A Donegal deputy believes the budget has failed to help middle income families who are facing into a difficult winter. Deputy Thomas Pringle believes the government missed the chance to provide targeted measures to assist those who really need it by instead using a blanket approach. He says the budget provided middle income households with …
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The prosecution of a British soldier in connection with the events of Bloody Sunday will resume today, in Belfast. Soldier F is facing charges or murder and attempted murder, in relation to one of the worst attacks during the Troubles. Legal proceedings had been due to pick up again yesterday – but a mix up …
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The Foreign Affairs Minister will meet Britain’s Northern Secretary in Hillsborough in Co Down this morning – to discuss the North’s political crisis. Simon Coveney says restoring power sharing at Stormont, and respecting the results of May’s election, is top of his agenda. Chris Heston-Harris was appointed two weeks ago by Liz Truss and is …
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Over-75s waited an average of almost 10 hours at emergency departments in the first seven months of this year. According to freedom of information figures, the worst was over 16 hours in Mercy University Hospital in Cork. Across the country, over-75s waited over 24 hours on nearly 12,000 occasions between January and July. Donegal GP …
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The number of patients on trolleys in Letterkenny University Hospital’s Emergency Department increased almost 45% last month. Figures show there were 136 people without a bed at the hospital during August. During the same period last year, 61 patients were on a trolley. In response to a question from Councillor Ciaran Brogan at yesterday’s Regional …
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There’s calls for safety works to be carried out on the N15 Road after it recorded the third highest number of fatal crashes in the country. 13 fatal collisions occurred on the Lifford to Sligo road between January 1st 2017 and September 14th 2022. Cathaoirleach of Lifford Stranolar Municipal District Councillor Patrick McGowan believes the …
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A Donegal councillor is questioning the urgency with which Donegal County Council is acquiring social housing stock. Cllr Ian McGarvey was told by officials this week that the council has identified 47 priority sites, with the potential to construct between 1100 and 1500 houses. This programme, they pointed out, can be supplemented by the turnkey …
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Tuesday September 27th:
In his budget response, Donegal Deputy and Sinn Fein Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty said the Budget needed to show more support to low and middle income earners. He told deputies that they needed certainty, but instead got some tinkering around the edges which will leave says many still very vulnerable…………
A levy on concrete blocks, pouring concrete and some concrete products will be introduced, to help pay for the Defective Blocks Redress Scheme. The levy will come into effect from April of next year, and will be applied at a rate of 10 per cent. Minister Pascal Donohue says it’ll raise 80 million euro a …
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Finance Minister, Paschal Donohoe says Budget 2023 is a ‘cost of living budget’. The Department of Finance estimates rate of inflation at 8.5% this year and 7% next year. Public debt amounts to €44,000 per person in Ireland, totaling €225bn. The cost of one off measures in the budget will be €4.1 billion while core …
Image @tryguys on Twitter The Try Guys, first formed in 2014, is now rumoured to be disbanding due to cheating allegations. Ned Fulmer, husband of Ariel Fulmer, has been the centre of online speculation over an alleged video of him kissing a younger employee in a New York nightclub. Fans also noticed the 35-year-old has …
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A man in his 40s has died in a collision in County Tyrone. The pedestrian was was hit by a car on the Tullyvar Road outside Aughnacloy shortly before midnight last night. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The PSNI are asking for anyone who saw the man walking on the road between 11pm …
Letterkenny Gardaí are investigating after rocks were thrown through a window and an oil burner stolen at a house in Glencar. The incident occurred at Glencar Irish between Monday 19th at 3pm and Tuesday 20th of September at 10am. The rocks caused damage to other items in the house and the boiler was notice missing …
