As counting continues in the Assembly elections North of the border, Sinn Fein looks set to become the largest party. So far (7pm), with 25 seats declared, SF has 15 seats, the UUP has three and the DUP and Alliance have two each. The SDLP has one, and one independent unionist has been elected . …
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A 47 year old man who had been missing from the Gortinlieve area between Newtowncunningham and Derry has been found safe Gardai have thanked the public and media for their assistance in this matter.
Motorists in Derry are being asked to avoid the city side lane of the Foyle Embankment due to a build-up of traffic as police deal with an ongoing incident. The PSNI says people should seek alternate routes for their journey.
This afternoon, Tanaiste Leo Varadkar visited the home of Peter and Michelle Patton, whose living room ceiling is being propped by scaffolding up for fear of collapse. Eileen Doherty Mica campaigner said that the image conveys the devastation that this issue has caused and the constant fear, trepidation and stress that families are enduring. Mr …
Tanaiste sees living room ceiling propped up by scaffolding Read More »
Tata Consultancy Services hosted a visit today by Tánaiste and Enterprise Minister Leo Varadkar TD at its Letterkenny base earlier today. One of the North West’s largest employers, TCS briefed Minister Varadkar and other visiting guests from IDA Ireland on its plans to further cement this Centre as a strategic hub to provide digital transformation, …
Ireland was voted the second worst country in Europe in for maternity leave, with a weekly payment of €245 to new mothers for 26 weeks from the State. Economic Equality Coordinator with the National Women’s Council Sandra McCullagh says Ireland’s the combination of poor maternity leave and un-affordable childcare force lone parents out of the …
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As Sinn Fein looks set to become the largest party in the Stormont Assembly, the SDLP leader says it’s clear that nationalism has decided to give the DUP a kick in this week’s elections. With no seats filled yet, exit polls suggest the Alliance Party will make gains, while the DUP and UUP are …
“Nationalists wanted to give the DUP a kick” – Eastwood Read More »
Three people have been arrested following an incident in Sion Mills this morning. At around 7:20am, Police received a report of a fight on Main Street in the village. Officers went to the scene where they found two men, both of whom had sustained head injuries. The two men, who are aged in their twenties, …
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Damage has been caused to a number of parked cars during an early morning hit and run incident in Letterkenny yesterday. Gardaí are investigating a road traffic collision involving a car and three parked vehicles at around 3:45am in the Harmony Hill area. No injuries have been reported. However, the driver of the car failed …
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5.6% of households say they experienced ‘great difficulty’ making ends meet. That’s one of the findings of the Survey on Income and Living Conditions from the CSO. The study finds the median household disposable income in 2021 was 46,471, compared with 43,915 in 2020. One in four single parent households were in arrears on utility …
5.6% of households experienced ‘great difficulty’ making ends meet – CSO Read More »
The DUP has refused to confirm whether it will enter into the Northern Ireland Assembly if it’s headed up by a Sinn Féin First Minister. Counting is underway in the Stormont Elections in the North and it’s likely Sinn Fein will emerge as the largest party for the first time. Opinion polls suggest the Alliance …
DUP refuses to confirm if it will enter Assembly if SF secure First Minister Read More »
Legislation for the Mica redress scheme is expected to be enacted before the Dail summer recess. The Tanaiste has acknowledged that the scheme is taking too long but hopes it will be up and running later this year. He is due to meet with the Mica Action Group during his visit to Donegal today. On …
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Excitement is filling the streets of Kilcar & Glencomcille as a number of famous actors & actresses have been spotted for filming “In the Lands of Saints & Sinners”. The film features star studded names such as Liam Neeson, Ciarán Hinds & Jack Gleeson. Locals have been nostalgic as their towns have been transformed into …
Elderly patients are being forced to travel to Sligo to receive treatment for a chronic eye condition due to limited ophthalmic services at Letterkenny University Hospital. Patients with macular degeneration require monthly injections into the eye which are currently not being offered in Letterkenny. Councillor Ian McGarvey claims equipment is in place at Letterkenny University …
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After viewing Christian Erikson experience a cardiac arrest on the pitch, Hannah Connolloy decided it was time to make sure there was a defibrillator at her school. Hannah was born with a major heart condition and now at 12 years old is doing great. With help from her parents Hannah set up a Go Fund …
Saint Colmcille’s National School buys defibrillator thanks to student’s effort Read More »
