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Road Safety Authority rolls out new campaign

A hard-hitting road safety campaign is being rolled out this Bank Holiday weekend. The Road Safety Authority is appealing to road users to consider the devastating consequences of dangerous driving – and engaging in high-risk behaviour on the road. Junior Minister for Road Safety Jack Chambers says campaign images will include a ‘blank death notice’

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Drugs and cash seized during PSNI operation in Coleraine

Police in County Derry have carried out a significant proactive policing operation targeting organised drug crime in Coleraine. They say officers carried out searches at ten properties across the area, seizing drugs and cash. In a statement, the PSNI says this was a significant operation by local Police, backed by specially trained officers using the

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Update – Water outages in Barnesmore and Donegal Town today

  Uisce Eireann says essential works may cause supply disruptions to Barnesmore and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal.Works are scheduled to take place until 6pm this evening. Meanwhile, esidents and businesses in South Donegal are warned of possible water outages today as repairs to a burst watermain get underway. Donegal Town, Drumsrooske, Orchard Drive, Orchard

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Gaeltacht women in Donegal encourage to join Empower Cumasú program.

Gaeltacht women in Donegal are being encouraged to start their entrepreneurial journey with the Empower Cumasú program. Up to 150 women from gaeltacht areas in Donegal, Mayo, Galway, Kerry, Cork, Waterford and Meath will undertake the three year project. The program, funded by Údarás na Gaeltachta, is being run in connection with Atlantic Technological University,

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Woman hospitalised following crash in Newtownstewart yesterday

PSNI are appealing for information after a woman was hospitalised following a crash in Newtownstewart. The two vehicle collision on the Strabane Road was reported just before 5:15pm, and involved a white Toyota Yaris and a grey coloured Hilux. Enquiries are ongoing and police ask to anyone who witnessed the crash, or who may have

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Letterkenny man appointed as new Deputy Principal of Coláiste Chineál Eoghain in Buncrana

Dáire Ó Néill has been appointed as the new Deputy Principal of Coláiste Chineál Eoghain in Buncrana. Donegal Education and Training Board made the announcement today. The school is one of three post-primary schools in Inishowen and one of six that teach through the medium of the Irish language under the management of Donegal ETB.

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Greencastle Harbour Breakwater officially opened by Marine Minister today

The €25 million Greencastle Harbour Breakwater was officially opened today by Minister for the Marine, Charlie McConalogue. It’s hopes the breakwater will support the growth and sustainability of the harbour and the Inishowen Peninsula. Over 200 people are employed within the fishing industry within Greencastle. Minister McConalogue says the breakwater will provide protection to boats

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Earthquake widely felt across East Donegal and into Tyrone

It’s emerged an earthquake in Donegal last night was widely felt across East Donegal and into Tyrone. The tremor registered a clear, local signal on the seismometer at St Columba’s College, Stranorlar last night just before 8:50pm. It’s believed the epicentre of the earthquake was around 10km from Ballybofey. Mr Brendan O’Donoghue, teacher at St

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Council and Donegal RSWG urge vigilance on roads this Bank Holiday Weekend

Donegal County Council and the Donegal Road Safety Working Group are urging vigilance on the roads this Bank Holiday Weekend. The Donegal Road Safety Working Group is issuing an appeal to all road users to exercise heightened caution as traffic is expected to surge in the coming days. They say with that, comes an escalated

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Dail hears rise in cost of fuel hitting rural counties like Donegal the hardest

The Dail has been told that the rise in the cost of fuel is hitting border counties like Donegal the hardest. Deputy Thomas Pringle is calling on the Government to listen to families who are struggling to put food on the table in the ongoing cost of living crisis. He says as well as bearing

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Was there a possible earthquake in Donegal last night?

It appears there was a minor earthquake in Donegal last night. A small tremor was recorded on St Columba’s College, Stranorlar’s seismometer. Teacher, Mr Brendan O’Donoghue says he heard what sounded like scraping, similar to snow sliding off the roof at around 8pm last night. He then discovered a clear, local signal on the seismograph.

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Passport Office urging people to apply early ahead of summer

The Passport Office is urging people to apply early ahead of the busy summer period. Sinn Fein TD Ruairi Ó Murchú claims 33-thousand applications have been made in the past week, and told the Irish Independent he fears the “sheer volume” could lead to people missing holidays”. However, the Passport Office says there have been

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Taoiseach to pay first official visit to NI today

The Taoiseach will pay his first official visit to Northern Ireland today. Simon Harris will meet with the First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly. It’s expected they will discuss developments since the return of Stormont, as well as potential opportunities for practical all-island co-operation. The Taoiseach will also meet with the

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Public asked to consider all care options over bank holiday weekend

The North West is being reminded of all of the health care options available to them this bank holiday weekend. The HSE says plans are in place across hospitals and community services in the region to ensure patients can access care in the right setting. There will be additional GP and out-of-hours services open across

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We are the tip of the iceberg – Raphoe Community Playgroup Manager amid defective block crisis

Raphoe Community Playgroup is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to community group buildings which are affected by defective concrete blocks. The childcare setting is to be condemned next month with a temporary location currently under review. The Minister for Children, Roderic O’Gorman says if the alternative premises is feasible, his department

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Lifford Hospital dental clinic closed to see essential works completed

The dental clinic at Lifford Hospital is closed on a temporary basis as necessary maintenance works are underway. It’s hoped to be reopened on Monday the 10th of June. In the meantime, all patients are asked to attend the dental department of St. Conal’s Hospital, Letterkenny, while those who have upcoming appointments are being notified.

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Applications open to participate in Atlantic bluefin tuna catch and release survey

Applications have opened today for experienced angling skippers to catch-and-release Atlantic bluefin tuna as part of a collaborative scientific survey. The goal is to gather information relating to the fish size and where and when they appear in Irish waters. Requirements are in place for skippers wishing to participate. Unauthorised vessels are not permitted to

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Donegal local authority to receive €106,000 of additional staff resource funding

The local authority in Donegal is to benefit from €106,000.11 in additional staff resource funding. It’s from a national pot of €1 million to support the implementation and monitoring of Local Economic and Community Plans by all 31 local authorities across Ireland. The announcement was made today by Minister of State at the Department of

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HIQA inspectors find long wait times continue at LUH ED

HIQA has found long wait times continue at Letterkenny University Hospital’s Emergency Department with patient and ambulance wait times requiring improvements also. Inspectors however, say that the level 3 hospital had defined management arrangements in place to manage and oversee the delivery of care. During the unannounced inspection to assess compliance with the National Standards

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Council warned it cannot sit back and wait on Uisce Eireann to take responsibility for fire hydrants inspection

Donegal County Council has been warned that it cannot sit back and accept that responsibility for the provision and maintenance of fire hydrants lies with Uisce Eireann. Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien confirmed that it is the duty of the utility to inspect fire hydrants. The Council’s Director of Emergency Services, Garry Martin says Uisce Eireann

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Call for process to monitor Council house tenants in bid to clampdown on anti-social behaviour

A Donegal Councillor believes a process needs to be introduced to instil a duty of care on Council house tenants that they keep the property in a decent condition and do not engage in anti-social behaviour. Councillor Michael McBride says in some areas fellow residents are living in fear due to incidents of anti-social behaviour.

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