The Leader of the Rural Independent Group has welcomed the British Government’s order of an independent inquiry into the Omagh bombing. Mattie McGrath says it’s a crucial step in finding justice for both victims and their families. 29 people died, following the planting of a bomb by dissident republicans, in August 1998. Deputy McGrath has …
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Donegal County Council has indicated that no measures are being taken locally at present in relation to calls for a deer cull, but interested people in Donegal are being invited to take part in a national consultation which is currently underway. It’s due to finish on February 10th, and will govern future policy, both nationally …
National deer consultation to conclude this day week Read More »
Donegal County Council is being asked to implement a policy that would guarantee the delivery of 5% of all social houses constructed in the next 5 years for the sole purpose of occupancy of residents with special needs. Cllr Paul Canning moved a motion saying such units should be tailored to the needs of the …
Canning seeks commitment on provision of houses for people with intellectual disabilites Read More »
A plea has been issued to Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue to provide a pathway for young people embarking on a career in fishing. Member of Donegal County Council’s Fishing Committee, Jerry Early says it is proving more difficult and more costly for younger generations getting into the sector. He believes the Government needs to ensure …
McConalogue urged to help young people enter fishing industry Read More »
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The INMO is urging the HSE to properly fund the NOWDOC out of hours GP service in Donegal and Leitrim. In a statement this afternoon, the organisation does not address the ongoing discussions on the future of the service and the possible takeover by Caredoc, but it says recent commentary on delays in triage at …
More HSE funding needed to ensure NoWDOC safety – INMO Read More »
A North West MEP claims millions of Euro which was supposed to be used to help the Irish economy recover from covid is “sitting on a shelf in Brussels”. Ireland was allocated €915 million in grants from the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility. The money is supposed to be used for investment projects and advancing …
McManus claims EU Covid Recovery Funds are “sitting on a shelf” Read More »
The family of a Donegal man who was shot 50 years ago by the RUC is seeking a new inquest. It comes after new evidence revealed Michael Leonard was shot three times when the incident occured. Cllr. Michéal Naughton said he and the family met with representatives of the Irish Foreign Affairs yesterday:
A former British solider has been given a three year suspended sentence for the killing of Aiden McAnespie in 1988. David Jonathan Holden was found guilty of his manslaughter last November, but today escaped a jail sentence. Mr. McAnespie – who was 23 at the time – was shot in the back at an army …
Former soldier receives suspended sentence for manslaughter of Aiden McAnespie Read More »
The British Government has confirmed there will be a public inquiry into the Omagh bombing. Northern Secretary Chris Heaton Harris made the announcement in the House of Commons just after 1 o’clock this afternoon. He said he had made the decision after meeting with Michael Gallagher and other campaigners, and visiting Omagh itself…….
Donegal County Council have been approved to appoint a bio-diversity officer. The position is expected to be filled by September of this year. They are one of eleven local authorities who have been awarded the funding, raising the national number of biodiversity officers in local authorities across Ireland to 25.
Leap Card will now be accepted on all Aircoach services. The bus operator says it’s to make customers’ journeys easier to plan and to offer the best value for money. Aircoach’s current routes include Dublin, Cork, Galway, Belfast and Derry to Dublin Airport.
Burst water mains are affecting parts of Inishowen today. Supply disruptions are being experienced in Dunross, Culdaff, Glack, Glackmore, Aught, Drumnskellan, Quigley’s Point and surrounding areas. Irish Water is advising that water will be restored to all areas by 2pm this afternoon.
