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Minister Charlie McConalogue urges fishers and seafood processors to apply for new investment schemes

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has called on fishers and seafood processors to directly engage with Bord Iascaigh Mhara on exploring how they might utilise the four investment schemes that he opened on Tuesday. The Inshore Fisheries, V-notching, Sustainable Fisheries and Seafood Processing Capital Investment schemes aim to support the development

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Progress made on €31m wastewater project for Buncrana, Ballybofey and Stranorlar

Significant progress has been made on a €31m project to upgrade the wastewater infrastructure in Buncrana, Ballybofey and Stranorlar. The scheme hopes to improve water quality in Lough Swilly and the River Finn. The upgraded sewerage schemes aim to eliminate stormwater overflows, safeguard the environment and support social and economic development. The project is now

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Deputy Pringle says promises for Irish carers have been undelivered

A Donegal Deputy has called out Government on undelivered promises for carers in Ireland. Deputy Thomas Pringle says despite a commitment in 2020 for a statutory home care scheme, it’s disappointing but not surprising that it hasn’t been made a reality. In Donegal, 6% of the population are an unpaid carers. Deputy Pringle says the

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Almost €30,000 has been allocated to Donegal for literacy supports

Almost €30,000 has been allocated to Donegal in a bid to support adults with unmet literacy needs. Some of the projects receiving funding from SOLAS through the Collaboration and Innovation Fund include mobile hubs for digital literacy, inclusion for those with unmet literacy needs and boosting literacy skills through DIY. The announcement was made by

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Lifford-Stranorlar and Glenties MDs fill Cathaoirleach and Leas Cathaoirleach roles

Glenties and the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal Districts have filled their Cathaoirleach  and Leas Cathaoirleach  roles. Sinn Fein has taken the top job on both councils. Cllr Gary Doherty has been selected as the Lifford-Stranorlar Cathaoirleach with Fine Gaels Cllr Martin Harley as Leas-Cathaoirleach. In Glenties Cllr. John Sheamais O’Fearraigh has taken up the Cathaoirleach post, with

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National Broadband Plan sees Tamney and surrounding areas eligible for fibre broadband

Over 1,800 homes, businesses and farms near Tamney can now connect to fibre broadband on the NBI Network. It’s the latest area to benefit from the National Broadband Plan. Massmount, Legboy and Rosnakill are also covered in the latest development. In the €128 million investment to the county under the national strategy, progress continues to

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Over €200,000 worth of illegal tobacco and cigarettes destined for Donegal found at Dublin Port

There has been a major seizure of illegal cigarettes and tobacco destined for Donegal at Dublin port, the value of which is estimated to be valued at €206,600. Herbal cannabis due to be transported to Carlow was also seized. Revenue made the seizure over the course of last week. The total value of which is

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Concert and event goers advised to plan journeys in advance this weekend

Gardaí are appealing to the public to plan their journey in advance and leave plenty of time to travel this weekend as festival fever grips the country. Taylor Swift will kick off the Dublin leg of The Eras tour tonight. The annual Pride Festival and Parade takes place in Dublin on Saturday, concerts are taking

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Donegal Deputy calls for government support for Irish music festival scene

There are fears that the Irish music festival scene is slipping away as the Dáil heard that nine festivals have been cancelled this year. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty, who is also a founder and chairperson of the SULT music festival in Gweedore, says with the likes of big ticket artists like Taylor swift and P!nk

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Municipal District AGMs to take place this morning

Municipal District Annual General Meetings will be held across Donegal this morning. The Lifford/Stranorlar and Glenties Municipal Districts’ AGMs will take place at 10am while Donegal will take place at 11.30am. On the agenda will be the election of cathaoirleach and leas-cathaoirleach, committee nominations and the schedule of meets for the rest of the year.

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Two drivers arrested on suspicion of drug driving in Letterkenny

Two drivers were arrested on suspicion of drug driving by Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit last night. The first driver to be arrested tested positive for cocaine. Meanwhile, the second driver tested positive for cocaine, cannabis and methamphetamine. It also transpired that the second driver was disqualified from driving. Court proceedings will follow.

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More calls for revised 100% defective blocks redress scheme

There have been calls for a revised 100% defective blocks redress scheme for Donegal homeowners. Speaking in the Dáil today, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Fisheries and the Marine Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, raised the question to Tanáiste Michéal Martin directly. The Donegal TD says the current scheme isn’t working. In response, the Tanáiste says the current

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High Court proceedings issued against the Irish State on behalf of homeowners affected by defective concrete

Coleman Legal, the organisation who are taking legal action on behalf of homeowners affected by defective concrete have confirmed they are taking up a new case. Press Release Coleman Legal, on behalf of Defective Blocks Ireland CLG, has successfully applied to have proceedings against the Minister for Housing and the Irish State admitted to the

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Threats to suspend Dáil heard once again as Pearse Doherty and Michael Martin come to blows

