A campaign to reopen two key railways in Donegal as part of a wider rail expansion in the North West is gaining momentum ahead of the expected publication early next year of the All-Island Rail review Strategy. ‘Into The West’ is holding a series of meetings, starting next week in Derry and Letterkenny, with a …
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The Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District is calling for more impactful traffic calming measures to be put in place at all schools in the peninsula. Councillor Paul Canning fears someone will be seriously injured unless action is taken. He says the current traffic calming measures in place appear ineffective as motorists continue to approach …
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Main Evening News, Sport, Farming News and Obituaries – Thursday November 3rd:
The leader of the UUP is suggesting Article 16 be triggered to avoid another Stormont election. It would allow aspects of the Northern Ireland protocol to be suspended. Doug Beattie says it would give both the UK and the EU the “time and space” needed to achieve a negotiated outcome on the post-Brexit trade arrangement. …
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The PSNI’s Chief Constable says they’re keeping an eye on perceived Loyalist threats. It’s after a statement from a group representing loyalist paramilitaries this week, saying Irish government ministers aren’t welcome in Northern Ireland. Chief Constable Simon Byrne has been addressing the policing board in Belfast…………
People in Killygordon and Crossroads are being invited to a meeting on Sunday evening next to discuss the next step in drawing up a strategic plan for the future. A preliminary workshop took place in September attended by almost 100 people, and a draft document arising out of that gathering will be presented on Sunday. …
Meeting in Killygordon and Crossroads to plan for the future Read More »
An alternative to the government’s Concrete Levy could generate €260 million a year, rather than the predicted €30 million. The Irish Plant Contractors’ Association is proposing an aggregate tax and a landfill tax on producers to incentivise the recycling of materials on building sites. The government intends to introduce a 5% tax on concrete products …
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Junior Business Minister Damien English visited the Local Enterprise Office in Donegal yesterday, marking the end of a series of visits to all 31 LEOs across the country. He stressed the importance of local enterprise, and praised the level of entrepreneurship in Donegal. Minister English met with Donegal County Council officials and members of the …
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People in Buncrana are angry over the lack of progress being made in redeveloping a new state of the art leisure centre. Plans have been in place for a number of years for the redevelopment of the leisure centre following its closure in 2014, but progress has not yet been made. Cllr Jack Murray believes …
Donegal County Council is being urged to put pressure on Irish Water to re-evaluate sewer treatment plants across the county. Councillor Michael McBride says there are many areas of Donegal where treatment plants were initially installed to deal with less than 100 homes and are now unable to cope with growing populations. He says in …
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Donegal recorded the lowest amount of sunshine in the country. The location with the least amount of sunshine was Malin Head with just 117 sunshine hours per month. Belmullet, Co. Mayo was the second darkest location with 122.4 hours, followed by Gurcheen, Co. Sligo with 131.5 sunshine hours per month. Johnstown in Co Wexford had …
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The Agriculture Minister is reassuring consumers there shouldn’t be a problem with turkeys this Christmas. It comes as poultry owners have been issued with an order to house their flocks from next Monday, to prevent the spread of avian flu. Earlier this week a case of the bird flu was confirmed, after swan was discovered …
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Tusla, the child and family agency, has placed 158 unborn children on its Child Protection Notification System deemed to be at risk of significant harm over the past 18 months. The figures, which were provided in response to a Freedom of Information request, show 112 unborn children were placed on Tusla’s Child Protection Notification System …
Tusla placed 158 unborn children on protection system in past 18 months Read More »
Holding Assembly elections in the North would be counter productive. Fianna Fail MEP Barry Andrews said an election could potentially scupper a possible deal that could see the restoration of the Assembly The Northern Ireland Secretary is considering changing British legislation, to delay a second election this year. Chris Heaton-Harris is legally obliged to call …
Assembly elections would be counter productive – Fianna Fail MEP Read More »
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) will mark a significant milestone this month when over 5,000 students will be the first graduands to be conferred with ATU awards. Nine ceremonies will take place across five locations in the west and northwest from Thursday 3 November to Thursday 1 December. The first conferring ceremony takes place in ATU …
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A Inishowen Councillor has hit out at Donegal County Council over the length of time it takes on occasions for a response to questions raised. This week’s meeting of the Inishowen Municipal District was adjourned for 15 minutes as Councillor Nicholas Crossan demanded an answer to a question he issued over 8 weeks ago. He …
