Searches are continuing today for a missing man believed to have travelled to Donegal 55 year old Donal Kelly is believed to have travelled to the county on Tuesday morning. He’s described as being 5ft 7 in height, of a slim build and wears glasses. Donal was last seen wearing a grey fleece top and …
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A high visibility road crossing pilot scheme is being rolled out in the Twin Towns this week. Ballybofey and Stranorlar were selected for the pilot scheme as both towns have been identified as high collision locations and having a history of pedestrian collisions. Two High Visibility Pedestrian Crossings have been established in Ballybofey and two …
Donegal County Council is to borrow €20 million over to fund capital developments across the county. Members sanctioned the loan at a special meeting this morning. The council’s Director of Finance Richard Gibson told members the loan will be used to secure grants of around €80 million, allowing the council to spend €100 million on …
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€180,000 is to be spent on improvements at three Coillte sites in Donegal. €100,000 will go towards improvements to the entrance road at Ards Forest Park in Creeslough, €55,000 towards improved car parking and access at Drumboe, Stranorlar, and €25,000 for similar work at Coravaddy outside Letterkenny. It’s part of a new five year strategic …
Access funding announced for three Coillte sites in Donegal Read More »
People in Buncrana are being urged to have their say on the future of the town, with a consultation event to take place on Monday week May 23rd in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel. Donegal County Council will outline plans for the development of the Shore Front, and discuss the Buncrana Local Area plan, while architects …
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Kevin O’Boyle’s family recieved the phone call no family ever wants to get – their brother who is a type 1 diabetic had suffered from a stroke and was fighting for his life in ICU in Sydney. His mother & brother immediately flew over to be by his side. Thankfully due to incredible care & …
Brother suffers stroke in Australia, family plea to get him home Read More »
Steps are being taken to restore blanket bog habitat in the northwest of the country. The Junior Minister for Heritage Malcolm Noonan has unveiled a 20.6 million euro Bog Conservation Project today. The project has 35 sites covering a total of more than 250,000 hectares along the Western seaboard from south Galway to north Donegal …
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The DUP says it won’t support the nomination a Speaker for the Northern Ireland Assembly as it meets for the first time since last week’s historic election result. In a Statement to The Belfast Newsletter, Jeffrey Donaldson says the party will keep its promise to the electorate and demand ‘decisive action’ on the Northern Ireland …
DUP won’t facilitate speaker nomination as new Assembly meets Read More »
Lady’s Bay in Buncrana is one of two beaches in the country where the quality of bathing water ìs deemed to be poor. The other is in Balbriggan, Dublin. It follows the publication of the EPA’s annual bathing water survey, which finds that generally, water quality continues to improve. The EPA says the main sources …
Bathing water quality at Lady’s Bay, Buncrana deemed to be ‘poor’ Read More »
TDs are to be given an opportunity to question the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority on the actions which have been taken in Killybegs in recent weeks. During a special debate on agriculture and fishing last evening, Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn again pressed Minister Charlie McConalogue on the requirement to weigh 5% of catches on the …
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The Dail has been told there’s an urgent need to address waiting lists and staffing issues at Letterkenny University Hospital. However, Deputy Thomas Pringle told the Dail his fear is that the hospital seems to be on the bottom of Saolta’s priority list, while Saolta is at the bottom of the government’s. He said the …
Pringle urges Tanaiste to seek medical staff in Cuba Read More »
A new website has been launched to promote the development of a digital transformation plan for the North West City Region. Developed by the ERNACT network, the website will facilitate information to interested parties about digital transformation, with an emphasis on the various initiatives and action plans in the cross-border area. Derry City and Strabane …
Councils launch website to promote digital transformation in NW Read More »
The DUP leader has resigned his assembly seat today, saying he expects the UK government to act on the Brexit protocol ‘fairly soon’, with former MP and MLA Emma Little-Pengeley taking his seat. Tensions between Britain and the EU over the post Brexit deal have increased today. EU Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic insists the …
Donaldson resigns Assembly seat as EU-UK tensions rise Read More »
News, Sport, Farm News and Obituaries on Thursday May 12th….
