Residents in Buncrana and the surrounding area are being encouraged to take part in the annual clean up. It’s getting underway next weekend April 23rd with community groups and members of the public urged to participate. People can volunteer for as little as an hour in the event. Cllr Rena Donaghey says the initiative has …
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A number of areas across Donegal are experiencing water outages today as burst water mains are being repaired. According to Irish Water, disruptions to supply in Greencastle and the surrounding areas are set to last until 5 o’clock this Saturday evening. There is another outage affecting Crolly, Ranafast and Annagry – with repairs there set …
Police say that two men and a woman in their twenties have been arrested in Derry on suspicion of burglary and other offences. Detectives arrested the two men, aged 25 and 27, and the woman, aged 22, after investigating an incident in the Beraghvale area of Derry city on Wednesday. The three suspects are set …
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A number of vigils will be held across the country again today, in honour of the two men murdered in Sligo earlier this week. It’s believed that the attacks on Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee were homophobically motivated killings. A vigil was held yesterday evening in Sligo town, as well as one in Falcarragh accompanying …
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It’s been claimed that two vacant and abandoned houses in Letterkenny have been a hive of antisocial behaviour. The two properties in the Fairgreen Park area of the town have been subject are also understood to be heavily vandalised. Donegal County Council is being urged to investigate the possibility of buying these houses with a …
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Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday April 15th:
Pressure is mounting on the TII to carry out a traffic survey on one of the main arteries into Letterkenny. Serious safety concerns have been raised over the busy stretch along the N56, between the roundabout at the Mountain Top and Ellistrin. It’s hoped that once the survey is complete, right hand turn lanes at …
Traffic delays are being experienced in and around Letterkenny this afternoon following two separate crashes. Gardaí attended a crash involving two vehicles at the Polestar roundabout at around 2:30pm. A short time later, five cars were involved in a collision at the Business Park Road shortly before 3pm. Gardai say no injuries were reported. Both …
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Irish Water are investigating reports of supply disruption in the Lhardan area of Rathmullan. No further details are known at this time.
An Inishowen Councillor has warned that the peninsula is not going to be left behind when it comes to tourism. A presentation by Explore Inishowen at this weeks Municipal District meeting has led to calls for the body to be funded by Donegal Tourism. Something Councillor Martin McDermott says he will push for ahead of …
Cllr warns Inishowen will not be left behind in terms of tourism Read More »
Three people have been arrested over an assault in Derry earlier this week. A man was assaulted and forced to hand over money during the incident which happened in the Beraghvale area of the city on Wednesday. Two men aged 25 and 27, and the 22 year old woman, have been arrested on suspicion …
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Healthcare workers are expected to receive their Pandemic Special Recognition Payment in their next paycheck. The payment of 1 thousand euro will not be subject to income tax, USC or PRSI. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says the measure was introduced as “a token of appreciation and gratitude” for their hard work fighting against Covid-19.
