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Three car collision at Knockbrack junction

Three people have been taken to Letterkenny University hospital following a road traffic collision involving three cars. The collision occurred at around 12:30pm this afternoon at the Knockbrack Junction in the Listillon area of Letterkenny. Gardaí and emergency services are currently attending the scene. Injuries sustained are believed to be non-life threatening.

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Manager Donegal Domestic Violence Services says interagency approach is needed to tackle domestic violence

The Manager of the Donegal Domestic Violence Services says while steps are being made in the right direction to tackle domestic violence, there needs to be an interagency approach. From January, the Department of Justice will oversee domestic violence with a dedicated unit to be established. Dr Marie Hainsworth told today’s Nine til Noon Show

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Warning issued over another scam impersonating Gardai

A warning has issued over yet another scam impersonating Gardai. This time scammers are targeting people via email. Gardai in Donegal say they are aware of a current E-mail based scam/ fraud where an individual receives correspondence claiming to be from An Garda Síochána. The scammers claim the recipient is being investigated in relation to

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Finance Minister pledges to continue to work on resolution for defective block mortgage holders

The Finance Minister says it is important defective concrete block homeowners are treated as potentially vulnerable mortgage customers and dealt with accordingly. Minister Michael McGrath met this week with the Banking & Insurance Redress Focus Group. He was responding to Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty who has called for bespoke arrangements recognising the unique circumstances of

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Implementation Plan for National Housing Strategy for Disabled People welcomed

The Implementation Plan for the National Housing Strategy for Disabled People has been broadly welcomed. It places an emphasis on people with disabilities being able to live independently. The plan also focuses on inclusion within communities, while ensuring their needs are met. Claire Feeney, Director of Services and Inclusion with the Housing Agency, says the

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Official launch of Earagail Arts Festival takes place today

The official launch of the Earagail Arts Festival takes place today. This year’s festival, running from July 8th to July 23rd features an expanded programme of events. The annual event will see activities taking place on the Gaeltacht islands off West Donegal to the East coast of the county and Inishowen. Speaking ahead of this

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MAG issue written appeal to Minister McConalogue

As another deadline for the implementation of the revised Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme is missed, the Mica Action Group has written to Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue, appealing for him to urgently listen to the concerns of homeowners and provide clarity. The Defective Concrete Blocks Act was due to commence on June 14th. Housing Minister

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‘People cannot afford housing crisis to worsen’ – Deputy Doherty

A Donegal Deputy has told the Dail that people cannot afford for the housing crisis to worsen. The Central Bank has forecast that Government will miss its housing targets up until 2025. Deputy Pearse Doherty says the bleak forecast is deeply concerning. He pressed Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath to admit the Government’s housing plan

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ATU to benefit from plans for student accommodation

Planning is underway to provide additional student accommodations for TU’s, including Atlantic Technological University. The universities in question have been given eight weeks to indicate how much accommodation would be needed in the regions. Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris says it is a significant milestone in the development of State supported policy on student

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Blaney says disruption caused by Portsalon Pier closure will be minimised

The outgoing Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council has said every effort will be made to minimise disruption as a result of the closure of Portsalon Pier next month for improvement works which are set to last until October. A meeting on the pier heard opposition to the closure, with a number of businesses saying they

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Father bereaved in Creeslough tragedy says no plan should proceed without clarity on explosion site

  One of the bereaved Creeslough families has questioned the council’s plans, saying they don’t believe that anything should be done until there is clarity on what is to happen to the site of the explosion in October of last year. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Hugh Harper, who lost his daughter Leona in

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Protests in Cork as International Security Forum opens

The Tánaiste has responded angrily to protesters at the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy. Micheál Martin was opening the event which looks at the country’s foreign, security, and defence policies. But as he began speaking, protesters heckled him, chanted anti-war slogans and unfurled a banner. As they were escorted out of the lecture hall

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DCC urges people not to burn waste materials on St John’s Night bonfires

