A walking group in West Donegal has issued an appeal to whoever was responsible for the shooting, dismembering and dumping of a deer to come forward. The discovery was made in recent days on the Cloghan Beg walkway between Gweedore and the Rosses. The popular route is used regularly by children and Mary Coyle, manager …
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‘At some stage the penny might drop’. That’s what Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty told the Tanaiste as he urged him to prioritise renters. In the Dail this afternoon, Deputy Doherty renewed calls for a months rent rebate for those in rented accomodation. He says many targets continue to be missed while the cost of rent …
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Ballyshannon Bypass will be closed for emergency repairs from approx 6pm this evening. Diversions will be in place. No time has been given for the reopening of the road.
Sunday the 16th of October marks the 50th anniversary of Emmerdale. The UK soap took to Facebook to announce their news, unveiling a new cast photo taken earlier this year. To mark their fifth decade on screen, an hour long special will be broadcasted. The hour-special will be aired on the exactly 50 years to …
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Prosecutors have today confirmed that the prosecution of Soldier F for murder and attempted murder on Bloody Sunday will recommence next Tuesday 27th September. Soldier F faces prosecution for the murders of William McKinney and James Wray and the attempted murders of Joe Mahon, Joe Friel, Michael Quinn and Patrick O’Donnell. On 22 March 2022 …
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The 2022 Donegal Connect initiative is being launched this afternoon as part of the Global Irish Festival Series. Donegal people around the world were urged to make the trip back home to celebrate the county’s unique culture, uncover shared histories and forge new and lasting connections. At the centre of the event will be the …
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Supervisors on thirteen schemers and facilities in Donegal have taken strike action today in a dispute over pay. The striking workers marched from the Siptu office on Port Road to the Intreo offices on High Road in Letterkenny for a rally this afternoon to highlight the fact they have not received a pay increase since …
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HIQA has raised concerns over the protection of residents from abuse at two Donegal centres. Brentwood Manor, Convoy was found to be non-compliant in a number of regulations inspected during a recent unannounced visit while the quality and safety of care provided at St Eunan’s Nursing Home, Letterkenny is said to have required significant improvement. …
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Northern Ireland has more Catholics than Protestants, for the first time in its 101-year history. That’s according to census results, which have been released this morning. 46 per cent of people in Northern Ireland now identify as Catholic; 43.5 per cent identify as Protestant. The Protestant population in Northern Ireland has decreased by 10 …
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Just 11 long term care residents are currently being accommodated at Falcarragh Community Hospital. The refurbishment of the facility is due to commence in the first quarter of next year which aims to ensure the quality and safety of care and compliance with HIQA regulations. In a statement, the HSE says the 11 residents are …
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Serious concerns are being raised over convicted offenders from outside Strabane potentially being housed at a new apartment development in the town. Ark Housing Association has previously stated that the housing on Main Street will not be used to ‘specially’ accommodate individuals with convictions of a minor or serious nature. Councillor Raymond Barr says discussions …
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The Cathaoirleach of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District says while Donegal County Council is a long way off tackling social housing shortages in the Twin Towns, strides are being made. A meeting was held last night to identify suitable future housing and economic development lands in Ballybofey and Stranorlar. The Council currently owns no lands …
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It has cost the HSE over €1 billion to provide free PCR tests for Covid to the public. Over 11.3 million tests have been carried out to date, within the public system. The total cost includes referral and swabbing fees, reading the results, and transport charges. Donegal GP Ciarán Ó Fearraigh says the tests have …
The Labour Party is to unveil a €4 billion alternative budget today aimed at tackling the cost of living. The Party says its plan, which has been fully costed, aims to help financially-stretched families as the winter sets in. The package would address GP care, access to housing and energy poverty. Labour Leader Ivana Bacik …
Workers in thirteen community organisations in Donegal are taking strike action today in a dispute over pay. The striking workers will hold a protest march and rally in Letterkenny at noon to highlight the fact they have not received a pay increase since 2008. The action is part of a broader campaign by unions in …
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The mayor of Derry City and Strabane has called on people to turn up and express their anger and frustration at Saturday’s cost of living demonstration. The cost of living demonstration which was organised by Cllr Sandra Duffy is being held in the Guildhall Square at 12pm this Saturday, 24 September to highlight the pressures …
