The newly appointed CEO of the Irish Fish Producers Organisation say as the blue whiting season comes to an end, the weighing debacle must be addressed urgently, or displacement of supply could result in the loss of up to €40 Million annually. Aodh O’Donnell is in Europe for a series of meetings with MEPs and …
New IFPO head says pier weighing debacle must be resolved Read More »
The Taoiseach has praised the North West Regional Development Group which encompasses members from Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council. Michael Martin was responding in the Dail to questions about support for City of Derry Airport, and whether or not the Shared Island Initiative council be used to provide funding for …
Taoiseach praises NWRDG as CODA funding is discussed again in Dail Read More »
Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue met his US counterpart Tom Vilsack at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) headquarters in Washington DC, for a wide-ranging discussion. Minister McConalogue says he was delighted to meet Secretary Vilsack in person for the first time, having engaged with him virtually before now. Among the issues discussed were the …
McConalogue meets his US counterpart in Washington DC Read More »
The Taoiseach says he wants the government and the fishing industry to work together to forge stronger relationships with the EU Commission. Michael Martin was responding to Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn, the Sinn Fein Marine Spokesperson, who raised the latest incident in Killybegs which saw 100,000 tonnes of blue whiting lost to a local factory …
News, Sport and Obituaries on Wednesday April 27th…………..
2,307 new cases of Covid 19 have been reported this afternoon. 982 have been confirmed through positive PCR tests, while 1,325 people have registered positive antigen tests through the HSE portal. As of 8am today, 435 COVID-19 patients were in hospital, 38 of them in ICU. Latest figures for Letterkenny University Hospital show 13 infected …
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Donegal office is moving to Ballybofey. The 5th of May will see the launch of the Ballybofey premises as well as the annual National Tea Day fundraiser. The public are invited to visit and learn more about the organisation over a cup of tea. The mobile information unit will be …
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Donegal Office Moves to Ballybofey Read More »
Police in Strabane are investigating a fire at a derelict building on Milltown Road in the town last night. Officers attended the scene of the blaze, which was reported at around 7:30pm, along with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. Police believe the fire, which caused damage to the building, was started deliberately. They …
PSNI believe Strabane fire was started deliberately Read More »
The Disabilities Minister has heard urgent calls for the National Traveller Mental Health Strategy to be published. Donegal Senator Eileen Flynn told the Seanad that it is a matter of life and death with 82% of Travellers affected by suicide. It was previously agreed that such a strategy would be put in place. Senator Flynn …
‘Matter of life and death’ that Traveller Mental Health Strategy is published Read More »
Three men arrested under the Terrorism Act in Strabane and Derry this week have been released following questioning. The men aged 40, 59 and 64, were arrested by the Paramilitary Crime Task Force on Monday and Tuesday. Police say the investigation continues.
The SFPA has warned that all landings at Killybegs will have to be weighed at the pier side unless the current control plan in place is adhered to. There has been much controversy in recent weeks as many fishermen have left the harbour with a full catch due to rules being enforced by the regulator …
SFPA warns Killybegs control plan must be adhered to Read More »
Police say they are becoming increasingly concerned for a missing person who was last seen in the Portrush area on Saturday last. It’s believed Cliona Mulvenna travelled to Derry. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is asked to contact Police.
A burst water main is causing supply disruptions in Ramelton and surrounding areas today. Irish Water say works are scheduled to be complete by 1pm this afternoon.