Tomorrow night, June 23rd, is St. John’s Eve, which traditionally was a night when fires were lit at sunset, and had to be watched and tended until early morning. The bonfire tradition remains strong in parts of Donegal, with Donegal County Council particularly anxious that people do not waste materials such as mattresses, tyres, and

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Creeslough Working Group Chair urges people to attend consultation event today

The Chair of Donegal County Council’s Creeslough Working Group is urging people to attend a public consultation at Massinass Hall today as work continues on two projects. Director of Services Liam Ward says the open event between 2pm and 8pm will update people on progress with the village plan, which has already been the subject

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UU study finds NI alcohol and drug use rose by 60% during Covid pandemic

Alcohol and drug use in Northern Ireland increased by 60 percent during the pandemic with boredom being the main reason for the increase. An Ulster University study, commissioned by the Northern Ireland Alcohol and Drug Alliance found the majority reported using alcohol as their main drug followed by cannabis, cocaine or crack cocaine. 92 per

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Government should allow women undergoing cancer treatment defer maternity leave – ICS

The Government is being urged to allow women undergoing cancer treatment defer their maternity leave. A campaign called “Leave our Leave” is being launched by the Irish Cancer Society today. It says legislation in its current form affects up to 60 women every year, and it has been described as “unfair”. At present, men can

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Day two of public consultation relating for Barnesmore Gap Greenway Project

Today is the second day of public consultation relating to the Barnesmore Gap Greenway Project. Those in the Twin Towns are invited to the in person event in Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey from 12 noon today. It finishes up at 8 o’clock this evening. The project is in it’s Option Selection Stage. This will see an

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Letterkenny University Hospital not given a fair allocation of resources – Deputy MacLochlainn

Despite being the 6th largest hospital in Ireland, Letterkenny University Hospital is not given a fair allocation of resources. That’s according to Donegal Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn. He addressed the Taoiseach yesterday, to question if Government will support the plan launched by the hospitals management. In his response Leo Varadkar said while he has not

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Pringle calls for proper consultation prior to the arrival of refugees

Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle is calling on the Irish Government to engage in proper consultations with communities prior to the arrival of refugees.While speaking in Strasbourg for the plenary session of the Council of Europe, he says simple acts should be included in the draft resolution on the integration of migrants and refugees: benefits for

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International safeguarding expert to help government improve nursing home standards

A safeguarding expert from overseas is to be appointed to help the government in improving care standards at nursing homes. It’s after an unpublished report suggested a sexual assault at a HSE-run facility in 2020 was not a once-off. A healthcare assistant was jailed for 11 years for the rape of resident known only as

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Special Criminal Court to be retained following review

The Minister for Justice says laws to support the Special Criminal Court will be renewed next week. It’s despite a review which recommended changes to Ireland’s counter-terrorism laws. The report, which examined the Offences Against the State Acts, found the laws should be repealed and replaced. Justice Minister Helen McEntee says although the findings of

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Uisce Eireann says Clonmany concerns will be addressed by imminent works

Uisce Eireann says concerns outlined at a public meeting in Clonmany last night will be addressed when works begin next month. They say the works will help put a stop to bursts, outages and leakage in the area and give locals and visitors alike an improved confidence in the security of their water supply. Crews

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Donegal Cinema on a high after picking up two awards in three weeks!

Eclipse Cinemas with sites in Bundoran and Lifford-Strabane has picked up two awards in three weeks! On Monday, night Eclipse Cinemas Bundoran won ‘Best Cinema Experience’ at Irelands Hospitality Awards in Dublin! This is only 3 weeks after sister cinema Eclipse Cinemas Lifford-Strabane won ‘Best Entertainment Venue’ at Highland Radios Customer Service awards on 28th

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Donegal beaches among most Instagrammable in Ireland

Donegal beaches are among the most Instagrammable in Ireland. Silverstrand Beach, Malin Beg is the second most Instagrammed beach in the country with 20,253 mentions. According to DigitalFunnell.ie County Kerry beaches leads the way with a total of 46,950 Instagram mentions that’s followed by Donegal featuring 38,448 times. The 18 Donegal beaches featured are: Silverstrand,

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