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€30,000 in funding secured for Mount Errigal parking facility

€30,000 of funding has been secured to see resurfacing works carried out at the car parking facility at Mount Errigal. Cathoirleath of Glenties MD, Cllr Micheal McClafferty has welcomed the news. He says while there has been growing frustrations in the locality regarding the condition of the carpark, there are boundaries when it comes to

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Michael McGarvey clarifies ‘lifestyle’ comment MAG has dubbed offensive

Director of Services Michael McGarvey welcomed the opportunity to clarify a comment he made at yesterday’s meeting of the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage when discussing why more people weren’t joining the enhanced defective block scheme. Mr McGarvey had said it was a ‘lifestyle choice’ in some cases to not join the

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55% increase in drivers caught using phones since April

It’s claimed new high-visibility roads policing measures has led to a 55% increase in detections of motorists using mobile phones. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris will address the Oireachtas Transport Committee this afternoon on road safety. Since April 12th, all uniformed Gardaí have conducted 30 minutes of high-visibility roads policing every day. Commissioner Drew Harris will

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Call for increase in car parking spaces at Bernard McGlinchey Town Park, Letterkenny

There has been calls to increase the number of car parking spaces at the Bernard McGlinchey Town Park in Letterkenny. There’s concerns the carpark is being used by people visiting Letterkenny University Hospital and as a result park users are having to turn away. Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly says demand is simply not being met.

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NSAI questioned as to why IS 465 interim recommendation has not been introduced

The National Standards Authority of Ireland has been questioned as to why an interim recommendation to the IS 465 standard governing the Enhanced Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme has not yet been introduced. Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn while addressing the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage yesterday pressed the body on why the foundations

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Joint DCB Oireachtas Committee told IS 465 standard is no long ‘fit for purpose’

Today’s Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has been discussing the Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme. The Director General of Engineers Ireland has told members that the IS 465 standard is no longer fit for purpose. Damien Owens says development in scientific information must be considered with regards the enhanced scheme. The

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Tributes paid to Cllrs Crossan and Donaghey at their last Inishowen MD meeting

Tributes have been paid today to outgoing Donegal County Councillors Nicholas Crossan and Rena Donaghey. The two long serving Councillors announced earlier this year that they are not contesting the upcoming local elections. Their commitment to serving the people of Inishowen was recalled at today’s meeting of the Inishowen Municipal District by fellow Councillors and

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Homeowners in West Donegal taking case against Uisce Eireann and DCC

A meeting of the Glenties Municipal District has been told that a court case is being taken against Donegal County Council and Uisce Eireann by homeowners in an area from Falcarragh to Magheraroarty. The issue was raised by Cllr Michael Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig, who suggested some of the council’s housing stock may be affected by

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Ours to Protect: Make Your Home a Nature Reserve & Biodiversity week- 14/05/2024

Highland Radio are delighted to partner with Coimisiún na Meán in launching a new series dealing with various topics on sustainability. Donna-Marie Doherty of Highland Radio will have a weekly feature on Tuesdays at 12:30 covering a real mix of different topics and interviews with businesses and experts who have a common interest on expertise

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Gardaí seek out witnesses to dangerous driving incidents in Letterkenny

Gardaí in Letterkenny are appealing for witnesses to multiple incidents of dangerous driving that occurred in the Circular Road, Ballyraine and Woodlands areas of Letterkenny on Thursday May 9th. These incidents involved a grey 520 BMW and occurred between 2.20pm and 2.40pm. A man has been arrested in connection with these incidents and the car

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Calls for 40 houses in Brockagh to be connected to water mains

Uisce Eireann is being urged to prioritise 40 houses in Brockagh/Glenfin area which do not have running water. The issue’s been raised by Dakota Nic Mheanman, a Sinn Féin candidate in the Lifford-Stranorlar Electoral Area. She says Uisce Éireann have told her they have replaced a number of valves, and that has helped some households.

