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New principal appointed to Moville Community College

Donegal ETB has announced the appointment of Ms Caroline Doherty as the new Principal of Moville Community College. She replaces Mr Anthony Doogan who is retiring from the post this summer. A native of Clonmany, Caroline Doherty has been Deputy Principal of Moville Community College since September 2020, having previously taught in Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana […]

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Progress confirmed for Rosses Community School extension

  An extension project for the Rosses Community College has received initial project approval under the Modular Framework Programme. The project will consist of five mainstream rooms and one construction studies room, in a reconfiguration/modular framework.   Praising the work of the principals, the staff, students, and parents, Minister Charlie McConalogue said this is positive

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Government’s failure to address Retained Fire Service crisis putting lives at risk – Deputy MacLochlainn

The Government’s failure to address the Retained Fire Service recruitment and retention crisis is putting the lives of firefighters and the public at risk. That’s according to Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn who is calling on the Government to immediately intervene. Members of the retained fire service commenced industrial action yesterday. SIPTU said the organisation will

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Almost €472,000 announced for Donegal Islands

The Minister for Rural and Community Development has announced almost €472,000 in funding for Arranmore and Tory Island. It coincides with the launch of ‘Our Living Islands’ policy on Arranmore Island today. €72,000 has been allocated to Tory Island for playground safety and boundary wall works. The remainder meanwhile, will go towards resurfacing works, playground

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Donegal Cllr calls for change in septic tanks and water well grant regulations

There’s calls for a change in regulations governing septic tanks and water well grants. As it stands, to avail of the septic tank grant, it must have been registered by February 2013. Councillor Michéal Naughton says this leaves many at a disadvantage. He is calling on the relevant Ministers to overhaul the regulations to protect

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Three year action plan to boost island communities being launched on Arranmore Island today

A three year action plan to boost Ireland’s island communities is being launched today. The Minister for Rural and Community Development will outline 80 commitments to support employment, remote working and boost tourism. Minister Heather Humphreys will launch the national policy on Arranmore Island today. She says the ‘Our Living Islands” will improve a range

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Government warned not to go on spending spree in October’s budget

The Government’s being warned not to go on a spending spree in October’s budget. The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council says tax cuts or other giveaways could lead to another rise in inflation, something which could mean far higher costs for crucial services or infrastructure projects. The spending watchdog is also warning there is no credible

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‘Root causes of crime must be addressed’ – Deputy Pringle

A Donegal Deputy says the root causes of crime must be addressed. While welcoming legislation to make recruiting a child to commit a crime an offense, Deputy Thomas Pringle says the rise in the involvement of young people in crime is very concerning. Figures show 400 drug offences were committed by children and adolescents in

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Minister Humphreys opens new DLDC office in Letterkenny

The Minister for Rural and Community Development has officially opened the new Donegal Local Development Company office in Letterkenny this evening The Minister has been in Donegal today for a series of events and is due to travel to Arranmore Island for further engagements tomorrow. Pauric Fingleton, CEO DLDC says while there have been a

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Gardai warn of importance of ring buoys following theft in Kerrykeel

Gardai in Donegal are warning of the importance of ring buoys as vital pieces of life saving equipment. It’s after two were stolen from a boat at Ballywhoriskey Pier in Kerrykeel between Monday May 29th and Saturday last. Gardai are asking anyone who has any information in connection with the theft of the life buoys

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Letterkenny Community Childcare affected by defective blocks fundraising to start on Sunday

Letterkenny Community Childcare are kicking off fundraising efforts this Sunday in a bid to buy a new premises. Following the presentation of a number of cracks, testing was undertaken for defective concrete block. The results showed a compromise of 35%. Geraldine Burke, manager of the childcare facility says one crack is on a load bearing

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Gardai investigate criminal damage incidents in Lifford and Buncrana

Gardaí are appealing for information about two criminal damage incidents at the end of May, one in Lifford, and the other in Buncrana. The first incident occurred at at St. Judes Court, Lifford between 9pm on Saturday May 27th 1 o’clock the following afternoon. The downstairs window of a house there was smashed between those

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Lorry driver failed to remain at scene following alleged collision with parked cars

On Sunday afternoon last, a lorry allegedly collided with a number of cars at Culdaff beach. Gardaí received a report at 3.40pm of a volvox 240 lorry with a partial registration of ‘SB12’, that had just left the Culdaff beach area to travel in the direction of the town when it allegedly made contact with a

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On-call firefighters stage industrial action

On-call firefighters have been staging industrial action since the early hours of this morning. SIPTU says local authorities have failed to address the recruitment and retention crisis in the brigade. Firefighters won’t be attending training drills or testing their life saving equipment like breathing apparatus. Kevin McKinney, SIPTU Organiser says a meeting is taking place

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Michelle O’Neill in Washington to discuss stalled Stormont parliament

The current stalemate over the stalled Stormont parliament will be discussed in Washington today. The Sinn Fein leader in the North, Michelle O’Neill, will tell US politicians the DUP no longer has the mandate to prevent the Assembly from functioning. Her visit comes ahead of a similar trip to the US capital this week by

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Campaign launched to help those struggling with debt

A new campaign’s being launched today for those finding it difficult to repay their loans, credit cards or mortgages. The Banking and Payments Federation is joining forces with MABS to encourage anyone in difficulty because of the cost-of-living crisis, to speak to their lender. A new website, DealingWithDebt.ie, has information for anyone in trouble meeting

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Patricia Logue elected as Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council

Derry City and Strabane District Council have elected a new Mayor. Sinn Fein’s Cllr Patricia Logue accepted the Mayoral chain from her predecessor and party colleague Cllr Sandra Duffy at the Council’s Annual meeting in the Guildhall last night. SDLP’s Cllr Jason Barr, is taking up the position of Deputy Mayor. Mayor Patricia Logue said

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Minister Humphries to launch Donegal’s Broadband Connection Point network today

The Minister for Rural and Community Development is travelling to Donegal today. Minister Heather Humphreys will officially launch Donegal’s Broadband Connection Point network, which will supply clubs and community centres with good quality broadband. While on her visit, the Minister is also set to open a number of facilities, including Bruckless Community Park.

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Calls for north Donegal towns to feature on signage in NI

An Inishowen Councillor wants Malin, Carndongh and Culdaff to feature more on signage in the North. Councillor Albert Doherty says while signs are in place for those travelling via the A2 through Derry for Letterkenny, Buncrana and Moville, others areas of importance have been omitted. Councillor Doherty says Donegal County Council needs to be more

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Hotelier staff want better terms and conditions – Noel Cunningham

A former hotelier in Donegal says recruiting staff in the hospitality sector will remain challenging unless the sector offers better terms and conditions to staff. It comes following a recent Fáilte Ireland report found restaurants across the country are struggling to find staff as the tourism industry bounces back from Covid. Former General Manager of

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Tributes paid to Fr. Paddy Dunne following his final Mass in Kilmacrennan

Online tributes have been made following Fr. Paddy Dunne’s final Mass in the Parish of Kilmacrennan yesterday afternoon. An online petition and candle vigil was organised by local parishioners in a bid for Fr. Dunne to retain his role as Parish Priest. He is to relocate to Ballyshannon following 13 years in the parish.

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