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The Council has been urged to source funding of €120,000 to install long term flood relief measures to prevent ‘outrageous’ flooding in Glenswilly. During a recent period of heavy rain, flooding caused the Letterkenny to Fintown Road at Glenswilly school to be washed away. Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny Milford MD Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly raised the …
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A call has been made for a workshop on the supply of social housing to be held as a matter of urgency. At the recent Letterkenny Milford MD meeting, Cllr Kevin Bradley called for the workshop to be held to identify available social housing to help cope with the ongoing housing crisis. Responding to the …
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The Western Development Commission and Halo Business Angels Network have announced a special event in Donegal next month to match companies with potential investors. The event is taking place on October 13th in the Co-Lab centre at the ATU’s Letterkenny Campus. The commission says bringing different people together should raise the level of investment in …
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The Fintown to Glenties Road (R250) will be closed today for three days. The road will be closed from 8am this morning and will re-open on Saturday at 5pm. The exact location of the road blockage is at a small bridge on the R250 at Currien in Fintown. Traffic at Fintown will be diverted via …
Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister believes there’s ‘a window of opportunity now’ to discuss the protocol. Michelle O’Neill also urged the new UK Secretary of State to ‘stop pandering to the DUP’ so they’ll return to the executive table. Yesterday, Ireland’s EU Commissioner Máiread McGuinness said now could be an ‘opportune moment’ to have fresh …
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News, Sport and Obituaries on Tuesday September 20th….
Police in Derry are appealing for help in identifying a vehicle that was involved in an incident in the Waterside area of the city recently during which an officer was injured. At 8.45am on Saturday, 27th August, a grey BMW 3 Series failed to stop for police on Spencer Road and made off in the …
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A woman has been arrested in connection with the deaths of two children in Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath. The two year boy and five year old girl died in a fatal car fire at Lacken, on Friday the 9th of September. Their mother was in the car at the time of the incident and was treated …
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The Environment Minister says the government’s plan will ensure people will be able to heat their homes this winter. The rising cost of energy was the main issue being raised in the Dáil this morning, with the government and opposition parties taking different approaches to addressing it. Sinn Fein has called for a cap on …
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A South Donegal Deputy has told the Education Minister that there are 6,000 people taking up spaces on school buses on the basis ‘they might need it and that ‘it would be nice to have it’ as opposed to those who do need it. Minister Norma Foley has appeared before the Oireachtas Education committee where …
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A local Councillor has raised concerns about the dire conditions of an 82-year-old man’s home in Rathmullan. Cllr Ian McGarvey explained some parts of the house which was purchased from the Council over 30 years ago is subsiding, and the roof is partly being held up by two Acro Jacks. The council says the house …
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Irish Water staff are working to repair a burst water main in Buncrana. They say supply disruptions are possible in The Woods, Doonwood, Tullyarvan and surrounding areas up to 3 o’clock this afternoon, with people advised to give another two hours for supply to fully return to normal. A traffic management plan is in place. …
The European Affairs Minister says the government is working to make sure essential climate measures do not negatively impact struggling families. It’s after an EU wide survey found 60 per cent of people here think plans to solve the energy crisis should be prioritised over meeting climate goals. The European Movement Ireland opinion poll found …
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The outgoing PRO of the Mica Action Group has said while he believes a new government will be necessary to deliver an acceptable Defective Blocks Scheme, he is not supporting any political party. Michael Doherty, who stepped down at the group’s AGM this week told Greg on today’s Nine til Noon Show that while Sinn …
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The Agriculture Minister says fertilizer prices will continue to be a challenge for farmers into next year. The cost of fertilizer which was widely produced in both Ukraine and Russia prior to the war, has tripled in price since March. Last week the UN raised concerns about the availability of fertilizer, ahead of the autumn …
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A Donegal man has appeared in court in Northern Ireland facing six charges relating to allegations of historic sexual abuse against two former pupils of his. 79 year old Patrick Gerard Sharkey who now lives in France has denied the allegations. Patrick Gerard Sharkey with an address at Route D’Oradour, Linards, France has pleaded not …
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The Education Minister is due before an Oireachtas committee today, over issues facing the new free school transport scheme. Minister Norma Foley will take questions from TDs and Senators as many parents report not being able to access bus places for their children. The scheme was introduced in an effort to help families cope with …
