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Calls for ramps to be installed at Wood Park, Letterkenny after toddler had a narrow escape

Letterkenny Municipal District has been told a toddler had a narrow escape recently at Wood Park in Lismonaghan. Cllr Gerry McMonagle told a meeting that the two and a half year old would have been hit by a speeding car, and it was only the fact that the child’s father grabbed him and pulled him

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Variable Message Sign damaged near Raphoe on the Letterkenny to Lifford Road

A Variable Message Sign has been attacked in a criminal damage incident in the Whitecross area of Raphoe. Paint was sprayed on the sign, which was advertising a local event between 9pm on Friday evening and  7am on Saturday morning. Paint was also thrown over the sign. Gardai are urging anyone who may have travelled at

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Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly visiting Donegal this week

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly is visiting Donegal this week. The Independent TD is due to travel to the county on Thursday and Friday. Ms Connolly’s trip will include visits to Arranmore Island, Gaoth Dobhair, Milford, Buncrana, Malin Head, Letterkenny, Ballybofey, the Glenties Harvest Fair, Ardara, and Donegal town. She says she is looking forward to

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Conor McGregor officially writes to Donegal County Council, seeking support in Presidential bid

Conor McGregor has officially written to Donegal County Council seeking nomination to run in the Presidential election. In his letter to the Chief Executive of the Council on September 5th, he says he believes now is the time for an independent, people-first voice to enter Áras an Uachtaráin, one that reflects the values, struggles, and

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Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty doesn’t rule himself out as SF’s Presidential election candidate

Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has refused to rule himself out as Sinn Féin’s Presidential Election candidate. The party’s leader Mary Lou McDonald confirmed yesterday she won’t be the party’s candidate. Sinn Féin’s process of selecting a nominee will be brought to members on the 20th September. Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill’s name has been

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Rail will return to Donegal, but not in my lifetime – Canning

The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council has said he doesn’t believe he will see rail restored to Donegal in his lifetime, but believes it will happen in the future. Cllr Paul Canning was speaking after Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council met with Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, in relation

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European fish producers meeting in Killybegs this week

European fishing leaders are gathering in Killybegs this week, with a challenge to new EU control rules high on the agenda. The AGM of the European Association of Fish Producers Organisations opens tomorrow at Ireland’s largest fishing port. The meeting is hosted by the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation and the Irish Fish Producers Organisation. Delegates from

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DCC should request garda help with traffic management in Letterkenny – Devine

Donegal County Council is being asked to formally ask for gardai to be deployed on key roundabouts in Letterkenny to help regulate traffic. The issue will be raised at a meeting of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District this afternoon by Cllr Thomas Sean Devine, who says immediate steps are needed. Cllr Devine says the reality is

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Cllr Terry Crossan elected Chair of Donegal ETB

Cllr Terry Crossan was today elected Chairperson of the Donegal Education and Training Board,  with Cllr Declan Meehan elected as Deputy Chair. They replace outgoing Chairperson Cllr Donal Coyle and outgoing Deputy Chairperson Patsy McVicar. In 2024 over 34,000 students availed of education and training through Donegal ETB. Chief Executive Anne McHugh says it’s wonderful

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2,185 children on waiting lists for childcare places in Donegal – NWC

Latest figures from Pobal show there were 2,185 children on waiting lists for childcare places in Donegal at the end of last year, with childcare costing just under €180 per week for one child in full time care. The National Women’s Council is now urging Government to use Budget 2026 to deliver a transformative shift

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Calls for road to be realigned at Clar Corner following two-vehicle collision

Concerns have been raised about Clar Corner following a collision yesterday. The two-vehicle crash occurred at Ballyratten at approximately 2.45pm. Two people were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital as a precaution. The area is known to be a dangerous location for drivers. Cllr Martin Farren says the road needs to be realigned before somebody is

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Over €2.6 million secured for Donegal Retrofit Mission Project

The Donegal Retrofit Mission Project is set to boost the ongoing establishment of an Energy Agency for the North West. Donegal County Council and the North West Energy Agency have secured €2.66m in Project Development Services financing through the ELENA Facility under the InvestEU Advisory Hub. The North West Energy Agency (NWEA) was established by

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LUH third most overcrowded hospital in the country this morning

Letterkenny University Hospital is the third most overcrowded hospital in the country this morning. According to the INMO, 38 patients are waiting on beds at the hospital. 12 were on trolleys in the Emergency Department, with the remaining 26 waiting on a ward elsewhere. University Hospital Limerick is the most overcrowded hospital in Ireland, with

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Killea community “terrorised” by Saturday night diffing

It’s claimed the Killea community was “terrorised” by diffing on Saturday night. Gardaí received a report of a gathering of motorists where alleged dangerous and illegal manoeuvres were carried out at Kildrum Upper, Carrigans at approximately 12:50am. They attended the location and dispersed the cars and onlookers, saying “no offence was caused”. Speaking to Michaela

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Former Donegal Councillor criticises Presidential election process

Meanwhile, a former Donegal councillor has criticised the Presidential election process. To be eligible for the Presidency, you must be an Irish citizen aged 35 or older, and must be nominated by at least 20 Oireachtas members or 4 local authorities. Former Independent Councillor Nicholas Crossan says he was shocked that Fine Gael put the

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Smartphone filmmaking training to be made available to young people in Donegal

Smartphone filmmaking training is to be made available to young people in Donegal. Póca Productions and Donegal County Council’s PEACEPLUS Partnership have launched the New Horizons Countywide Programme. This New Horizons Programme is one of 32 PEACEPLUS programmes managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and is part of Donegal’s PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan.

