There is speculation that a deal may be reached on how much the agriculture sector should have to cut its carbon emissions before the end of the week and possibly as early as today. Talks are resuming this morning but it’s understood the three coalition party leaders are edging towards agreement on a number. Meanwhile …
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Gardai are pleading with drivers to play your part to help save lives. It’s after a driver was arrested by the Buncrana Roads Policing Unit on Tuesday evening after testing positive for cannabis following a roadside drug test. Meanwhile, a motorist was yesterday arrested for travelling at 168kph in a 100kph zone in the Letterkenny …
Gardai in Donegal issue plea to drivers to play part to save lives Read More »
A local Councillor has called for a rebate or reduced rates similar to what was rolled out during the Covid Pandemic for businesses who are struggling to cope with rising costs. Speaking at yesterday’s meeting of Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District, Cllr Martin Harley said many businesses are not going to survive the winter without government …
Call for support similar to pandemic rebates for businesses struggling with rising costs Read More »
The Junior Transport Minister has pledged to listen to any applications from Donegal County Council for extra roads funding, but stopped short of making any commitments about projects such as the Bonagee Link and the Twin Towns By-Pass. Hildegarde Naughton said annual allocations will continue for major roads projects, but also stressed that more funding …
Minister promises to listen to road funding applications, but makes no promises Read More »
Plans are to be drawn up for a special commemoration in Stranorlar next year to mark the 100th anniversary of the Drumboe martyrs. On March 14th 1923, four Republicans, Charles Daly, Daniel Enright, Sean Larkin and Timothy O’ Sullivan were shot by Free State soldiers in retaliation for the death of a National Army soldier …
Council discusses proposal to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Drumboe Martyrs Read More »
A local councillor has called for a rebate or reduced rates similar to what was rolled out during the Covid Pandemic for businesses who are struggling to cope with rising costs. Speaking at yesterday’s meeting of Lifford Stranolar Municipal District, Cllr Martin Harley said many businesses are not going to survive the winter without support. …
Harley seeks further rates reliefs for struggling businesses Read More »
Derry City Council is to debate a motion calling for the replacement of vital European funding lost as a result of Brexit. The motion has been moved by Cllr John McGowan, who chairs the council’s Business and Culture Committee. Sinn Fein Cllr John McGowan says the organisations in Derry which play a vital role in …
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Evening News, Sport, and Obituaries on Wednesday July 27th………….
The PSNI is seeking the public’s help in finding a man who is missing from Co. Tyrone. 47 year old Damien Heagney has gone missing from Cookstown and police say they are increasingly concerned for his well-being. Damien is described as 5″10, of stocky build and is said to have links to the Tyrone and …
Tyrone PSNI search for man missing from Cookstown Read More »
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a two vehicle collision in Stranorlar. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area as long tailbacks to the Killross junction have been reported. Motorists heading towards Donegal Town are advised to use an alternative route. More updates to follow…
Police in Strabane, investigating a serious road traffic collision in Sion Mills shortly before 1.50 yesterday afternoon are appealing for witnesses. The two-vehicle collision on Melmount Road involved a white Vauxhall van and a blue Volvo lorry. Emergency services attended the scene, and the driver of the van was taken to hospital by Air Ambulance …
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In the North, a criminal investigation is underway after a PSNI officer allegedly took photos of a man who died by suicide in 2012, from a police database. Prosecutors say they received a file from the watchdog ”with potential offences including misconduct in a public office, harassment and theft’. It’s reported the same officer accused …
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A boost in funding for the night-time sector has been described as ‘crumbs from the table’, after it emerged this week that the long-promised basic income for the arts has again been delayed. An extra 1.4 million euro is being made available to support off-peak entertainment in venues across the country. Donegal musician Matt McGranaghan …
Basic income for the arts has been delayed again Read More »
A public consultation on a new €3.5m visitor centre at Fanad Lighthouse is being held today. The 7,800 square foot centre includes a cafe, shop, meeting room and an art/workshop space as well as an upgraded car park and a play area. Plans will be on view at Fanavolty Hall today from 4pm to 8pm. …
Fanad Lighthouse visitor centre public consultation being held today Read More »
There’s fears someone will be seriously injured or worse unless works are carried out on a bridge in the Meenbanad area of West Donegal. There have been a number of crashes at Bunawillian Bridge with calls from locals for remedial works to be completed and the bridge to be widened and signage erected. Councillor Micheal …
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There’s calls for a review of coercive control legislation. The manager of the Donegal Domestic Violence Centre believes there needs to be an overhaul due to the amount and high level of complexity of cases coming forward. Yesterday, Garda Paul Moody was jailed for coercively controlling his ex-girlfriend. From 2017 to 2020, he bombarded her …
Review of coercive control legislation needed – Dr Hainsworth Read More »
The HSE has confirmed that a nurse will return to Tory Island over the coming week. Concerns were raised over the level of medical care provision on the island yesterday as residents have been without a nurse since Thursday last as the nurse is currently on annual leave. Islanders were without a nurse at Easter …
The Cabinet will this morning consider changes to the law around rape cases in Ireland. The changes will mean a jury will need to have regard to the steps a man took to ensure the sex was consensual, and his decision making capacity at the time. The jury would have to find the accused defence …
Smart technology is being used to monitor sustainable tourism on islands in the North West and West. The study will measure the effect of tourism on islands, such as economic value, environmental impact, waste and water management, energy usage, access and transport, carbon footprint, and the social and cultural impact. The Atlantic Technological University are …
Tourism on Donegal islands being monitored by smart technology Read More »
Coalition Party leaders have failed to break the deadlock over how much Ireland should reduce carbon emissions from agriculture by the end of the decade. Talks ended without agreement last night, its unclear whether a deal can be reached in the short term. Its expected the talks will resume this morning ahead of the Cabinet …
Deadlock continues over carbon emissions reduction Read More »
The Melmount Road in Sion Mills has reopened. The route was closed for a time yesterday following a crash.
