Defective concrete block homeowners are set to travel to Dublin once again to demand 100% redress. Donegal County Councillors have been urged to show their support in leading the protest at Leinster House on Tuesday. To date, 13 Councillors have confirmed their attendance with more are expected to confirm over the coming days. Chair of …
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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bruce Willis (@dobledebruce) Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with dementia. In a joint statement, his family say he has an “uncommon” form of the disease that affects speech and behaviour. They say they want to “shine a light” on the condition which they say …
The 2023 Policing Plan for the Milford District is to be discussed at a meeting next week. A Community Engagement meeting will be held at Loreto Community School, Milford On Monday at 7:30pm. Superintendent David Kelly will be in attendance to outline plans for the area while cyber crime and internet safety for children will …
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A new Patient Advice and Liaison Service Coordinator has been appointed at Letterkenny University Hospital. Angela McCloskey who is from Letterkenny and spent 19 years working as a radiographer at the hospital has taken up the role. The Patient Advice and Liaison Service Coordinator acts as a visible focal point for patients, families and carers …
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7,102 patients were unable to be discharged from hospital in 2022 despite no longer needing care. It translates to 207,000 lost bed days as a result of delayed discharges. Dr Mick Molloy, Consultant in emergency medicine said the current situation is having a profound effect on the Health Care system:
Over €24 million is to be spent on national roads in Donegal this year. Over half a billion euro has been allocated nationally with €63 million to be invested in Greenways across the country. The Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has confirmed that €554 million is being allocated to local authorities through Transport Infrastructure Ireland. …
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A Letterkenny councillor says if the corn and flax mill at Newmills is to reach its potential, the first thing that must be done is to reopen it. Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh moved a motion at Letterkenny Milford Municipal District this week, calling on the council to liaise with the OPW to ensure that the facility …
Donegal County Council is to ask Transport Infrastructure Ireland to carry out improvement works on a dangerous stretch of the N14 Lifford to Letterkenny Road. The issue’s been raised by Cllr Donal Coyle, who told colleagues this week that there is a real risk of a serious collision at the stretch at Doorable, Manorcunningham. He’s …
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The British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will meet political parties in Belfast this morning, as speculation mounts that a deal has been done on resolving the controversy over the Northern Ireland Protocol. It’s understood he will brief the parties on concessions agreed in talks between officials from the British Government and the European Commission in …
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Main Evening News, Sport, Farming and Obituaries – Thursday February 16th
A Donegal man is among humanitarian aid workers assisting in Turkey. Paul Carr hailing from Cranford flew into the zone only days after the devastation. Working for Concern Worldwide Carr explains the distance of the effected area is as far as Letterkenny to Cork city. Many of the concern workers are currently sleeping in their …
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Jeremy Clarkson says an exchange with a barrister where he told him to “learn to spell” “would not have been televised” if he’d known he had dyslexia. Charles Streeten says his comments during an episode of Clarkson’s Farm forced him to relive his difficult childhood. In a statement shared with The Times, the former Top …
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Cllr. Gerry McMonagle says factors such as the defective blocks crisis, influx of refugees and students attending university has added pressure onto Letterkenny. He raised his concerns regarding the lack of adequate short-term solutions for families in particular who are presenting as homeless. He is calling on the Government and Donegal County Council to form …
Greencastle fisherman Frank McClenaghan is the star of the latest TV ad by Donegal catch. The ad which is a part of the National Fish Week campaign focuses on the importance of the fishing industry in local communities. Read the press release below: Donegal Catch, Ireland’s number one frozen fish brand for almost 40 …
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The Nine Til Noon with Greg Hughes – Weekday’s 9am to 12noon Magazine type mid morning chat show providing a forum for listeners to express their concerns on the issues of the day. Listen back to Thursday’s show… We begin with an interview with Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney, who’ll be at the ATU campus in …
A Donegal deputy questioned the Tánaiste on what the government plans to do to support families who are suffering the most under the cost-of-living crisis. Deputy Pearse Doherty presented stark statistics from Barnardo’s and accused government of choosing to not implement proposals to aid those most in need. The Tánaiste responded saying deputy Doherty is …
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Bord Gáis’s parent company saw profits surge to over 3.5 billion euro last year. Energy giant Centrica reported underlying operating profits of 3.71 billion euro for 2022, up from just over 1 billion euro in 2021. Meanwhile, Bord Gais saw its adjusted profits increase by 11% to 35 million euro.