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75% of people south of the border have knowledge about end of life care

Three quarters of people south of the border have knowledge about end-of life care. This compares to around two thirds of people north of the border, in key findings for Palliative Care Week. Overall, the island is ahead of other countries with its knowledge about palliative care. All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care

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Police in Tyrone appealing for information after theft of power tools

Police in Tyrone are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of the theft of power tools from a shed in Newtownstewart on Saturday. It’s understood entry was forced into a shed in the Drumlegagh Road North area overnight and a number of power tools were taken. Enquiries are ongoing, and anyone who was in

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Programme of events announced for Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter’s Culture Night

Letterkenny’s Cathedral Quarter has announced the programme of events for Culture Night. The event is taking place on Friday September 19th at No. 3 Church Lane and the yard behind. Culture Night celebrates the heritage, theatre and live music in the heart of Letterkenny’s cultural district. Between 6 and 10pm at No. 3 Church Lane,

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100% Redress Councillor slams concrete levy that has funded 33% of payments

A 100% Redress Councillor has criticised the funding of the defective concrete remediation scheme through a concrete levy. A Freedom of Information request was submitted by the party in regards to the levy, which was introduced by the Government to help fund the enhanced defective concrete grant scheme. This saw 5% added to the cost

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Heather Humphreys inches ahead in race to become President

Heather Humphreys has inched ahead in the race to become president, according to the latest opinion poll. Asked which likely candidate they’d vote for, 21 per cent of respondents said they’d back Fine Gael’s candidate, with 20 per cent supporting Catherine Connolly and Jim Gavin respectively. 39 per cent said they don’t know, according to

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Tánaiste claims online threats to his family are part of pattern to “intimidate” him out of public office

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said online threats to him and his family are a clear and sinister pattern to “intimidate” him out of public office. The Garda’s Special Detective Unit, which investigates threats to the State, is carrying out a criminal investigation and has taken a statement from Mr Harris and the member of his

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School secretaries and caretakers’ strike suspended to allow for talks on potential deal

The school secretaries and caretakers’ strike has been suspended to allow for talks on a potential deal. Fórsa has confirmed strike action will be withdrawn to allow the implementation of the Workplace Relations Commission agreement. The key element of the agreement is a Government commitment to negotiate comparable pension entitlements for school secretaries and caretakers.

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Those withholding information in Kyran Durnin case may face criminal charges

The Garda Commissioner has said anyone withholding information in relation to the case of Kyran Durnin could face criminal charges. The boy, who would now be nine years old, was reported missing from his home in Drogheda in August of last year. The case was soon upgraded to a murder investigation. It’s understood a number

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Witness appeal after electronic sign vandalised outside Raphoe

A local hardware company has made a witness appeal after their electronic sign was damaged outside Raphoe overnight. In a social media post, Watson Hire showed pictures of the spray-painted VMS board at Whitecross, with white paint also thrown over the base. They are now asking the public to help them find those responsible. Watson

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Public consultation period for two Donegal Greenways extended

The public consultation period for two Greenways in Donegal has been extended. The emerging preferred route for both the Carrigans to Lifford Greenway and the Three Trees to Carndonagh Greenway has been identified. The public consultation on the Carrigans to Lifford Greenway and the Three Trees to Carndonagh Greenway has been extended until the end

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New Deputy Principal appointed to Gairmscoil Chú Uladh in Béal an Átha Móir

Donegal ETB has appointed a new Deputy Principal to Gairmscoil Chú Uladh in Béal an Átha Móir. Ms Sinéad Ní Dhochartaigh replaces Ms Aoife de Náis, who recently moved to a Deputy Principal post in Coláiste Ailigh in Letterkenny. Originally from Glenfin and a former pupil of the school, Sinéad holds a Bachelor of Arts

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Donegal Woman wins EirGrid Community Hero Volunteer Competition

A Donegal woman has won EirGrid’s Community Hero Volunteer competition. The state-owned company charged with securing the transition of Ireland’s electricity grid to a low-carbon future, and official timing partner of the GAA and Camogie Championships, has named Mary Cooke of Naomh Bríd GAA, Laghey, as its 2025 winner. Despite being a non-native of the

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Sister of Creeslough explosion victim says families ‘have lived a merry-go-round of uncertainty’

The sister of Jessica Gallagher, who was one of 10 people who died in the Creeslough explosion, says she and her family have lived a merry-go-round of uncertainty since that fateful day in October 2022. Lisa Gallagher says she and the relatives of other victims of the tragedy are still waiting for answers as to

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Extension and refurbishment of Donegal Hospice progressing

The extension and refurbishment of the Donegal Hospice is progressing. It’s been confirmed that the project is now at a detailed design stage. A planning application for the works, which include the construction of four new apartments at the facility for patients and families, as well as the provision of additional rooms for physiotherapy, occupational

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