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PSNI in Derry and Strabane receive over 200 weekend calls

PSNI in Derry City and Strabane District responded to a total of 204 calls for assistance between Friday evening and yesterday morning. These included domestic-related incidents, missing persons, reports of assault, and reports of criminal damage and a road traffic collision. As well as this, there were a number of events, including a parade and

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Over 4,200 British nationals in Donegal encouraged to vote in upcoming local elections

In the 2023 Census 4,276 British nationals were recorded to be living in Donegal, all of whom are eligible to cast a ballot in the upcoming local elections. The British embassy are urging those living here to ensure they are properly registered to vote before the closing of the deadline on Monday, May 20th. While

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Defective Blocks Grant Scheme to be discussed by the Oireachtas Housing Committee

The Defective Blocks Grant Scheme is be discussed in Committee Room 3 of Leinster House again this week, this time by the Housing Committee. This afternoon’s meeting of the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage will hear from officials from the Department, as well as representatives from The Housing Agency, National Standards Authority

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Emergency accommodation in NI not just desperate, it’s dangerous – Durkan

  The Stormont Assembly has been told that a Foyle MLA that while some of his constituents are being sent elsewhere to seek emergency housing because none is available in the city, others are being sent to Derry because there is no accommodation in their areas. Mark Durkan told the Assembly that at a time

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Uisce Eireann and DCC need to discuss how fore hydrants are surveyed and inspected – McGowan

A Donegal Councillor says there needs to be more communication between Donegal County Council as the local Fire Authority and Uisce Eireann regarding the testing and maintenance of fire hydrants. Cllr Patrick McGowan was speaking after he received an email from Uisce Eireann acknowledging that they have responsibility for the provision and maintenance of fire

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DCC welcomes government investment of over €12 million in Creeslough

  Donegal County Council has welcomed the allocation of €12.1 million to Creeslough under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund. Liam Ward, the council’s Director of Community Development and Planning Services is Chairperson of the Creeslough Working Group. This afternoon, he acknowledged the role of the Creeslough Community Association,the Trustees of the Field, ARUP and

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Swann tells NI Covid Inquiry he was frustrated at the number of leaks during the pandemic

Leaks from Stormont during the pandemic were so common, that the North’s health minister has compared it to a “live feed” of news stories. Robin Swann has been giving evidence to the UK’s Covid inquiry, which is sitting in Belfast. He’s been describing his frustration that briefing documents for members of the Northern Ireland executive

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McBrearty submits nomination papers for June 7th local election

Independent Cllr Frank McBrearty has formally signed and submitted his nomination papers for next month’s local elections. Having submitted the documents today at County House, Lifford HQ, Cllr McBrearty has been confirmed as an official Independent candidate for the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District Local Government Elections on June 7th 2024.

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Donegal changemakers shine bright in National Young Social Innovators Awards

Students from Scoil Mhuire Secondary School, Buncrana achieved national recognition at the Young Social Innovators of the Year Awards. The group received the Planet Protectors award for their project ‘WATER WE DOING?’. The students were driven by a desire to combat the urban effects on water quality and the marine environment in their hometown of

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N13 closed between Kilross Junction and McClay’s Corner in Stranorlar

Update – Gardai say the road will be closed until 6pm this evening to allow the ESB carry out necessary repairs.   Gardaí and emergency services are currently attending a single-vehicle traffic collision that occurred at approximately 1pm this afternoon on the Letterkenny Road in Stranorlar. The incident involved damage to an ESB pole, and

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The 100% Redress Party candidates officially confirmed by returning officer

The 100% Redress Party has officially had its candidates for the upcoming local elections confirmed by the county’s Returning Officer. The Party’s five candidates are Ali Farren (Carndonagh LEA), Charles Ward (Lifford-Stranorlar LEA), Joy Beard (Buncrana LEA), Tomas Devine (Letterkenny LEA) and Eamonn Jackson (Milford LEA). The party attended an appointment with the returning officer

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Local candidate sees posters removed from Letterkenny

An independent candidate in the upcoming local elections has had 25 of her election posters removed since they went up last Tuesday. Dr Anne McCloskey is contesting in the Letterkenny electoral area under the umbrella of Irishpeople.org. She says it’s an interference of the democratic system and that the matter has been reported to an

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Nomadic and BUMBLEance team up to fuel smiles across Ireland!

Donegal brand Nomadic and BUMBLEance have announced today a new initiative with the aim of raising €5,000 for the charity. For each pot of Nomadic Honeycomb Yogurt and Oat Clusters sold between May and August, 5 cent from each sale will go to BUMBLEance, to give children across Ireland the medical transportation and support they

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