Taoiseach Michael Martin has told the Dail he believes health services in border areas should be organised on a regional basis, and Donegal patients should be looking towards Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry rather than Galway. He said joint initiatives such as the North West Cancer Centre have been very successful, and the challenge will be …
Taoiseach believes Donegal patients should seek care in Derry rather than Galway Read More »
A Donegal Deputy has described the lack of infrastructure in the North West as a ‘mortal sin’. Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn believes due to the abscence of a rail network and continued delays with the A5 road project that the Irish Government should reinstate financial support for the City of Derry Airport. The Government had previously …
North West infrastructure a ‘mortal sin’ – Deputy MacLochlainn Read More »
A delegation of Fishing Industry representatives arrives in Brussels today to discuss a number of pressing issues concerning fishing activities in Killybegs, and in particular, claims that EU regulations on the weighing of fish means some are being rendered unfit for human consumption. The delegation will meet with members of the European Parliament and senior …
Killybegs weighing controversy to be raised at EU level Read More »
People in Inch are without water yet again. A burst water main is affecting homes and businesses in the area which has been subject to ongoing bursts. It was hoped that a resolution was on the way with Irish Water committing to carry out replacement works this week. However, the works have been delayed by …
Inch hit with another water outage as replacement works are delayed Read More »
The Donegal Film Office is offering a Short Film Bursary of €10,000. In its second year, the bursary will be awarded to a filmmaker towards the cost of the production of a short 10-12 minute drama or documentary film shot in Donegal in 2022. The Bursary aims to foster talent, support creatives, and increase activity …
Rents increased by 9% nationally last year. The average rent stood at €1,415 in the final quarter. Latest figures from the Residential Tenancies Board show in Donegal, rents increased 16.6% compared to 2020 to just over €760, the second lowest figure in the country. The cost of rent in Dublin is just under €2,000. While …
Technology platform company Pangea is to make the new gteic digital hub in Dungloe its new EU base. The company already has some staff working at the site, with plans to triple numbers over the next two years. The Chief Executive of Udaras na Gaeltachta, Michael Heeney says the announcement is a vindication of the …
The government was last night told it was losing significant support in rural Ireland over the turf row. It came during a debate on a Sinn Féin motion, which called for a ban on the sale of turf to be scrapped. The government intends introducing the new rule in September – except in small rural …
Government told of loss of support in rural Ireland over turf row Read More »
A woman has died after being struck by a car in Sligo town – and another pedestrian has been hospitalised. It happened at 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon, at the junction of Castle Street and Market Street. The woman was aged in her early 70s and died at the scene. A male pedestrian was also injured, …
Visiting by appointment is being re-introduced at Letterkenny University Hospital and from tomorrow, Wednesday 27 April, patients may have one visit per day lasting up to 30 minutes. To make an appointment to visit a patient in a ward area, family members / visitors are asked to contact the ward or unit in advance (before …
An exhibition of archives related to the treaty is coming to Donegal. The ‘Treaty 1921: Records from the Archives’ exhibition will open at Donegal County Museum in Letterkenny on Thursday May 5th, where it will stay until the 31 May. The exhibition uses press cuttings, documents and other media to place the Treaty negotiations in …
News, Sport and Obituaries on Tuesday April 26th………
2,837 new Covid 19 tests have been reported today. 1,236 are PCR-confirmed cases, while 1,601 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. 477 patients are in hospital, which is a decrease of 55 on yesterday. 33 of those are in ICU, which is down by 10. Latesty figures for Letterkenny University Hospital …
Officers from the PSNI’s Paramilitary Crime Task Force investigating offences linked to the INLA, have made a further two arrests in Strabane today. Two men, aged 59 years old and 64 years old, were arrested under the Terrorism Act and both are currently in custody. A 40-year-old man arrested in Derry last night, also under …
Gardai are inviting people to a series of informal meetings across the country tomorrow for ‘National Community Engagement Day’. Gardai, along with the IFA and the National Rural Safety Forum are hosting meetings at over 300 venues across the country, 16 of them in Donegal. Gardai say local community officers, IFA branch representatives and representatives …
16 Community Engagement Day events planned for Donegal Read More »
Gardai are investigating a criminal damage incident at an unoccupied property in Milford. Yesterday, at around 1pm a number of panes of glass were smashed on the ground floor of the building in the Diamond. No access was gained to the building. Gardai are appealing to anyone who was in the area between 12:45pm and …
Gardai seek dash cam footage to resolve Milford criminal damage incident Read More »
Mary Lou McDonald has issued legal proceedings against RTE. The Sinn Fein leader filed papers in the High Court yesterday. It’s understood she is taking a defamation case against the state broadcaster.
