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Dangerous water stream on Whitehill Road must be addressed – Cllr Terry Crossan

A Donegal councillor received a number of complaints regarding water on Whitehill Road yesterday morning. The water was flowing in a strong and continuous stream down the road. Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District Cllr Terry Crossan says that he took some photographs of the scene which he will send to the Roads Engineer in […]

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Killybegs Coast Guard conduct search at Rathlin O’Birne after reports of boat in difficulty

Killybegs Coast Guard were tasked today to a report of a boat in difficulty off Rathlin O’Birne. The shore team conducted an extensive search of the area together with Rescue 118. It was a false alarm with good intent. The Coast Guard wish to remind the public to call 112 if anyone is in difficulty

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Former Tánaiste Mary Coughlan says quicker rollout of support is expected for people of Donegal ahead of Fianna Fáil’s 81st Ard Fheis

Around 1500 people are expected to attend Fianna Fail’s 81st Ard Fheis today, with a strong focus on the preparation for the local and European elections. Discussions will focus on the party’s priorities of housing, health and education. Chairperson of the Dail Ceantar Mary Coughlan says that this is a two-sided operation with policy on

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Donegal libraries to benefit from €1.3m funding announcement

12 libraries in Donegal are to benefit from €1.3 million in funding announced today to support libraries across the country in becoming more digitally inclusive. Just over €28,730 has been set aside for Donegal libraries and will go towards the provision of new computers, laptops and iPads. The Central Library, Letterkenny and libraries in Buncrana

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Saolta launches midwifery recruitment programme

The Saolta University Health Care Group has launched a midwifery recruitment programme. Registered General Nurses interested in a career in midwifery are being invited to apply for the 18 month Postgraduate Higher Diploma in Midwifery Programme. Siobhan Canny, Group Director of Midwifery with the Saolta University Health Care Group has been a midwife for over

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Down Syndrome Ireland ‘deeply concerned’ at comments made by CDNT professional in Donegal

Down Syndrome Ireland says it is deeply concerned by comments reportedly made by an HSE Children’s Disability Network Team professional in Donegal. The family of a child with Down Syndrome was told last week that ‘children with Down Syndrome learn differently and they can be quite lazy’. Down Syndrome Ireland says as well as being

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Concerns continue to be raised over County Donegal Development Plan

The County Donegal Development Plan is not going to be fit for purpose. That’s according to Councillor Patrick McGowan who believes the Council will have to go back to the drawing board before it is adopted. He says there are issues with securing land for housing and economic development use in the Twin Towns. Cllr

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Letterkenny reports poorest air quality in Ireland today, but good forecast for Donegal

A new EPA air quality forecast will be of particular benefit to people sensitive to poor air quality. It’s forecast on airquality.ie will show the predicted air quality for up to three days and is updated twice daily. The forecast for Donegal today is that of good air quality, however, Letterkenny is the only monitoring

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Refinements works to be carried out on Polestar this Monday

Further works are planned to take place at the Polestar Roundabout to improve the phasing of lights and address issues that have been encountered since their introduction. Works are due to commence on Monday. It hoped that traffic flow will be optimised as well as having safe pedestrian and cyclist crossings implemented. It is possible

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Further progress in connecting Donegal with National Broadband Plan

2,906 Donegal homes, farms and businesses in the Carndonagh deployment area have recently completed engineering surveying works under the National Broadband Plan. This includes Culdaff, Dunaff, Malin and Glentogher and will lead to the next stage of the plan – the deploying fibre on poles and ducts. The work will involve the erection of poles,

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Motion to come before SF Ard Fheis calling on party to deliver 100% redress if in Government

A motion is to be brought before Sinn Féin’s Ard Fheis to call on the party to deliver 100% Redress for homeowners affected by the defective block crisis if in Government after the next election. The party’s Buncrana based cumann agreed the move ahead of the event next week. Councillor Jack Murray says he and

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New campaign launched to tackle dog fouling in Derry and Strabane

A new campaign to tackle dog fouling in the Derry City and Strabane District area has been launched. Councillor Lilian Seenoi Barr is calling on Derry City and Strabane District Council to collaborate with organisations such as; Dogs Trust NI to launch a comprehensive educational campaign as well as the adoption of a campaign in

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2023 potato harvest ‘rapidly turning into salvage operation’ – IFA

The Irish Farmers’ Association says this year’s potato harvest is the worst in recent memory, which is rapidly turning into a salvage operation. It says around 60 percent of this year’s crop remains to be harvested, and adds “sizeable losses have occurred already and are likely substantially increase.” IFA National Potato Committee Chair, Seán Ryan,

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HSE apologises over comments made about Donegal child with Down Syndrome

The HSE has issued an apology to a Donegal child who has Down Syndrome and their family after comments made by a healthcare professional. Donal, the child’s father speaking to the Nine til Noon Show earlier this week claimed he was told that ‘children with Down Syndrome learn differently and they can be quite lazy’.

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No non compliances for Donegal disability centre in HIQA inspection

A HIQA report has been published today surrounding an unannounced inspection of a centre for adults with disabilities in Donegal. The Riverside centre had four residence in attendance on the days of inspection in July of this year. No-non compliances were noted. Five substantial compliances were noted. This was in the areas of governance and

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Petition gaining traction to see Bonagee link bridge

A petition has been set up calling for the Bonagee Link in Letterkenny to finally get off the ground. Pauric Shevlin says the protracted wait for the Bonagee Link Bridge has had a substantial and detrimental impact on Letterkenny’s economic prospects, and the broader region of Donegal. There’s hopes the Bonagee Link could alleviate the

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It’s not about political football – MEP Markey responds to calls for government apology

MEP Luke Ming Flanagan has called out Fine Geal MEPs who failed to apologise to homeowners affected by defective blocks during a visit to the county from a European delegate. When speaking to Donal Kavanagh on this morning’s Nine ’til Noon show, the statement was put to MEP Colm Markey. In his response he said

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Luke ‘Ming’ Flanaghan calls for government apology

A Midlands-North West MEP has called for an apology to homeowners affected by defective blocks from his government party counter parts. It comes following a visit from European politicians to the county, to witness first hand the impact that defective blocks have had on such families. MEP Luke Ming Flanaghan said he feels people should

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Disappointment as foreshore licence delays Uisce Éireann works

The Cathoirleach of Glenties Municipal District left yesterdays meeting with Uisce Eireann feeling disappointed. Cllr. Micheal McClafferty says the lack of progress is was what annoyed him the most. When discussing the slow progress of work at the Falcarragh Treatment Plant, Cllr. McClafferty was told that the Foreshore Licence was the issue. He says he

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New conservation areas are a ‘slap in the face’ – KFO

The head of a large group representing fishermen says the lack of consultation over new conservation areas is a ‘slap in the face’. The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has hit out at Minister of State Malcolm Noonan, accusing him of acting in an “autocratic fashion”. Three new proposed marine conservation areas off Ireland’s south and western

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Uisce Éireann criticised for lack of translation service at Glenties Councillors meeting

A Donegal County Councillor has hit out at Uisce Eireann after they were prohibited from raising local issues with the utility due to the absence of a translator. Councillor Micheal Choilm MacGiolla Easbuig was attending a meeting with Uisce Eireann yesterday. However, he was told that he should due to the lack of a translation

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Donegal businesses urged to show commitment to combat food waste

Businesses in Donegal can show their commitment to combat food waste with the Food Waste Charter. EPA figures show that almost two thirds of food waste comes from businesses. One third of all food produced for human consumption is wasted generating up to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing food waste is an important

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