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By Pat McArt When Donnan Harvey started his “Save the Church Lane” campaign in his native Letterkenny many people, and he openly says this, thought him “off his rocker”. The houses there were derelict, some abandoned, and there was zero interest in doing anything about it in official circles. So, it seemed to be a

Those travelling this weekend are reminded tolls on the country’s road network are increasing from today. The price of using all toll roads – bar Dublin’s Port Tunnel – is jumping by 10 per cent. That’ll mean a 30 cent increase for cars, without tags, on the M50 – and a 10 cent rise on

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Whitehill, Muff and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 1pm this afternoon. It is recommended that an allowance of  2-3hours after the estimated restoration time is made to allow supplies to fully return.

Public now have access to Sliabh Liag once again. A search operation began there on Monday last. A man in his mid 60s originally from Northern Ireland is understood to have been the victim of a serious assault in the area last weekend and Gardai are treating this as a potential murder case. Local business

The Loughs Agency has confirmed the cessation of two recent High Court cases in Dublin brought against the organisation. The agency says declarations were being to sought to prevent them from effectively regulating the Lough Foyle oyster fishery, but the plaintiffs withdrew their various claims, leading to the cases being struck out. In a statement, the Loughs

Three men, one of them from Donegal, will be sentenced next month for their roles in a sustained attack on security workers at a repossessed farmhouse in Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Their trial heard how up to forty masked men, armed with hurleys, baseball bats, a meat cleaver and a chainsaw, stormed the house in December

There’s been a rise in the number of people classified as homeless in the North West. Figures published this afternoon show 20 families with 48 dependent children were in emergency accommodation across the region during the last week in May. That’s six families more than at the end of April, with 10 extra children. There

Works to replace almost a kilometre of old water main in the Carnamuggagh area of Letterkenny will begin next week. Uisce Éireann, working with Donegal County Council, say they will remove 900m of ageing pipes and deliver a more reliable water supply to locals before the end of November this year. As a result of

Donegal County Council is urging people to check that they are on the electoral register. The local authority is calling on everyone, including those already registered to vote, to go to checktheregister.ie and either confirm or update their details. The Council says adding details including date of birth and PPSN allows local authorities to cross-check

Funding to develop over 300 forest parks, walking trails and outdoor amenities has been announced. The Rural and Community Development Minister has set aside three-million euro for upgrades and improvements. Heather Humphreys says the funding will “support and enhance projects the length and breadth of the country”. It’s part of a strategic partnership between the

There was an 18% increase in the number of people waiting on a trolley at Letterkenny University Hospital this month. During June, 396 patients were without a bed at the hospital, that’s up on the same period the previous year when 335 people waited on a bed. Nationally, over 8,312 patients, including 164 children, were

Minister Josepha Madigan is in Donegal today. The Minister of State at the Department of Education will visit Dromore National School in Killygordan later this morning to see the July provision services.

A motorcyclist has been killed in a road crash in Co. Sligo. It happened at around 8.30 last night when the motorbike collided with a car on the N16 at Glencar. The man in his 30’s was pronounced dead at the scene . His body has now been taken to Sligo University Hospital where a

The HSE has confirmed that special vaccination clinics will be held over the summer for children to receive Covid 19 vaccinations. Primary and first booster clinics for those 12 years and over will wrap up until the autumn this week, while clinics for children will continue. The clinics are being offered for those aged 6

The North’s Attorney General has reversed an earlier decision not to hold a fresh inquest into the killing of Tyrone Councillor Patsy Kelly in July 1974. The decision has been welcomed by West Tyrone MP Orflaith Begley. Patsy Kelly was an Independent Nationalist member of Omagh District Council. In the early hours of July 24th,

The Dail has been told that the Residential Zoned Land Tax does not apply to land being used for farming purposes, and farmers who intend top continue working the land will be given the opportunity to ensure their lands are de-zoned. Concerns have been raised at council meetings to discuss the draft County Development Plan,

The overturning of a decision not to prosecute a solider who shot dead a 15 year old boy in Derry in 1972 has been welcomed. The Court of Appeal has today quashed the decision of the Public Prosecution Service to drop the case. Foyle MP Colum Eastwood has commended the Hegarty family for their refusal

Police in Derry City & Strabane are urging the public to ensure their vehicles are secure at all times. It’s after reports this week of cash and other items being stolen from cars parked in Birch Hill and Butlers Wharf in the Waterside area of Derry between Monday night and the early hours of Tuesday

Manorcunningham is the youngest town in Donegal while Derrybeg is the oldest. The Central Statistics Office has today published some of its findings from Census 2022. Letterkenny has been revealed as the largest town in Donegal with a population of 22,549. Of the towns with a population of at least 500 people, Manorcunningham was the

The Atlantic Technological University is to receive a share of a €9 million fund for higher education institutions to improve access to higher education for students with an intellectual disability. Higher Education Institutions are being asked for three-year proposals on how they can improve access and enhance course provision. Minister for Further and Higher Education

Burst water mains are affecting parts of Inishowen this morning. Repairs are currently being carried out in Fahan and surrounding areas and further North in the peninsula in Malin Head, Ballygorman and surrounding areas. Uisce Eireann is advising that works will be complete in Fahan by 3pm. However, no indication has been given as to

The new Linear Park has officially opened in Letterkenny. It’s the first phase of the greater LK Green Connect scheme, located between the Letterkenny PSC, Neil T Blaney Road to the Isle Burn, Letterkenny. The scheme provides 230m of new footpaths and cycleway infrastructure in a landscaped environment and is jointly funded by the Department

The Taoiseach is travelling to Brussels today to attend a meeting of the European Council. Ukraine, security and defence, the economy, and external relations, including relations with China will be discussed. Leo Varadkar says the issue of migration is also on the agenda. He says Ireland will be working closely with countries of origin and

Sliabh Liag remains closed off for a fourth day. Investigations are ongoning into an alleged assault which Gardai believe took place in the area between Saturday and Sunday last. Gardai have remained tight lipped on what course the investigation will take however, they are continuing to appeal for information. Any road users who were travelling