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Man arrested in Derry as part of investigation into commercial burglary

A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary in Derry as part of an investigation into a commercial burglary in the city in recent weeks. It’s reported that the business premises was targeted at around 4am on April 10th. Damage was caused to the building and cash and stock, including styling equipment was …

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Inishowen MD holds minutes silence in remembrance of Buncrana crash victim

A minutes silence was held at today’s meeting of the Inishowen Municipal District following a fatal crash in Buncrana yesterday. 21 year old Rebecca Brown from the Galliagh area of Derry died after being hit by a Garda car while she was walking close to Ludden Beach at around 3:15am yesterday. The collision is now …

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Richard Burke sentenced to 14 years in prison for manslaughter of Jasmine McMonagle

A 32-year-old man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, with the last 12 months suspended, for the manslaughter of his on-and-off partner in Co. Donegal in 2019. Richard Burke of Killygordon was found guilty of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility in March of this year. 28 year old Jasmine McMonagle was strangled …

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Taoiseach says AI could solve GP shortages in the future

The Taoiseach says artificial intelligence could solve GP shortages in the future. Leo Varadkar was speaking about the possible benefits and consequences of artificial intelligence, and he believes the pros outweigh the cons. The Irish College of General Practitioners last week said there is a chronic shortage of doctors. But, speaking to the ‘Leading’ podcast …

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Investigations continue after four people hospitalised following Castlederg crash

Police are appealing for information after four people were hospitalised following a crash in Castlederg in the early hours of yesterday morning. At around 3:30am, Police received a report of a single vehicle collision in the Strabane Road area. Four people were taken to hospital for treatment to injuries sustained. Anyone who witnessed the crash …

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€2.8 million paid to farmers in North West pilot project

€2.4 million has been paid to 820 farmers across six blanket bog Special Areas of Conservation in the North West to develop an integrated land use programme, which benefits farmers and the environment. Payments were linked to the environmental quality of the farm, looking at biodiversity, water quality and climate regulation, as well as pressures …

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Budget 2024 may include €1,000 tax break for average income earners

A one thousand euro tax break for workers, is among the ideas being brought to the table ahead of the budget. According to the Irish Irish Independent, it would see workers on an average household income awarded the payment. The measure is being backed by three Fine Gael Junior Ministers – before the coalition begins …

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Forum needed to address deprivation in West Donegal – Gallagher

Donegal County Council is again being urged to work with Udaras na Gaeltachta and other agencies to tackle economic deprivation and high emigration in the west of the county. The call has come from Cllr Marie Therese Gallagher who tod a recent meeting of Glenties Municipal District that every economic profile highlights the fact that …

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FF seek government assurances on second bridge over the Swilly

Fianna Fail in Donegal say they’ve been given a commitment of progress on the Ten-10 road project this year, and a specific guarantee that the government will very carefully consider the need for a second bridge over the Swilly in Letterkenny. The commitment was given last night, when councillors and County Executive members met with …

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Leitrim County Council research shows benefits of remote working

Over 60 per cent of millennials would think about moving to another part of the country. Leitrim County Council’s research by Bounce reveals over a fifth of Irish workers are fully remote. More than half of remote workers say it has a very positive impact on their work-life balance. Leitrim County Council Chief Executive, Lar …

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SF the largest party in local government north of the border

There’s fresh pressure on the DUP to restore the power sharing executive at Stormont. Former party leader Edwin Poots says the result of the local elections there are a ‘wake up and smell the coffee moment’ for unionism. Sinn Fein secured 144 seats, surpassing the DUP as the largest party in local government in the …

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Cllr Murray demands restoration of Buncrana public services

Cllr Jack Murray is set to move a motion at the next plenary meeting to demand the restoration of all public services in Buncrana. The Sinn Fein councillor says services such as mowing and street sweeping in Buncrana have slipped back since 2014 when the Buncrana Town Council was abolished. Speaking with our reporters Cllr …

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President Michael D. Higgins and Minister Chambers to attend The National Famine Commemoration in Milford today.

