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Burst water main to cause disruptions outside of Ballybofey

Repairs to a burst water main may cause low pressure and supply disruptions to Callan, Teangue, Callanacor, Cloughroe, Lettermore, Midcut, Drumkeen and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 8pm tonight. Uisce Eireann recommend that you allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.

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People from Derry asked to give feedback on The Realm Project

People from Derry Strabane are being asked to give their views on a new project that aims to transform the Fountain and Bogside areas. The concept plans were approved by Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Environment and Regeneration Committee in May. The Realm Project will focus on enhancing the Executive Office’s Urban Villages area

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Protest for childcare services with defective concrete underway in Letterkenny

A crowd gathered outside the Donegal County Council offices in Letterkenny this afternoon to highlight that 40% childcare services in the county are affected by defective concrete. It included managers, staff, parents and children who fear their settings face closure and will have nowhere to go. Signs held by picketers read ‘Save Our Playgroup’ and

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Local PEACEPLUS launch a hugely important milestone – Duffy

The PEACEPLUS Programme has been hailed by a former Mayor of Derry and Strabane as a vital element of the ongoing effort to develop and improve the entire North West region. Cllr Sandra Duffy was speaking after the council and the PEACEPLUS Partnership Board officially launched a €9.2 million funded programme. The council says the

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Leaving, Cert, Results

Mixed feelings on relevance of Leaving Cert in 2024

Today is the third day of the state examinations. Leaving certificate students are currently sitting their geography paper. Meanwhile those in the Junior cert are taking their history exam. There have been arguments that the state exams do not fully reflect students full capabilities. Panelist on this mornings Nine ’til Noon show, Dr Peter O’Rourke

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Expert recommendations on dangerous dogs will be implemented

Recommendations from an expert group on dangerous dogs will be implemented in full. Further and Higher Education Minister Patrick O’Donovan says “that’s really important” to give certainty to people who are concerned. The group is to recommend laws after the death of Nicole Morey in an X L bully attack in County Limerick on Tuesday

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Two Donegal schools shortlisted for Ocean Champions’ Awards

Two Donegal primary schools have been shortlisted for the Explorers Education Programme’s Ocean Champion Awards 2023–2024. The programme works with schools to highlight the value of ocean literacy themes being taught, along with the importance of community collaboration in changing how the marine environment is cared for. The Donegal schools that were shortlisted were Scoil Naomh Bríd, Muff, Lifford and Scoil Cholmcille National School,

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Banks must cut interest rates for mortgage holders – Pearse Doherty TD

  Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty TD, has called on the banking sector to pass on any interest rate cuts announced by the ECB today to mortgage holders. The European Central Bank cut euro zone interest rates by a quarter of a percent. The Donegal TD said that while the reduction by was welcome, he hopes it is passed on to

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€31m worth of payments processed by DCC under enhanced DCB Grant scheme

Almost €5.2m was paid out under the Enhanced Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme in Donegal last month. The Council says it fully recognises that the timely processing of valid Payment Claims is a key element of the scheme, to ensure cash flow for affected homeowners. To date, Donegal County Council has processed valid Payment Claims

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Man arrested in NW as part of investigation into complaint made by female public representative

Gardaí investigating a complaint from a female public representative in the west of the country have made an arrest in the North West. A man in his 20s was taken into custody earlier today, for an alleged offence contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, specifically legislation on stalking. He’s being questioned at

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DCC to seek funding for a realignment of the N15 between Stranorlar and Killygordon

Minister Jack Chambers has asked Donegal County Council to send a briefing note to his department regarding the need for a realignment project between Stranorlar and Killygordon. It follows a recent visit to Donegal, during which he drove along the route, including the infamous Corcam Bends. Cllr Patrick Mc Gowan says it’s important that work

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No Barriers Foundation looking forward to designing what will be an innovative children’s programme

The No Barriers Foundation in Donegal says it’s looking forward to leading out a comprehensive physiotherapy and neurology service for children in Donegal. Last night, Junior Disabilities Minister Anne Rabbitte confirmed just over €3 million in funding for the project as she launched the €7.6 million Children’s Disability Services Grant Fund at the No Barriers

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New airport security measures will reduce numbers arriving with false documents – McEntee

The Justice Minister says security measures introduced at airports here will minimise the number of people arriving into the country with false travel documents – or none. Airlines could now be fined up to €5,000 euro if found to carry a passenger to Ireland without a valid travel document, a €2,000 increase on the current

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Dangerous dog breeds will be banned if that’s what’s recommended – Minister

The Minister for Rural and Community Development says dangerous breeds of dogs will be banned this Autumn if that’s what’s recommended. Nicole Morley died following a dog attack in County Limerick on Tuesday night, after celebrating her 23rd birthday. It’s understood the animal involved was an XL bully. A garda investigation is under way following

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Carers say means testing should be abolished for their weekly allowance

  Carers are renewing their call for the abolition of means testing for their weekly allowance payment. It comes as more than 130 thousand carers across the country will be receiving their once-off annual grant of 1,850 euro this morning. All of those taking full-time care of an older person or someone with a disability

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No Barriers Foundation, Letterkenny to provide Ireland’s first neurological paediatric scheme

The first neurological paediatric scheme in the country is being delivered by the No Barriers Foundation in Letterkenny with the group set to receive €3.1m in funding. It will provide paediatric services including physiotherapy on behalf of the HSE for children currently on a waiting list. The initiative was launched by Disabilities Minister Anne Rabbitte

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People believe their sixties will be the costliest decade of their retirement

Ireland’s soon to be pensioners…. fear they’ll be facing increased costs in their sixties. They believe they’ll be entering retirement while they still pay out for mortgages – college fees – and ‘live at home’ kids who don’t fly the nest. Pensions expert, Mark Reilly, from Royal London Ireland says 1 in 2 people believe

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