The Taoiseach has warned fuel prices will likely increase after a new EU ban on Russian oil. The European Council agreed an import ban which will in effect cut the amount of Russian oil coming into the bloc by 90 per cent. Some imports will be temporarily allowed for countries who are highly dependent on …
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Letterkenny Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a concrete block was thrown at the windscreen of a parked car at Letterkenny Retail Park. The incident occurred on Saturday last between 8am and 1.30pm. The windscreen of the parked car was smashed as a result. If anybody witnessed the incident we ask them to contact Gardaí …
Appeals are being made by Gardaí relating to multiple criminal damage incidents that occurred in Lifford on the same night last week. At approximately 12:20am last Wednesday, the 25th of May, Gardaí and the fire service received multiple calls after two cars had been set on fire in the Coneyburrow Road area of Lifford. The …
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Calls have been made to allow a group of children with Cystic Fibrosis to be allowed access to a potentially life-changing drug. Anja Friel’s 5 year old son Tristan has the rare disease, and says that initially they were promised that Tristan would be allowed access to the drug Kaftrio. However, Tristan and 34 other …
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Gardaí are appealing for information after a burglary at a house last Friday night, May 27th. The incident occurred at a house at Glenpatrick Place in Ballybofey, between 7 and 7:45pm that evening, with substantial damage being reported. Gardaí say the resident of the house had left for a short period, and returned to discover …
Gardaí in Letterkenny are investigating an assault in Letterkenny. They say the assault happened in the early hours of Sunday the 22nd of May, between the hours of 1am and 4am at Upper Main Street in the town. A man reported to Gardaí that he was assaulted by a group of 7 or 8 men …
A senior Government Minister says there is no justification for the delays seen recently at Dublin airport. The Government’s demanded a plan from the DAA by this morning to ensure there is no repeat of the scenes witnessed on Sunday when 1,000 people missed their flights and thousands of passengers were forced to queue for …
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European Union leaders have reached a compromise to impose an embargo on all Russian oil brought in by sea – which EU leaders say consists of 90 percent of all oil imports from Russia. EU members spent hours struggling to resolve their differences over the ban, with Hungary its main opponent. The deal will cut …
A second case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Ireland. In a statement last night, the HSE said Public Health is carrying out contact tracing for both cases identified here. The first case of monkeypox was confirmed in Ireland last Friday in the east of the country. The HSE says the cases here were not …
Second case of Monkeypox in Ireland confirmed as 179 cases in UK Read More »
Campaigners from the traveller will gather outside the Dail later to demand a government action plan to tackle high rates of mental health illness and suicide in the community. The Traveller Mental Health Network, which’s organising the protest, says it expects hundreds to attend. Studies show the suicide rate among travellers is seven times higher …
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Donegal Action for Cancer Care says it has received confirmation that the second Breast Surgeon post at Letterkenny University Hospital has now been made permanent post. The incumbent took up the positon in 2017, but it emerged at the time that the position was offered on a locum basis, and DACC Chair Betty Holmes says …
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There have been calls for a dedicated housing section to be immediately set up to expedite social and afford house building. At this week’s meeting of Donegal County Council meeting, Cllr Patrick McGowan called for a section to be set up in main towns throughout the county to speed up building. He also called for …
DCC not responding fast enough to housing crises – McGowan Read More »
A Donegal County councillor has asked how new bye-laws regarding dogs on blue flag beaches are going to be policed. At this week’s meeting of Donegal County Council, it was confirmed that the draft bye-laws banning of dogs on blue flag beaches during peak summer times is to go out to public consultation. Cllr Nicholas …
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Donegal County Council has granted planning permission for a new Lidl store in Carndonagh. Lidl says it will invest more than €7 million in the locality, creating around 30 new jobs and bringing the retailer’s store network in the county to nine. The project will also support 100 additional construction jobs through the development phase. …
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A planned extension project for the Rosses Community School has received approval to proceed to tender, while a project at Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada on Arranmore Island has received approval to proceed to construction. The Rosses project will consist of four classrooms, a music room, a DCG room and a textiles room, while the Arainn Mhór …
Two West Donegal school extensions closer to completion Read More »
The Taoiseach has said the chaos at Dublin Airport over the past few days is unacceptable. Dublin Airport Authority will have daily meetings with the Department of Transport aimed at solving issues which have led to massive queues and hundreds of missed flights. The DAA has been tasked with coming up with solutions by tomorrow …
Promote regional airports to ease reliance on Dublin – McConalogue Read More »
National Food Waste Recycling Week which runs from the 30th May until the 6th June 2022 is a new national campaign from MyWaste.ie to encourage people to recycle their food waste. As part of this week Donegal County Council in partnership with Bryson Recycling and Envirogrind Ltd have arranged Free Compost Giveaway Events across the …
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Image: Instagram @memorylaneteahouse The cast & crew of In the Land of Saints & Sinners filmed have wrapped up filming in the Muckross area where they shot several scenes in Memory Lane Teahouse. Geraldine & Laura shared the above image on Instagram and wrote: “Well what a week it has been! We were so humbled …
The lack of electric car charging points in Donegal is resulting in tourists cancelling their holidays, according to a local councillor. The issue was raised by Cllr Michael McClafferty, who told today’s meeting of Donegal County Council that the rising popularity of electric cars is being ignored. He said he fears people will not come …
Councillor says Donegal needs more charging points for electric cars Read More »
The Northern Ireland Assembly’s failed to elect a new speaker. The DUP – now the second largest party in Stormont behind Sinn Fein – has refused to back either nomination for the role, until some post-Brexit issues are resolved. The session’s been suspended as business can’t happen without a speaker.
Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra have auctioned off their crystal microphone trophy and have raised over €830,000 for Ukraine’s military. Prior to their performance at the Eurovision Song Contest, members of the group had been on the streets defending their country from Russian invasion. President Zelensky’s insisting next year’s show will be held in Mariupol – …
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Image: Instagram @damihope Irishman Dami Hope (26) has been announced to join the Love Island villa. Hope, a Dublin based microbiologist is set to star in the reality dating show which kicks off on Monday the 6th of June. The new batch of contestants will receive inclusion training before moving into the villa, where they’ll …
A report into allegations of systemic corruption in Donegal County Council is expected to be complete by the end of June. An outside firm is currently carrying out an investigation into allegations made by two councillors at a 2022 budget meeting and the claims relate to the purchase of five mica-affected houses at An Crannla estate …
Report on Donegal County Council corruption allegations to be complete by end of June Read More »
A motion has been passed by the Derry City and Strabane District Council, stating its support for the establishment of an Irish Passport Office in the North. The motion, tabled by Sinn Fein Councillor Emma McGinley, is the second such motion to be passed by the Council in the last few years. She says that …
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Police in Derry say they’re investigating an aggravated burglary incident where a property was significantly damaged. They say the incident occurred in the Oakland Park area of Derry city last night at approximately 11am, where two masked men entered the property, one armed with a metal pole. Damage was caused to furniture and electrical items, …
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The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has established Ireland’s first accredited third-level programme on conflict resolution in collaboration with ATU Donegal. 25 Sergeants and Inspectors commenced the 12-week programme which will support AGSI members in advocacy and negotiation on pay, conditions and welfare. It’s expected that hundreds more Sergeants and Inspectors will join the …
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Chaotic scenes at Dublin Airport which led to long queues were a ‘blip’ according to the Dublin Airport Authority. It’s been confirmed that around 1,000 people missed their flights when passengers were stranded in queues outside and inside both terminal buildings. Junior Transport Minister Hildegarde Naughton is meeting the DAA Chief Executive this morning to …
Over 1,000 missing flights at Dublin Airport a “blip” – DAA Read More »
We’re being reassured that there is nothing to fear after the first case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Ireland. A second suspected case is also being investigated. Professor of infectious diseases Sam McConkey says further cases are likely – although it’s transmissible, it’s also very treatable, and could be easy to halt the spread….
Motorists are being advised of further traffic delays and diversions in Letterkenny this week. Donegal County Council say that traffic lights will be installed at the junction between the Neil T Blaney Road and the Joe Bonnar Road, with works underway there between 7am and 8pm from today until Thursday the 2nd of June. The …
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Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle has called for a follow up report to the Brandon Report to be published, after further concerns were raised at the weekend that more allegations of sexual abuse could emerge. The “Brandon Report” was released in December of last year, and outlined 108 incidents of serious assault carried out by …
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The Relay for Life returned to the ATU campus in Letterkenny over the weekend for the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. A cast of stars from the music world were there to provide the entertainment across Saturday and Sunday, most notably the patron of the Donegal Relay for Life, Daniel O’Donnell. …
Relay for Life Donegal raises €50,000 after successful weekend Read More »
The PRO of the Mica Action Group has hit out at further Government delays to the delivery of a revised Mica redress scheme. Speaking in his weekly online update, Michael Doherty says that the main Government party leaders were supposed to have discussed the draft memo for the new Mica legislation a week ago – …
Mica bill facing further Government delays – Mica Action Group PRO Read More »
The number of households in need of social housing could be twice the figure estimated by Government. The Irish Times says that a report from the Parliamentary Budget Office says that removing those in receipt of the Housing Assistance Payment from waiting lists is potentially masking and distorting the true extent of those in need …
Number in need of social housing could be twice Government estimates – Report Read More »
Covid-related adjustments aren’t being ruled out for next year’s leaving certs. This year’s students will benefit from built-in grade inflation and a second sitting of the exams in July because of disruption to their education, but there’s concern that the class of 2023 will also have been impacted by school closures during covid lockdowns. Education …
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The Northern Ireland Assembly’s sitting for the first time in a fortnight, with the aim of electing some of the top positions. Sinn Fein called for a recall of the Assembly, which will meet at noon. The DUP – now the second largest party in Stormont behind Sinn Fein – has refused to support any …
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The Taoiseach says he’d be in favour of retaining the recent reduction in fares on public transport. The 20 percent cut for bus and rail users is set to expire at the end of the year. It was part of a number of measures introduced to help people deal with the rising cost of living. …
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Gardaí say that missing teenager Kyle Donnelly has been found safe and well. In a statement An Garda Síochána said that they would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance with this matter, and that no further action is required.