Donegal has recorded the lowest disposable income per person in the country. According to latest CSO figures released today, people in Donegal have a disposable income of €18,322 which is 22% below the national average. Aoife Crowe, Statistician in the National Accounts Analysis and Globalisation Division of the CSO says; “The Border and Midlands counties …
Derry Cllr. Emma McGinley is voicing her concerns about the plans to build 100,000 houses in the North. While welcoming the construction that is underway of 119 homes in Derry, she is seeking the affirmation that building plans for the next 15 years will still go ahead. She says the lack of a Northern Ireland …
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A standby aircraft has been introduced as a result of the cancellation of flights between Donegal Airport and Dublin. A Department of Transport spokesperson says they are aware of the recent disruption on the PSO service which has seen numerous flights cancelled over recent weeks. Emerald Airlines confirmed that a technical difficulty with the designated …
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A Diversity not Division Rally is taking place in Letterkenny this weekend. It’s part of a national series of rallies taking place across the country on Saturday. People are being encouraged to bring flags, posters and banners for a peaceful celebration of diversity and inclusion at the Market Square, Letterkenny at 1:30pm. Paul Kernan from …
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The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council is urging people to have their say on the Town Centre First Plan for Milford. A planning and design company has been appointed to prepare the plan which has now gone to public consultation. Councillor Liam Blaney says the plan will set the precedent for future town centre plans. …
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Senior Ministers will meet later to discuss fresh cost of living supports. It’s expected an announcement will be made after next Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting to help families cope with rising prices. An extra €200 energy credit is one of the measures being considered. However, the Green Party seems to be against such a move, arguing …
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The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment says delivering high speed broadband to the North West is a priority for Government to facilitate remote working opportunities and the opening of new businesses in the region. Minister Simon Coveney is hosting a ‘Building Better Business in the North-West’ event at the Atlantic Technological University’s Letterkenny campus …
Plans to cut the opening hours of the National Driving Licence Service office in Letterkenny have been paused. Minister Jack Chambers has confirmed that he has requested the closure of the office on a part time basis does not go ahead at the moment. He says the office will currently continue to operate as normal …
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The Minister for Higher Education has given assurances that the Killybegs campus will play a critical role in the Atlantic Technological University. Minister Simon Harris confirmed also that he expects a regional campus support fund to be established shortly which he says will be very significant for the smaller campuses. He was responding to Donegal …
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An appeal against the granting of planning permission for a quarry in Raphoe has been lodged to An Bord Pleanála. Donegal County Council gave the go ahead for the development last month. There was concern that the heritage of the town would be damaged if the quarry proceeded. There was much opposition locally when permission …
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Enquiries are continuing into an incident involving three men, one of them armed with a hurl in Letterkenny yesterday afternoon. Gardai say they received reports of a public order incident on the Glencar Road. Prior to Gardai arriving on the scene however, the men are believed to have fled. Gardai have confirmed that enquiries are …
75% of farmers remain deeply concerned about rising input costs. But Ifac’s Irish Farm Report says over half of them could improve their resilience with greater financial planning. Philip O’ Connor is head of Farm Support at agribusiness firm, Ifac. He says fuel and transport costs were also a key concern along with regulations and …
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The Green Party is expected to block the introduction of a fourth electricity credit this summer as the government meets today to discuss a new cost of living package. The Greens will argue the roll out of any further universal support to families to off set their energy bills should be delayed until later in …
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A West Donegal Councillor is calling on the Government to ensure adequate roads funding is delivered for the Glenties Municipal District. Cllr Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig says the area is receiving the bare minimum in terms of funding. He says more investment is urgently needed:
Donegal County Council is being urged to expedite work to address flooding on the Trentagh Road between Kilmacrennan and Churchill. The issue was raised by Cllr Ciaran Brogan, who welcomed the inclusion of the road on the Regional and Local Roads programme announced this week. Cllr Brogan says there is a welcome focus on the …
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The Regional Director of the Donegal Youth Service says getting put to all areas of the county is a challenge, and securing a permanent and publicly owned home for the service is vital. Lorraine Thompson told councillors this week that the service has 30 staff and over 300 volunteers, reaching 11,000 young people annually. She …
