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Update – 27 year old man arrested on suspicion of involvement in Tyrone incident

A 27 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing which occurred in Tyrone this morning. A 28 year old man suffered multiple stab wounds to his face, neck, chest and arm following an altercation in the Main Street area of Castlederg at about 1.30 this morning. A number […]

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PSNI detectives appeal for witnesses following serious incident in Castlederg

Detectives in Strand Road are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of a stabbing in the Main Street area of Castlederg at 1.30a.m this morning. Part of Castlederg Main Street is closed off due to the incident. Motorists travelling through the town centre are advised to seek another route.

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Police say that information on poster in Derry was incorrect

The PSNI says officers’ details that appeared on a poster on a bus shelter in Derry were incorrect. The poster was spotted in Dungiven on Thursday evening. Police say the information that was posted was wrong. It follows the major leak of police officers’ and staff details last month. The SDLP’s Michael Coyle says it

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Calls for government to provide more electricity credits in the next Budget

The Government is facing pressure from one of its own senators to provide more electricity credits in the Budget. Last year saw every household receive €600 worth of credit, to help with rising costs. Fine Gael’s Maria Byrne is calling for at least three more €200 credits to be delivered this winter. Senator Byrne thinks

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Burst water main may cause disruptions in Dunkineely area

Uisce Eireann are currently undertaking waterworks in Donegal. Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Bruckless, Dunkineely and surrounding areas in the county. Works are scheduled to take place until 6pm today. Donegal County Council recommends that you allow 2 to 3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply

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Refugees from Ukraine to live in tents on Electric Picnic site from next week

Ukrainian refugees will start living in tents on the Electric Picnic site from next week. A contract has been signed by the government to house 750 people on the County Laois site for a period of six weeks. They’ll be moved in on a phased basis, starting next Tuesday. From next week, tents will be

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Donegal businesses encouraged to join Pieta’s ‘Go Amber’ campaign

Businesses across Donegal are being urged to join in Pieta’s ‘Go Amber’ fundraising campaign. The initiative will run from World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th to World Mental Health Day which is October 10th. Pieta has provided free support to over 4,300 therapy clients so far this year. And, in advance of World Suicide

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Number of offences detected during checks on school buses in Inishowen

Gardai say a number of offences were detected while carrying out checks on school buses in the Inishowen area earlier today. Gardaí from Buncrana Roads Policing Unit and Inspectors from Road Safety Authority Ireland conducted a number of school bus checks throughout the peninsula. They have thanked everyone for their co-operation and patience.

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Donegal Deputy says latest excise increase is another example of an out of touch Government

A Donegal Deputy says the latest excise increase is another example of an out of touch Government. Since midnight, the excise on motor fuel increased, adding around 7 cent to a litre of petrol and 5 cent to diesel. Deputy Pearse Doherty says people simply cannot afford the price hikes amid a cost of living

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Donegal children are losing out on disability support services

Parents with children under the Children’s Disability Network Team across Donegal have received letters explaining they may lose out on services due to recruitment and vacancy issues. The letter outlined that children with the most complex needs in terms of speech therapy, occupational therapy and psychology services will be prioritised. Michelle, who’s daughter has down

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759 home energy upgrades completed in Donegal in first half of 2023

759 home energy upgrades were completed in Donegal in first half of 2023. That’s according to the latest report published by the SEAI. Nationally almost 22,000 home energy upgrades were supported by government, an increase of 150% on the same time period last year. That’s with 7,566 homes upgraded to a BER B2 or higher,

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Creeslough scientist honoured by Met Eireann in storm name list

Kathleen, Fergus, and Jocelyn are among the storms which could hit Ireland this winter. Met Eireann, along with their colleagues in the Netherlands and UK, have confirmed the names chosen for next season’s storms. This year many are named in honour of scientists, including Creeslough’s Kathleen ‘Kay’ McNulty Mauchly Antonelli, hailed one of the mothers

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Letterkenny Councillor calls on Minister to extend slurry spreading season

A Letterkenny councillor says he has confidence the Minister for Agriculture will extend the slurry spreading season beyond October 1st, if the weather doesn’t improve. Cllr. Donal Mandy Kelly wrote to Minister Charlie McConalogue following a rise in concerns from farmers regarding the wet weather preventing them from spreading slurry. He says land is simply

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Expansion of free contraception and GP visit card roll out announced today

Free contraception is being made available for women in the 17 to 30-year-old age group. The announcement has come from the Health Minister Stephen Donnelly today. The scheme, which came into effect in September 2022, was only available to women up to 25, then further expanded to include 26-year-olds in January this year. According to