HIQA has published inspection reports on two centres for older people in Donegal today. Inspections were carried out at Dungloe Community Hospital and Carndonagh Community Hospital in December. Inspectors identified two areas of non compliance at Carndonagh Community Hospital while other sections were found to be substantially compliant or compliant. Inspectors say the layout of …
HIQA identifies need for some improvements at two Donegal centres Read More »
A man was taken to hospital after being assaulted in Buncrana over the weekend. Between 2:05am-2:10am on Saturday, the man was set upon by another man in the Railway Road area. He managed to make his way towards St Mary’s Road where he became unwell and sought help. He was removed from the scene by …
A Donegal Garda has described scenes in Letterkenny on Saturday night as ‘horrific’ following the broadcasting of a major sporting event. A number of fights are believed to have broken out in the Main Street area following the Tyson -v- Whyte fight. As a result, Gardai are warning people of the dangers of one punch …
‘Horrific scenes’ in Letterkenny following major boxing fight – Gardai Read More »
Investigations are ongoing into a hit and run in Letterkenny on Sunday night last. A car exiting Larkins Lane was struck by an oncoming blue BMW travelling in the wrong direction on the Pearse Road. The BMW failed to remain at the scene. Garda Niall Maguire is appealing to anyone with information to contact Gardai:
Gardai have renewed their appeal for information after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a weekend crash in South Donegal. The driver of the motorcycle was airlifted to Sligo University Hospital following the single vehicle collision at around 2:40pm on Sunday at Trummon West, Laghey. Gardai are asking to other road users who were in …
Gardai renew appeal for information on South Donegal crash Read More »
An exhibition of archives related to the treaty is coming to Donegal. The ‘Treaty 1921: Records from the Archives’ exhibition will open at Donegal County Museum in Letterkenny on Thursday May 5th, where it will stay until the 31 May. The exhibition uses press cuttings, documents and other media to place the Treaty negotiations in …
The fire service and local community has been praised for bringing a gorse fire under control in West Donegal. The fire broke out in the Crolly area yesterday morning, close to a number of properties. Locals were first on the scene and the blaze was eventually brought under control with the assistance of the fire …
Fire service and local community praised in efforts to bring gorse fire under control Read More »
The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation is urging the European Commission to act immediately on the presence of Russian trawlers in waters off the Faroe Islands. It’s emerged a fleet of Russian freezer trawlers is operating in a zone shared between the UK and the Faroe islands. KFO Chief Executive Sean O’Donoghue says the Faroes are issuing …
The SDLP has described fresh legal action on the Northern Ireland Protocol as a distraction. A group of politicians, led by Jim Allister of the Traditional Unionist Voice party, is taking a legal challenge on the post-Brexit trade agreement to the UK’s Supreme Court. They’ve been granted permission by the Court of Appeal in the …
Fresh legal action on NI protocol labelled a ‘distraction’ Read More »
A Condition Orange Fire Danger Notice has been extended until midday on Friday, with Donegal County Council urging people to take all necessary measures to prevent the occurrence of wildfires. Landowners and members of the public are urged to be vigilant and to report any uncontrolled or unattended fires immediately. The Council is also urging …
The Environment Minister will meet coalition colleagues later in a bid to ease tensions over a ban on the commercial sale of turf. Rural Fianna Fail and Fine Gael TDs have been angered by the move, which is set to take effect in September. Eamon Ryan has since indicated that communities of 500 people or …
Minister Ryan to raise proposed turf ban with coalition colleagues Read More »
A cross Departmental housing taskforce has been set up to figure out where to house Ukrainian refugees long term. Cabinet will be updated today on plans to house people fleeing the war. Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien will tell his colleagues a number of medium to long term plans are being put in place to ensure …
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Gardai are inviting people to a series of informal meetings across the country tomorrow for ‘National Community Engagement Day’. Gardai, along with the IFA and the National Rural Safety Forum are hosting meetings at over 300 venues across the country, eight of them in Donegal. Gardai say local community officers, IFA branch representatives and representatives …
Gardai holding eight ‘Community Engagement Meetings’ in Donegal Read More »
Evening News, Sport and Obituaries on Monday April 25th………
2,240 new Covid 19 cases have been reported today. 1,058 of them were confirmed by PCR tests, while1,188 people registered positive antigen tests through the HSE portal. As of 8am today, 535 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of whom 43 are in ICU. Latest figures for Letterkenny University Hospital show 22 infected patients, three of them …
Update on impact of strike on Council services Strike action by members of UNITE Union is having a considerable impact on Council services. The union has informed Council that the strike action will take place from Monday, 25 March 202 2and continuing up to 1st May 2022 and recommencing at 00:01 hours on 3rd May 2022 until …
Unite strike continues to impact Derry City and Strabane District Council services Read More »
A Donegal fisherman has warned that enough is enough as the Irish fishing industry is on its knees. Denis Carberry skipper of the Lauren was forced to send his catch of blue whiting to a fishmeal factory on Friday at a loss of €55,000 due to the ongoing weighing controversy at Killybegs Harbour. SFPA officers …
Donegal fisherman forced to sell catch as fishmeal at loss of €55,000 Read More »
A new initiative for the upkeep of the public realm in the Twin Towns is to be rolled out. Donegal County Council along with the Ballybofey and Stranorlar Chamber of Commerce will trial the initiative which will see a proportion of car parking charges used as grant assistance and will go towards; maintaining an attractive …
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Repairs to a burst water main are causing supply disruptions in the Kirkstown area of Letterkenny today. Irish Water says works are ongoing and are expected to be completed by 3pm.
An emergency meeting is being held in Dungloe this evening as the future of the Mary from Dungloe Festival is in jeopardy. Committee members have issued an urgent request for volunteers to ensure the survival of the annual event. The meeting will take place this evening at 6pm in the Ionad Teampall Chróine, Dungloe. Mary …
Emergency meeting being held to discuss survival of Mary From Dungloe Festival Read More »
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