Parents have been urged to warn youths about the seriousness of entering vacant properties as Gardaí investigate a burglary of a holiday home in Rathmullan. The house at Seaview Terrace, Main Street Rathmullan was burglared sometime between Thursday September 22nd and Sunday September 25. The owner of the property had been alerted that youths had …
Gardaí are appealing for information after a house in Ballybofey was set on fire. The fire broke out at a vacant property in Sessiaghoneill last Sunday night at around 11pm. Extensive damage was caused to one room of the house. Inquiries are ongoing and Garda Grainne Doherty says they are investigating whether the fire was …
Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information over missing man Cian Langelaan on the second anniversary of his disappearance. The last known sighting of Cian was on Sunday September 27th 2020 in the Hornhead area, Donegal. Cian, aged 27 at the time was reported missing from the Falcarragh area. Cian is 5 ft 8 inches …
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The owner of a holiday property in Moville which was badly damaged after what appears to have been a series of break-ins in recent weeks has appealed for information about what happened. Sam is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those behind the break ins at the old barracks …
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Three men are due in court in relation to the theft of scratch cards from shops across Derry. Two of the men, aged 24 and 27 are due in court today. The third, aged 28, is due in court on October 19th. The 27-year-old man is also being reported to the Public Prosecution Service in …
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Donegal County Council is to ask the government to prioritise the Letterkenny campus of Atlantic Technological University when it comes to the provision of on campus accommodation. The council passed an emergency motion moved by Cllr Michael McBride at a plenary council meeting this week, in which he argued preferential treatment is not just desirable, …
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A Donegal Senator has supported a proposal for Presidential voting rights to be extended into Northern Ireland. Ógra Fianna Fail launched the campaign at Stormont yesterday. Senator Niall Blaney says allowing people in the North vote in Presidential elections would be a huge step in building a shared future. He believes there is an appetite …
Details have been released in Britain about what’s going to happen with coins and notes now they have a new monarch. Cash featuring King Charles will co-circulate with those showing the face of his late mother. The Royal Mint says that’ll be the case for ‘many years to come.’ Existing stocks of notes featuring Queen …
That’s according to a Donegal councillor, who is calling on Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe to ensure cash remains a key part of our day to day lives. A recent survey from the Dublin Mint Office found 88 per cent of believe using contactless card payments will leave behind a significant cohort of Irish people. …
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The government is set to announce a bumper budget package worth more than 10 billion euro as it tries to battle the soaring cost of living. The plans will be largely aimed at young families with students also set to significantly benefit. It’s a giveaway budget the likes of which hasn’t been seen since the …
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The formal announcement of Budget 2023 will be made in the Dáil this afternoon. The total size of additional spending and tax measures in today’s Budget and package of one-off measures is expected to be € 10 billion. Pensioners are to get cash lump sums of up to 1,100 euro under a 2 billion euro …
The trial of solider F accused of murder and attempted murder on Bloody Sunday is set to resume in Derry today. The tragedy is known as one of the darkest days of the Troubles. Soldier F faces prosecution for the murders of William McKinney and James Wray and the attempted murders of Joe Mahon, Joe …
Derry City and Strabane District Council has unveiled a new heritage plan for the area. The strategy sets out how the District’s built heritage can be protected, promoted and sustainably developed over the next five years. The Heritage Plan is the first of its kind for the area. Councillor Keith Kerrigan says it’s about educating …
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A West Donegal councillor is again being asked to clarify claims that corruption is an issue at every level on Donegal County Council. The comment was made by Cllr Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig during the course of the authority’s budget meeting last November. Cllr MacGiollaEasbug, who made his comments through Irish, later said there …
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A missing Donegal teenager has been found safe and well. 17 year old Nicole McGinley had been missing from the Quigley’s Point area since Thursday last.
