A huge funding boost for Donegal’s islands has been widely welcomed. Over €2 million has been sanctioned for 14 road upgrade projects on Arranmore, Tory, Inisbofin and Gola island. It’s also been agreed that the roads will once the works are carried out be taken in charge of by Donegal County Council. Chair of Arranmore …
Amnesty International is holding a vigil this week in Letterkenny in solidarity with Ukraine. People are gathering at Market Square on Thursday at 6pm. Colm Gorman is Executive Director of Amnesty International Ireland:
2,646 families are currently on the housing waiting list in Donegal while 7,700 properties are lying vacant. Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn says the housing crisis in the county is having a knock on effect by forcing people into the private rental sector. He is calling on the Government to step in and provide the resources …
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Concern has been raised over plans to demolish a block of 16 apartments providing independent living in Dungloe. The properties were built 20 years ago by Cluid Housing in conjunction with the HSE however, it’s believed 10 of the flats have been lying vacant for over 10 years. The plans propose houses been built on …
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Donegal County Council has committed to looking at providing more parking at Bernard McGlinchey Town Park in Letterkenny. Many plans are afoot to enhance the amenity including a new adventure area and further development of the green area there. But the current car parking facilities have been deemed inadequate to cope with the expected rise …
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Over €2 million in funding has been announced for island road upgrades in Donegal. A total of 14 road projects are being funded on Arranmore, Tory, Inisbofin and Gola island. To date, roads on the islands have suffered neglect as they were not under the remit of Donegal County Council and therefore did not qualify …
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Garda Commissioner Drew Harris is designating Letterkenny Garda Station as a Gaeltacht serving station. It means that in time, if people want to issue complaints or queries through the medium of Irish they will be able to do so. Chief Superintendent Terry McGinn says over the next year or two, Gardai at the station will …
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As part of an ongoing investigation into an incident in Letterkenny late last year, gardai are appealing for information regarding a number of motorbikes. They seeking assistance from the public regarding the current location of a number of Saker Mini Moto motorbikes. Gardai are particularly asking anyone who may have been offered one or has seen …
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A Donegal Deputy has told the Dail that the current waiting list for assessments of children with disabilities is nothing short of neglect. Deputy Thomas Pringle was speaking in the Dail last evening on a motion on assessment of needs for children with disabilities. He says the current system is broken with parents struggling to …
GAA players of all ages are being sought to star in Liam Neeson’s latest film, which is being shot in Donegal. “The Land of Saints and Sinners” will begin shooting a the end of this month and will wrap in mid-May Players with tight haircuts won’t get the job though, as casting directors are looking …
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There are calls on the Government to include a number of Inishowen areas in the Clar Programme. CLÁR-Funding provides funding for small-scale infrastructural projects in rural areas that have suffered the greatest levels of population decline. However while some rural districts are included in the initiative, a number of areas on the peninsula currently don’t …
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Cabinet has been warned that Ireland could face fuel and food shortages because of the Ukrainian crisis. The Irish Independent reports that a ‘worst case scenario’ briefing has been presented to cabinet ministers and outlines how fuel may have to be rationed and public transport services cut, if the energy crisis sparked by the Russian …
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Unions representing healthcare workers will address TDs and senators this morning on the ongoing overcrowding crisis in hospitals. Representatives, from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, Forsa, SIPTU and the Irish Medical Organisation, will appear before the Joint Committee on Health. The INMO says it called the meeting to highlight that more than 21-thousand patients …
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The Samaritans have launched a campaign to promote awareness of mental health in rural Ireland. Signs and information will appear on approximately 500 milk trucks and vehicles throughout the country from today. Samaritans Deputy Regional Director, Aileen Spitere, explains the importance of awareness of their helpline number:
Sinn Fein is calling for the price of fuel to be immediately reduced to €1.75 a litre. The government is due to meet this morning to bring in a cut to excise duty on petrol and diesel, resulting in a 15% to 20% reduction per litre. However, it’s feared any reduction could soon be cancelled …
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Derry City and Strabane District Council is appealing for the help of local people to help improve the delivery of local leisure services. A special survey has been launched, aimed at gauging views on the current leisure offering. The survey is open to both current users and non-users to help gain a …
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A teenager arrested in connection with the investigation into a number of alleged assaults near Sligo town in January has been charged. The 19 year old is due to appear before a special sitting of Sligo District Court this evening. He had been arrested yesterday morning and questioned at a Garda Station in the Sligo …
Listen back to the main evening news, sport and obituaries for Tuesday March 8th:
There are calls for a train station at Dublin Airport, which would serve every city in Ireland. The Oireachtas transport committee has been discussing the All-Island Rail Review today. It has heard large parts of Ireland have no railway service at all – with calls for new lines between Limerick and Sligo, and Sligo …
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There’s been an increase of more than 4,000 in the number of Covid19 cases reported today. There are 11,380 cases, up from 7,143 yesterday. 4,423 are PCR-confirmed cases, while 6,957 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. 803 patients are in hospital, with 51 of those in ICU.