Concerns have been raised over erosion at a housing estate in Carndonagh. Councillor Albert Doherty says perimeter fencing in the area has been completely eroded, leading to safety concerns being raised by local residents. He says while works to mitigate against the erosion need to be carried out, the priority must be in the interim …
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Wednesday November 2nd:
A man and woman have been arrested in Derry in connection with the discovery of suspected Class B drugs. Police seized a quantity of suspected cannabis and approximately £5,000 of cash during a search of a property in the Waterside area at around 6.40pm yesterday evening. The 26 year old man was arrested on suspicion …
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The Taoiseach’s strongly rejected claims made by Deputy Marc MacSharry about a written complaint received by Fianna Fáil. A spokesperson for Michael Martin says they have received the TD’s resignation from the party and wish him well for the future. Earlier, the South Donegal TD confirmed his resignation and launched a stinging attack on the …
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A Draft Residential Zoned Land Tax Map of Donegal has been published today. It’s part of the implementation of the Residential Zoned Land Tax which will apply from 2024 to relevant land at a rate of 3% of market value with the aim of activating land for residential development. Landowners whose land is included in …
Draft Residential Zoned Land Tax Map of Donegal published Read More »
1,059 Ukrainian pupils are currently enrolled in schools in Donegal. That equates for 8% of the total number of Ukrainian children attending schools across the country. In Donegal, 692 students are attending primary school while 367 are in post-primary schools. According to the Department of Education, as of November 1st a total of 12,544 Ukrainian …
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A recent study has found that offshore wind energy presents a significant opportunity to generate substantial job creation and economic growth for communities along the Atlantic seaboard which included Donegal. The Offshore Wind Feasibility Study for the Atlantic Region also found that the sector would play a central role in achieving Ireland’s climate ambitions and …
The Cathaoirleach of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District believes additional supports need to be rolled out for businesses to cope with rising energy costs. Councillor Donal Mandy Kelly claims some businesses are being forced to turn off fridges in a bid to curb costs. He says more support is urgently needed:
Naomh Aine Designated Centre on the outskirts of Falcarragh provides residential care and support to four adults with disabilities. The centre was inspected on the 13th July 2022 and In general, the inspector found that the service provided a quality, safe and personcentred service to residents. Eleven regulations were inspected. Six regulations were compliant and …
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22 Men’s Sheds in Donegal are to benefit from a €800,000 fund announced today. Grants of €2,000 have been issued to assist over 400 Men’s Sheds across the country with running costs such as electricity or insurance bills. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys says Men’s Sheds provide an invaluable service in helping …
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Buncrana woman Emma Doherty has been nominated for an SSE Airtricity Women’s National League Award. The Sligo Rovers player is in contention for Young Player of the Year. The awards ceremony takes place on Thursday November 24th.
A Ramelton woman who works for the Just Stop Oil campaign says the group’s actions have been making real change and is getting their message out across the globe. Amy Rose O’Donnell from Ramelton works full time with the Just Stop Oil Campaign which is now famous for throwing tomato soup on Van Gough’s Sunflower …
Ramelton woman heavily involved in the Just Stop Oil Campaign Read More »
A pensioner who fears she may never get to return home says she is frustrated with how the Council treated flooded homeowners in Burnfoot. Páirc An Grianán in Burnfoot was flooded in August 2017. A number of homeowners in the area have been unable to return home since the flooding. They have been told it …
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Concerns have been raised over what appears to be rust in waters pipes in parts of Buncrana. In Columbas Avenue, Rockview Terrace and Grainan Park cast iron pipes are still in place and residents have raised concerns about the quality of their water due to the presence of rust or other debri in the pipes. …
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Donegal is lagging miles behind in terms of delivery social houses in rural areas. That’s according to Councillor Martin McDermott who is calling for a review of the building of social houses in the county. In particular, Cllr McDermott says there doesn’t appear to be a will from Donegal County Council to develop social housing …
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There are fresh fears over the supply of Irish turkeys this Christmas. It follows the discovery of a strain of avian flu which has been decimating flocks of birds across Europe, in a dead swan in Co. Cavan. The Cavan/Monaghan region is where up to 75% of Christmas turkeys are produced. The Irish Farmers …