The National Famine Commemoration will take place in County Donegal this afternoon. President Michael D. Higgins, members of the Oireachtas, and diplomats will attend the ceremony in Milford at 2 o’clock. Over a million people died and a further two million emigrated from Ireland during the famine years of 1845 to 1852. Minister of State …

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Road closures to coincide with tomorrow’s Famine Commemoration in Milford

Road closures and traffic delays can be expected in the vicinity of Milford tomorrow as a result of the National Famine Commemoration. President Michael D Higgins and Junior Minister Jack Chambers will be there to officiate at commemoration and lay wreaths during the event. As a result of the commemoration, number of roads will be …

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Budget restrains led to overgrown gardens of older residents

Calls are being made to restore garden maintenance for older people in some housing estates. Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh called on Donegal County Council to find resources in order to help residents who are unable to keep the outside of their home. The estates include Beechwood, Glenwood, Derryveagh, Oldtown and Muckish Avenue. Cllr. Kavanagh says any …

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Man due in court following seizure of drugs and cash in Derry

A man has been charged to court following a proactive policing operation in Derry on Wednesday which saw suspected drugs with an estimated street value of £50,000 and £20,000 in cash seized by Detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force and Organised Crime Branch. The man, aged 36, has been charged with being concerned in …

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‘We won’t bow down to bullying’ – Doochary Development

Doochary Development says they’re receiving significant support online after an apparent incident of vandalism which saw a ‘Welcome to Doochary’ stone destroyed. This week, the stone at the top of the Corkscrew on the Dungloe Road was found badly damaged this week. Initially, it had been thought the stone might have been hit by a …

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Comharchumann Oileán Árainn Mhór appeal to public following litter incident

Comharchumann Oileán Árainn Mhór has made a social media appeal to respect public facilities and leave them in the condition they were found. The committee were announcing news they had received regarding €50,000 of funding approved to further develop the community garden, however they say it was disappointing to receive calls from locals about litter …

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People of Donegal left waiting years for orthodontic assessments – Deputy Thomas Pringle

A Donegal orthodontic consultant cannot perform assessments due to a lack of resources and hasn’t done since last March. That’s according to Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle. Deputy Pringle raised the issue of long waiting times for orthodontic care in Donegal to the Tánaiste in the Dail yesterday. He said his office had received many complaints, …

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Counting of votes begin this morning in NI council elections

The counting of votes is starting around now in Northern Ireland’s council elections. The ballots cast yesterday will elect 462 councillors across 11 areas. It is the first test at the polls for the parties since last year’s Assembly elections. The DUP is still boycotting power-sharing at Stormont over post-Brexit trading arrangements. It’s thought Sinn …

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IFI issues alert over Pacific pink salmon in Irish rivers

Inland Fisheries Ireland has issued an alert over Pacific pink salmon in Irish rivers. Anglers and members of the public are being urged to report any sightings of the species over the coming months. In 2017, 2019 and 2021 the non-native Pacific pink salmon unexpectedly appeared in unprecedented numbers in multiple river systems in the …

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Local Community Development Committee consulting on new plan

The Donegal Local Community Development Committee is urging people to participate in a consultation on the Local Economic and Community Plan 2023 -2029. LEADER and PEACEPLUS plans are also under discussion. Events are being hosted in nine venues across the county over the next week, at which people are being invited to comment on the …

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Four people arrested and substantial quantity of drugs seized along with £20,000 in Derry

Four people have been arrested and £50,000 worth of suspected cannabis along with £20,000 in cash has been seized in Derry. Searches were carried out in the city yesterday as part of an ongoing investigation into criminality linked to the INLA. Two men, both aged 36-years-old, and a 38-year-old man remain in custody at this …

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342 witnesses spoken to in connection with attempted murder of DCI John Caldwell

The PSNI has spoken to 342 witnesses and made 15 arrests in relation to the attempted murder of John Caldwell. Detective Chief Inspector Caldwell was shot by two gunmen on February 22nd in Omagh. He was targeted as he packed up after coaching a youth football team. A reward of €172,000 is in place for …

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Tánaiste says media commentary on arrangement with RAF to protect Irish airspace has been inaccurate

The Tánaiste says media commentary about an arrangement with the RAF to protect Irish airspace has been inaccurate. Micheál Martin says it’s Government policy not to comment on national security measures. Media reports have suggested the Government has a deal with the Royal Air Force to protect Irish airspace in an emergency. But Micheál Martin …

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HSE says Ard Greine Court decongregation will take three years to complete

The HSE says it will take three years for it’s planned decongregation of Ard Greine Court to be completed. The issue was raised in the Dail this week, with Junior Minister Anne Rabbitte saying she’s not satisfied with the level of communication on the move, and confirming a safe guarding assurance exercise is due to …

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Water outage in Rann Mor, Letterkenny

Uisce Eireann say repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Rann Mor, Letterkenny and surrounding areas for a time today. Works are scheduled to take place until 3pm this afternoon. Uisce Eireann recommend people allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.

27 areas of Donegal are to share €3.1 million CRF allocation

27 areas of Donegal are to share just over €3.1 million euro under the government’s Community Recognition Fund. The fund is designed to acknowledge the contribution being made by communities across the country in welcoming and hosting significant numbers of arrivals from Ukraine and other countries. €421,000 euro goes to projects in Letterkenny, €345,000 to …

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