Donegal County Council is seeking tenders for the “Killybegs Town Centre Regeneration Project The project is the result of collaboration with the local community, Donegal County Council and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. This significant regeneration project has an overall value of €4.84m and is funded by the Department of Rural …
Council seeking tenders for Killybegs Town Centre Regeneration Project Read More »
Calls for free public transport for the rest of the year, to address rising living costs, have been ruled out by the Transport Minister. But Eamon Ryan says a planned 20 per cent reduction in fares will begin to kick in from tomorrow. He was speaking after the government gave the green light to the …
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2,669 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the North in the last 24 hours. There have been five additional covid related deaths. 467 patients are being treated for the disease in hospitals in Northern Ireland , with 2 in ICU.
The families of healthcare workers who died of Covid-19 contracted during their work are to get a tax free payment of 100,000 euro. Cabinet approved the measure this morning alongside a new Women’s Health Plan for 2022. That plan will see free contraception provided for 17 to 25 year olds from August.
A North-West Regional Enterprise Plan to 2024 has been launched today. The North-West REP, covering counties Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo, is one of nine new enterprise plans throughout the country which will be funded by up to €180m. The North-West Enterprise Plan was launched in Sligo today by the Minister of State for Trade Promotion, …
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The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council says emergency measures need to be put in place to reduce the spiralling cost of fuel. Councillor Jack Murray says people are facing an emergency with some families unable to afford to heat their homes. He believes the Government needs to step in and reduce the amount of tax …
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There are calls for the OPW to assist in highlighting and promoting the Newmills Corn and Flax Mill with a view towards attracting more tourists. The Minister for the OPW previously said that the amenity would not be given any significant funding unless visitor numbers increase. Councillor Donal Mandy Kelly will urge Donegal County Council …
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Very strong and gusty southeast to south winds are expected in Donegal today. A status yellow wind warning came into effect this morning and will remain in place until 3pm this afternoon. Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Waterford, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo are also set to be hit by strong winds.
Gardai believe a car fire in Ballybofey on Friday night to be deliberate. It was reported to Gardai at around 2:30am on Friday that a car was set on fire at the Navenny Street carpark. The fire brigade attended the scene and the fire was extinguished. Substantial damage has been caused to the car. Gardai …
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Money and numerous high value items have been stolen from a business premises in Letterkenny. The property situated at the carpark area beside the station roundabout on the Pearse Road was targeted between 4:30am and 4:45am on Saturday morning. A man dressed in a black coat with the hood up, wearing a mask, dark bottoms …
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Gardaí are continuing to appeal for information after a woman died following a crash last week in Raphoe. At approximately 2.30pm on Wednesday afternoon, two vehicles collided on Guesthouse End Road. It’s believed one vehicle lost control and collided with a pedestrian. The woman, aged in her 50s, was seriously injured and taken to Letterkenny …
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Gardai have been praised for their actions following a dramatic chase on Rossnowlagh beach on Sunday. Video footage of an incident involving two motorcyclists speeding across the busy beach has been circulated widely on social media. One motorcyclist was eventually apprehended by gardai who gave chase on foot after the motorcyclist fell off his bike. …
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TD’s and Senators will today hear about the future of Ireland’s railway network and what must be done to improve it. The Oireachtas Transport Committee will hear submissions to the All-Island Rail Review later, including proposals for a Western Railway Corridor. People across the Island expressed ‘interest and enthusiasm’ in a recent public consultation about …
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Police in Derry say concerns have been raised recently over anti-social behaviour in the Bogside area. Underage drinking is said to be a specific problem. Parents and guardians are being urged to speak to their children about socialising safely and in a way that doesn’t negatively impact others. Police say they are working with partner …
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Letterkenny and Milford Municipal District will be told today that a comprehensive resurfacing programme is needed along the length of Letterkenny’s High Road from the traffic lights at the junction with Main Street right up to the Hospital Roundabout. The issue is being raised by Cathaoirleach Jimmy Kavanagh who says there are a number of …