The number of people in hospital with Covid-19 has halved in less than 3 weeks. The latest figures from the Department of Health show there were 811 people hospitalised with the virus nationwide this morning. This is down from 1,624 patients on March 28th. There were 27 patients with Covid being treated in Letterkenny University …
There are fears that more landlords will be driven away from the housing market over new changes introduced by the Residential Tenancies Board. Last week, legislation was introduced which requires annual registration of tenancies which will in turn will cost the landlord more money. From August, fees will atomically accumulate for late payments. …
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The Sinn Fein leader says she accepts the Government can’t ‘wish away’ pressures on the cost of living, but Ministers can do more. The Government this week unveiled its third major package of measures since the budget in an attempt to offset the effects of rising prices on the public. VAT cuts on electricity, …
Ministers can do more to curb cost of living – McDonald Read More »
Atlantic Technological University has launched its Islands Project initiative this week. Working in collaboration with islanders and regional agencies, the project aims to address educational, societal, economic and environmental needs of the islands. Through this project, Atlantic TU aims to build a network for sustainable rural living to ensure people from the region can …
The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council has reiterated that the Tenant Purchase Scheme needs to be opened to people whose properties predate Mica. Councillor Jack Murray hopes the Council will undertake a review of policy whereby if there is proof of zero mica in the property, the tenant can purchase their home. He believes …
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Gardai are due to clamp down on speeding motorists in Inishowen following reports of a number of incidents in the area. The complaints relate to vehicles regularly travelling in excess of the speed limit on the Malin to Carndonagh Road and also the Carndonagh to Culdaff Road. Gardai say that these are popular routes …
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A man has been charged as part of an investigation into a fatal house fire in Doochary. The body of a woman in her 80s was found inside the house on Tuesday afternoon. The man, who is in his 60s, was arrested at the scene of the blaze. Gardai say that the man, who was …
Vigils are to take place across the country today in memory of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee, who were both murdered in Sligo this week. Yesterday evening 22-year-old Yousef Palani appeared in court charged with the murder of the two men and the assault of a third in Sligo. Vigils, organised by the LBGTQ+ …
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Dublin Airport says it’s expecting one of it’s busiest weekends since before the Pandemic – with over 50,000 passengers a day expected to fly out of Dublin. Airport delays due to staff shortages have been happening in Dublin over the past few weeks as demand for travel has exceeded the expectations of the industry. …
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Dr. Tony Holohan’s 2 million euro a year post at Trinity College would also have allowed him to have undertaken extra paid or voluntary work in the private sector. The Irish Independent says the stipulation was contained in a letter from the Secretary General of the Department of Health, Robert Watt, to the Provost …
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A musical drama based on the life of John Hume is to be staged in Derry next year. It will celebrate the life and work of the former SDLP leader, and has been timed to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the Belfast Agreement. Hume was one of the leading figures in the 1998 …
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This Government is out of touch with people who live in rural Ireland. That’s the view of Sinn Fein who say plans to ban the sale and distribution of turf will impose extra hardship on financially stretched families dependent on bogs. Environment Minister Eamon Ryan insists the ban won’t be paused and will be introduced …
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There’s calls for a dedicated slipway for emergency services to be installed at Meevagh, following a recent incident where the coastguard was delayed in deploying from there. Currently the coastguard at Meevagh has to launch from a commercial slipway – meaning that there are other boats that use the slipway during working hours. Cllr …
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A Glenties councillor has rowed in behinds calls for vacant holiday homes to be used to house homeless people in Donegal. Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig says that he called for an emergency meeting with council and officials to address the matter. Cllr Mac Giolla Easbuig says that in areas like West Donegal, …
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An investigation is underway into a hit and run incident in Strabane. Police are investigating the collision which happened in the Tulaccor Gardens area of the town. A significant amount of damage was caused to a Virgin Media street cabinet housing fibre optic cables. The collision occurred at around 3pm on Wednesday afternoon Police are …
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The main evening news, sport, farming news and obituary notices on Thursday, April 14th…
A 22-year-old man has been charged with the murders of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee in Sligo town that occurred earlier this week. Yousef Palani – with an address in Markievicz Heights in Sligo – was brought before the courts this evening. He will appear via video link at Sligo District Court on April 21st …
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Irish Water say they’re working along with Donegal County Council to carry out essential sewage system repairs in Letterkenny this evening. In a statement, Irish water said that to minimise disruption to homes and businesses in the area, repair works will take place from 6pm until 10pm this evening. To facilitate the safe delivery of …
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4,195 new Covid-19 cases have been confirmed today in the Republic of Ireland. There are 1,936 PCR-confirmed cases, while 2,259 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. 904 patients are in hospital, which is a decrease of 29 in 24 hours. 57 are in ICU, down by one over the same period.
