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The Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue is being urged to step in and grant foreshore licences for a number of piers and harbours in Donegal to allow planned works proceed. Funding of €7.6m has been allocated for works in Burtonport, Bunbeg, Glengad and Rathmullan. However, its been confirmed that the approval of foreshore licences is outstanding

An Inishowen Councillor believes the dangers of Lyme disease need to be highlighted through signage across Donegal. Councillor Albert Doherty raised the issue at this week’s meeting of the Inishowen Municipal District and Regional Health Forum. He is calling for awareness and information signs to be put in place:

A Midlands North West MEP has defended his decision to vote against the proposed EU Nature Restoration Law in the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee this week. Colm Markey says all those who opposed it accept there is a biodiversity crisis, but object to the way the commission was proposing to impose measiures without engaging with

The potential of Swan Park is not going to be maximised until everyone can enjoy it. That’s according to Councillor Rena Donaghey who is calling for signs to be erected encouraging dog owners to keep their pets on a lead. The popular amenity recently reopened after much work was carried out there following significant damage

Kilmacrennan Celtic Football Club has appealed to members of the club and the public to be extra vigilant after significant damage was caused to their changing rooms facility. The Club says they are disgusted and disappointed to discover the level of vandalism at the building used by the Kilmacrennan Schoolboys/ Girls Football League Club. They

The Dail has heard that diabetes care in Donegal is in an absolute crisis. It emerged in recent days that two Consultant endocrinologists at Letterkenny University Hospital have resigned. All the while, adults with diabetes are waiting 24 months for an appointment which is way above the recommended timeframe of 6 months. Donegal Deputy Padriag

A Donegal Deputy has appealed to the public to not be led by hate. While giving a statement on the accommodation needs for new arrivals in Ireland, Deputy Thomas Pringle said it’s easy for members of small communities to ‘fall into the trap’ of believing the current housing strain has been borne out of refugees

The HSE’s National Service Plan for 2023 “won’t even scratch the surface” of the healthcare crisis, according to Sinn Féin. HSE boss Bernard Gloster will outline what’s being done to help the health service recover from the effects of the pandemic, when he goes before the Oireachtas Heatlh Committee later. The plan has a total

Nearly three out of every four children are being negatively affected by the cost of living crisis. A study by the children’s charity Barnardos found 37% of families have had to cut down or do without basic essentials in the past six months. 43% of parents couldn’t afford to buy new clothes for their kids.

There’s calls on Donegal County Council to address safety concerns at Greencastle Harbour. Councillor Johnny McGuinness says in its current format, he is not confident that safety has been given proper consideration in terms of layout. He believes the area needs to be revised in its entirety to ensure the safety of people availing of

The sister of Jasmine McMonagle says it is hard to comprehend the sentence handed down to Richard Burke yesterday. The 32-year-old from Killygordan has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, with the last 12 months suspended, for the manslaughter of Ms McMonagle in 2019. He was found guilty of manslaughter by reason of diminished

Gardai are investigating a hit and run incident in Ramelton on Friday morning last. A red Mitsubishi Shogun collided with another car, but the driver left the scene, Sgt Eunan Walshe says they have a good description of the vehicle involved and are seeking more information………      

Gardai are appealing for information after damage was caused at a Presbyterian Church in Convoy over the weekend. Gardaí say it would appear the roof of a portacabin on the grounds to the rear of the Church on the Letterkenny Road was jumped on between midday on Saturday last and 9am yesterday morning causing it

Gardai in Buncrana have renewed their appeal for information about a road fatality at the weekend. A 21 year old woman from Derry lost her life when she was struck by a Garda car. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Sergeant Eunan Walshe made this appeal for information………..  

38 Donegal groups are receive €12,800 to fund physical activity for older people. The monies are being distributed by Age & Opportunity, with support from Sport Ireland. Nationwide, €317,430 is being awarded to 909 organisations, ranging from active retirement groups to sports clubs and nursing and day care centres. Sue Guildea is Active Programme Manager

Remedial works are set to be carried out at Lettermacaward Health Centre. The HSE has confirmed that the facility will be open and available to the local community. A petition was launched earlier this year in a bid to retain GP services in the area. Breda Byrnes, member of the Lettermacaward Health Centre Action Group

An Inishowen Councillor believes the peninsula is being ignored when raising questions over possible gaps in the fire service. Councillor Martin McDermott asked for clarity on the number of times the Northern Ireland fire service responded to call outs in Donegal last year. However, no response has been forthcoming to date while previously, there were

Questions continue to be raised over the proposed Bridgend Bypass. The project aims to improve connectivity between Letterkenny and Derry as part of the National Development Plan. A recent public consultation revealed the preferred route option. However, there are fears the project would be detrimental to businesses in the locality. Councillor Nicholas Crossan says it

Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann will begin a search of a reservoir in Portugal today. Divers will look at an area around 30 miles away from where the toddler went missing in the Algarve in 2007. Suspect ‘Christian B’ is known to have camped in the area. Officers have already done a search

The Justice Minister will seek government approval to increase jail sentences for people who assault gardaí or anyone working in the emergency services. Simon Harris is proposing to increase the maximum sentence for assault from seven to 12 years. Minister Harris says the measure would also apply to hospital staff and prison officers, as well

The government is being accused of failing to grasp the seriousness of energy poverty. The Oireachtas Environment Committee will today hear about the need to address income inadequacy in Ireland. Social Justice Ireland is among those urging the government to take a more long-term view, including by increasing all core social welfare rates by €25

Serious concerns are being raised over the future of adult diabetes services in Donegal. It comes as its confirmed the new second Consultant Endocrinologist who commenced work at Letterkenny University Hospital a few weeks ago has resigned. The matter is compounded as it follows the resignation too of a Consultant Endocrinologist who had been in

Donegal County Council is being urged to secure funding to provide a footpath in Milford as a matter of urgency. Councillor Pauric McGarvey has raised concerns over the absence of adequate infrastructure on the route from the Lagg area to Lidl in the town. A previous funding application for works was unsuccessful. Councillor McGarvey says

The Taoiseach says artificial intelligence could solve GP shortages in the future. Leo Varadkar was speaking about the possible benefits and consequences of artificial intelligence, and he believes the pros outweigh the cons. The Irish College of General Practitioners last week said there is a chronic shortage of doctors. But, speaking to the ‘Leading’ podcast

€2.4 million has been paid to 820 farmers across six blanket bog Special Areas of Conservation in the North West to develop an integrated land use programme, which benefits farmers and the environment. Payments were linked to the environmental quality of the farm, looking at biodiversity, water quality and climate regulation, as well as pressures