Over 15,000 people have been continuously on jobseeker’s allowance for at least 10 years. According to the Department of Social Protection, they include more than 4,000 in Dublin. Cork, Donegal, Galway, Louth and Wexford all have at least 700 each. Brid O’Brien, from the Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed, says extra support is needed …
At least 700 people in Donegal continuously on jobseekers allowance Read More »
A leading lawyer in Mauritius claims a ‘hefty’ cash reward is needed to try to solve Michaela McAreavey’s murder. The Tyrone school teacher was killed while on honeymoon on the holiday island in 2011. No one has ever been convicted of the 27-year-old’s murder – after two hotel workers were cleared 10 years ago. Former …
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Initial work has commenced on the new state of the art €12.5m Fort Dunree visitor experience. The initial design team meeting took place at the site on Wednesday last. The project is due to be developed over the next 18 months, with construction expected to commence late next year, early 2024. Joan Crawford, Manager Wild …
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Recent statistics have revealed that almost 70% of land in the Derry City and Strabane district is covered by mining concessions. These concessions give private companies the rights to extract minerals from public lands, or carry out exploration of the area. Foyle MLA Sinead McLaughlin has written to the Economy Minister to express deep concern …
Almost 70% of land in Derry and Strabane district is covered by mining concessions Read More »
A former Emergency Department Consultant at Letterkenny University Hospital says if everyone heeds the message from road safety campaign launch that took place yesterday at the ATU campus in Letterkenny, lives will be saved and injuries prevented in Donegal. Gerry Lane, who previously fronted an RSA TV campaign, says for every road death, there are …
Former ED consultant stresses importance of road safety message Read More »
Evening News, Sport and Obituaries on Tuesday July 26th………..
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd was in the North West today where he met with residents and business owners affected by flooding at the weekend. The Minister visited homes and business in Drumahoe and Eglinton and other parts of Derry city and Strabane where at least 30- 40 homes are known to have internally flooded, with up …
Infrastructure Minister visits North West communities affected by floods Read More »
Gardaí from the Roads Policing Unit in Buncrana have detected a number of road traffic offences today while out patrol. A Fixed Charge Penalty Notice was issued for the offence of holding/using a mobile phone while driving and another was issued for the offence of not wearing a seatbelt. Three vehicles were detected travelling in …
Five road traffic offences detected in Inishowen today Read More »
Motorists are advised that the Melmount Road in Sion Mills is currently closed following a road traffic collision between the junctions with Bells Park Road and Seein Road. Local diversions are in place. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and seek an alternative route.