The Strabane Health Centre has issued an apology, after its services have been shut down for most of the day due to an outage. In a statement the Strabane Health Centre say that their phone lines and computer systems are both down, with the issue potentially persisting into the evening or until tomorrow. They say …
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Gardaí say they have charged the man being held in relation to the deaths of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee in Sligo. The man, aged in his twenties, is now set to appear at Sligo District Court this afternoon at 4:45pm. Gardaí say the details of the exact charges against the man will be …
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Gardai stopped a vehicle in south Inishowen yesterday after it had been observed being driven in an erratic manner. The driver was then arrested on suspicion of drug driving after they failed a roadside drug test. The driver had tested positive for Cocaine and Benzodiazepines. Gardai say that a further investigation will follow. Meanwhile, …
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There’s concern that some members of the LGBT community in the North West may now feel that they have lost their sense of security following the two Sligo murders. Declan Meehan, Manager of the Milford District resource centre says some media outlets are avoiding the narrative that there may be a homophobic motive behind …
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It’s understood a man being questioned about the murders of two men in Sligo town is set to be charged in connection with their deaths. The man was detained in the early hours of Wednesday morning after the discovery of the body of 58 year old Michael Snee. The remains of 42-year-old Aidan Moffitt …
The Environment Minister’s denying he’s at odds with the Tanaiste over a ban on the sale of turf. The Fine Gael leader said last night that the ban – due to come into force in September – will be paused because of the current energy crisis. Leo Varadkar told his parliamentary party meeting that telling …
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A number of homes are currently without water in Inishowen. Repairs to the burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Ballyliffin, Isle of Doagh and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place until 2pm. Irish Water recommend that you allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply …
Preparatory work is underway for improvements to non-county island roads for this year. Tenders have been issued and are expected back in the coming weeks. The condition of non-county roads on Donegal’s Offshore Islands has been the focus of attention for a number of years now. With support and collaboration between the Island …
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A jobs boost in on the way to west Tyrone after Donegal based Fruit Juice business, Mulrines confirmed they have acquired part of the former Herdman’s mill site in Sion Mills. Recruitment is set to begin in the near future which will result in a significant number of new positions. It’s part of phase …
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There are calls for a renewed focus on Buncrana Leisure Centre. The town and surrounding area has been without the facility for many years now with a campaign to reopen the amenity is ongoing. Plans to get the centre back up and running includes a planned public consultation. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr …
Calls for renewed focus on Buncrana Leisure Centre Read More »
The HSE recorded over 2,000 data-protection breaches last year. They include patients’ files going missing, or being sent to the wrong service-users or GPs. There were over 1,000 data-breaches relating to the Digital Covid Cert – with people getting them by mistake. Solicitor Jason O’Sullivan says many data-breaches are down to human error.
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar says a ban on the sale and supply of turf has been paused. The rule’s due to be introduced in September, under new solid fuel regulations – but has been strongly criticised in rural Ireland. A spokesperson for the Environment Minister says Eamon Ryan has agreed to hold talks on how …
The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority has met with the Irish Fish Processors and Exporters Association as part of an ongoing dialogue relating to the EU Commission approved interim Fisheries Control Plan. The SFPA has confirmed that the meeting discussed a number of items, including the two options for conducting weighing before transport currently available in …
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Gardaí are continuing to investigate all the circumstances surrounding a fatal house fire that occurred on Tuesday in the Doochary area. The fire was extinguished by Emergency Services at approximately 4.40pm. The body of a woman aged in her 80’s, was discovered deceased inside the premises. The results of the post-mortem examination will determine the …
Gardai investigating the murders of Michael Snee and Aidan Moffitt in Sligo town this week are believed to be examining the online dating history of a suspect in custody. A man in his 20s was arrested yesterday morning on suspicion of murder Although two separate murder investigations are underway, one line of inquiry is …
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The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland may refuse to negotiate with the Education Minister on plans to reform the leaving cert. Norma Foley unveiled proposals last month which would see teachers conducting in-school assessments which would account for up to 40% of the marks in some subjects. However the Irish Independent reports that …
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With the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend fast approaching, the Donegal Road Safety Working Group has issued a reminder to stay safe on the roads over the holiday period. 50 people have died on Ireland’s roads so far this year – up 15 compared to this time last year. With deaths on Ireland’s roads so far …
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It’s been announced that Donegal tweed will be one of a number of indigenous European craft products set to be protected under new laws proposed by the European Commission. The new regulations will aim to protect the intellectual property of these crafts, for products that rely on authentic traditional practices to be produced. Spokesperson …
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Listen back to the main evening news, sport and obituary notices for Wednesday, April 13th….
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