A cross border investigation was launched this morning following reports about the way a car was being driven in Strabane. At 11:05 this morning, police in Strabane received a report in relation to the way a white Volkswagen Jetta was being driven on Lifford Road in the town before it crossed into County Donegal. Police …
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A ‘Blanket of Hope’ was launched today, featuring hundreds of individual squares knitted and crocheted by people all over Donegal and further afield. The project, which was launched earlier this year was coordinated by the Letterkenny Youth and Family Service Knitting and Crochet Group, the Donegal Social Prescribing Network and Errigal College. The squares have …
Hughie’s Corner is a child, adolescent and adult counselling service in Carndonagh. It was set up in Memory of Hugh Simpson Callaghan who passed away suddenly in 2011. Their launch night kicks off Friday the 13th of May, 7:30pm at the Redacastle Hotel. The night will be hosted by the one and only Mickey Doherty …
Hughie’s Corner launch night kicking off Friday! Read More »
This Saturday marks Africa Day in Donegal. Donegal County Council and Donegal Intercultural Platform will jointly present an Africa Day celebration at the Regional Cultural Centre and An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny. Celebrations commence at 11am with a series of exhibitions, discussions and creative writing workshops. The day will also include a Family Fun Day and …
The Golf for Bob organisation has received a very generous donation from Joe and Linda Bradley and family! They have donated a signed Liverpool Football Club Jersey belonging to their son Conor Bradley who plays for the team. The jersey in question (similar to shown) is the shirt Conor wore during the FA Cup match …
Golf for Bob: Blind bid to win signed LFC Jersey Read More »
A child has died from a probable case of hepatitis, the HSE has confirmed. It’s one of 6 cases identified in Ireland over the past 10 weeks in children aged between 1 and 12 years old. A second child has received a liver transplant. The World Health Organisation says at least 169 cases of acute …
Senator Flynn says hepatitis death of child ‘very worrying’ Read More »
Latest figures illustrating rent increases has resulted in fiery exchanges in the Dail this afternoon as Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty and the Tanaiste clash again. Deputy Doherty labasted Leo Varadkar also over a proposal which could see developers being paid up to €144,000 for each apartment they build outside of Dublin under a new scheme …
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Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn says the county is now in the midst of a crisis as latest figures show yet another rent hike. According to today’s Daft.ie report, the average cost of rent in the first quarter of the year in Donegal is €857, up 22.7% on the same period last year. Deputy MacLochlainn says …
Crisis in Donegal as rents increase again – Deputy MacLochlainn Read More »
It’s believed a missing Derry man may have travelled to Donegal. Police say they are becoming increasingly concerned for the safety of 55 year old Donal Kelly. He is described as being 5ft 7 in height, of a slim build and wears glasses. Donal was last seen wearing a grey fleece top and dark coloured …
The Marine Minister hopes a €45 million Brexit Seafood Processing scheme can maximise the value of Ireland’s fish quota. Minister Charlie McConalogue announced the funding today which aims to support processors in developing their enterprises, navigating the challenging trading environment and supporting jobs. He says it is an unprecedented investment in the sector which he …
A decision to move the Donegal Rally ‘service park’ to Letterkenny has sparked anger in Milford. Milford Mart has for many a year been a home to the service park. Councillor Liam Blaney has hit out at the move on what is the 50th anniversary of the rally and says it is not the first …
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Donegal County Council is to assess a new government scheme for wastewater treatment and collection with a view towards applying to have a number of areas in the Letterkenny Milford area included. Cllr Donal Coyle says the scheme announced recently by Minister Darragh O’Brien could provide much needed infrastructure in Bonagee, Drumany, Drumnahoe, Lurgybrack, Leck …
New scheme could provide much needed water infrastructure in Letterkenny Read More »
The Cathaoirleach of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District has warned that the ongoing dangers around Woodlands School need to be addressed urgently. It comes following reports of a number of near misses with children and passing vehicles. Donegal County Council says there is currently no funding stream available to implement safety measures in the area …
Cathaoirleach warns of urgency needed to address safety issues at Letterkenny school Read More »
A burst water main is causing supply disruptions today in parts of Inishowen. Properties in the Tooban, Rockstown and Burnfoot areas are without water as Irish Water crews work to repair the burst. Works are due to be completed by 4:30pm.
