Gardai are hunting a van driver involved in a hit and run in Letterkenny yesterday afternoon. At around 2:50pm, three vehicles collided on Lisnennan Road. A silver or white coloured van failed to remain at the scene and is believed to have travelled in the direction of Woodlands. Anyone who witnessed the collision or who …
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Gardaí in Ballybofey are investigating an incident in the Stranorlar area. At around 1:15am on Saturday last, in the Mulreany Terrace area, a man is observed approaching a house and through a glass at the rear window before fleeing. Gardai are asking anyone who was in the area at the time and who may have …
Damage has been caused to a chip van in a hit and run incident during the Harvest Fair festival in Glenties. On Sunday September 11th in the Main Street area, the chip van was hit by a white flatbed truck driving past which collided with the hatch of the chip van. The driver of the …
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Investigations are continuing into a hit and run in Ballybofey. A black VW Tiguan involved in the incident on Saturday last was later found abandoned on the Glenfin road. Sergeant Charlene Anderson is appealing for information:
400 applications to the Mica redress scheme are awaiting decisions while to date, just 13 homes have been repaired. Minister Charlie McConalogue says a meeting yesterday with Donegal County Council management revolved around how to progress applications as quickly as possible. A meeting is due to take place between the local authority and the Department …
Long called for road improvement works have been carried out at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny. A new non-slip surface has been installed at the pedestrian crossing. It’s after serious safety concerns were raised by local residents about the speed at which motorists travelled along the route. Councillor Donal Mandy Kelly has welcomed the …
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The Cathaoirleach of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District will today ask officials to carry out a full inspection of all footpaths in the district. Figures seen by Councillor Donal Mandy Kelly show a significant increase in compensation payments for injuries sustained in falls. In a motion to be taken today, Cllr Kelly proposes that the …
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The fire service is currently dealing with an ongoing incident off the Kilmacrennan Road in Letterkenny. A number of appliances are at the scene in the Sliabh Dromond area. Motorists are advised of traffic delays. No further details are currently known.
The government must be seen to implement radical measures to ease the plight of families who are facing financial ruin due to skyrocketing prices. That’s according to the Cost of Living Coalition who will outline plans for a major protest on housing and the cost of living later this morning. Eddie Conlon of the Coalition …
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Around 1,300 people die prematurely here each year because of poor air quality. The Environmental Protection Agency’s annual air quality report has found that while air quality is generally good here, there are localised issues of concern. Air quality in Letterkenny was found to be good. However, large spikes of SO2 were observed during the …
Those who work until the age of 70 will benefit from a higher state pension of €315 a week. The new measure to be unveiled by Social Protection Minster Heather Humphreys today, is aimed at keeping more people in work for longer and ending the political row over retirement age. According to the Irish Independent …
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Donegal County Council says it’s turnkey acquisition process is continuing throughout the county. In a report to members, officials say this competitive dialogue procurement process will result in a major capital investment in social housing, and initial projects have now completed. In their report, officials say the turnkey acquisition model is a very effective mechanism …
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A key Mica campaigner in Donegal says she believes a conference in Letterkenny in November could prove a pivotal step on the road to just and lasting conclusion to the defective blocks scandal in Donegal. A number of scientific and engineering experts will be at the Donegal ATU for the conference on November 15th, the …
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Over 17 hundred events will take place across the country this coming Friday, as Culture Night returns, with over 20 events planned for Donegal. The annual celebration was launched this afternoon in Dublin. The Director of the Arts Council is Maureen Kennelly……….. https://culturenight.ie/location/donegal/
Leak detection works may cause supply disruptions to Roughpark, Church Street, Ramelton and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place from 11pm on 19 September until 6am on 20 September. We recommend that you allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return. For updates, take …
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News, Sport and Obituaries on Monday September 19th…….
