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DCC announces first participant in its Rope Thatch Mentorship Scheme

Donegal County Council has announced its first awardee under the pilot Rope Thatch Mentorship Scheme. Under the scheme, the first of its kind in Ireland, David McFerran and he will work alongside master rope thatcher Brian Lafferty. The council says the selection process involved people who have undertaken initial rope thatch training courses at the […]

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Possible water supply interruptions in Milford and Letterkenny

Uisce Eireann says meter installation works in Milford may cause supply disruptions to Aras Ui Dhomhnail, Mageradrumman and surrounding areas this morning. Works are scheduled until 10 o’clock this morning. Meanwhile, in Letterkenny, new connection works may cause supply disruptions at Drumnahoagh and surrounding areas from midday until 4pm today.

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Operational issue at Illies Water Treatment Plant causing supply disruptions

An operational issue at Illies Water Treatment Plant is causing supply disruptions in parts of Inishowen this evening. Uisce Éireann says residents and businesses in Upper and Lower Redcastle, Quigleys Point to Muff, Ture, Clar, Moville Lower, Moville to Greencastle Road, Cruckglass, Ballywalter, Meenavenaghan, and surrounding areas may experience low water pressure or outages this evening

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Construction sector seeks VAT reduction in upcoming budget

The construction industry wants to see VAT reduced for the sector as part of Budget 2026. Officials from the Construction Industry Federation will discuss the Government’s housing objectives with the Finance and Public Expenditure Ministers later. The sector is set to fall short of its target of 41 thousand homes this year, with around 34

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Patience wearing thin as Tooban enters third day no water due to burst pipes

Residents and businesses in Tooban are entering their third day without running water due to burst pipes. While crews are working to fix the latest burst, it’s anticipated that repairs will be complete by 6 o’clock this evening. Local representatives have expressed their anger with what has become a common occurrence in Inishowen. They’re due

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Gardaí investigate public order incident in which car drives on footpath

An investigation has been launched surrounding an incident that is the subject of a video doing the rounds on social media. It happened just after 5 o’clock on Wednesday evening last. In the footage, three individuals can be seen exiting a vehicle and walking towards another parked vehicle on Lower Main Street in Letterkenny in

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DCC says it has engaged fully in relation to Dalradian’s mining application in Tyrone

Donegal County Council says it is satisfied that it has engaged fully, and fulfilled its obligations in relation to the Dalradian application for a goldmine in the Sperrins. The issue was raised in a question from Cllr Terry Crossan, who asked if the council will fully engage in a meangingful way with the next public

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Donegal has one of the highest residential vacancy levels in Ireland

Donegal has one of the highest residential vacancy levels in the country. According to the latest GeoDirectory Residential Buildings Report, the county’s vacancy rate is 9%, almost triple the national average. The number of new residential address points in Donegal in the second quarter of 2025 was down 6.8% compared to the same period the

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Cathaoirleach of Glenties MD urges people to think of consequences before using barbecues at beaches

The Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District says people using barbecues at beaches need to be aware of the serious consequences. It comes after a serious incident was averted when Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District, Councillor Michael McClafferty came upon a disposable barbecue on fire on the grass at Killahoey beach in recent days.

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Internal review finds Tusla staff in Donegal are experiencing ‘burnout’

An internal review has highlighted how reports of possible abuse, neglect or mistreatment of children in Co Donegal faced delays being assessed by social workers because of “intractable” staffing problems and “burnout” in Tusla. According to the Irish Times, the review found that cases had not been allocated to social workers due to “persistent staffing

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Unaccompanied learner driver caught speeding in Inishowen

An unaccompanied learner driver has been caught speeding in Inishowen. Last night, Buncrana Roads Policing Unit detected a car travelling at 132KPH in a 100KPH zone. The car was seized and Fixed Charge Penalty Notices issued. Gardai are reminding all Learner Permit drivers that under the ‘Clancy Amendment’ they must be accompanied by a qualified

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International push to boost Irish tourism and trade in light of latest US tariffs

The number of Ireland’s enterprise and tourism teams will be increased across the world, in an effort to boost economic interests abroad. It’s part of a new Government action plan, hoping to combat the fallout of Donald Trump’s tariffs. Other measures include new grants for businesses and a renewed focus on trading routes with Canada,

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Cars parked on Portnablagh Pier caught by the incoming tide

Concern’s been expressed after three cars parked on the slipway at Portnablagh over the weekend were caught in the incoming tide, virtually destroying the car in at least one instance. Glenties Municipal District Cathaoirleach Cllr Michael McClafferty says there needs to be better signage warning people of what can happen if cars are left unattended

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Former MAG campaigner believes slow pace of DCB redress scheme is deliberate and planned

A former leading light of the defective blocks campaign says he firmly believes the low level of both applications and completions under the redress scheme is the result of a very deliberate tactic to prevent a flood of applications. Michael Doherty was closely involved in the campaign for a revised scheme, and was a key

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Donegal beaches scrub up well in IBAL coastal litter survey

17 beaches out of 33 across the country have been rated ‘clean’ this summer. The cleanest beaches are Brittas Bay, Curracloe, Bundoran, Killiney, Strandhill and Tramore. Killybegs was also rated clean, with inspectors praising the recycle facility and colourful planter boxes. Irish Business Against Litter spokesperson Conor Horgan has more on where’s “littered”:

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Tánaiste to meet with French Foreign Minister to seek support for peacekeepers in Lebanon

The Tánaiste will meet with the French Foreign Minister today to solidify support for peacekeepers in Lebanon. The UNIFIL mandate will be decided by the UN Security Council this week. The Irish Defence Forces have been working under UNIFIL since 1978, with over 30,000 peacekeepers serving in Lebanon since then. The current mandate will expire

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Donegal County Council issues road safety advice as schools prepare to reopen

Donegal County Council has issued road safety advice as schools prepare to reopen. They say every small action helps in ensuring children make it to school safely. Donegal County Council has this advice: Parents must talk to their children about safe walking, cycling and bus travel Seatbelts, bikes in working order, helmets and reflective gear

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