The ASTI and TUI are objecting to one of the proposals made by the Minister of Education in relation to the Leaving Cert programme. It would see incoming fifth year students sitting English and Irish paper one exams at the end of the year, only half way through the syllabus. General Secretary of the ASTI, …
Students beginning syllabus early in new Leaving Cert programme Read More »
Questions are being raised once again over Donegal’s casual trading by-laws. A number of businesses are said to be experiencing a loss in profits due to a rise in portable vendours popping up. Cllr Martin Harley says it is his priority is to protect rate-paying establishments:
If your aged between 18 and 49 your being encouraged to get your COVID booster jab. The HSE says you can get it at a walk-in clinic this Bank Holiday weekend. No appointment’s necessary. Eileen Whelan is the Executive’s National Lead for the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme:
Donegal County Council is being urged to review and reassess spending practices in order to provide the best possible value for money. The call came this week from Cllr Nicholas Crossan, who says officials suggested at the last budget meeting a rates increase may be sought in 2024, and he wants to avoid that. Director …
The Draft Letterkenny Plan has been published. The Plan sets out an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of Letterkenny from 2023 to 2029. The focus of the plan is regional parity, stronger urban place, Letterkenny regional centre, the Northwest City Region and strategic growth ambitions. The Letterkenny Town and Transport Plan …
A decision will be announced later today if a public inquiry will be held into the 1998 Omagh bombing. 29 people were killed and more than 200 others were injured in the Real IRA attack. It was the worst single worst atrocity of the Troubles. Chloe St John reports:
A former soldier will be sentenced today for the manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie in Co. Tyrone 35 years ago. 53-year-old David Holden was found guilty of manslaughter last November, after the judge found he gave a “deliberately false account” of events. He was due to be sentenced last Friday, but the trial judge instead heard …
Former soldier to be sentenced today for murder of Aidan McAnespie Read More »
A Donegal Deputy has called for fair wealth taxes to be introduced to fund critical public services. It’s emerged that the combined wealth of just two people in Ireland, €15 billion is more than half of what the entire population earns. Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn compared it to how thousands of defective block homeowners in Donegal …
Donegal County Council is to write to OPW Minister Patrick O’Donovan asking him to progress a flood relief scheme in Donegal Town. At this week’s meeting of Donegal County Council, Cllr Noel Jordan sought an update on the applications for Flood Relief Schemes in Donegal, with specific emphasis on the south of the county. He …
Flood Relief Scheme must progress in Donegal Town – Jordan Read More »
Donegal County Council says given the escalation in house prices in the county, it has made contact with the Housing Delivery Coordination Office to see if affordable housing schemes can be established in parts of the county. Members were told this week that Donegal County Council is one of a number of local authorities which …
Council’s exclusion from Affordable Housing Scheme is wrong – Gallagher Read More »
A Donegal TD has backed a private members motion in the Dail calling for at least 20% of development levies to be ringfenced for the local area in which the development is taking place. Deputy Thomas Pringle says it’s only right in order to guarantee that communities experiencing high levels of new developments receive commensurate …
Pringle backs proposal to ringfence 20% of development charges for local projects Read More »
The British Government says “there’s still lots of work to do” to get a deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol. It follows reports in the London Times this morning that the UK and EU had reached an agreement on customs. But Number 10 says no deal has been agreed – and significant gaps remain. Friday …
Givan says EU and UK must understand DUP’s Protocol stance Read More »
Almost 14,500 Ukrainain pupils are now enrolled in Irish schools, just over 1,200 of them in Donegal. The latest figures from the Department of Education show – as of January 31st – 9,334 Ukrainian children are enrolled in primary schools, while 5,148 are being accommodated at second-level. Donegal has the third highest total in the …
The Transport Minister says he wants to see older rail lines in the west and south return to their original use, not turned into greenways. Eamon Ryan says he wants to see a revived ‘Western Atlantic Rail Corridor’, as more plans emerge to turn duisused lines into greenways. Minister Ryan says the outcome of a …
Transport Minister backs idea of ‘Western Atlantic Rail Corridor’ Read More »
Press reports about an imminent Brexit deal are overblown speculation, according to an Irish MEP. The Times of London reports the EU might be prepared to offer new concessions on customs and the role of the European Court of Justice in relation to Northern Ireland. Fianna Fáil MEP, Barry Andrews, says while progress is being …
MEP pours cold water on Brexit deal breakthrough speculation Read More »
There’s been an almost 60% increase in the number of new Electric Vehicles registered in Donegal. According to figures released today by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, 59 EVs were registered in the county last month. 658 new car registrations were recorded in Donegal in total in January, that’s up 6%. Nationally, January …
The EU and the UK have reportedly struck a new customs deal, which could put an end to talks around the Northern Ireland Protocol. The Times of London reports that Brussels has accepted a proposal that would stop checks on goods coming from Britain destined for the North. However, goods travelling from the North and …
Potential end to Northern Ireland Protocol talks Read More »
The pandemic has had a lasting impact on Cancer diagnosis in Ireland. The HSE claims they have seen more presentations for later stage cancer diagnoses since the pandemic. It’s to tell the Oireachtas Health Committee that it recorded 10 or 11 percent fewer cancer diagnoses than it expected in 2020. It adds cancer services remain …
Rise in late-stage cancer presentations since the pandemic Read More »
An Grianan Theatre, Letterkenny is set to get a major refurbishment. €600,000 is being invested to transform and enhance the amenity. Plans include re-purposing the upper foyer of the building to create a studio space, redesigning the box office and making the theatre more energy efficient. Patricia McBride is Managing Director of An Grianan Theatre, …
Permanent TSB has opened a number of branches in Donegal. The bank has taken over former Ulster Bank branches in Ballybofey, Buncrana, Donegal Town and Killybegs. €4m has been invested by Permanent TSB to provide continuity of service for Ulster Bank customers in Donegal. It’s been confirmed that Ulster Bank staff are being employed in …
€4.5m has been allocated to Donegal County Council for 36 Active Travel projects. The money will go towards the development of segregated cycle lanes and widened footpaths, new walking and cycling bridges, and new pedestrian crossings. Among the projects to benefit is the Letterkenny Cathedral One Way Active Travel Scheme, as well as other projects …
Council awarded €4.5m for Active Travel Projects Read More »
It’s claimed over 100 Council houses in Donegal, while rented out are not being lived in. It’s believed in some instances some social homes are being listed on Airbnb or rented out to someone other than the assigned tenant. Councillor Michéal Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig told today’s Nine til Noon Show that it is totally …
Over 100 assigned Council houses in Donegal not being lived in – Claim Read More »
A new state-of-the-art community x-ray facility has opened in Letterkenny. The facility has opened at the Errigal Chronic Disease Management Hub and will improve timely access to diagnostics in the community, and reduce pressure on the acute hospital services. The HSE says capacity at the facility will increase in May with the appointment of a …
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A Donegal Deputy says its imperative mental health services for children and young people in Donegal are properly resourced, fully staffed and provide support when and where needed. Sinn Fein brought forward a motion in the Dail last evening on the back of serious concerns over patients currently accessing Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services …
CAMHS services need to be properly resourced – Deputy MacLochlainn Read More »
John Breslin caught up with Joanne Sweeney, digital marketing consultant, on her new audio book, Public Sector Marketing Pro. The second edition was released, adapted to a post-pandemic market.