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Wednesday February 15th:
Community groups in Donegal are being urged to apply for funding under the Communities Recognition Fund for Capital Projects. The fund aims to support the development of community infrastructure and facilities in recognition of the contribution being made by communities across the country in welcoming and hosting significant numbers of arrivals from Ukraine and other …
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A Donegal Deputy claims the Government has subsidised energy companies at the expense of citizens. Deputy Thomas Pringle has told the Dail that despite gas prices returning to pre-war levels, consumers bills continue to soar while energy companies make eye-watering profits that is being facilitated by the Government. He says unless action is taken against …
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Mattel Inc. have announced that Barney is making his way back onto TV screens around the world. However the purple dinosaur looks very different. The new show is in a animated format and set top debut in 2024. In a statement release online Mattel say: “Mattel’s comprehensive revitalization of the Barney brand will span television, …
A former government minister believes Ireland should host a major event for foreign leaders on St Patrick’s Day, rather than send ministers abroad. Ministers and Government representatives will travel to 74 cities across the world for the national holiday. Agriculture, Food and the Marine Minister, Charlie McConalogue is set to travel to New Zealand to …
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo) Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have revealed new tattoos as they celebrated their “commitment” to each other on Valentine’s Day. The Hollywood power-couple revealed their custom designs in a post shared on the pop star’s Instagram page. It comes after the …
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The Donegal Fire Service was deployed last night in response to a gorse fire in Malin. At about 9.10pm Carndonagh Fire Brigade was alerted to the blaze at Knockmany Bens area. Moville Fire brigade was subsequently mobilised around 40 minutes later to assist. The fire was eventually brought under control and extinguished shortly after 10:30pm.
A Midlands North West MEP has warned that the region is falling behind economically. When EU regional funding was calculated for the period 2021 to 2027, the Midlands North West was classed in the middle, with a below-average GDP. But according to Fine Gael MEP, Colm Markey, the region is now lagging even further behind. …
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The Nine Til Noon Show with Greg Hughes – Weekday’s 9am til 12noon Magazine type mid morning chat show providing a forum for listeners to express their concerns on the issues of the day. Listen back to Wednesday’s show… In hour one..we kick off with a look at what is making the newspaper headlines and …
The European Parliament chamber in Strasbourg has been evacuated due to a protest. Demonstrators are currently standing on over-hanging barriers. Irish MEP Sean Kelly tweeted that earlier protesters were shouting, chanting and throwing missiles in parliament. He says the incident will lead to a major rethink on security.
Nicola Sturgeon’s resigning as Scotland’s First Minister – a decision she says is a ‘difficult’ but right one for her, her party and her country. She’s been in the post for the past eight years – becoming the first female to hold the office. Independence has been at the forefront of her tenure – something …
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A planning and design company has been appointed to prepare a Town Centre First Plan for Milford. GM Design Associates have been contracted to prepare the plan, which the council says will be regeneration and renewal, focused.The plan will look at how best to develop the town centre, and secure the funding to allow that …
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An event was held in Dublin on Thursday last to show the people of Dublin that it is possible to have a global career and live the ‘local life’. Over 150 people were in attendance to hear from a panel of MNC leaders from Donegal and surrounding areas. Find the press release attached: More than …
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The government will NOT be introducing a ‘mini budget’ to help with the cost of living crisis. Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe says decisions have yet to be made on exactly what supports will be provided and whether they’ll be targeted or universal. Opposition parties say the scale of the crisis calls for an entire …
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Donegal sheep farmer Liam McLaughlin says farmers do not feel represented. Speaking on the Nine ’til noon show this morning, Mr. McLaughlin says representative groups do not work together or receive enough support to make an impact on the lives of farmers. He said traction in the ‘Irelands Farms Discussion Group’ resulted in a …
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It’s understood Nicola Sturgeon is going to announce her resignation as Scotland’s first minister. She’s been in the post for eight years, and is seen as a figurehead for Scottish independence – pushing for another referendum. The SNP leader will give a news conference shortly.
A Donegal grandmother is appealing to young people to be weary of TikTok challenges after her granddaughter’s hand was left severely burned. After attempting the hand sanitiser challenge, Kathy O’Connor’s 13 year old granddaughter needs to go to hospital every second day in order to get 3rd degree burns on her hand treated. Kathy says …
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