free event

The Regional Waste Planning Office and Donegal County Council have teamed up to host a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Letterkenny. A recent survey found that over 50% of people in Ireland are concerned about handling such materials. This Saturday, Donegal County Council’s Letterkenny Recycling Centre in Carnamuggagh, will be open from 8:30

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100% Redress Party announces meetings to establish Local Cumainn

Two information evenings have been announced by the 100% Redress Party, in an effort to establish local cumainn. These events will provide an opportunity for supporters and interested people to learn more about the Party’s mission, goals and how those attending can contribute to its growth at grassroots level. The party has principally been advocating

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6 in 10 adults believe living standards will not meet needs after retirement

Six in ten adults feel uncertain that living standards after retirement will meet their needs, due to Ireland’s “ticking pensions time bomb”, according to a survey. Currently, a third of Irish workers do not have pension cover outside the state pension. Ailish McGlew – Head of Communications at later life lender Spry Finance who conducted

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4 in 5 parents feel ‘overwhelmed’ ahead of new school year

Irish parents are facing a big increase in stress as their kids get ready to return to school. New research from HelloFresh found 4 in 5 feel ‘overwhelmed’ and 20 percent feels it increases their ‘mental load’. Parents’ podcast guru, Sinead O’Moore from ‘StretchMarks’ says getting the kids involved can help.

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Minister Stephen Donnelly calls for social media ban for under 16s

The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly wants to ban social media for all under 16s. In an interview, he has compared the damage caused by social media companies to that of smoking. It comes as Education Minister Norma Foley is to introduce a ban on phones in secondary schools. Tech and Business journalist with The

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Irish Defence Forces shelter in Lebanon overnight following Hezbollah and Israel air-strikes

The Tánaiste says Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon are safe. Micheál Martin says he’s been fully briefed, after an exchange of air-strikes between Hezbollah and Israel last night. He says Irish Defence Forces’ personnel sheltered in bunkers overnight and ‘all are accounted for’. UNIFIL says it’s continuing to monitor the situation closely.

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ISSU says students were happy with the Leaving Cert this year

Students are generally happy this year with how the Leaving Cert went. That’s the assessment from the Irish Second-Level Students’ Union which says students were not at a disadvantage compared to previous years. Its main concern is due to the competition for CAO course offers which come out on Wednesday which will be fierce this

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Three hospitalised following Inver collision

Three people have been hospitalised following a crash in South Donegal. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a two vehicle collision at Inver. The collision occurred shortly before 9 o’clock this morning between Inver Bridge and the Ardaghey turn-off. Three people have been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment. The road remains

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NI ‘Dog-nappers’ could be jailed for up to five years

Dog-nappers in Northern Ireland could soon be jailed for up to five years. It follows the introduction of a new criminal offence in the UK – which acknowledges pet owner’s distress. The theft of a family pet HERE in the Republic, is still being treated like having private property taken. Lisa O’Connor, from ‘Missing Stolen

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PSNI investigating ‘suspicious death’ after house fire in Derry

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the suspicious death of a woman in Derry. A fire was reported within a Harvey Street address at around 4.15am this morning. Crews from NI Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene, where a woman was then discovered in ground floor flat. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2025 applications open

The Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2025 is now open for applications. The scheme supports essential repairs and smaller capital works for the refurbishment and conservation of heritage structures, as well as the employment of skilled and experienced conservation professionals, craftspeople and tradespersons. Applications close on Friday the 27th of September. Full details and application form

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Donegal Hospice Chairperson stresses importance of expansion plans

The Chairperson of the Donegal Hospice is inviting people to visit the in-patient unit in Letterkenny and view their expansion plans. Speaking ahead of a weekend funding raising event in Derry, Isobel Rogers says the services of the hospice are in huge demand, and this expansion will help ensure the hospice continues to respond to

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Letterkenny businessman confirms intention to contest general election

A Letterkenny businessman has confirmed his intention to contest the upcoming general election. Gerry McKeever who owns Gerry’s Barbers says he intends to run as an Independent but is considering forming a group with others across the country of what he says are ‘like minded people’ to devise real policies. It will be the first

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€147,449 in funding for Donegal under Town Centre First initiative

Funding has been announced for the development of a visitor hub at Errigal Mountain. It’s part of a €2.6m allocation announced by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys today for Town Centre First projects. Three towns in Donegal are to benefit from the funding which will assist local authorities in creating a

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‘Travellers are being failed by education system’ – Hugh Friel, Donegal Travellers Project

A member of the Donegal Travellers Project says travellers are being failed by the education system. Hugh Friel, Men’s Health and Development Officer with the DTP says for years the educational needs of members of the traveller community have been overlooked. He says children are progressing to secondary school unable to read or write. Mr

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Labour leader calling for those co-living to be given more rights

The Labour leader is calling for people who are co-living to be given more rights. Ivana Bacik wants the Housing Minister to clarify in law that those taking up homes in co-living schemes are tenants. She says they must be given the same protections as all other renters. Deputy Bacik says they aren’t being afforded

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