In what could be described as a weekly occurrence, the Ceann Comhairle threatened to suspend the Dáil this afternoon as things became to a head between Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty and Tánaiste Michael Martin. It was during leaders questions were the pair came to blows over a disagreement on housing policy. Sinn Féin criticised an

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Dáil hears 17 more staff to be recruited to ATU Donegal in 2025

There has been calls for apprentices from Donegal to be trained locally. Deputy Thomas Pringle told the Minister for Further and Higher Education of once case in which the student had travelled to Cork to avail of off-the-job training. He added that ATU Donegal has the potential to provide such services. Minister Niall Collins outlined

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Two Donegal organisations to benefit from Toy Show Appeal 2024

Two Donegal organisations are to benefit from the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal 2024. The Donegal Rape Crisis Centre will receive €16,000 for therapies for 12- 18 year olds affected by the trauma of sexual violence. Meanwhile, Liquid Therapy in Rossnowlagh will get €18,000 to increase the capacity of summer programmes and services.

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Donegal to be split into two garda divisions by Autumn

The Donegal Garda Division is seeing major changes from the autumn, something former President of the Garda Representative Association has called a downsizing. Services will soon be managed from Letterkenny and Ballyshannon, effectively creating a Donegal North Division, encompassing the Inishowen Peninsula, Letterkenny and Milford districts. The rest of the county will be the Donegal

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EasyJet to launch Edinburgh and Liverpool routes from City of Derry Airport

EasyJet will now operate out of City of Derry Airport. The airline will carry out Edinburgh and Liverpool routes from November. A Buncrana councillor has welcomed the news, noting the importance of it for connectivity for the people in Donegal, particularly in Inishowen. Cllr Jack Murray says in the absence of a rail and a

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Gardaí search home of Taoiseach following bomb threat last night

Investigations are underway following a bomb threat made against the Taoiseach’s family home. A phone call using a code-word was made to the Samaritan’s helpline yesterday evening claiming a device had been planted at Simon Harris’s house in Wicklow. However nothing was found during a follow up search of the property. The Taoiseach’s wife and

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38 properties in Dungloe remain without power following major outage yesterday

It appears that 38 homes and businesses remain in the dark in Dungloe this morning. Its after two faults left over 1,100 without power after 2 o’clock yesterday. One fault was restored, with the second due to have been resolved at 5:30pm yesterday evening. However, according the ESB PowerCheck website, the works remain to be

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14 year old boy sadly passed away following quad bike crash in Co Derry

A teenage boy has passed away after a quad bike crash in Co Derry on Tuesday morning. 14 year old Isaac Roxborough from Burnfoot, Dungiven died from his injuries in hospital yesterday. PSNI are again appealing for information in relation to the single vehicle collision, that happened shortly before 11:30am on the Ballygudden Road. It’s

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Lines of communication must remain open as Burtonport to undergo major developments – Cllr Mac Giolla Easbuig

A local councillor has asked Donegal County Council to keep the line of communication open as yesterday’s funding announcement will see Burtonport busy with works. Welcoming the additional funding, Cllr Micheal Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig says its now vital there is continuous consultation to see the smooth installation of much needed upgrades to the community.

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Free intellectual property workshop gets underway in Letterkenny this afternoon

A free intellectual property event is taking place at the Central Library in Letterkenny this afternoon. The Respect of Intellectual Property Rights is a Choice Workshop starts at 1pm and runs until 5 o’clock this evening. It’s the result of a joint effort of the IP Join Campaign supported by the European Union Intellectual Property

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ATU Donegal to lead €1.4 million project on rural health inequality

Researchers at Atlantic Technological University Donegal have been awarded €1.4 million to lead a project on rural health inequalities with European partners in Finland, Norway and Sweden. It’s a part of the Tech2Heal project which aims to empower rural workforces to be mindful of their health, address health disparities and improve patient outcomes. The funding

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Five major fish processor organisations band together

Five major fishing organisations have banded together in a bid to engage with the European Commission, including the Killybegs Fisherman’s Organisation and the IFPO. The goal is to see a streamlined approach to achieve fishing goals for Ireland. The Sinn Fein marine spokesperson has now asked for dedicated roles to be established, to move this

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Deputy Harkin moves motion calling for increased primary school funding

A South Donegal Deputy has moved a motion in the Dail today calling for increased funding for primary schools. Deputy Marian Harkin while addressing Education Minister Norma Foley, outlined how primary schools across the country are operating at a deficit, are forced to fundraise to cover costs and are dealing with increased energy and insurance

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Calls to Lifeline Inishowen quadruple since Cathal Crotty hit headlines

Calls to the domestic violence support service, Lifeline Inishowen have quadrupled after a serving member of the defence forces was given a suspended sentence for his attack on a young woman. Natasha O’Brien was beaten unconscious by Cathal Crotty in May 2022. He received a suspended sentence for the attack, leading to protests yesterday and

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