Gleann Cholm Cille has been recognised at the .IE Digital Town Awards 2022. Gleann Cholm Cille’s ‘Building a digital cultural infrastructure for our community’ project took home top prize in the Digital Tourism category at the awards ceremony held today, Wednesday, 8 June The .IE Digital Town Awards honour local town projects and people that …
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday June 8th:
A Donegal teenager has compared public transport in rural Ireland to living in the Stone Age. 17 year old Finlay Thomson from Belcruit was speaking in the Seanad in recent days as part of a delegation from Foróige who presented their perspectives on the climate crisis at a Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment and Climate. …
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Travis Scott has been announced to fill the Sunday headline slot at the Day-N-Vegas festival in Nevada in September. It will be his first major gig since the Astroworld tragedy which saw 10 people lose their lives during a crush while he was on stage in Houston last November. Travis was due to perform …
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Seven cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in Ireland. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre says all cases are in men aged 30 to 50. In the UK, a further 18 cases of the virus have been found in England – and another in Scotland. The Health Security Agency says that brings the known total across …
The INMO is calling for the government to put the same energy into fixing the trolley crisis in hospitals as they did to addressing long queues at Dublin Airport. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation says 546 patients without hospital beds on the 8th of June, is not normal. The INMO says the HSE’s Emergency …
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A man is due in court following the discovery of €3,500 worth of drugs in Ballyshannon at the weekend. Gardai seized the drugs as part of an operation targeting the sale or supply of drugs during the ‘Rory Gallagher festival’. On Sunday Gardaí attached to the District Drugs Unit at Ballyshannon Garda Station seized a …
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A Donegal TD has slammed the delayed department response to questions of resources for children affected by mica. In March, Deputy Pringle raised the issue of families in temporary accommodation because of the mica crisis having difficulties securing school transport and the need for extra mental health support. Deputy Pringle received a response to the …
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Police in Derry are investigating an arson attack on a business premises in the Prehen Road area. A vehicle was completely destroyed by the early morning blaze while damage was caused to two others. Police received a report of a vehicle on fire just before 3.20am this morning. One vehicle was completely destroyed as a …
Donegal County Council says the iCARE Sensory Garden at Looking Glass Brae in Ballymacarry is a very important development, and will help children and adults with learning difficulties. The EU funded garden also has support from the Executive Office at Stormont, reflecting its cross border dimension. Donegal County Council says what iCare has done is …
Levies and taxes on fuel should be eliminated or substantially reduced on a temporary basis, according to a South Donegal TD. It’s after the Society of the Irish Motor Industry issued advice to motorists on how to reduce spending on petrol. Avoiding unnecessary trips and removing heavy items from the car to lighten the load, …
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It’s been confirmed that more than 200 people have signed up as plaintiffs in a High Court case being taken by the Defective Blocks Ireland group. Six of those are lead plaintiffs who will take the main cases, represented by Coleman Legal. Next week, Coleman Legal will be in Buncrana hosting appointments with affected homeowners …
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A man in his 40s has died after a crash in County Derry. It happened on the Aughrim Road in Magherafelt, shortly after 8.30 yesterday evening. It involved a tractor and motorbike. The man, who was on the motorbike, was taken to hospital, but died of his injuries. Police are appealing for witnesses.