An international conference on mica and defective concrete blocks is set is be held at the ATU campus in Letterkenny in November. This conference will be the first day in a three day research focused event which will see leading international experts in geology, earth sciences and engineering attend the event. The conference will …
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A Mica homeowner says she lives in fear each day that the chimney of her property will fall in and kill her. Ellen Doherty has been left distraught after a wall and fence to the rear of her home was recently damaged during by a storm but due to the presence of Mica, her insurance …
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130 new jobs have been announced for the farming sector this morning. The Agricultural Consultants Association says 80 of the roles will be advisory positions with the remaining 50 in administration. The ACA is a representative body for private agricultural consultants and advisors and is the largest group of its kind in Ireland. The positions …
Two men have been arrested and £30,000 worth of drugs seized in Strabane. The pair were detected by Police who were conducting a check point in the Lifford Road area shortly before midnight when they noted a vehicle turning and driving in the opposite direction. The car was subsequently stopped and searched, with officers seizing …
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The flying of the national flag at half mast at Council buildings in Donegal has been obstructed in two areas. The Taoiseach requested the flying of the flags at half mast as the funeral of Queen Elizabeth takes place. However, Councillor Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig travelled to Letterkenny public services centre to physically raise …
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Water supply disruptions are being experienced in the Kirkstown area of Letterkenny. Repairs to a burst water main are being carried out. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works which are due to be completed by 3:30pm.
A Donegal woman queued 13 hours to pay her respects to Queen Elizabeth II. World leaders including Taoiseach Micheal Martin and President Michael D.Higgins, will attend the Queen’s funeral this morning at Westminster Abbey. The service begins at 11 o’clock, when British Royal Navy sailors will tow the gun carriage carrying the coffin to the …
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A Glenties area Councillor says more must be done to counter illegal dumping in West Donegal. Cllr John Sheamais O’Fearraigh says as part of that process, better recycling facilities must be provided, particularly in Gweedore and Falcarragh. He says a number of illegal dumps have been detected in recent weeks, including one in an area …
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More people will be able to avail of the weekly fuel allowance as part of plans for the budget. However the introduction of a 30% rate of income tax, for middle income workers is unlikely to happen. According to the Examiner, the current weekly fuel allowance rate of €33 will increase by €5, and eligibility …
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Public hospitals will not cope this winter, without the help of private hospitals. That’s the view of INMO General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha, who’s calling for early agreements to be made now. Her comments come as Ireland braces itself for a winter of Covid and flu and deals with significant staff shortages in hospital settings. …
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There are fears someone could be seriously injured unless safety measures are rolled out on a main route in Inishowen. Councillor Rena Donaghey says residents in the Tooban area of Burnfoot are living in fear due to the volume of traffic travelling on the road from Derry to Buncrana. She is calling for traffic calming …
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Mica and social housing will be top of the agenda today at a meeting being held between Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue, Donegal County Council management and elected Fianna Fail public representatives. The meeting will specifically discuss how real progress can be made on repairing Mica affected homes following the approval of the legislation in July …
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The funeral of Queen Elizabeth will take place this morning. Around 2,000 people will be at the service at Westminster Abbey, including Britain’s Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who’ll walk alongside the new Prince and Princess of Wales. Huge crowds are expected in London and in Windsor – where the Queen will be laid to …
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Sinn Féin is calling on the government to reduce rents by putting one month’s rent back into people’s pockets. The budget will be announced earlier than normal this year, on September 27th, with an immediate package of supports promised by ministers, including measures for those in private rented accommodation. However Sinn Fein’s Rose Conway-Walsh says …
Four Donegal food and drink companies have won Gold Membership awards for their excellence in sustainability by Bord Bia’s Origin Green. Origin Green is a programme that aims to accelerate the development of sustainable practices in Irish food businesses. The annual Gold Member event, now in its third year, acknowledges the efforts of companies which …
