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Donegal County Development Plan back up for discussion

The County Donegal Development Plan is back on the table. Discussions are underway at today’s meeting of Donegal County Council in Lifford on the back of a notification of the Minister of State for Local Government and Planning’s intention to issue a further direction to the Council regarding the 2024-2030 plan. The Minister of State […]

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Calls for greater enforcement of laws governing E Scooters and bikes after weekend incidents in Letterkenny

There’s calls for greater enforcement of laws which prohibit the use of E Scooters and bikes on footpaths. It’s after a woman, upon exiting Catriona’s Hair Salon in Letterkenny on Saturday was knocked off her feet by an oncoming cyclist. The woman was hospitalised as a result. Salon owner, Catriona O’Donnell is calling on Councillors

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Over a third of respite applications not met in Donegal in past year

Over a third of people in Donegal who sought respite care in the past year were not facilitated. 640 respite applications were submitted in the past 12 months with 422 of those fulfilled while the remaining 218 people in need of respite care were unable to acquire the services. The low availability of respite care

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Retired Donegal Garda awarded six figure sum after claiming he was defamed on pulse system

A retired Donegal Superintendent has received a six figure sum after alleging he was defamed on the Garda Pulse System. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris paid out the money to settle a legal action taken by Kevin English who claimed he was defamed. Kevin English alleged a false statement about him was entered on the internal

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Taoiseach impressed by efforts in Letterkenny to increase accessibility

The Taoiseach was left immensely impressed with efforts seen in Letterkenny to increase accessibility, plans which he says could and should be extended nationwide. Speaking at the No Barriers Foundation in Letterkenny on Friday, Simon Harris committed to creating a partnership in order to learn from the model used by organisation. He was also shown

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Donegal County Council seek meeting with Uisce Eireann to discuss issues in Glenties MD

Donegal County Council is seeking a meeting with Uisce Eireann to discuss a number of issues in the Glenties Municipal District. A Council spokesperson confirmed that the availability of sewerage infrastructure is a challenge in terms of delivering social housing. It was agreed that representatives of the utility would be invited to meet with Councillors

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Local councillor claims road safety not taken seriously in South Donegal

It’s been claimed that some road safety issues in South Donegal are not being taken seriously. It comes as Donegal County Council is still waiting to hear back from the TII on a feasibility report on proposed safety measures outside Dunkineely National School. A number of other schools which are located along busy routes have

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Irish pharmacists call on Government for increased funding

The Irish Pharmacy Union is calling on the Government to address what it describes as “chronic” underfunding of the sector in the next Budget. HSE investment in pharmacies services is currently locked at 2009 levels, a statistic the IPU warns is no longer viable. IPU President Tom Murray says the Government must increase funding to

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Barcelona set to raise tourist tax for stop-over cruise passengers

Barcelona is set to ‘substantially’ raise its tourist tax for stop-over cruise passengers visiting the city for less than 12 hours It comes as anti-tourism protests have taken place across parts of Spain in recent weeks . The city’s mayor announced the move weeks after protestors sprayed tourists with water pistols, and taped up the

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Nitazene tablets handed over in Mountjoy Prison following fatal overdose

Hundreds of suspected Nitazene tablets have been voluntarily handed over by inmates in Mountjoy Prison following a fatal overdose linked to the drug. The Irish Prison Service confirmed the death of an inmate in the Dublin prison was being linked to the lethal drug. They’ve since launched an urgent information campaign which has led to

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Works to commence this week on Stradowen Drive Greenway project

Derry City and Strabane District Council has confirmed the appointment of a contractor to deliver the Stradowen Drive Greenway project. Works will commence this week and are expected to be completed by December. Adman Civils have been awarded the contract to deliver the 375m, shared-used greenway that will connect the Strathfoyle Greenway to the Maydown

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Double for Dylan Browne McMonagle at the Curragh – Orr wins as well

It was another good day for Donegal jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle who had a double at the Curragh. Firstly, he rode the 5/2 shot Rudi’s Apple to victory in the Barberstown Castle Sprint Nursery Handicap over six furlongs for trainer Joseph Patrick O’Brien. And he followed it up on board the 5/2 favourite Puturhandstogether for

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MacCumhaill’s win Div 1B final while Carndonagh lift Div 3B title

MacCumhaills have been crowned as the Brian McCormick Sports Division 1B champions. They defeated Naomh Conaill by 2-9 to 0-8 at O’Donnell Park. At half-time, MacCumhaill’s led by 0-4 to 0-3. Meanwhile, in the Yes Chef Catering Division 3 Final, played in Burt, Carndonagh (pictured below) had a 2-10 to 1-8 victory over Naomh Brid.

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Atheltics: Dewhirst misses out on 400m hurdles final, 5th for Erin Friel in new national record

Donegal’s Ethan Dewhirst just missed out on qualification for the 400 metres hurdles final at the European Under-18 Athletics Championships in Slovakia on Saturday morning. The Tír Chonaill AC teenager finished fourth in his semi-final heat, in a time of 52.70 seconds. However, it was not quick enough to earn him a place in the

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Irish Farmers could lose thousands as Government refuses to reinstate €12m scheme

Farmers stand to lose out on thousands of euro if the Government refuses to reinstate a €12 million scheme. Under the Straw Scheme farmers get paid to chop straw and re-incorporate it into the soil in order to increase organic carbon levels. The scheme was scrapped last week by the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue

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Funding issues delaying the reparation of collapsed road in Downings

There are calls for works on the collapsed roadside near the Harbour Bar in Downings to be expedited amid growing safety concerns. Cllr Declan Meehan says a number of residents as well as the tidy towns committee have flagged the issue with him. However, in a written response from Donegal County Council, funding appears to

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Investigation launched following burning of building in Convoy rumoured for IPAS accommodation

An investigation has been launched in Convoy following a fire at a premises which was understood to be attached to rumours in relation to the housing of refugees. Gardaí say that no injuries were reported in the blaze which was brought under control in the early hours of Thursday morning. A spokesperson says that they

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36 hour extension granted for questioning of man in relation to death of elderly person in Derry

A man arrested in relation to the death of a man in his 80s in Derry will continue to be questioned as detectives have been granted a 36 hour extension. The deceased was found in a house in the Culmore Road area on Wednesday last. A post mortem examination was complete today, however, the results

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Council told funds must be secured for maintenance of the Letterkenny Linear Park

Donegal County Council is being urged to secure funding to maintain the new Linear Park adjacent to the Letterkenny Public Services Centre, after it emerged this week that no funds are available for the upkeep of the €1.1 million project which opened just over a year ago. Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly told an MD meeting

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Long term care unit begins taking admissions at Ballyshannon Community Hospital

The Garden View Unit at the new Ballyshannon Community Hospital has opened, and begun taking admissions. The unit offers long term care to people who have been treated at the university hospitals in Letterkenny and Sligo that may no longer need acute care, but are still not ready to go home. In a statement today,

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Children awaiting spinal surgery to be offered treatment overseas

Children awaiting spinal surgeries are to be sent to hospitals in the United States for treatment. It’s expected dozens of families will be eligible for the scheme. Surgeons from New York are to travel to Ireland shortly to meet with children who are suitable to travel for the procedure. It’s after a similar clinic was

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