Donegal County Councillors have passed a motion opposing the granting of licences for prospecting anywhere in Donegal. Cllr Michael McMahon told members this week a strong resolution has been passed by Leitrim County Council, and he believes Donegal must follow suit to protect its clean waters and its reputation of a tourist destination. Officials noted …
Council passes motion opposing prospecting licences in Donegal Read More »
People living in the most deprived areas of the country have a 28% higher risk of dying due to cancer within five years of diagnosis. The National Cancer Registry’s report also found men and women living in deprived areas have a higher chance of developing cancer. Dr, Niamh Bambury, co- editor of the report, says …
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375,000 cars are on the roads without a valid NCT. Operators Applus will today tell the Dáil Transport Committee the backlogs are partly down to a large number of motorists failing to show up for their tests and an ageing workforce. In some parts of the country, the next available appointments aren’t until September. The …
Garda body-cams are a step closer as key legislation is before the Dáil to allow the use of the kits by members of the force. It’s claimed the Gardaí are about three decades behind comparable police services when it comes to equipment. Donegal based Garda Brendan O’Connor is president of the Garda Representative Association. He …
The Taoiseach has been asked to clarify exactly how much money is being allocated for pier improvements and other projects in Killybegs. The issue was raised in the Dail by Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle, who said large amounts of money are being announced every year, but he believes the actual amount of new funding being …
Pringle seeks clarity on Killybegs funding announcements Read More »
Donegal County Council is being urged to intensify its public consultation on new Zebra Crossings without beacons which are being piloted in the Twin Towns as part of a national Department of Transport & NTA initiative. The issue was raised at this week’s council meeting by Cllr Patrick McGowan, who told members that the strength …
McGowan believes lack of signage on new Twin Towns Zebra Crossing was ‘an experiment’ Read More »
Donegal County Council has adopted a set of new policies to allow tenant purchases and local authority loans to proceed in the county. A policy has also been adopted which governs single house acquisitions by the council. All three had been temporarily suspended as a result of the defective blocks crisis. Last evening after some …
DCC adopts new policies governing sale and purchase of houses Read More »
Cathaoirleath of Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal district, has confirmed retrofitting for 47 social houses which he describes at ‘Life Changing’. Houses in Railway Avenue in Killygordan and Hilltop Cresent in Stranorlar are to be renovated under government funding. Cllr. Patrick McGowan says the first step he says is to survey the properties with hope for works to …
47 houses to be retrofitted in Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal district Read More »
Over 11,000 hospital patients were left without beds in Irish hospitals in January. Letterkenny University Hospital was the fourth most overcrowded hospital in the country over the course of the month. Nationally, 11,289 admitted patients found themselves without beds in January, up 2,653 on January 2022. University Hospital Limerick continues to be the worst affected …
LUH was the fourth most overcrowded hospital in Ireland during January Read More »
Defective Blocks Ireland has welcomed the fast tracking of a legal case being taken by Donegal homeowners over the defective block controversy. The case of William and Grainne Doherty has been admitted by the Commercial Court as the first ‘pathfinder’ case as part of the multi action legal case on behalf of homeowners in Donegal. …
Defective Blocks Ireland welcomes fast tracking of Donegal homeowners case Read More »
A Volkswagen jeep has been stolen from a yard in near Castlefin. The grey Tiguan R-Line jeep with partial registration no. ‘EF68’ was stolen around 1am last night from a premises close to Clady Bridge in the Cloughfin area. Gardai are asking for anyone with sightings, knowledge of its whereabouts or relevant dashcam footage to …
Investigations continue into jeep theft in Cloughfin Read More »
767 new homes were under construction in Donegal last month. However, the county continues to have one of the highest vacancy rates in the country. Donegal saw one of the largest increases in property prices in the country in the 12 months up to November 2022. The average house price in the county is €183,792, …
Donegal has one of largest property price increases in country Read More »
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