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New online ‘Traffic Watch’ initiative is now live

Bad driver behaviour can be reported online from today. A new online Garda Traffic Watch form – available on the Garda.ie website – will be continuously monitored and cases escalated if needed. Traffic Watch is described as a partnership approach with all road users aimed at improving driver behaviour, reducing the number of road collisions […]

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Sod turned on second phase of Burtonport Regeneration Project

The sod has been officially turned on phase two of the Burtonport Regeneration Project by minister, Charlie McConalogue. Speaking at the sod turning ceremony, Minister McConalogue said the next phase of the development – which will see an investment of €3.3 million – will deliver a new harbour, ferry terminal building and an enterprise building.

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New fisheries scheme to enable economic development of inshore fishing

A new scheme has been announced by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine that will enable the economic development of inshore fishing. An inshore census was conducted by Bord Iascaigh Mhara in 2023, the analysis of which will be available shortly. It’s findings will be used as the basis for the completion of

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Strule Shared Education Campus construction contract awarded Woodvale Lowry Joint Venture Limited

It has been confirmed that the Strule Shared Education Campus construction contract has been awarded Woodvale Lowry Joint Venture Limited. Construction is set to begin later this year. Woodvale Lowry Joint Venture Limited will deliver the £375million shared education facility on the site of the former Lisanelly Army Barracks in Omagh. Construction is due to

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DUP delegation to meet with hospital staff following unrest in Belfast

A DUP delegation’s meeting with healthcare staff at a major hospital later. It follows reports some overseas health workers in Northern Ireland have expressed fear of staying the country in the wake of recent disorder. In the latest night of unrest in Belfast – there was a spate of criminal disorder and hate crime attacks

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New life sentencing laws won’t make judge’s minimum tariff legally binding

Proposed new life sentencing laws would not make a judge’s minimum tariff legally binding. The Justice Minister says a judge would issue a recommendation for how long a murderer would spend behind bars, but they would still be allowed to engage with the Parole Board after 12 years. The Life Sentencing Bill would make it

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Day Centres and Meals on Wheels services eligible to apply for €25,000 funding

Around 400 community Day Centres and Meals on Wheels services around the country will be eligible to apply for increased funding of up to 25 thousand euro. The Health Minister Stephen Donnelly announced the ten-million-euro upgrade programme for older persons community services, to enable people to age well in their own homes. Funding will be

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Nearly 300 arrested for using a phone while driving over Bank Holiday weekend in Ireland

294 drivers were arrested for using a phone while behind the wheel, over the August Bank Holiday weekend. 180 were arrested for driving while intoxicated, after gardai carried out over 4,900 drug and alcohol tests. 3,886 drivers were detected speeding during the garda road safety campaign which ran from last Thursday until this morning. Three

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No timeline set to lift 100ml liquid restriction at airport securities

There is currently no timeline set to lift the 100ml liquid restriction at airport securities. Many EU airports had scrapped the limit and the need to remove liquid from your bags in recent months, following the rollout of upgraded screening technology. There are now concerns surrounding these machines and their abilities to properly screen larger

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Those who took out jumbo mortgages during Celtic Tiger era at risk of repossession

Some of those who took out jumbo mortgages during the Celtic Tiger era are at risk of repossession. At the time houses were overpriced and people on very high salaries were sometimes allowed borrow up to 7 times their income. This has led many to fall into financial difficulty now, as they head towards retirement,

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Uisce Eireann urges water conservation as pressure grows on Letterkenny supplies

Uisce Éireann is urging people in the Letterkenny area to conserve water, saying they are experiencing high levels of demand, which is leading to some customers experiencing outages and low pressure because of the impact on reservoir levels. As a result, homes and businesses are being asked to be mindful of their water usage to

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Almost 12% of Ireland’s derelict residences are in Donegal

Over 20 thousand residential buildings were classified as derelict in June this year. A new quarter-2 report by GeoDirectory found the figure has fallen by 3.4 per cent compared to the same time last year. The report says Derelict address points continue to be concentrated along the west coast of Ireland, with Mayo registering the

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Uisce Eireann urged to act immediately on water issues in South Letterkenny

A Letterkenny councillor says Uisce Eireann must address water supply issues in the Bomany, Tulluygay and New Mills area as a matter of urgency. IN a statement to Highland Radio, Uisce Éireann says it is aware of ongoing issues with a small number of elevated properties on the south side of Letterkenny, and a longer-term

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Update – HSE clarifies situation regarding respite services at St Joseph’s Hospital

UPDATE – The HSE has now released the following statement – St Joseph’s Community Hospital – Respite Services Following a HIQA inspection last week in St Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar and in order to continue to operate within the regulations, a number of respite beds had to be temporarily closed to allow for essential refurbishment/fire