A record number of passengers flew between Donegal and Dublin last month. Passenger numbers on the Donegal-Dublin PSO route operated by Emerald Airlines are said to have exceeded pre-Covid levels in April. Ciarán Smith, Head of Commercial at Emerald Airlines, says it is clear to see that recovery is well and truly underway with the …
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Food shortages could lead to a new migrant crisis for Europe – that’s the warning from Midlands North West MEP Colm Markey. The war in Ukraine and sanctions on Russia are raising serious questions about the supply of food. Mr Markey, believes it could trigger a new wave of migration from Africa toward Europe. He …
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The Disabilities Minister says work is continuing in conjunction with the Department of Health and Department of Equality to develop a review of safeguarding at disability centres in Donegal. Minister Anne Rabbitte has this week called for an independent review of the facilities to be carried out. She was speaking in the Dail last night …
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Nurses will be discussing their concerns over the rising cost of living at today’s INMO conference. The Health Minister Stephen Donnelly will address the Annual Delegate event in County Sligo. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation will also talk about the cost of commuting, with some Dublin hospitals charging nurses for parking. INMO Director of …
Spiralling cost of living negatively impacting nurses – INMO Read More »
Irish Rural Link wants action to revive rural towns and villages. Rural and Community Development Minister, Heather Humphreys will address its 30th Anniversary Conference in Athlone today. The organisation believes the rollout of broadband to rural Ireland is taking a lot longer than it wanted. CEO of Irish Rural Link, Seamus Boland says more must …
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Counting gets underway in the Northern Ireland Stormont Assembly elections this morning. Turnout was down on the 2017 Stormont elections after something of a lacklustre campaign that could yet see a historic result. If the actual voting mimics what the polls are saying Sinn Féin will be the largest party in Stormont for the first …
Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney has pledged to look into the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority’s decision to withdraw weighing certificates from two Killybegs processors who had handled fish that were landed in Derry. Donegal TD Thomas Pringle argued in the Dail that the Northern Ireland protocol treats Northern Ireland ports as being within the EU, …
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A proposed extension at St Catherine’s Vocational School in Killybegs has received initial project approval. The project will consist of a construction studies room, prep areas, a science lab, a preparation area and two SEN bases. Minister Charlie McConalogue says the extension will improve the offering and services of the school, and paid tribute to …
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Donegal now has the third lowest level of PCR confirmed Covid 19 in the state, with a 14 incidence rate of 222 cases per 100,000 people, compared to a national rate of 291. All but two of the seven electoral areas in the county have rates below the national average, and South Inishowen now …
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News, Sport, Farm News and Obituaries on Thursday May 5th…….
Detectives from Strand Road investigating an incident on Skeoge Link Road in Derry earlier this week have charged a 28-year-old man with 11 offences. Following the man’s arrest yesterday, detectives have since charged him with offences including attempting to cause grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving, dangerous driving, two counts of assault on police, common …
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Radio helped fight a more obscure pandemic in the past two years – one of misinformation. A study from Learning Waves and DCU shows listenership to radio stations increased since 2020 with 80 per cent of Irish adults tuning in. The research also says the sector faced incredible financial pressure due to advertising revenue effectively …
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The Tanaiste will visit Donegal tomorrow ahead of Fine Gael’s AGM. It comes following the news that party colleague Deputy Joe McHugh is stepping away from national politics. Leo Varadkar will pay a visit to the Donegal County Museum during his time in the county. He will attend The Treaty, 1921: Records from the Archives …
Six new regional health areas are expected to be fully operational by early 2024. The Department of Health has set out a timeline for the introduction of the RHAs, which are part of the Slaintecare plan. It will see regional structures set up within the HSE, which will continue to act as a national centre …
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There was a drop in the rate of unemployment in April. It now stands at 4.8 per cent, according to CSO figures. That’s down from a rate of 5.1 per cent in March and from 7.5 per cent in April last year.
