Investigations are continuing after a car was set on fire in Letterkenny. On Thursday night last, just before midnight, the silver Toyota was found on fire on at Dooballagh on the main Letterkenny to Stranorlar Road. When Gardai and the fire service arrived on the scene the car was engulfed in flames. Anyone who has …
A man has been injured after allegedly being assaulted in Letterkenny on Wednesday evening last. It’s believed the man was assaulted by two men before 6pm in the Pearse Road area. His injuries have been described as non-life threatening. Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.
Gardai are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the Milltown Business Park area of Buncrana on Tuesday night to come forward. Entry to the premise was gained through a rear door and a sum of money was stolen sometime between 6pm on Tuesday evening and 10am the following morning. Sergeant …
A number of tools and copper wiring has been stolen from an ESB substation outside Letterkenny. On Tuesday night last, copper wire, a black/blue Bosch grinder and a black/blue Bosch Impact Wrench was stolen from the facility in Lurgybrack. Gardai are appealing for information and particularly anyone who has dashcam footage.
A West Donegal Councillor believes recycling and waste facilities in Donegal need to be enhanced. It comes as in recent days 6 bin bags were discovered discarded at a bottle bank in Glenties while a significant amount of rubbish was dumped over a scenic cliff on Arranmore Island. Both incidents have been reported to Donegal …
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Donegal needs more burial spaces. That’s according to Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh who says Churches are fast running out of space for burial plots. Donegal County Council yesterday adopted its service delivery plan with the need for more burial places in Donegal, particularly non-denominational public cemeteries. Councillor Kavanagh says particularly for the minority groups in society …
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Donegal County Council is being urged to carry out road improvements on a route leading to one of the county’s biggest tourist attractions. Concillor Jack Murray is calling for work to be carried out to facilitate the large volume of traffic being generated by Wild Ireland. Cllr Murray believes a long-term plan needs to be …
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There’s been a 16% decrease in the number of new start up businesses in Donegal. Latest figures show Irish start-ups have hit a six-year low. There was a total of 21,637 new company start ups in 2022, the lowest on record since 2016. Economic uncertainty, rising inflation and a cost of living crisis have been …
The HSE has confirmed that the Cashel na Cor Day Service in Inishowen continues to operate at reduced capacity. The service is still awaiting the appointment of a manager and staff nurses. In a statement the HSE says all efforts continue to be made to recruit the required staff in order to facilitate the operating …
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Donegal County Council has been tasked to investigate illegal dumping in Glenties. In recent days 6 bags of rubbish were dumped at a bottle bank in the area. The Glenties Community Development Group have described it as ‘another shameless act’. They say they have contacted the Council to clear the rubbish and to investigate the …
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The Government is to establish a new group to look at the rising cost of claims against the health service. Health-related claims cost €461 million in 2021, with a 20% higher figure expected for 2022. That compares to just €75.3 million in 2010. The main driver is payments for damages in clinical claims, with the …
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Hairdressers are asking the Finance Minister to scrap plans to hike VAT on hair and beauty services. The rate is set to jump back to 13 and a half per cent from 9 per cent on March 1st. Lisa Eccles is from the Hairdressers’ Federation, she believes the proposed change will heap further unfair costs …
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An Inishowen Councillor is calling on the HSE to use available beds in Carndonagh Community Hospital immediately. Cllr Albert Doherty recently asked the HSE for clarification on the situation regarding the completion of work there. He was told that the works are complete, but HIQA has raised a number of questions, and five beds are …
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Donegal County Council is being urged to submit a detailed proposal to the Department of Housing for the use of Modular Homes to house those families most in need when their homes are being demolished or remediated due to Defective Blocks. Service Director Patsy Lafferty told members that to date, the indications are that homeowners …
A man has been arrested in Derry on suspicion of assaulting police and a scrambler seized following a weekend incident. The scrambler was seen driving on a footpath in the direction of the Cashel Hill Park area of the city. The driver was arrested for a number of offences including driving when unfit through drink …
Donegal Rescue Dogs have reached full capacity. They say due to a huge demand on taking in surrendered dogs and emergency cases, the facility cannot accept any more animals at this time. The group says in the interest of the welfare of dogs in their care currently who are undergoing medical treatment and rehabilitation it …
Salmonella has been found in eight poultry flocks across the country. The Department of Agriculture is working with the Food Safety Authority and the National Reference Laboratory for Salmonella, in order to determine the cause of the outbreak. The bodies are working to mitigate the risks and the investigation is ongoing. According to the Department …
A new video campaign to encourage people to relocate to Donegal for a more connected and balanced life has been launched today. The ‘Donegal Is Calling’ campaign, highlights the county’s vibrant culture, modern infrastructure and world-renowned scenery which Donegal County Council says makes for the perfect remote working location. Donegal County Council today launched the …
Some parts of South Inishowen may experience water supply disruptions as repairs to a burst water main continue. Tiernaleague, Carndonagh and surrounding areas are affected. A traffic management plan is in place for the duration of works which are due to be completed by 3:30pm this afternoon.