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Tented accommodation expected to be used for new arrivals from Ukraine

It’s expected that, from next week, tented accommodation will be used for new arrivals from Ukraine. The Department of Integration says there are over 24,600 beneficiaries of temporary protection in Ireland. The summer months have seen an increase in the number of arrivals from Ukraine, with more than 10,000 people fleeing here since May 1st

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Lifford Stranorlar had the country’s lowest rents from January to March

The average rent for new tenancies is now €1,544 euro a month, an increase of 9%. RTB figures show in Dublin, the average rent was €2,102 euro per month – the most expensive country. In Donegal, the figure was €837. At Electoral Area Level, Lifford Stranorlar has the lowest average rents in the country at

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VAT increase will be the ‘final nail in the coffin’ fears Donegal salon owner

A fresh wave of price hikes are on the way. From midnight excise duty on fuel will rise again, adding around 7 cent to a litre of petrol, and 5 cent to diesel. The lower rate of VAT for hospitality services will also end tonight, meaning we’ll be paying more for hotels, restaurants, and hairdressers.

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Lifford-Stranorlar electoral area has highest rate of adults still living at home nationally

The Central Statistics Office has released the Profile 3 data, an insight in to the family situations and living arrangements across Ireland, as well as a look at figures surrounding childcare. The data relays from a new question on last year’s census. Of these almost 19,500 were married couples with children, over 2500 were co-habiting

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LUH was Ireland’s fifth most overcrowded hospital during August

Sligo and Letterkenny University Hospitals were the fourth and fifth most overcrowded in the country during the month of August according to figure which have just been published by the IMNO. In total, over 9,720 admitted patients found themselves with beds across the countries hospitals in August. The highest figure of 1,885 was recorded in

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Hundreds of children with disabilities badly failed in Donegal – Deputy MacLochlainn

A Donegal Deputy has said that hundreds of children with disabilities and their families are being badly failed in Donegal. Deputy Padraig McLochlainn said that while local TDs and HSE Forum Member Councillors will meet with senior HSE management, he is appealing for the Health Minister to work to fulfil vacancies for key positions in

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Cllr calls for conversation on the impact of tourism in the Donegal gaeltacht

A West Donegal councillor says there needs to be a discussion about the impact of tourism on Gaeltacht communities, and in particular, the high costs that have to be absorbed by the local community when their area becomes popular with visitors. Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig was speaking following the publication of figures by

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Letterkenny remains cheapest student town in Ireland

As students across Ireland accepted their CAO offers yesterday, Letterkenny remains to be the most affordable student town. That’s according to switcher.ie. The findings updated earlier this month say that is costs €1,088 per month or €12,791 per academic year to attend Letterkenny Atlantic Technological University, 45% less that those who opt to go to

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Traffic delays expected in Strabane on Sunday as parade gets underway

Traffic delays are expected in Strabane on Sunday afternoon as a parade is set to take place at 3 o’clock. Those participating are scheduled to assemble from 2:30pm on John Wesley Street in the town. From there, the parade will move onto Railway Street, into Abercorn Square, Market Street, along Main Street, Townsend Street and

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Donegal CAHMS teams bare lowest staffing levels

Three Donegal CAMHS teams had the lowest staffing levels, with one team without a psychologist, social worker and occupational therapist. The Mental Health Commission has published its latest review into Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. It examined 9 community healthcare settings across the HSE and found 4,451 children and teens are waiting to access

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No nurse or GP available on Tory Island today due to helicopter maintenance

The HSE has confirmed that there will be no nurse or GP available on Tory Island today as was previously scheduled. It’s due to the helicopter being grounded for essential maintenance work with no second helicopter available to make the journey instead. The HSE says it is putting interim measures in place and has apologised

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Minister Donohoe urged to correct Dail record on Defective Concrete Products Levy

There’s calls for the Public Expenditure Minister to correct the Dail record regarding the scope of the Defective Concrete Products Levy. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty says Minister Paschal Donohoe’s claims that the levy would exclude pre-cast products were false, causing confusion and uncertainty in the construction sector and wider industry. The levy is due to

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Public event this evening to discuss proposed changes to Letterkenny plan

Donegal County Council is hosting a drop in event this evening as public consultations continue on the proposed changes to the draft Letterkenny Plan and Local Transport Plan. Planning staff will be available to answer queries and talk people through the proposed material alterations in the council chamber at Letterkenny Public Services Centre until 8

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