Henry O’Donnell is due to complete his Finswim around the Island of Ireland on Saturday the 7th of May on Carrickfinn Blue Flag Beach at 2pm. Henry and his team have raised over €46,000 in Aid of The Irish Cancer Society & Water Safety Ireland to date. He will be the first person in history …
Donegal man to complete first ever finswim around Ireland Read More »
At least 3,000 extra soldiers are needed to address security threats posed to Ireland in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney told the Irish Independent he would soon bring a memo to Cabinet to drastically increase spending on Defence Forces. The Minister says the figure of 3,000 is a …
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Donegal company Mulrines has signed a multi-million euro deal with Lidl. The €8 million partnership will see Mulrines juices and smoothies feature on shelves across 210 stores throughout Ireland, Northern Ireland and some stores in Britain. Mulrines, established in 1919 in Ballybofey has been working with Lidl since 2009. Currently they produce a variety of …
Raising the cost of rent in the Dail is like shouting ‘into the void’ according to Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle. Speaking in the Dail last night, Deputy Pringle highlighted the need for urgent action on the soaring cost of rent and how people are now at crisis point and losing hope. The latest Daft.ie report …
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Representative of the Irish Farmers Association will meet officials from Ulster Bank today to discuss the bank’s exit from the Irish market. The IFA says the withdrawal is creating huge uncertainty and adding to the stress being felt by farmers concerned about escalating costs and falling farm incomes. The association says it’s heard anecdotal reports …
Patients are waiting over three months for a gynaecology appointment at Letterkenny University Hospital. Hospital consultants are warning of a ‘perfect storm’ in gynaecological care due to the pandemic, increased demand and staff shortages. Figures provided by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly to Deputy Sorcha Clarke show that 485 patients are waiting on a gynaecology appointment …
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People with turf harvesting rights should be exempt from upcoming solid fuel regulations. That’s according to a motion being put before the Dail later by Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice. He’s calling for turf to be recognised as an affordable solid fuel that many people depend on. The government has indicated it won’t oppose the motion, …
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People in Northern Ireland are taking to the polls today to elect a new Stormont Assembly. Sinn Féin is expected to comfortably be the largest party in Northern Ireland for the first time. Voting will begin at 7am and last until 10pm tonight as Northern Ireland votes to fill the 90 seats in the Stormont …
Two school extension projects in Donegal are to progress. Scoil Naomh Colmcille in Kilmacrennan has been given the go ahead to proceed to tender, while Scoil Naomh Colmcille in Drumoghill has been cleared to go to construction. The Kilmacrennan project will consist of two classrooms, an SEN base and an SET room, while the Drumoghill …
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Donegal County Council is hosting a number of public consultation events across the county over the month of May. People are being invited to participate in a pre-draft public consultation for the new County Donegal Development Plan, and the proposed variation to the current County Donegal Development Plan in respect of wind energy policy. A …
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The Secretary of the Fine Gael organisation in the Donegal constituency says the challenge of identifying potential candidates for the next General Election is one which the party is ready for. Doreen Sheridan Kennedy was speaking after Deputy Joe McHugh confirmed he would not be stepping down from the once the next election is …
Donegal FG “ready for the challenge” as McHugh confirms he;ll be stepping down Read More »
The trade union representing An Post says its future is uncertain unless it receives investment. The Biennial Communication Workers’ Union conference takes place today and tomorrow, with the union discussing a proposed 100-million-euro cash injection to offset losses during Covid. CWU General Secretary Sean McDonagh, says An Post provided an essential service during the pandemic…………..
News, Sport and Obituaries on Wednesday May 4th………..
Tickets are now on sale for a night of Irish Traditional Music for The Gavin Glynn Foundation on behalf of Caitlín Strain on May 13th in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel. The concert will feature Gerry O’Connor, Ciaran Tourish, Cathal Hayden, Kevin Doherty, Ciaran O’Kane, Bríd Harper, Roisin McGrory, Paul Harrigan, Michael Gallanagh, Martin McGinley, …
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The annual Gemma Mc Hale Memorial 5k Walk/Run takes place this Friday, May 6th at the Aghyarn Centre at 7:30PM. All proceeds raised in aid of Castledearg Comfort & Terminally Ill Fund, MS, Mindfulness and Counselling in local primary schools and other local charities. Registration on the evening from 4:30-7:00PM or online registration to …
The number of active Housing Assistance Payment scheme properties across the country was over 60 thousand at the end of last year, an increase of 4.5 per cent on the same date in 2020. The HAP scheme is a social housing support which sees local authorities paying landlords of private accommodation on behalf of tenants, …
A Donegal Senator has warned the Taoiseach that conversations in Northern Ireland cannot be one-sided and highlighted the need for more engagement with the unionist community. Senator Niall Blaney speaking during the latest sitting of the Good Friday Agreement committee raised the need for constructive outreach between communities in the North. In response to the …
Donegal Senator tells Taoiseach dialogue in NI is one-sided Read More »
Water outages are affecting a number of areas in Donegal this afternoon. Repairs to burst water mains are ongoing to restore supply to Ballyboe, Rathmullan, Gortahork, Derrycoonnor, Meenaclady, Curran’s port, Fanaboy, Dunmoore and Meenlaragh. Works are expected to be completed in all areas by 3pm.
Police investigating an incident on Skeoge Link Road in Derry on Monday during which two officers were injured have arrested a 28-year-old man. The man, who is in custody, has been arrested on suspicion of several offences including attempted murder, assault on police, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and using a motor vehicle without insurance. …
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