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Monday September 26th:
Local Property Tax rates are set to remain unchanged in Donegal for the next two years, in accordance with the recommendation of officials. Donegal County Councillors voted today to retain the 15% increase agreed in 2019. The move was opposed by Sinn Fein and a number of independents, who pointed to what they termed the …
The national broadband plan will cost around €128 million to be fully installed in Donegal, the second highest amount in the country. 33,000 premises in the county are expected to be connected to the plan which aims to provide high quality broadband to all areas. Letterkenny is now complete with around 3,000 premises ready to …
JK Rowling has become less favourable for her online opinions. She recently recieved a death threat in response to her An investigation into a death threat made to JK Rowling over her support of Salman Rushdie has been dropped. Police in Scotland says they’re not taking any further action, because the message was not posted …
A new €450,000 fire engine has been officially handed over to Letterkenny Fire Brigade. The state of the art Scania ‘Class B’ fire engine replaces the 2006 fire engine based at the station which Chief Fire Officer, Joseph McTaggart says “will enhance the ability of Letterkenny Fire Brigade to deliver the operational fire service to …
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The number of reported incidents of rape has increased by 24% in the 12 months to end of June. New figures from the CSO found there was a decrease in the number of homicide offence of around 35.5%. Attempted murder, assaults and harassment-related offences saw a rise of around a fifth, while fraud offences were …
The north and west of the country has been downgraded to a ‘lagging region’ by the European Commission. The area, which includes the counties Donegal, Galway, Roscommon, Leitrim, Sligo, Monaghan, and Mayo, has been downgraded as it has been noted as being significantly poorer relative to the European average over recent years. The commission says …
Three men have been arrested by police in Derry in relation to the theft of scratch cards from shops across the city. The men, who are aged 24, 27 and 28 years old, have each been arrested on suspicion of theft and they all remain in custody this afternoon, assisting officers with enquiries. The arrests …
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Concerns have been raised about refugees from other countries coming into Donegal under the Ukrainian refugee umbrella. Cllr Donal Coyle raised the issue at the latest JPC meeting, asking how many Ukrainian refugees are currently in the county, and how many refugees from other countries are currently here. He believes there may be a number …
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A Donegal County Councillor is calling for the government to abandon plans to criminalise turf. Cllr John Sheamus O’Fearraigh says he has been contacted by a number of people who are concerned about the fast approaching winter and the impact of the ban. He’s warning that turf could be the only source of heat for …
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Two people have been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital following a crash in Letterkenny this morning. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the two vehicle collision that occurred at around 9:50am this morning in the Carnamuggagh area. Gardai say the injuries sustained are non-life threatening. Traffic diversions are in place in the area …
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The manager of Donegal Domestic Violence centre believes the introduction of a paid leave for victims of domestic violence will make a big difference. The bill will see the introduction of paid leave for victims of domestic violence and once enacted, those who are suffering or at risk of domestic violence will be entitled to …
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A Doctor who was involved in the development of the moderna vaccine says seeing the vaccine being put to use was an unbelievable feeling. Dr Susan Whoriskey, is a pioneer in the area of vaccines, and serves as an advisor to the Clinical Translations Research and Innovation Centre at Altnagelvin Hospital, with an emphasis on …
For the first time ever, parents will no longer have to pay for school books. From next September, all primary school children will get textbooks for free under measures set to be announced in tomorrow’s budget. Renters will be able to avail of a tax credit payment of at least 200 euro. Political reporter with …
A Donegal Deputy says that the cost of living protest in Dublin at the weekend was a success. An estimated 30,000 people marched on the streets, calling on the Government to provide more supports in this week’s upcoming budget to help with the rising cost of living. Deputy Thomas Pringle says that protesters got the …
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Domino’s Pizza is creating 1,000 new jobs in Ireland. The pizza chain has launched a recruitment drive in order to meet an expected increase in demand during the World Cup in November. The group estimates around 700 thousand pizzas will be ordered during the winter period. Chief Executive of the company’s Irish arm, Scott …
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In Donegal, prices in the third quarter of 2022 were 17% higher than a year previously, compared to a rise of 11% seen a year ago. The average price of a home is now €200,000, 24% below its Celtic Tiger peak. Daft.ie’s new report shows the average price of a home nationally is over 311 …
Gaoth Dobhair bowed out of the Donegal Senior Football Championship at the semi final stage after they were beaten 0-13 to 1-08 by Naomh Conaill. Trevor Alcorn’s men led three points to one early in the game but found themselves behind at the break. A strong second half start saw Gaoth Dobhair back level again …
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Naomh Conaill booked their place in the Donegal Senior Football Championship final for the eighth successive year after they beat Gaoth Dobhair 0-13 to 1-08 in MacCumhaill Park on Sunday afternoon. Martin Regan’s men had eight different scorers in their two point win and will now face either Kilcar or St Eunan’s in the decider …
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Naomh Conaill booked their place in their sixth successive Donegal Senior Football Championship after they beat Gaoth Dobahair 0-13 to 1-08 at MacCumhaill Park. At half time Martin Regan’s men led six points to four and despite Gaoth Dobhair drawing level seven minutes into the half they pushed on to claim a two point win. …
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Dylan Browne McMonagle claimed a winner at The Curragh Racecourse on Sunday afternoon. The Donegal jockey was first past the post on board the 13/2 shot Zoffman for trainer Noel Meade. It is win number 40 of the year for Browne McMonagle.
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