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Gardai and DRSWG urge people to be personally responsible during rally weekend

Gardai and the Donegal Road Safety Working Group are urging people to enjoy rally weekend, and ‘keep the race in its place’. So far this year on Donegal’s roads, two people have lost their lives, compared to five for the same period in 2022, and one for the same period in 2021. In a statement […]

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Inspection to be carried out on Dromore footbridge handrail

A Killygordon councillor is welcoming word of an inspection to be carried out on the handrail on Dromore footbridge, but says the delays to action are unsatisfactory. Cllr. Patrick McGowan says the level of deterioration on the bridge railing has left it with sharp edges that could easily injure a pedestrian. He added the bridge

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Burst main may cause water supply disruptions to Urris, Clonmany and surrounding areas

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Urris, Tullagh, Straid, Clonmany and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 5pm this evening. It is recommended that an allowance of 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time is made for supplies to supply to fully return. Please take note of

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Ireland closer to an extra seat in European Parliament

Ireland has moved a step closer to securing an extra seat in the European Parliament in the upcoming elections. It comes following a vote last night in the parliament endorsing a plan to extend the number of MEP’s. It’s proposed adding 11 extra members, with Ireland benefiting from one additional representative. Ireland South MEP Sean

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Cllr hits out at lack of contingency plan as retained fire fighters begin strike

Donegal County Council has confirmed that all 5 of the 15 fire brigades in the county will be on strike each day as a week of rolling strike action by retained fire fighters begins today. The council is advising householders to ensure that they have working smoke alarms fitted, and that they are checked weekly.

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Sod turned on major new wastewater treatment plant

Uisce Éireann and Donegal County Council have turned the sod on a €50m investment in wastewater infrastructure for Ramelton, Milford and Rathmullan. They say this new sewerage scheme will finally bring to an end the decades-long practice of discharging raw or poorly treated sewage into the Leannan Estuary, Lough Swilly and Maggie’s Burn. The scheme

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McGrath says government must be prudent ahead of budget

The Finance Minister is warning there would be no budget surplus this year without the once-off corporation tax windfall. Ministers are meeting with lobby groups and industry representatives today, to discuss priorities ahead of the budget. The National Economic Dialogue heard from Taoiseach Leo Varadkar earlier, who warned the government shouldn’t be too careful in

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DCC and DETB sign five year cooperation agreement

Donegal County Council and Donegal Education and Training Board have signed a five-year memorandum of understanding to ensure their potential to support the county and its people is maximised. A Strategic Planning Group will be established and meet regularly to discuss the operation and strategic development of the partnership. The two organisations say it is

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Thunderstorm warning issued by Met Eireann

Met Eireann has issued a warning about potential thunderstorms this afternoon. The Yellow alert which comes into effect at noon today and lasts until midnight warns of localised slow-moving showers with heavy downpours and potential thunderstorms. They say that could lead to localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions. The warning covers Donegal, the hole of

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Over 5,000 social housing offers refused in Ireland in last two years

Over five thousand offers of social housing were refused in the last two years. Small bedrooms, a lack of garden space and no storage for motorbikes were among the reasons given by households. Almost 25 thousand offers of social housing were made in 2021 and 2022, according to the Irish Independent. Executive Director of the

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No impetus from civil servants to progress new Harps stadium – McLoone

A former senior manager in the Public Service says he’s beyond frustrated at the slow pace at which the construction of a new stadium for Finn Harps is moving in Stranorlar. Last week, the Department of Sport confirmed it is now is in a position to enter a provisional grant Grant Agreement with the FAI

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Murder investigation launched in following discovery of human remains in Co. Antrim

A murder investigation’s been launched in County Antrim after suspected human remains were found in the search for a missing 21 year old woman. Chloe Mitchell was last seen on CCTV in Ballymena town centre in the early hours of Saturday the 3rd of June. Two men have been charged ; a 26 year old

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National Economic Dialogue to take place today

The Taoiseach and a number of senior cabinet ministers meet today with stakeholders for the National Economic Dialogue. The discussions with unions, community, voluntary, environmental and business groups, will focus on some of the key opportunities and challenges facing the country ahead of the Budget. Among the groups attending is Social Justice Ireland. Its CEO,