Fly tippers in Donegal have been forced to fork out nearly €5,000. Donegal County Council successfully obtained 3 prosecutions under the Litter Pollution Act at a recent sitting of Letterkenny District Court. The fly tipping incidents occurred in the Inishowen Municipal District and litter wardens provided evidence including photographic evidence of the offence to Letterkenny …
A vigil is taking place this evening in Letterkenny to mark a month since the killing of Sligo men Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee. The Chair of Donegal LGBT says its vital that Ireland’s hate crime laws are revised to make people feel safe and supported. This evening’s vigil at 7:30pm at Market Square, Letterkenny …
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A new Primary Care Centre in Newtowncunningham will be operational within months. The new development will see many health services combined in a new state-of-the-art centre. Councillor Paul Canning says the project is progressing well with the opening of the centre and delivery of services expected in the coming months. He says the new centre …
New Primary Care Centre to be open within months in Newtowncunningham Read More »
MEPs and UK parliamentarians will discuss the row over the Northern Ireland Protocol in Brussels today. It’s the first meeting of a post-Brexit assembly, which is aimed at maintaining cooperation between both sides. It comes amid a political stalemate in the North – with the DUP refusing to form a Stormont Executive unless the protocol’s …
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A 22-year-old man accused of murdering two men in Sligo is due to appear in court again this morning via videolink. Yousef Palani, of 10 Markievicz Heights in Sligo, is charged with the murder of Aidan Moffitt at his home in Cartron Heights in Sligo town on April 10th. He’s also charged with the murder …
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A cabinet sub-committee will today examine how to tackle the shortage of accommodation for Ukrainian refugees. Its feared that hotels which have been housing some of those fleeing the Russian invasion won’t be available once the tourist season begins next month. The committee will discuss plans for a 400 euro monthly payment to households who …
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The average cost of rent in Donegal is now €857, up a huge 77% from its lowest point. Latest figures from Daft.ie reveal the average rent in the county has increased 22.7% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2021, that’s the second highest increase in the country. Nationally, …
A Donegal Deputy believes minimum wage should be increased to meet the living wage. Deputy Thomas Pringle says a Labour Living Wage Bill is a necessary first step but doesn’t go far enough. He told the Dail that due to the cost of living, it is becoming increasingly difficult for people to survive on the …
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday May 11th:
Approval has been granted for the next stage in an extension to Scoil Naomh Cholmcille, Oilean Thoraí. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue confirmed today that the project will now proceed to construction under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme. The project will consist of two classrooms and summer works schemes roof works. …
Two Donegal projects have been shortlisted for a 2022 .IE Digital Town Award. Projects across 13 counties have been recognised for their use of digital technologies and innovation to transform or enhance towns and communities for the betterment of local people, community services, and wider society. Following a competitive selection process by an independent judging …
Two Donegal projects shortlisted for .IE Digital Town Award Read More »
Photo Credit: Marty Neely Colm Meaney is the latest star to be sighted in Glencolmcille as the In the Land of Saints & Sinners shoot continues. The Star Trek actor is one among a star studded cast to be spotted in recent times. Locals have been enjoying the excitement as the production continues. Photo Credit: Veronica Burns …
Donegal County Council staff have completed the four-week “Move to Improve 100km Staff Walking Challenge” Over the four-week Challenge, twenty-three teams collectively walked approximately 4,500km with staff feedback saying that the fun competitive event created an ideal environment to encourage staff to get out and get moving! In keeping with Healthy Ireland’s Let’s Get Set …
Donegal County Council staff walk 4,500km in move to Improve challenge Read More »
Police in Strabane are investigating a report of theft of livestock. Seven cattle last seen on Tuesday May 3rd are believed to have been taken from Cavanlee Road sometime between then and yesterday. The cattle reported stolen include five Charolais, one Simmental and one Limousin. Inspector Ken McDermott is appealing to anyone who was in …
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The Spanish Ambassador has been informed of plans to twin the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District with Valladolid in Spain. Ambassador Castro, during a visit to Donegal this week met with the Cathaoirleach of the Lifford Stranorlar MD, Councillor Gerry Crawford. It’s proposed a twinning agreement be put in place to mark the connection with Red …
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A Donegal Councillor says the recent discovery of a knife in the Sliabh Sneacht area of Letterkenny was an aberration, and does not reflect the area or its people. Cllr Gerry McMonagle was speaking after the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District agreed to his call for a gate to be erected at the last back lane …
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Gardai are appealing for information about an assault in Stranorlar last night. The incident happened close to the Fire Station. Sergeant Pauline O’Connor says they’re particularly anxious to trace the movements of a black car that may have been involved………….
A group of people who were scammed by a fake holiday home advert on Facebook’s marketplace say they cannot get the ad removed from the social media platform. Neil, a member of the group, told Greg Hughes on today’s Nine til Noon Show that the ad purports to show a house in Gweedore, but …
Group says fake holiday home advert is still appearing on Facebook Read More »
Donegal County Council has confirmed that the bottle banks in Falcarragh will not be returning to their previous location, and they are now searching for an alternative site. In the meantime, people are being asked to use the bottle banks in either Gortahork or Dunfanaghy until the matter is resolved….
The Mayor of Donegal Youth Council says young people have a lot to contribute to the county, and that needs to be recognised. In a presentation to members of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District this week, Tara Toye said there are members of the Donegal Youth Council sit on several advisory groups and representative bodies, …
“We are not just the future, we are the present” – Donegal Youth Council Read More »
Cancer is Ireland’s leading cause of death, accounting for one in three deaths. One in two people develop cancer at some point in their lives. But if diagnosed early, it is easier to treat and there is a better chance of recovery. Dr Heather Burns is a specialist in public health medicine with the National …
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It’s emerged that the number of houses built in the Letterkenny area is far below expectations. A recent review of the the County Development Plan included figures showing that only 317 houses have been built from 2018 to 2021. The expectation was that the figure would be between 1000 and 1200. Cllr Michael McBride says …
Number of houses built in Letterkenny is way below target – McBride Read More »
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