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Expressway announces increase in singles fares on Galway to Derry route

Expressway has announced an increase in single fares on the Route 64 service from Galway to Derry via Sligo, Knock and Letterkenny. The €1 increase will come into effect from July 31st. Expressway says changes to its fare structure have been made to offset the impact of rising costs on the business and incentivise online

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Ebrington concerts in jeopardy due to possible legal action

Four concerts planned for Derry’s Ebrington Square have been thrown into jeopardy after permission was withdrawn by a Stormont department due to possible legal action. The NI Executive Office says the previous approval granted for the events planned for August was withdrawn as it “faces a threat of legal action” by a third party if

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400 Ukrainian families apply for ‘Offer a Home’ scheme in Donegal

400 Ukrainian families have applied for a home under the ‘Offer a Home’ programme in Donegal. To date, 61 properties have been allocated, housing 203 families who are residing in the county since the scheme opened in December. Under the ‘Offer a Home’ programme, Donegal County Council is appealing for offers of houses, apartments or

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Government need to act positively for low income families – Social Justice Ireland

The Government need to act positively for low income families suffering because of the cost of living crisis. Social Justice Ireland is calling for increased social welfare rates in its pre-budget submission which it will outline to the Social Protection Minister today. SJI says the current rate paid to jobseekers aged between 18 and 24

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Meeting with Allstate MD offers reassurance – MLA Maolíosa McHugh

Allstate’s Managing Director has met senior public representatives in Strabane for discussions on the future of the company in the area. West Tyrone MP Órfhlaith Begley and MLA Maolíosa McHugh sought the meeting seeking clarification about Allstate’s plans surrounding rumours of redundancies amid global restructuring in the company. Allstate Vice-President and Managing Director Dr Stephen

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Urgent calls for CCTV in Letterkenny as pressure mounts on Gardaí

There’s a warning that unless CCTV is installed in Letterkenny as a matter of urgency, someone will be killed. A number of serious violent assaults have taken place in the town in recent months in public areas including; a shopping centre and car park. The Department of Justice has agreed to fund the rollout of

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ATU Donegal strives to bridge educational gaps with free computer science summer camp

Atlantic Technological University Donegal provided a free Computer Science Unplugged summer camp for children. It was one of many across ATU campuses aiming to spark an interest in technology and computer science. The camps offered an array of topics including game development, robotics, digital construction and computer programming. Applicants from DEIS schools were given priority,

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Council urged to introduce by-laws to govern the use of e-scooters

Donegal County Council is being urged to introduce by-laws to govern the use of e-scooters in the Letterkenny Milford Municipal area. Concerns have been raised over the use of e-scooters for both users and pedestrians, particularly vulnerable and elderly pedestrians. Councillor Gerry McMonagle says while it is an affordable and welcomed mode of transport, it

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New Children’s Hospital urged to provide public with completion date

Sinn Féin says the public needs a realistic end date for the construction of the National Children’s Hospital. Located on the grounds of St. James’ Hospital in Dublin, the facility is almost 2 years behind schedule. These delays are believed to be due to staff and resource shortages, as well as a lack of communication

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Donegal event organisers encouraged to register for National Heritage Week

Organisers in Donegal are being encouraged to register their events on the Heritage Week website. National Heritage Week will take place from Saturday, 12th August – Sunday, 20th August. The theme this year is ‘Living Heritage’ which centres around the practices, knowledge and skills that have been passed from one generation to the next and

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Gardai warn Donegal holiday home owners to secure vacant properties

Holiday home owners in Donegal are being warned to secure their properties when they are vacant. It comes following a string of break ins at holiday homes which were empty for a number of weeks in the Ardara, Kilcar and Glencolmcille areas. In one instance, substantial damage was caused to the house after being ransacked.

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Disabilities Minister says people have right to full publication of Brandon report

The Minister of State for Disabilities says people have a right for the Brandon report to be fully published. The report outlined 108 incidents of serious assault carried out by a resident, given the pseudonym Brandon, between 2003 and 2016 at Ard Greine Court in Stranorlar. Minister Anne Rabbitte remains committed to ensuring the report

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Proposal for Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan to be connected to national rail network

The All-Island rail review set to be published later this month proposes Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan be connected to the national rail network for the first time in decades. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan last week in confirming that he will be bringing a memo to Cabinet in the coming weeks said moves are already being

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Former Highland Radio presenter, Danny Sharkey passes away

Former Highland Radio presenter, Danny Sharkey has died. Mr Sharkey of Elaghbeg, Burnfoot is also a retired Principal of St Aengus’ National School, Bridgend. He is predeceased by his wife Máire, daughter Máire and brother John Patrick and is a loving father of Donal, Patrick and John. His requiem mass takes place on Saturday morning

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Donegal Deputy warns fishermen need to be fairly treated in development of offshore energy

A Donegal Deputy has warned the Marine Minister that the negative experience of the development of offshore renewable energy in the East of the country cannot be repeated anywhere else in Ireland. Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn asked Minister Charlie McConalogue to outline what steps Government was taking to maximise marine space for fishing communities for renewable

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Major dereliction conference taking place in Letterkenny this week

A major conference on dereliction is being held in Letterkenny this week. The ‘Derelict in Donegal’ conference will feature a range of speakers with a tour of Letterkenny’s Lower Main Street taking place on Thursday ahead of the main event on Friday at the Station House Hotel. There are currently around 8,000 vacant homes in

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Calls for change in littering policy to combat illegal dumping in Donegal

  Donegal County Council is being urged to look to other countries to see how they provide waste disposal and recycling facilities. It comes after large bags of rubbish were found dumped at roadsides in Gweedore in recent days. Councillor Micheal Choilm MacGiolla Easbuig believes a different approach is needed to combat illegal dumping across

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469 members of An Garda Síochána left force in last year

469 members of An Garda Síochána left the force in the last year. Officials fear it’ll be tough to police new Government legislation without an increase in resources. Justice Minister Helen McEntee hopes to introduce laws in relation to hate speech and hate crime in the autumn. General Secretary of the AGSI, Antoinette Cunningham, says

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Concern over lack of Mná an Tí and Fir an Tí offering accommodation

There are concerns over the lack of Mná an Tí and Fir an Tí offering accommodation for Gaeltacht courses. Many stopped hosting students after the pandemic, with others choosing to retire and citing rising food prices. A number of courses between now and the end of the year are already fully booked, with growing waiting

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