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An update on the status of transitional applications was presented to a meeting of the Enhanced Defective Concrete Block Grant Committee this morning. Over €6.5 million has been made in grant payments to date to 129 applicants since the introduction of the enhanced scheme in July. The total value of grants paid to date, including

Uisce Eireann are dealing with a number of water main issues in Donegal today. In the area around Castlefinn, supply interruptions are possible in Doneyloop, Ringsend, Ballybun, Cloughfin, Ballylast, Corcullion, Gortnamuck and surrounding areas. Uisce Eireann says it hopes to have the issue resolved by 2.30. Meanwhile, in Carndonagh, supplies are being interrupted in Tiernaleague

Andies supermarket in Stranorlar is set to reopen after being forced close last month due to a major electrical fault. The fire services attended at the time of the incident almost a month ago. A spokesperson has thanked the ESB, local tradespeople and customers for their support thorough the closure and that the hope to

The government needs to reconnect with the public and reflect on the referendum defeats at the weekend – according to one of its own MEPs. Fine Gael’s Colm Markey says the coalition must take collective responsibility, claiming it was not the fault of one individual. The Midlands North West MEP says the government needs re-evaluate

Donegal Minister Charlie McConalogue has found himself in hot water for breaking strict guidelines in using public funds to advocate for a Yes vote in the referendum. That’s according to this morning’s Irish Independent. The press release was titled “Minister McConalogue advocates ‘Yes’ vote ahead of March 8th referendums” however, it was made unconstitutional to

                    Two more names have been confirmed in the hat for the upcoming local elections. Labour’s Séimi O Dubhthaigh will contest in the Glenties electoral area. Meanwhile Jimmy Brogan, who worked with Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle for the last 10 years, will run as an Independent

St Vincent de Paul spent over €307,000 last year assisting families in Letterkenny. The majority of the money went towards providing food and groceries to those in need. The Society of St Vincent de Paul spent a total of €307,496 assisting families in Letterkenny in 2023. The majority of the money, €227,310 went towards the

The fire service have been battling to bring a fire at a pub in Castlefinn under control. The blaze broke out at Tinney’s Bar in the Diamond area earlier this evening. It is understood no one was injured in the fire. People are being urged to avoid the area. In a social media post, local

Two people have been hospitalised following a crash in Raphoe earlier today. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the single vehicle collision this morning on the Raphoe to Convoy road. Diversions are in place.

Gardai in Donegal have warned that there is no hiding drug driving. Four people have been arrested for the offence over the weekend. On Friday, two drivers were arrested on suspicion of drug driving with one road user testing positive for cocaine and the other testing positive for cannabis. Also, on Saturday two further arrests

  Two sisters in Northern Ireland have given birth two baby girls on the same day, ahead of Mother’s Day. Aine McCauley and her sister Eimear Browne, not only welcomed their daughters on March 1, but were also put next to each other on the maternity ward in Altnagelvin Area Hospital. The sisters who gave

  One Donegal Social Inclusion Week will be taking place from the 16th – 24th March. The week aims to increase awareness and understanding of inclusion and diversity in the county. The event is action-packed with events for people to get involved with their community through engaging events that highlight the positive work that community

The family referendum has been defeated in Donegal. 19.8% of people in the county voted ‘yes’ with a resounding 80.2% voting against the proposed changes. A total of 48,850 votes were cast in Donegal representing a voter turnout of 40%. The Government admitted defeat earlier today with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar saying they ‘clearly got it

  An Garda Síochána Donegal state that they are committed to keeping people safe in the border areas. This was mentioned at an event yesterday where An Garda Síochána Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan, Superintendent Shaun Grant and Garda colleagues joined the Area Commander Chief Superintendent Gillian Kearney and her colleagues from the PSNI, to meet

Blood test samples are being outsourced from Letterkenny University Hospital. It’s an interim measure as efforts are being made to increase capacity in the blood science department of the hospital. A letter was issued to GPs at the end of last month informing them of delays in the testing of blood samples at Letterkenny University

Counting has begun on both referendums around the country. Polls closed last night at 10pm, with results expected some time this afternoon or late this evening. First indications show the turnout was low – as predicted – ranging from 30% to 50% in some areas. The low turnout will be of concern to Government, and

The latest National Treatment Purchase Fund Hospital Waiting List data is out. As of the end of February, there were around 689,500 patients on the active hospital waiting lists in Ireland. 16,052 are in Letterkenny University Hospital, with over 14,700 of those being outpatients. 12,736 are adults, while 1,990 are children. In adults the longest

Polling stations have closed tonight as the electorate cast their ballots in today’s Referendums.   Turnout was said to have been sluggish throughout the day as people decided whether or not there should be changes to the definitions of Family and Care in our Constitution.   Voter turnout should be known shortly.

There has been an rise of voters taking to polling stations around the county this evening. At 5:30pm the average sat at 25%, as of 8:30pm that figure was believed to be around 38%. The following turn out figures were shared to Highland Radio: Stranorlar – 34% Scoil Mhuire gan Smál, Letterkenny – 42% Ballyraine

As of 5:30pm only a quarter of those eligible to vote in Donegal have had their say todays two referendums. Polling stations remain open until 10pm this evening for people to decide whether or not changes should be made to the definitions of Family and Care in the Constitution. According to figures received by Highland

There were 8,971 people signing on the Live Register in county Donegal in Feburary, a fall of 8% on the figure for that of last year. That’s according to the latest figures released by the central statistics office. Decreases were recorded in all social welfare offices with largest seen in Killybegs, Dungloe and Buncrana. Killbegs

A new online tracker has been launched giving information on Urban Regional Development Fund Projects, with €16.6m being invested in Donegal. The tracker enables users to gain access to details of URDF projects, including funding allocations, timelines and key objectives. URDF projects in Donegal include the Letterkenny 2040 Plan which contains proposals to Re-Energise and