The Government is to give people free vouchers to use remote working hubs, a number of which have been developed in Donegal. Last month, Donegal County Council announced a scheme to provide free hub access to people holidaying in the county that need to connect with their work for a time. Minister Heather Humphreys unveiled …
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The Taoiseach will address the European Parliament this morning. The address will mark 50 years since Ireland decided to join the then European Community and comes after an appeal to Boris Johnson to pull back from acting unilaterally over the Northern Ireland Protocol. Speaking in Strasbourg last night, Michael Martin said everyone should now do …
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More than 131 thousand students will begin their Leaving Certificate, Applied and Junior Cycle examinations this morning. This year marks the full return of externally delivered examinations for all candidates since the year before the covid pandemic. The numbers registered to sit exams this year have increased by 6 percent compared to the last time …
More than 4ooo volunteers across Ireland are set to take part in World Ocean Day today. Marine litter has become a global problem, with the main cause being attributed to human waste. Charities Clean Coast and National Spring Clean have joined forces to organise more than 230 beach clean-ups for today. 12 of them …
The sod has been turned on the first phase of ‘LK Green Connect’. The development will see the delivery of high quality walking, cycling and public realm infrastructure in the town. It’s part of the wider planned network, LK Green Connect that will ultimately connect across a series of town centre destinations. Phase 1 will …
Irish Water is carrying out essential works in Letterkenny today and tomorrow. The utility says the essential leak repair works in Wolfe Tone Place will safeguard the water supply. During the water mains rehabilitation works which are scheduled to take place from 7pm this evening until 2am tomorrow morning, customers in Wolfe Tone Place and …
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Approval has been granted for Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Bríd, Downings’ extension project to proceed to tender stage. The project, under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme will see the delivery of two SET rooms. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue says the progress is positive for the staff, students, and parents of the …
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday June 7th:
Councillor Patrick McGowan has been elected as the Cathaoirleach of Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District for the coming year. At today’s AGM in Lifford, councillors unanimously agreed to elect Cllr McGowan. Cllr Liam Doherty has been elected as the vice chair of the municipal district. This is Cllr McGowan’s third time in the role and …
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Two men have been arrested by police in Derry as part of an ongoing investigation following a parade in the city on Monday April 18th. The men, aged 46 and 49, were arrested under the Terrorism Act, following searches of residential properties in the Creggan and Bishop Street areas earlier today. They have been taken …
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Two walkers were yesterday rescued from Muckish. At around 1:35pm, Donegal Mountain Rescue Team and the Rescue 118 helicopter were tasked to assist the pair who had lost their way on the mountain. Both walkers returned safely to lower ground and the rescue teams were stood down at 4:30pm.
Political parties in Northern Ireland have met the head of the civil service there as the Stormont stalemate continues. They discussed the need to agree plans for local government. The DUP has been clear it won’t return to devolved institutions until it’s satisfied with progress on the Northern Ireland Protocol. Sinn Fein leader in the …
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Letterkenny University Hospital is currently experiencing bed availability pressure as a result of significant delays in the hospital’s Emergency Department. Yesterday, 152 people attended the ED. The Saolta University Health Care Group says the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital has been extremely busy over the past few days with high numbers patients presenting resulting …
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Irish Water say that there may be some disruptions to water supply in Kerrykeel this afternoon, due to repairs to a burst water main. A traffic management plan will be in place there, with Irish Water estimating that repairs will be completed by 2:30pm this Tuesday afternoon. Also Irish Water say that works will be …
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The former mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council has quit the DUP. Cllr Graham Warke released a statement on Monday night saying he had told the DUP of his decision to leave the party and “move forward with a new political pathway”. It’s understood that Mr Warke will continue in his capacity on …
Gardai are appealing for information following a burglary at a home in Letterkenny on Saturday. The burglary occurred at a house in Meadowbank Park, Letterkenny between 1.55am and 2.15am on Saturday and a small window to the rear of the property was removed and entry was gained. The residents of the house were at home …
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A man remains in hospital following assault that occurred on the High Road, Letterkenny last Sunday shortly before 11.20pm. Gardaí were on patrol when they observed an injured man laying on the footpath at that location and a number of people had gathered to try to assist him. As part of their investigation, Gardaí are …
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Donegal County Council is opening an emergency grant for mica homeowners to carry out urgent remediation works. Homeowners will be able to claim up to €5,000 under the new grant programme, but only if they have progressed through stage 1 of the current mica redress scheme. Applications open through the Donegal County Council website from …
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Gardai are reminding quad users about the potential danger of severely or even fatally injuring someone after a man was knocked down in Ballintra. Gardaí in Ballyshannon are investigating a road traffic collision that happened at Lignanornig, Ballintra on Saturday at 11.30am. A farmer was moving cattle on a local road and was being assisted …
