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Gardaí have confirmed that they are hunting two men and a woman who they believe to be involved in a string of thefts from businesses in Letterkenny on Saturday. They are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed a grey Toyota Avensis with a partial registration of ‘12D19’ within the areas of Lisnennan, Kiltoy, the

Gardaí in Buncrana are investigating two weekend assaults. Two men were hospitalised following the assaults on Sunday. In the early hours of Sunday morning, a man was attacked by another man in the Westend area of Buncrana while on Sunday evening, in the Park Lane area a man was assaulted by a group of youths.

There’s said to be much concern in Castlefin over the proposed erection of a telecommunications mast. A planning application has been submitted for the tower at the top of Hillhead. Councillor Gary Doherty questioned if studies on the impact such developments may have on public health are taken into consideration when granting planning permission. He

Sinn Féin says serious questions need to be answered following spinal surgical incidents at Temple Street Children’s Hospital in Dublin. It’s emerged 19 children suffered significant complications after surgery, with senior hospital management made aware of patient safety concerns in late 2022. The HSE has appointed a UK expert to lead an external review of

Farmers are being encouraged to get prepared for upcoming changes to the rules around driving a quad bike on a farm. In November, Ireland will become the first country in the world to introduce regulations around quad bikes, including compulsory helmet-wearing and training for all quad operators. The Health and Safety Authority is holding talks

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar hasn’t ruled out the prospect of a new broadcasting charge costing more than the current TV licence fee. He says the government will have to grasp the nettle and reform the way RTÉ and public service broadcasting is funded. That could come through general taxation or the creation of a new broadcasting

A national day of action will get underway later calling for public and affordable childcare in next month’s Budget. It comes as members of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers are set to close their doors on three days this month to highlight the financial crisis facing the sector. It says the closure will affect

The road back to lower inflation rates in Ireland is going to be uneven. The Central Bank has published its third quarterly bulletin of the year, showing the slow growth rate in the domestic economy is set to continue. However, external and local factors, in addition to continued supply constraints relative to demand, are still

Donegal County Council is being asked to demand a full review of the delivery of disability services in Donegal, with an emphasis on the number of vacancies within the county’s four Children’s Disability Network Teams. Cllr Albert Doherty says the review needs to look at why those 37 vacancies are not being filled, and of

There’s been a vandalism attack at the new gaelscoil building in Strabane. Construction at Gaelscoil Uí Dhochartaigh is nearing completion, and three newly installed windows were broken from the inside of the building. West Tyrone MLA Maoliosa McHugh says while this appears to have been an act of wanton vandalism and not a pre-meditated attack,

News, Sport, and Obituaries on Monday September 18th………….

The 2023 Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards has honoured three awardees for their contributions to the Irish Diaspora. The annual event recognises people’s outstanding contributions to society, culture, healthcare, the arts and business. This year, John T. Fries, a member of the American Donegal Diaspora and Nobel Prize winner, Dr William C. Campbell received a

A Letterkenny mother has been left shaken after her three year old son was allegedly approached and given sweets by a man in the Bernard McGlinchey Town Park. Emma’s son became unsettled and when she went to investigate she found a pile of sweets accompanied by a note reading ‘for kids, from Santa’ at the

Donegal County Council is coming under pressure from Councillors in the Inishowen Municipal District to ensure a water tanker that is currently on order is located in the peninsula. There have been calls for many years for such a resource for Inishowen to back up the fire service. There was huge disappointment when a much

An organised crime gang has made off with thousands of euros worth of goods after targeting a number of businesses in Letterkenny on Saturday. The thefts occurred in Watson Hire, Ben Sweeny Euronics and Smyths Toy Store. Gardai have confirmed that investigations are ongoing but say no arrests have been made. John Watson is appealing

One in 10 people in the Republic could call themselves a victim of the Troubles. That’s according to new research from the Commission for Victims and Survivors in Northern Ireland. It found 4% of those living south of the border have been bereaved as a result of conflict in the North, while 7% say their

Budget 2024 should avoid using taxation measures as a means of providing short term solutions to the ongoing cost of living challenges. Social Justice Ireland outlines taxation proposals for Budget 2024. Colette Bennett, Economic and Social Analyst for Social Justice Ireland says that there that funding could be used for much more targeted purposes :

The Minister for Further and Higher Education TD Simon Harris today encourages students to take advantage of new student supports as it emerged only one in four of those eligible had applied for a €500 grant towards their contribution fee. 40,000 students are estimated to be eligible for the grant, however, the most recent figures

It was revealed hospitals in Letterkenny and Sligo were among the top five overcrowded hospitals in the country. On today’s World Patient Safety Day, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has called for the HSE to come to this week’s Emergency Department Taskforce meeting with revised and renewed solutions to reduce overcrowding which in turn

There’s an urgent need for vital aid for survivors of Libya’s floods. The Irish Red Cross says aid is starting to arrive in the country to help survivors, but in small amounts. The charity’s Secretary-General, Deirdre Garvey says Irish people can help through donations:  

Ireland is set to be hit with stormy weather next week. “Tropical Storm Nigel” is currently travelling across the Atlantic, bringing unsettled conditions. Nigel is forecast to develop into a hurricane by tomorrow, but transition back into a regular storm before hitting Irish shores. Met Eireann Meteorologist Joanna Donnelly says this is a usual process:

It look likes mortgage holders may get a short-term financial boost in the budget to pay their mortgages. The Government’s thinking about bringing in a new scheme to give them short-term support, according to the Irish Independent. It’s in the wake of the latest ECB rate hike which is putting pressure on home-owners. Donegal Deputy

Donegal County Council welcomed a visit from the Chinese Ambassador He Xiandong to the Lifford headquarters yesterday. The ambassador was greeted by Cathaoirleach Cllr. Martin Harley and Deputy Chief Executive Liam Ward. Several key areas were discussed during the visit including opportunities to explore areas of cooperation between Chinese local governments and County Donegal. Cllr.

Northern Ireland Water insists there’s no risk to supplies despite toxic algae overtaking Lough Neagh. Footage shows an almost-luminous colour in the lake, with a deadly form of bacteria killing fish, birds, and even dogs. It’s mostly caused by farming discharge, and sewage. Gary McErlain’s family has fished in the waters for generations – and

The cost of living supports in the budget will be smaller than last year. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar confirmed the support level will drop as the rate of inflation has eased. There also won’t be a return of the reduced VAT rate for the hospitality sector. The Taoiseach says people shouldn’t expect the level of different