Need for resurfacing of High Rd, Letterkenny to be highlighted today Read More »
People are being asked to challenge bias and stereotypes as part of this year’s International Women’s Day. This year’s theme, ‘Break the bias’, aims to tackle discrimination across society. Sonya Lennon, Entrepreneur and Founder of WorkEqual, says business leaders need to take responsibility for promoting a positive culture in workplaces:
The families of healthcare staff who died from Covid 19 are to receive a tax free payment from the state. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is to seek approval for the move at today’s cabinet meeting. Around 22 families will receive the payment of 100 thousand euro each because their relatives died after contracting Covid 19 …
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It’s been claimed that some vehicles are speeding through Creeslough at a rapid rate leading to serious concerns over the safety of those, particularly pedestrians using the route. The road is home to a school, post office and housing estates with many residents complaining that they’re finding it increasingly difficult to cross the road. The …
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The Russian ambassador and his staff are no longer welcome in the country and should be asked to leave by the government immediately. The call was made as Oireachtas members prepare to hold a demonstration outside the embassy in Dublin later this morning Yesterday the embassy condemned what it called a “criminal act of insanity”, …
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Cabinet Ministers will discuss how to spend a €500 million Brexit reserve fund this morning. The first tranche of EU money is due this year with another €665 million in 2023. Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath will convene a group of senior officials from across Government departments to allocate the money.
The Minister for Agriculture will meet with the main farm organisations today to discuss the disruption to the sector as well as the current market situation due to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. The meeting comes in light of a request by Charlie McConalogue to ask farmers to plant wheat, barley and other grains …
Agriculture Minister to meet farming organisations today Read More »
More than 50,000 new residential units are expected to be built between now and the end of 2023 in Ireland. The supply of new homes could however be impacted due to constraints in the construction sector as a result of the continued impact of the pandemic and labour shortages. That’s according to the latest Housing …
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Donegal County Council has been nominated for a national award in recognition of a major renewable energy retrofit project at Letterkenny Public Services Centre. As well as installing five air source heat pumps to replace its oil boilers, the council has also installed 20 photo-voltaic solar panels. The council also pumped cavity bead insulation into …
Council completes energy retrofit project at Letterkenny PSC Read More »
Buncrana Gardaí have re-iterated an appeal for information about a burglary that happened at a business premises at Druminor, Buncrana between Friday February the 25th at 5pm and Monday February 28th at 6am. It is believed that entry was gained via a rear door of the premises. A number of items were stolen namely two …
Gardai renew appeal for information on Buncrana break-in Read More »
Evening News, Sport and Obituaries on Monday March 7th……
The Health Minister says he’s expecting new advice soon on a 4th Covid vaccine for people at higher risk. NIAC is also considering if everyone will need another booster in the autumn. Stephen Donnelly says the country is now “through the Omicron wave”. But he says some hospitals remain under pressure from Covid – and …
Donnelly awaiting new advice on further booster vaccines Read More »
7,143 new cases of Covid 19 have been reported this afternoon, with 2,383 positive PCR tests, while yesterday, 4,760 people registered positive antigen tests through the HSE portal. As of 8am today, 808 COVID-19 patients were hospitalised, 47 of them in intensive care. Latest figures for Letterkenny University Hospital show 62 infected patients at the …
A woman who was seriously injured in a collision in Raphoe last week has died. The woman has been named locally as Teresa Hepburn (née Peoples). Gardai are continuing to appeal for witnesses. At approximately 2.30pm on Wednesday afternoon, two vehicles collided on Guesthouse End Road in Raphoe. As a result of this collision, one …
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Dungloe Main Street will close for a time on St. Patrick’s Day to facilitate the parade. The route will be closed to traffic from 3.30pm 5pm on March 17th. It will be open to householders and emergency services only during this time period.
The Agriculture Minister says he has full confidence in farmer’s ability to respond to the challenges which lie ahead. Ireland imports about 60 per cent of the grain consumed here, as there’s fears of a food crisis with Ukraine’s farms out of action. As a result, farmers are to be told to plant wheat, barley …
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