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Representatives from Donegal Cancer Flights and Services are heading to Dublin today to hand over a petition, calling for the retention of the Donegal – Dublin air timetable. Yesterday, the Department of Transport decided to proceed with the signing of the PSO contract, meaning the afternoon flights will end next month. The decision has been

Gardaí are in Buncrana are investigating an apparent hit and run incident on Swilly Road last Wednesday evening. Shortly before 9.30, a blue Hyundai was being driven from the Shorefront towards Buncrana Pier when it was in collision with a red BMW that was reportedly travelling towards it at speed. The red BMW was then

Gardai in Inishowen have renewed their appeal for information about a two vehicle collision on Tuesday evening last at Clar, Redcastle. A grey Volkswagen Golf was  travelling on the R238 from Moville towards Redcastle, when it was struck by an oncoming  black Mercedes Sprinter van. The driver of the van left the scene on foot.

New homes built on floodplains will no longer be protected by the government. Junior Minister for the OPW, Kevin Boxer Moran has issued a warning to local authorities that building on land prone to flooding will no longer be tolerated. According to the Irish Times, he says there’s an onus on the state to provide

Buncrana Roads Policing Unit issued a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice to a driver after detecting a vehicle travelling at 90km/h in a 60km/h zone last night. Less than an hour later, the same vehicle was detected travelling at 174km/h in an 80km/h zone. The driver was arrested and charged to appear in court. The vehicle

The Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage will meet twice today to discuss Defective Concrete Blocks with key stakeholders. From 3pm to 5.30pm, the committee will hear from officials from the Department of Housing, the Housing Agency, the County and City Management Association, the National Standards Authority of Ireland and Engineers Ireland. A

Two new special classes have been allocated to schools in Donegal. They will be located in PCC Falcarragh and one at Scoil Naomh Chaitríona, Ballyshannon. Nationally, 38 new special classes have been sanctioned, bringing the total to 301. Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher has welcomed the announcement, saying the new classes will provide vital

The HSE has warned that Letterkenny University Hospital’s Emergency Department is extremely busy, with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. Last week, LUH had 1037 attendances at the ED with just under half of those self-referring. The hospital is advising that patients who attend

Derry City and Strabane District Council has agreed its budget for the incoming 2026/27 year and set a District Rate increase for ratepayers of 4.48%. The budget for the year will see an average rates bill increasing by £27.79 per year, or approximately 53p per week for the average domestic ratepayer. The budget was set

A driver has been arrested in Donegal after they were caught speeding twice in one hour. Buncrana Roads Policing Unit issued a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice to a motorist after they detected their vehicle travelling at 90km/hr in a 60km/hr zone last night. Less than an hour later, the same vehicle was caught being driven

There were 7,394 people on the Live Register in Donegal at the end of January, a fall of 305 on the same period last year. That’s a year on year drop of just under 4%. Decreases were recorded in all but one of Donegal’s eight social welfare offices. The only increase was recorded at the

Uisce Éireann is beginning important upgrade works in Stranorlar this week that will help reduce bursts, improve water quality, and deliver a more reliable supply for local homes and businesses. Uisce Éireann crews are replacing more than 700 metres of ageing water mains along the N15 from McClays Corner to the Admiran Park junction in

    144 homes and businesses are likely to remains without power in the vicinity of Buncrana for much of the day. At the height of the outage, there were 1,370 premises affected, but 1,226 had their power restored this morning. ESB Networks had hoped the outstanding issues would be resolved by 11.30 this morning,

Donegal County Council is urging those responsible for covering English placenames on road signs with paint to cease immediately. Describing the practice as vandalism, they say anyone with knowledge of those carrying out the defacing of signage should report the matter to their local Garda station. Responding to a question from Cllr Michael Mc Clafferty,

Uisce Éireann says it is aware of the water supply issues on Gola Island, which has been without regular running water after an underwater pipe to the island was damaged last July. In response to questions from Cllr Michael Cholm McGiolla Easbuig the utility says a working group has been established to review the requirements

Uisce Éireann is advising customers in South Donegal that essential reservoir cleaning works will be taking place this week. These planned works are necessary to maintain and protect the water supply for homes and businesses in the area. While bypass systems are in place for most reservoirs, helping to minimise disruption, some customers may experience

A man has been hospitalised following a two-vehicle collision in Donegal yesterday evening. The crash occurred in Dunkineely at approximately 8.45pm. The male driver of one of the cars, aged in his late teens, was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life-threatening at this time. No other injuries were

Ardara man Packie Keeney has been named Donegal Person of the Year for 2025. The announcement took place at the Lake of Shadows Hotel, Buncrana this evening. Packie was a co-founder of Highland Radio and played a pivotal role in reshaping Ireland’s broadcasting landscape. In its formative years, Packie served simultaneously as Chairman, Director, Manager