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Concerns have been raised by residents in Dungloe and Meenmore regarding waste treatment capacity, as the construction of 45 new homes in the area is set to begin. Residents have contacted Donegal County Council and Irish Water about their concerns, as they believe the Dungloe Sewage Treatment Plant may not be able to manage …
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Kilcar, Gaoth Dobhair, St Eunan’s and Naomh Conaill are all into the semi final draw for the Donegal Senior Football Championship after wins over the weekend. Kilcar claimed a seven point victory over Killybegs in the opening quarter final of the weekend, 1-14 to 1-07. Gaoth Dobhair had just a point to spare in their …
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Naomh Conaill sealed their spot in the Donegal Senior Football Championship semi finals thanks to a 2-10 to 0-10 victory over Glenswilly. Second half goals from Eunan Doherty and Leo McLoone was the difference between the two sides. Martin Regan’s men are now in the draw for the final four and are joined in it …
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A man’s been rescued after getting trapped in a sea cave off the Mayo Coast. The 40-year-old spent almost 22 hours on a ledge in the cave at Downpatrick Head, after being swept into the area during high tide last evening. Since the alarm was raised just before 6pm yesterday, a major search and rescue …
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The Government’s urging people to tell it which of its services should be made more available online, and to flag the Government sites that need to be made more accessible. A public consultation’s being launched, with officials aiming to make it easier on citizens to engage with Government departments. Junior Minister at the Department of …
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The Annual Donegal Boxing awards were held in the Villa Rose on Saturday evening. The special guest for the evening was former Irish, British and European lightweight champion Charlie Nash and Commonwealth gold medalist Jude Gallagher. President of the Donegal Boxing Board Peter O’Donnell joined Eóin Catterson on Sunday Sport to review the award winners… …
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Cockhill Celtic defeated Letterkenny Rovers 3-1 in their Ulster Senior League Cup clash at Leckview Park today. Oisin McMenamin got the scoring underway, and second half strikes from Stephen Duffy and Lee McColgan secured Cockhill a strong start to the competition.
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Karol Duggan claimed victory in the Donegal 5k hosted by Tir Chonaill in Ballyshannon on Sunday morning. The Letterkenny AC man was first to cross the line in a time of 15 minutes and 31 seconds. Darragh Cross was second just six seconds off Duggan, with Martin Cunningham in third. The overall Grand Prix series …
A major multi-agency rescue operation is continuing off the County Mayo coast this afternoon. A man in his 40s has now spent over 20 hours trapped in a cave at Downpatrick Head after being cut off by the tide yesterday evening. A second person – a woman – was brought to safety by kayakers yesterday, …
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A charity representing older people have said a 10 euro increase to the weekly old age pension is not sufficient. Alone says older people need at least 20 euro extra a week, due to the cost-of-living crisis. The charity says pensioners are already having to make huge sacrifices to meet their basic needs. The group’s …
It’s been revealed that several cases of bird flu have been recently discovered in County Donegal. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine say that 60 cases have been discovered nationwide following tests, with the vast majority with the virus being sea birds. Cases of H5N1 have also been discovered in counties Cork, Kerry, …
Connor Coyle extended his unbeaten record to 17-0 on Saturday night. The Derry boxer earned a unanimous decision win over Mexican Silverio Ortiz in what was a tough bout for the Derry middleweight in Florida. Coyle’s is attention will now turn to a possible bout in Boston at the end of October.
Two people in County Donegal had to be rescued by the coast guard after their boat began taking on water, just off of Owey Island yesterday afternoon. The alarm was raised by a member of the public who noticed them in the sea. Crews from the Bunbeg Coast Guard, Arranmore ALB and the Rescue 118 …
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Termon bowed out of the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship on Saturday night after they were beaten 0-11 to 0-07 by Dungloe. At half time, Francie Friel’s men trailed by four points to two having being four down early in the half. In the second half, Termon twice got within a point of Dungloe but couldn’t …
Dungloe are into the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship final for a second sucessive season after they beat Termon 0-11 to 0-07 in Ardara on Saturday night. Oisin Bonner was the top scorer on the night firing over four points for Dessie Gallagher’s side. They will now face the winner either Naomh Columba or Fanad Gael’s …
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St Eunan’s eased into the Donegal Senior Football Championship semi finals after they beat St Micael’s 2-15 to 0-05 in Glenties. Two quickfire goals from Ciaran Moore and Conor O’Donnell Snr in the second half helped secure the 16 point win for Rory Kavanagh’s side. Brendan Devenney has the full time report…
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