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Hikers asked not to climb Errigal as helicopter facilitates out works on pathway

Hikers are being asked not to climb Errigal Mountain today and tomorrow as a helicopter will be carrying out vital works in the area. The pathway up the mountain had been significantly damaged by heavy rain earlier this year. A stop/go system will be in operation on the road adjacent to the car park on

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Extra facilitator employed to roll out Defective Concrete Block Scheme

It has been confirmed by the Department of Housing that there will be an extra facilitator employed to support the rollout of the Defective Concrete Block Scheme. The scheme has been operating for over a year, which has been accessed by homeowners to provide them with support and information. Minister for for Agriculture, Food and

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Pedestrians asked to follow signage at Harbour Square in Derry

In Derry, pedestrians in and around Harbour Square are asked to follow signs redirecting them to approved pathways and urging them to avoid treading on grass verges. Derry City & Strabane District Council say they understand that the public realm works are an inconvenience, but would appreciate the public’s co-operation. These construction works will continue

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Respite care at St. Joseph’s ceased with “immediate effect”

    There have been calls for clarity after a Lifford-Stranorlar councillor was informed that respite facilities at St. Joseph’s Hospital have been removed with immediate effect. It is believed the decision was made after a HIQA inspection on Friday. Cllr Dakota Nic Mheanman says the questions the community has must be addressed immediately by

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Man arrested after Police in Derry seize suspected Class drugs

UPDATE: The man arrested has been released on bail to allow for further enquiries. Police in Derry seized suspected Class drugs and made an arrest while on patrol in the Waterside on Monday night. Shortly before 11pm, Waterside Neighbourhood Policing Team officers in the Strathfoyle area were alerted to a vehicle, and the way it

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49 admitted patients awaiting beds this morning at LUH

487 admitted patients were waiting for beds at Irish hospitals this morning, with the second highest figure registered at Letterkenny University Hospital. 103 of those patients were at University Hospital Limerick, 49 in Letterkenny, and 46 at Cork University Hospital. The INMO’s Trolleywatch figures show that nationally 353 patients were waiting in emergency departments, while

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Darragh O’Brien must meet with DCB affected homeowners in an open forum – MAG

  The Chair of the Mica Action Group has written to Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien urging him to meet with homeowners affected by defective blocks when he visits Donegal. A recent plenary meeting of Donegal County Council was told by Cllr Ciaran Brogan that Minister O’Brien would be in the county very shortly, and hew

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Letterkenny Gardai investigating theft of TREK bike from ATU campus

STOCK MANUFACTURER’S PICTURE   Gardaí are appealing for information following the theft of a bike from the grounds of the ATU campus in Letterkenny. The red and black TREK hybrid bike was taken between 9am on Tuesday last, July 30th, and 7.30 the following morning. Gardai say it was locked, but the lock had been

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Water problems continue to plague Falcarragh and Gortahork – McClafferty

A West Donegal Councillor says Uisce Eireann continues to refuse to meet with local representatives while people in Falcarragh, Gortahork, and into Gweedore and the Rosses are once again without water because of reservoir issues. Cllr Michael McClafferty says on Sunday and yesterday, he sought water tankers and got no response, with several businesses now

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Culture Night being launched today in the National Gallery

The annual Culture Night celebration will be launched in Dublin this morning. The event, which will be celebrated on the 20th of September this year, embraces the values of inclusiveness, discovery and belonging. Throughout the country, performers including dance and music along with circus and spectacle displays will showcase their cultures. Last year, there were

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Belfast City Council to support affected businesses after weekend disorder

Police in Belfast have come under attack during another night of disorder. Riot vans were deployed to the Sandy Row area as violence broke out after anti-immigration protests. Bashir is the manager of a supermarket that was targeted…………….. An emergency meeting of Belfast City Council was held last night, at which a motion was passed in

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Inishowen Councillor calls on HSE to provide respite services for children and adults with special needs

  An Inishowen Councillor has called on the HSE to engage with stakeholders in order to provide respite services for children and adults with special educational and additional needs. Councillor Fionan Bradley says the school holidays are putting pressure on both young people and their families. He is seeking a meeting with the HSE as

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Reservoir interruption to cause supply disruptions in Na Dunaibh area

A reservoir interruption may cause supply disruptions to An Machaire Beag, Leargain Riach, Cionn na Leargaí, Na Dúnaibh and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from midnight until 4pm today. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return. Meanwhile, a reservoir interruption

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Government approach to domestic abuse described as “biggest bluff” in political history

The government’s approach to domestic abuse is being described as the biggest bluff in political history. It follows the fatal assault of Daena Walsh in Cork on Friday, with her former partner Adam Corcoran charged with her murder. Domestic abuse charity Sonas says it turned away 470 women last year due to lack of capacity.

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