Donegal County Council has approved its Service Delivery Plan for the coming year, identifying the services that it proposes to deliver to the people of the county in the year ahead. Officials say the plan has been prepared based on the provisions of the adopted budget of just over €175.5 million. Presenting the document to …
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The Donegal County Coroner says suicide can be difficult to determine due to inconclusive evidence and the stigma attached to it. There are aproximately 500 deaths by suicide each year in Ireland. An ongoing research project to determine more accurate figures is underway which will give a more accurate county break-down. Dr Denis McCauley says …
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Up to 60 new jobs are to be created in Lifford with the reopening of Lifford Greyhound Stadium. The first race in almost four years will be held at the track on Sunday April 2nd. The stadium is being rebranded and relaunched with a new tote model to be rolled out there. General Manager of …
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2,132 knives were seized by the gardai last year. It’s a 16 per cent increase on 2021, when 400 fewer were recovered by the force. In total, over 17,000 have been seized over the past decade. Aontu leader Peadar Toibin says the rise is knife-crime is very concerning:
A meeting is being held this week on progressing the campaign for redress for defective block homeowners in Donegal. The Mica Action Group is urging people to attend on Thursday at the Station House Hotel, Letterkenny at 7:30pm. The group issued a letter to all Donegal County Councillors last week to put pressure on the …
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Gardai in Donegal are warning of the latest scam doing the rounds. People are receiving text messages pertaining to be from ‘An Post’ claiming a ‘customs fee’ is owed. The scammers are requesting a small amount of money be paid in order to facilitate the dispatch of the parcel. Gardai say with many shopping online, …
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Significant damage has been caused to Buncrana Golf Club after the green was vandalised during what has been described as a ’14 minute period of pure havoc’ on Friday evening. CCTV footage shows two young men on an electric scooter entering the grounds shortly after 5:30pm and damaging an area around the 8th green. Francis …
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The search is on for a new Clerk of the Course for the Donegal International Rally. Eamon McGee has stood down from the position, having first taken charge back in 2012. The organisers of the rally are making a number of changes to its structure. A statement from the Donegal Motor Club said: “Eamon is …
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Lifford Greyhound Stadium is to reopen in April. In a notice issued by the stadium, it’s been confirmed that it racing will return on Sunday April 2nd. A race has not been held in Lifford since 2019 after the stadium closed its doors due to what it said was ‘an ongoing lack of support from …
The Housing Minister says he expects the enhanced Defective Block scheme regulations to be published in the coming weeks. Minister Darragh O’Brien has confirmed that affected homeowners are to be consulted this week on the draft regulations. He says that he intends to include a provision in the scheme for costs for certified works already …
The sold out ‘Together for Creeslough’ concert is taking place tonight. The event was organised in aid of the Creeslough tragedy which claimed the lives of 10 people in October last year. The concert gets underway at 8pm tonight at the Aura Leisure Centre, Letterkenny. Organiser, Joe Gallagher says the idea for the event came …
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Today marks the 51st anniversary of Bloody Sunday, when British soldiers shot 26 unarmed civilians. 14 people died following a protest in the Bogside area of Derry, on what is regarded as one of the darkest days of the Troubles. SDLP leader Colum Eastwood yesterday said he would nominate the families of those killed for …
Figures from the National Ambulance Service show it took over an hour to respond to 2,600 individual calls last year. The target time, set by the organisation, is nineteen minutes. High volumes of calls and long distances between emergencies were attributed to the long wait times, according to the Sunday Mirror. James Murray, CEO of …
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Businesses are struggling to retain workers due to Ireland’s housing shortage. That’s according to business group IBEC, which says over 70 per cent of companies in the country identified it as a challenge to their business operations. In its latest housing report, the group says the issue is ‘harming Ireland’s attractiveness as a place to …
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There are calls for transparency from the Taoiseach over an alleged strategy to deny families refunds of illegal nursing home charges. Sinn Fein’s health spokesperson David Cullinane is making the call on Leo Varadkar and Health Minister Stephen Donnelly to make statements on their knowledge of the secret plan. The revelations in the Mail on …