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Gardaí are seeking information regarding a road traffic collision in the Malin area. Gardaí say that a silver Audi A4, with partial registration 09 D 247, crashed into a field at Ballylinn, Noriorra, Malin early on Monday morning, at approximately 1:15am. When Gardaí arrived at the scene, nobody was in or around the car, with …
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We need someone directly responsible for the management of hospital waiting lists. That’s the view of the Director of the Irish Patients Association after figures revealed that one in four people in Ireland are waiting for hospital, diagnostic or therapy treatment. The Irish Hospitals Consultants Association recently revealed that Letterkenny University Hospital and Sligo University …
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Gardaí from the Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit nabbed 11 motorists for speeding in one 100 kph stretch of road alone on Bank Holiday Monday. They say that 11 Fixed Charge Penalty Notices for speeding offences in a 100 kph speed zone were handed out. Elsewhere Gardaí say a driver was stopped by Letterkenny Roads Policing …
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The Road Safety Authority is looking at ways of ensuring more visible policing on the country’s roads. It’s after the Bank Holiday weekend saw 8 people die in a series of road traffic accidents across the country, including the deaths of two people in Sligo. The RSA is concerned at the road death toll so …
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A Glenties councillor says that urgent action is needed to address traffic concerns in Burtonport. Long-awaited improvements to the pier in Burtonport are now underway, but local Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig says that the area has become incredibly congested, particularly for those who are using the port to travel to islands such as …
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The Taoiseach will travel to Strasbourg in France today, where he will unveil a bust in honour of former MEP and Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume. Micheal Martin will meet representatives of the Council of Europe to mark Ireland’s Presidency this year and will also visit the European Court of Human Rights. This evening …
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Police say they’re looking for witnesses as a man was seen exiting a car along the A5 road in Strabane. They say they’re appealing to anyone who was travelling along the A5 in Strabane last Wednesday (1st June 2022) between 7pm and 7:30pm, and may have witnessed a distressed male exiting the front passenger seat …
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A Donegal woman has been elected as the new Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council. Councillor Sandra Duffy, who is originally from Burnfoot takes over the role from Councillor Graham Warke. The new Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Sandra Duffy has committed to represent all the people of the …
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Derry City and Strabane District Council is being asked to allocate almost £70,000 of left over funds to a council hardship fund, to help with the rising cost of living. The motion is being brought to Council today by Sinn Fein Cllr Christopher Jackson, who says that this money is left over from additional funding …
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Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle has described the latest developments in the sexual abuse scandal at Ard Greine Court in Stranorlar as a sad indictment of the HSE. Over the weekend, the Independent reported that families of residents that were assaulted by a man, given the pseudonym Brandon, at the facility in Stranorlar over a period …
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The PRO of the Mica Action Group has warned that prospects of a drastically changed Mica scheme are low, after homeowner negotiations with Housing Department officials concluded last week. Michael Doherty says that MAG will now be focusing its campaigning on the Government TDs that are in counties affected by defective blocks to stand by …
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Police in the North are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of criminal damage to a premises within the vicinity of Railway Street, Strabane. Police say that some time between 5pm on Wednesday, 1st June and 8am on Monday, 6th June a window of the building was broken – causing extensive damage. Enquiries …
In the North, a public inquiry into alleged mistreatment of patients at a facility for adults with complex needs is underway. The Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry is examining widespread allegations of abuse of patients at the facility in County Antrim. 34 people have been already been arrested by the PSNI in connection with the scandal …
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Gardaí say that a missing 6 year old boy has been located safe and well. The boy was believed to be in the border region yesterday. However Gardaí say he has been now been located, and that they would like to thank the public for their assistance with this matter.
The latest figures from the Department of Education show that over 300 Ukrainian children have enrolled in County Donegal schools since the outbreak of war in Ukraine. There are now a total of 229 Ukrainian children in primary schools here, with 85 enrolled in post-primary education as of last Friday. Nationally, 6,797 Ukrainian children have …
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Following several road traffic deaths this bank holiday weekend, drivers are being reminded that taking a picture of a road traffic accident while driving leaves them open to prosecution. This follows the deaths of two men in a three-car crash in Sligo yesterday evening, as well as the death of a man in Limerick last …
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Two men were killed in a traffic collision that occurred in County Sligo yesterday evening. The three-vehicle incident happened around twenty-past-five yesterday evening. The driver and passenger of one car were killed in the collision. The N15 was closed overnight between Sligo Town and Drumcliffe while Gardaí conducted a forensic examination. Anyone who witnessed the …
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Today is the final day members of the public can give their opinions on the 11 proposed regeneration sites and initiatives that comprise the 2040 Letterkenny Regeneration Strategy. This is the third and final phase of consultation needed to prepare a Regeneration Strategy for Letterkenny town centre to identify ambitious priorities for it as an …
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