There are concerns that further allegations of sexual abuse could emerge from a follow-up investigation into abuse at the Ard Greine Court complex at Stranorlar. The “Brandon Report” was released in December of last year, and outlined 108 incidents of serious assault carried out by a resident between 2003 and 2016 at Ard Greine Court …
Second report in “Brandon” case raises concerns of potential new abuse allegations Read More »
The cost of childcare, third level education and hospital charges could all be reduced to help with the rising cost of living. Tanaiste Leo Varadkar has requested several departments draw up proposals to be looked at by government during budget talks. Among the measures being considered are increased universal childcare subsidies for all parents, and …
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Almost 200 homes in Donegal are without power this afternoon due to power outages. According to the ESB, 120 homes in the Rossgeir and Lifford areas are without power this afternoon, with a fix currently expected for 2 o’clock this Sunday afternoon. Another outage in the Donegal Town area has left 67 customers without electricity …
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Sinn Fein’s now more popular than Fianna Fail and Fine Gael combined, according to a new poll. The Business Post/ Red C survey has the party polling at 36 percent, while Fianna Fail are on 20 and Fine Gael on 15 percent support. The poll also highlights overwhelming public support for a shift in housing …
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Irish Water say water supplies in Magherabeg and Inch Island will be disrupted today as result of repairs to a burst water main. They say the works are scheduled to take place until 7pm this evening, with Irish Water also warning it may take 2-3 hours after that time for water supply to return for …
Repairs to burst water main in Magherabeg & Inch Island taking place today Read More »
Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue says that further progress has been made on the extension project at the Dromore National School in Killygordon. The extension, consisting of an additional SEN classroom and two SET rooms, has been given approval to approve to the construction phase of the project. Minister McConalogue said: “This confirmation is fantastic news …
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An Orange Fire Danger Notice has been issued by the Department of Agriculture for this weekend in County Donegal. The order is in place until midday on Monday, May the 30th, for areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses, and other vegetation exist. Donegal County Council are appealing to landowners and members …
Orange Fire Notice issued for County Donegal this weekend Read More »
A new research project to explore the impact of tourism on island communities in Donegal will begin next week. Utilising the European Tourism Indicator System, researchers from the Atlantic Technology University (ATU) will collaborate with island communities to explore the impact of tourism on the local communities, economy and environment. On Monday, researchers will travel …
Research project on impact of tourism on Donegal islands welcomed Read More »
The first case of monkeypox has been identified in the Republic. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says it was detected by health authorities yesterday. It comes as the first case of the mild illness on the island was confirmed in the north on Thursday. Minister Donnelly says vaccines are on the way to help fight the …
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A Donegal Deputy has criticised the Government’s handling of passport services, as many people are facing long delays in getting their passport applications processed. Thomas Pringle says that employees in his constituency office often have a hard time getting through to the Passport Office, even through the dedicated Oireachtas line. Deputy Pringle also likened the …
Donegal seniors are being called on to join Ireland’s first-ever dedicated fitness challenge for older people which launched today. Led and facilitated by Siel Bleu Ireland, a not-for-profit social enterprise which provides life-enhancing exercise programmes to older people across the country, the ’30 Days to Better Ways’ campaign was launched with assistance from GAA legend …
Siel Bleu launches Ireland’s first fitness challenge for older people Read More »
Gardaí from the Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit say they’ve arrested a driver on suspicion of drug driving. Last night, a concerned member of the public contacted Gardaí in relation to the manner and speed at which a car was being driven on the outskirts of Letterkenny town. Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit responded to the call …
Suspected drug driver arrested on outskirts of Letterkenny Read More »
Local authorities across rural Ireland will be given funding to purchase vacant and derelict sites to repurpose as community spaces. Up to 400 thousand euro will be available per local authority each year. The funding aims to revitalise rural towns and villages so they become attractive, vibrant places for people to live and work. Irish …
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