Fines for drivers who speed or use a mobile phone are set to double. Junior Transport Minister Hildegarde Naughton announced the plans at the launch of the RSA and An Garda Síochána’s mid-summer road safety appeal at the ATU Letterkenny. The fine for speeding is set to increase to €160 while motorists will now have …
Mid-summer road safety appeal launched in Letterkenny Read More »
Gardaí in Buncrana are investigating a criminal damage incident in the Pairc na hAluine area. A resident returned to their property to discover that sometime between July 11th and 16th the glass back door to the property had been smashed in. No entry was gained to the property. Gardai are appealing to residents in the …
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The average rent in Donegal for new tenancies has increased by 18%. According to the Residential Tenancies Board’s latest Rent Index, the average rent in the county in the first quarter of this year was €764, up from €646 during the same period last year. The figure is up 5% when compared to figures from …
There’s fears another flooding event could devastate Inishowen. Flash flooding on Saturday last caused significant damage to roads and bridges in the East of the peninsula. Councillor Martin McDermott says the weekends events is evidence of the result of unfulfilled promises made after the unprecedented flooding in 2017. He says an urgent multi-agency response is …
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Over 1,400 people have so far joined forces with Coleman Legal in a High Court case being taken by defective block homeowners. Coleman Legal, who is representing homeowners has to date, issued over 750 WRITS and is expected to exceed 1,000 later this week. The action aims to make up a shortfall for homeowners who …
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An appeal has been issued to motorists to be vigilant after a number of car thefts in Donegal. It’s after a grey Renault Megane with a partial registration of ’01 DL’ was stolen from a property in the Dunwiley area sometime between 10pm on Friday night and 9am on Saturday. The vehicle was later recovered. …
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Gardai are seeking three people after a car they were travelling in crashed into a tree in the Magherabeg area of Burnfoot on Sunday afternoon last. A grey VW Golf, with a partial registration of ‘YNZ’ is believed to have been travelling from Burnfoot towards the Causeway, Inch Island when it struck a tree at …
Gardai seek three people involved in hit and run in Burnfoot Read More »
A man remains in hospital following an assault in Castlefinn. The man was assaulted in the Long Brae area at around midnight on Sunday last. He was transferred to hospital by ambulance for treatment to injuries sustained. Gardai say his injuries are not believed to be life threatening. They are appealing to anyone who has …
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Concern has been raised over the level of medical care being provided on Tory Island. The nurse stationed on the island has been on annual leave since Thursday. Residents were without medical provision for a week at Easter also. A number of people had to be transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital on Saturday after becoming …
Concern over medical care provision on Tory Island Read More »
There’s calls for immediate action to mitigate against a recurrence of flooding in Strabane. Damage was caused to homes and businesses across the town, many in areas previously affected, in particular, the Ballycolman Estate where short term flood alleviation works have been approved but have yet to be carried out. Councillor Michaela Boyle says urgent …
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Barnardos is calling on the government to use the Budget to provide relief for parents who are struggling with back to school costs. The charity’s Back To School survey for 2022 has found the basic cost of sending a child to school remains substantial across primary and secondary level. The average cost of the basics …
Calls for back to school costs relief to be included in Budget Read More »
An emergency payment scheme is being made available for homeowners in Derry and Strabane whose homes were damaged by Saturday evening’s floods. People are being urged to immediately contact Derry City and Strabane District Council to register their property to avail of the Department for Communities Emergency Payment scheme. Up to £1,000 is being made …
Funds available for homes damaged by floods in Derry and Strabane Read More »
Plans for the regeneration of Carrick are underway. Coiste Forbartha na Carrige along with Donegal County Council and Paul Doherty Architects in Donegal Town, are in the process of preparing the plan for the village and surrounding area. Two public surveys are to be carried out to help identify what aspects of Carrick and it’s …
A second Dáil Chamber could be on the cards. It’s one of the suggestions being made, so politics can become more ‘family friendly’. Under the proposals, Oireachtas business would be held in both chambers at the same time, so proceedings could finish earlier in the evening. But Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer isn’t sure it’s …
Up to 15,500 more hospital staff may be needed in the next 13 years. An ESRI workforce requirements report foresees the need for additional workers, due to population increases. It estimates that staff increases in the region of 12,500, to 15,000 would be needed. It includes up to 3,200 more medical staff 8,800 more nursing …
Up 15,500 more hospital staff needed in next 13 years – ESRI Read More »
61 new speed cameras will go live this morning as Gardai and the Road Safety Authority encourage drivers to lower their speed. The cameras are spread around 23 counties with the majority on regional and national routes. Three are being rolled out in South Donegal, at Birchhill, Drumbeagh and Carrickboy. It comes after 5 people …
Tributes from across the political divide have been paid to David Trimble. The tributes were led by the Taoiseach Michael Martin who said he played a pivotal role during negotiations around the Good Friday Agreement. Figures from the political world both here and in the UK have been remembering one of the men were key …
Police have issued a warning of criminals using clever technology to steal cars following a spate of keyless car thefts across the North. Over the last 11 months, 35 cars have been stolen using technology that is allowing these thieves to steal vehicles by redirecting wireless signals from key fobs. Detectives believe, due to the …
Warning as clever criminals using technology to steal keyless cars Read More »
A Midlands-North-West MEP has criticised the recent debate around carbon emissions, saying much of it is focused on ideologies rather than science. Fine Gael’s Colm Markey was speaking as Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue continues intensive discussions with cabinet colleagues on sectoral emissions ceilings. It’s suggested that farm emissions should be cut by between 22% and …
No final agreement has been reached on carbon emissions cuts for the agriculture sector after today’s cabinet subcommittee meeting. However a spokesperson for the Environment Minister Eamon Ryan described the meeting as constructive and that it was still expected all sectoral ceilings will be approved by the end of this week. Professor Barry McMullin is …
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