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A new report has examined the readiness of Killybegs Harbour for the development of offshore renewable energy. The report by Wind Energy Ireland found the port has the potential to service potential offshore wind sites with its skilled workforce, the close proximity of ship building and repair companies and access to the N56. However, it …
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Following Tuesday’s County Executive meeting, CLG Dhún na nGall announced the county have nominated Killybegs clubman Niall Erskine as a candidate for the President of the GAA in next year’s elections. The executive said “Niall has consistently given sterling service to the GAA over the last three decades.” Niall is currently Chairperson of the World …
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The Donegal Mountain Rescue Team are warning people as the nights fall to always let someone know where you are going and an estimated return time when setting off on a walk. It’s after the team was tasked on two occasions over the past week. On Wednesday last, the Donegal Mountain Rescue Team were tasked …
The Rural Independent TDs are set to move a Dail motion this morning aimed at delivering Energy Security in Ireland. The independents say its completely unsustainable for the government’s energy policy position to continue, claiming it barricades the country into a position of being the most energy import-dependent country in Europe. Speaking this morning ahead …
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Users of disability and community services are set to be hit by rolling strike action in Donegal, Cork, Kerry, Galway and Mayo. Workers in community and so-called ‘section 39’ organisations are staging the three day action in a dispute over pay. Unions say the health and social-care workers in the agencies which are funded by …
A Donegal TD is urging Agriculture and Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue to ensure next week’s budget includes an emergency financial aid package to address the fuel crisis in the fishing industry. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn says other European countries have introduced subsidies and other measures to offset fuel increases, and that must happen here. After …
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The Health Minister says it’s no longer tenable to cite Covid 19 as a reason not to reopen day care services for the elderly. The issue was raised in the Dail by Sligo Leitrim and South Donegal TD Marian Harkin, who said a number of centres still haven’t reopened. Ms Harkin raised the issue after …
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Concerns have been raised about the potential presence of a fatal fungus in trees on the Business Park Road in Letterkenny. Cllr Donal Coyle raised concerns about the presence of Ash Die Back in Ash trees along the road after observing visible signs of the fungus on the trees. The council has confirmed they will …
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News, Sport and Obituaries on Tuesday September 20th………
The four lane roadworks are not expected to be fully complete until the end of quarter one 2023. Donegal County Council says the major road works on the main road into Letterkenny has been severely affected by global supply and inflation issues arising out of international events. The Four Lane works between Dry Arch and …
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Concerns have been raised that the new traffic light system at the Pearse Road in Letterkenny is starting to impact businesses and the image of the town. Cllr Gerry McMonagle raised concerns saying it seems the new traffic lights are hindering rather than helping the traffic in the town. He called for a public consultation …
Letterkenny Milford MD told Pearse Road lights must be reviewed Read More »
A £2million resurfacing scheme is due to commence on the A6 Derry to Belfast Road at Castledawson on Monday next, September 26th, with a number of weekend closures planned. During the works two-way traffic flow will be maintained Monday to Friday with a mandatory 40mph speed limit in place and a ban on overtaking. However, …
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Ireland’s European Commissioner says now could be an ‘opportune moment’ to resolve tensions around the Northern Ireland Protocol. Mairead McGuinness says Britain and the EU are on the same side in many ways, particularly when it comes to sanctioning Russia. Since her appointment as UK Prime Minister, Liz Truss and her new cabinet have yet …
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Ulster Bank is asking employers to communicate directly with any employees who continue to have Ulster Bank accounts, to remind them to change their details to avoid any disruptions to salary payments. It comes as the bank gets ready to begin the first closures of personal and business current and deposit accounts in the coming …
Ulster Bank urges employers to intervene as account closure deadline looms Read More »
1.8 tonnes of litter was collected across Donegal as 320 volunteers took part in Clean Coasts Big Beach Clean. 25 groups tackled litter in several locations across the county including; at Bundoran Beach, Doneagl Pier, Rathmullan, Arranmore, Rossnowlagh, Buncrana, Muckross. Falcarragh Clean Coasts group removed several bags of marine litter with the most common source …
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Irish Water is advising that a reservoir interruption may cause supply disruptions to Glenkeeragh, Foxhall, Glenswilly, Letterkenny and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 4pm this afternoon.
It’s emerged that Donegal County Council spends an average of €80,500 each year on chemical weedkillers. A report from The Journal revealed that 28 out 31 local authorities in Ireland are still using chemical herbicides such as ‘Roundup’ which has been linked to cancer. Nature reporter, Anthea Lacchia, Noteworthy, the investigative platform from The Journal …
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