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Donegal Cllr Frank McBrearty says the council should seek a Judicial Review of the governments defective block redress legislation. He has written to Cathaoirleath Liam Blaney asking him to seek such a resolution. Cllr Frank Mc Brearty says that seeking a judicial review would be a more meaningful way for Councillors to express their concern …
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Almost €9 million is to be invested in eight projects in Killybegs. The funding’s been announced this morning by Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue under the Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme. The bulk of the money, €7,500,000 will go towards the Smooth Point Pier Extension. €450,000 has been allocated for Energy Saving measures, while …
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Donegal will not be getting a new councillor today. It had been thought that Pauric McGarvey would be co-opted onto the council today to replace his uncle, outgoing Councillor Ian McGarvey. However, while Ian McGarvey outlined his intentions several weeks ago, his formal resignation was only lodged with the council last week, and the regulations …
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A bad start to the National league for Tyrone manager Feargal Logan following his sides 3-11 to 1-12 defeat against Roscommon. After being in a commanding position at key points in the game, Logan says they struggled towards the end and were punished for their mistakes. With pressure rising in Division One, the Tyrone side …
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Roisin Flannagan set a new Donegal record in the indoor 3000m in a time of 8:53.53 in the Dr. Sander Invitational Columbia Challenge in New York. The Finn Valley athlete took 13 seconds off her original best time. Mark English finished in second in the 800m at the Continental Tour in Sweden. English finished in …
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Shay Given presents the Donegal Sports Star of the Year Award to Joe English, on behalf of his son Mark. Also pictured are Caoirleach of Donegal Co Council Liam Blaney, CEO of Donegal Co Council John McLaughlin and Grace Boyle, chairperson of the Donegal Sports Star Awards Committee. Photo: NW Newspix Shay Given was the …
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Former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given was the special guest at the 2022 Donegal Sports Star Awards which were held in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny. Speaking beforehand with Chris Ashmore he outlined his present punditry work, his thoughts on the rise of former club Newcastle United under Eddie Howe, the race for the …
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Envorimentalists have expressed concern over the damage plantation forestry could do to Ireland’s natural habitats. This week saw rural and urban TDs protest against the State’s new forestry program with Coillte and British asset investment company ‘Gresham House’.. The scheme involves the purchasing of planted and unplanted land from private landowners to increase the number …
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The number of young people waiting for an initial mental health assessment has almost doubled since the formation of the government. Sinn Féin is hitting out at the coalition for letting the waiting list rise to from almost 2,000 to 4,000 in the space of two years. It’s bringing a motion before the Dáil in …
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Cockhill Celtic advanced in the Ulster Senior Cup on Sunday afternoon. Gavin Cullen’s men claimed a 1-0 win over Finn Harps Under 21’s. In what was a close encounter, Stephen Duffy’s header on 66 minutes proved to be the winner.
Credit: Paul McNutt Lough Swilly RNLI received their first call out of 2023 this morning. It occurred shortly after 10:30am when the Malin Head Coast Guard Radio alerted a small fishing vessel requiring assistance when it had lost power after a rope got caught up on it’s prop. The crew established a tow and took …
Two police officers were injured when a car rammed their patrol vehicle in the Lifford Road area of Strabane area last night. Police say at approximately 10.10pm, officers attempted to stop a suspected uninsured vehicle while conducting patrols in the town centre. The blue Ford Focus failed to stop, and continued to mount a footpath …
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It took Irish paramedics over ten hours to respond to an emergency call made last year, according to the National Ambulance Service. A recent report in the Sunday Mirror shows sheer “volume of work” was attributed to the long wait times. Figures also reveal there were over 900 delayed responses due to the “distance involved” …
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The Irish Hotels Federation has renewed its call on the Government to retain the 9% tourism VAT rate. A Business Post/Red C Poll has found that two-thirds of people believe the current rate for hotels and restaurants should be extended. The Dail was told recently by Deputy Marian Harkin that the importance of the Northern …
Donegal manager Paddy Carr has named his team for his first National Football League game in charge. Carr has handed starts to Gavin Mulreany, Mark Curran, Caolan McColgan, Jamie Grant and Johnny McGroddy who are all new to this years panel. The game against Kerry, throws in at 2 o’clock. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh …
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