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60 per cent of current account customers switching from KBC and Ulster Bank have experienced challenges during the process Research from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission found that while over half of those effected by the withdrawal of the banks from Ireland have now switched account, 1 in 8 have yet to decide on …
60 percent of people switching banks have experienced challenges Read More »
A post mortem will be carried out today on the body of a man found outside a Co. Monaghan hotel yesterday. Gardai had been called to a disturbance at the M Hotel in Carrickmacross the previous night and are trying to establish if the man’s death was linked to that. The man’s body was …
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The entire country has been placed on a status yellow wind and rain warning which will remain in place until 9’o clock tonight. Met Éireann has warned of possible damaging gusts with the potential for “localised wave overtopping along Atlantic coasts”. Heavy rain is also forecast, which could lead to flooding in some areas. The …
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The Foreign Affairs Minister will seek clarity today on whether there will be elections in Northern Ireland before Christmas. Simon Coveney is due to meet the Northern Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris in Belfast. He confirmed his legal obligation to trigger fresh elections after the political parties again failed to form a power-sharing Government last week, however …
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TD Marc MacSharry has confirmed he is leaving the Fianna Fail party. The Sligo-Leitrim Deputy has told the Irish Independent its because of Michael Martin’s handling of a bullying complaint made against him by a party Councillor. Deputy MacSharry claims the complaint is ‘highly politically motivated’. He had resigned the party whip after voting no …
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Donegal County Council is being asked to consider the development of a retirement village in Letterkenny. Councillor Gerry McMonagle says there is a growing need for such a facility close to local amenities. The Local Authority says that it is part of an active consideration. However, Councillor McMonagle believes the Council needs to take the …
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A Special Roads Meeting is to be held this month to discuss ongoing roads projects in the Letterkenny Municipal District. Councillor Ciaran Brogan called for the meeting to include the TII and all those involved in the planning and delivery of projects with a view towards developing a dedicated proposal to seek additional funding for …
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Tuesday November 1st:
A statement of claim has been served in the High Court today on Cassidys, Donegal County Council and the National Standards Authority of Ireland on behalf of Mica homeowners. It’s the first statement of claims issued and has been submitted by Coleman Legal on behalf of William and Grainne Doherty. The claim has been issued …
The number of new car registrations in Donegal has increased over 5%. 2,510 new cars have been registered in the county so far this year. According to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, nationally, new car registrations are down 2.1%. Brian Cooke, Director General SIMI says new car sales are still over 10% behind …
ITV’s reboot of Big Brother has been delayed until Autumn 2023. It had previously been teased that the long waited revival of the reality TV show would be on our screens around Springtime, but it’s now been reported it has been put back due to a packed schedule. The reboot was announced to audiences last …
Elizabeth Debicki says she had help from a movement coach to perfect Princess Diana’s iconic head tilt, for her role in the Crown. It’s understood the Australian actress will deliver the infamous line “there were three of us in this marriage” during a scene depicting her controversial interview with Martin Bashir in 1995. Dominic West, …
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Donegal County Council is being urged to avail of funding from the Croí Cónaíthe Fund announced in Budget 2023. The initiative would see the development of servcied sites in towns and villages that would facilitate people who wish to build their own homes. The local authority has confirmed that work is ongoing in the context …
I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here is set to come back on our screens this Sunday from the land down under! This will be the first time Ant & Dec and their contestants have been back to Australia since 2019. Former rugby union player Mike Tindall and singer Boy George are among the …
It seems it’s the most wonderful time of the year already as the proclaimed Queen of Christmas has announced ‘it’s time’. Mariah Carey has taken to her social media channels to share a video in which she transitions from Halloween into her iconic Christmas look. IT’S TIME!!! 🎄☃️ #MariahSZN pic.twitter.com/CtRsxYyLo8 — Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) …
A national status yellow wind and rain warning will be in effect tomorrow. Met Eireann says the alert will start at 4am, and run until 9pm. It says there will be severe and damaging gusts, while some heavy rain will lead to some flooding.
Detectives from Strand Road in Derry are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to a Range Rover stolen in Eglinton over the past two days. The black Range Rover Velar was stolen from Ervey Court in Eglinton at some point 4.30pm on Sunday afternoon and 1.30pm yesterday afternoon. Police say they are treating this …
Range Rover stolen in Eglinton may be in Donegal – PSNI Read More »
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