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Appeal for information after Garda motorcyclist injured in Donegal Town crash

Gardai are appealing for information after a Garda motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash on Friday in Donegal Town. The crash involving a car and a Garda motorcycle occurred at around 3:30pm on Friday afternoon at Tullygallan. The male Garda motorcyclist, who is aged in his 40s was removed from the scene and taken

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Works to resolve low water pressure to be carried out in East Donegal

Works are to be carried out to resolve low water pressure issues in parts of East Donegal. Uisce Eireann has confirmed that a survey carried out in Kinaderry, Cloghan, Ballybofey and surrounding areas identified a number of valves that required replacement. Those works are now set to be carried out in the coming months. Councillor

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Letterkenny to host first ever Pride Festival this summer

Letterkenny is to host it’s first ever Pride Festival this summer. Letterkenny Pride Festival will take place on August 19th to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. A day filled with festivities, colour, music and self expression is planned. One of the organisers, Kayleigh Bowery says it is an opportunity to celebrate how Ireland has evolved:

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Gardai praise ‘compliance and co-operation’ of rally attendees

Gardai have been praising those who complied and co-operated with them over Donegal Rally weekend. Huge crowds flocked to the county for the annual event with a major policing operation in place for the duration. Between Friday and Sunday, 88 arrests were made. Over half were for public order offences, 27 for road traffic, dangerous

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Special Council meeting to consider County Donegal Development Plan

A special meeting of Donegal County Council is being held today. Members will consider whether to publish the County Donegal Development Plan or to make amendments. A decision on publishing the draft document was deferred at the end of last month after Councillors from the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District asked that more time be given to

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Investigations underway into alleged sexual assault at Donegal nursing home

Investigations are underway into an alleged sexual assault of a resident with an intellectual disability at a nursing home in Donegal. It’s understood the woman was assaulted by another resident at the private nursing home on May 15th. However, the incident was not reported to her family until two days later. Gardai have confirmed they

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Government under fire from President as it prepares for Consultative Forums on Irish Neutrality

The Government is under fire from the President as it prepares to hold Consultative Forums this week on Irish Neutrality. President Michael D Higgins has told the Business Post, Ireland is “playing with fire”, and the panels are made up of “formerly neutral countries who are now joining NATO”. Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon says

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Public Participation Event for Ramelton Flood Relief Scheme on Wednesday

A Public Participation Event for will take place on Wednesday afternoon. It is hosted by Donegal County Council, the Office of Public Works and consultants, Byrne Looby. The public are welcome to participate in the drop-in event which is to take place from 4pm to 8pm in Ramelton Town Hall. There is no appointment necessary.

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Calls for heavier legislation for drone usage over buildings for surveillance

The Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District has raised concerns regarding drones and surveillance. It comes as a recent study between TU Dublin and the IFA revealed 55% of farmers have been burgled. Cllr Michael McClafferty believes criminals are using drones to scope potential buildings. He says legislation needs to be put in place as

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Donegal weather warning upgraded to status orange

The weather alert for thunderstorms and rain has now moved to a level orange. The warning is to cease at 9 o’clock tonight. It warns of thunderstorms and very heavy showers producing significant rainfall accumulations over short time periods, as well as possible flash flooding, very difficult travelling conditions with reduced visibility and power outages

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Nicola Sturgeon makes public appearance since arrest

Former first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon’s spoken in public for the first time since she was arrested and released without charge last weekend. She was questioned by police as part of an investigation into the SNP’s finances. Ms Sturgeon told reporters outside her home in Glasgow she’ll be back in parliament early this week

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President says Ireland is “playing with fire” in terms of neutrality

The President says Ireland is “playing with fire” during a dangerous period of “drift” in foreign policy towards NATO. In an interview with the Business Post, Michael D Higgins has warned about moving away from Ireland’s traditional policy of “positive neutrality”. His comments come ahead of the Government’s Consultative Forum on International Security, which meets

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PSNI discover drugs after stopping driver for cracked windscreen

PSNI in Derry stopped a driver yesterday due to a substantial crack on their windscreen. As well as this the vehicle was noted to have a bald tyre. Following police enquiries a search was conducted. A quantity of suspected Class B drugs and an offensive weapon were discovered and subsequently seized. The driver was arrested

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MAG treasurer says latest delays prove government doesn’t care about defective block homeowners

The Treasurer of the Mica Action Group says the only conclusion she can draw from the delays to the publication of the regulations governing the Defective Blocks Redress Scheme is that government does not care about those affected. The past number of weeks has seen a number of missed deadlines for the publication. At a

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NW Strategic Growth Partnership discusses plan for carbon neutrality by 2045

  Members of the North West Strategic Growth Partnership met at the Everglades Hotel in Derry this week to hear about the work being done to take forward the North West City Region’s strategic opportunities for economic growth and prosperity. The Partnership meeting was held between senior Government officials from both the Northern Ireland Executive

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Kavanagh welcomes progress on Letterkenny Changing Places plan

Donegal County Council has confirmed tenders have now been received for the proposed Changing Places facility at Letterkenny Retail Park, and they are currently being reviewed. Answering questions from Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh, officials said it is anticipated that the tender review process will be concluded shortly, with a view to appointing a contractor to carry

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Retained firefighters suspend their industrial action following Labour Court intervention

Industrial action by retained firefighters has been suspended. It’s after the Labour Court intervened and invited both sides to the dispute to talks. Exploratory discussions will take place on Monday. The strike action will be suspended for 24 hours to facilitate the talks. The dispute centres on pay and conditions.

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Garda motorcyclist injured in collision outside Donegal Town

A Garda motorcyclist was injured in a collision outside Donegal Town this afternoon. Gardai say they attended the scene of a two vehicle collision between Tullyearl roundabout and Laghey Village on the N15 at approximately 15.35 this afternoon. One man in his early 40s, a Garda Motorcyclist, was injured during the collision and was removed

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Uisce Eireann responding to Carndonagh mains burst

Uisce Eireann is responding to a burst water main which may cause supply disruptions to Carndonagh, Ballyloskey and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. A traffic management plan is in place, with crews working to have supply restored as soon as possible. Meanwhile, water conservation measure are being introduced on Sunday night at Edrim Glebe, Altadoo,

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OPW to meet with Donegal County Council regarding Grianan of Aileach

The benefits currently reaped of Grianan of Aileach is only the tip of the iceberg. That’s according to Cllr. Jack Murray. He is welcoming long awaited confirmation of a meeting between the OPW and Donegal County Council regarding the potential of the historic site. He says the 4 year wait was frustrating, but the achievements

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National leakage reduction programme works to take place in Clonmany

Works are set to commence in mid-July in Clonmany under Uisce Éireann’s leakage reduction programme. It will see over 790m of ageing water mains in Straid and Gaddyduff  get replaced to put a stop to bursts, outages and leakages. Short-term water interruptions may be caused as a result of the project, however customers will be given

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Gardaí appeal for information on fatal train collision in Sligo

Gardaí are appealing for information as three investigations continue into a train accident in Sligo. Jessica McLoughlin, who was in her 40s, was killed while on the tracks near Ballisodore on Wednesday. She was with her niece, who suffered broken bones. Gardaí are asking for anyone who was on the Dublin to Sligo train on

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