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Nicola Sturgeon declares innocence following police questioning

Nicola Sturgeon’s declared she’s ‘innocent’ after seven hours of questioning in police custody yesterday. The former first minister of Scotland was arrested as part of the investigation into SNP finances. Sturgeon called the situation ‘deeply distressing’. Katrine Bussey is political editor at Press Association Scotland – and says the SNP has held firm during Nicola

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Property owners and businesses invited to Creeslough Village Plan consultation

A second consultation event is taking place in Creeslough today as part of the preparation of a Village Plan. Land and property owners along with businesses are being invited to attend the drop in event. Donegal County Council, the Creeslough Working Group and the Creeslough Community Association supported by ARUP are holding a targeted land

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Nicola Sturgeon released without charge pending further investigation

Nicola Sturgeon has been released without charge pending further investigation. It’s after she was arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party. The 52-year-old was being questioned by Police Scotland detectives. Scotland’s former first minister’s arrest came after her husband Peter Murrell was arrested in April.

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Leaving Cert students urged to take time out ahead of another exam week

Leaving Cert students should take some time out today before another busy week in the exam hall. That’s the advice from Ireland’s youth website Spunout. Week two of the state exams start tomorrow morning with Maths paper 2 and Irish Paper 1 on the agenda. Ian Power CEO of Spunout says cramming is not a

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Women of Honour renewing call for tribunal into bullying and sexual abuse allegations

The Women of Honour group is renewing its call for a tribunal to investigate allegations of bullying and sexual abuse in the Defence Forces. The group has today set out its terms of reference for such an inquiry, and will meet both the Taoiseach and Tánaiste tomorrow. The Women of Honour have long-campaigned for allegations

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Minister English will not be investigated by SIPO

People Before Profit’s Paul Murphy says the failure of the State’s ethics watchdog to investigate Damien English will further erode public trust in politics. The Standards in Public Office Commission has concluded that the former Junior Minister complied with the Ethics in Public Office Act in his annual declarations – despite admitting that he lied

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Calls for greater transparency over HSE budget overruns

There are calls for greater transparency over budget overruns in the HSE. It comes amid revelations that spending on health is already in trouble for 2023 – with a senior HSE executive resigning after his concerns apparently fell on deaf ears. It’s now believed there’s a two-billion euro budget deficit for the year ahead. Social

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Donegal Fire Service launch campaign to mark Fire Safety Week

The Donegal Fire Service has launched a campaign to mark Fire Safety Week. In a series of social media videos members of the local service have been highlighting how to minimise the risk of the fire at home. It includes keeping stove doors closed, getting chimneys cleaned annually, not overloading plug sockets and not leaving

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Wave and Wind Energy Researchers to travel to Donegal next week

Wave and Wind Energy Researchers are due to visit Donegal next week. They’re travelling to Malin Head where people are being invited to attend where discussions will take place on a new offshore wind turbine design and wave energy. On Thursday, researchers from UCC’s Environmental Research Institute and from the University of Strathclyde in Scotland

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Arranmore RNLI launched in response to reports of missing kayakers

Arranmore RNLI responded to two reports of missing kayakers in Donegal yesterday. The lifeboat crew were first launched just before 10.45am yesterday morning to reports of a missing kayaker off Glen Head coast. Just minutes into the launch the crew were informed that the kayaker had been found and were then tasked to the Portnoo

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Garry Jennings and Rory Kennedy preview Donegal International Rally 2023

The Irish Tarmac Rally Championship is perfectly poised heading to its biggest event of the year, round five, the Donegal International Rally. International, Modified, Historic, and Junior categories have been at their unpredictable best and each are all to play for with three rounds remaining. Several crews have staked a strong claim on the coveted

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All systems for as more than 1,000 get set for Strabane Lifford Half Marathon

More than 1,000 people will take part in Sunday’s Strabane Lifford Half Marathon. It’s the eighth running of the popular event which is being hosted by Derry City and Strabane District Council in partnership with Lifford Strabane Athletics club. The race begins Strabane at Meetinghouse Street at 9.30 am and goes through the town and

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