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Investigation launched following the discovery of two bodies in Dublin

Gardaí have launched an investigation following the discovery of two bodies in Finglas in Dublin. Emergency services were called to a house in Heathfield Terrace near Cappagh Hospital, shortly before 8 o’clock last night. Inside, they found the bodies of an adult male and a female child. The scene has been sealed off, with the

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Donegal fisherman recovered off north west coast named locally as Kevin McCloskey

Tributes are being paid to the fisherman, whose body has been recovered off the north-west coast. He’s been named as Kevin McCloskey from Killybegs. The crew of a local fishing boat found his body off Teelin on the Donegal coast shortly before 6 p.m. yesterday evening. A multi-agency search operation was launched on Thursday evening,

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Burst water mains causing supply disruptions in North Donegal

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Cranford, Drim, An Charraig, Asland, Islandray, Kinnalargy, Iomlach, Carragard and Umlagh and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 9pm this evening. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

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Investigation launched following fire at disused caravan site in St. Johnston

An investigation has been launched following a fire at a disused caravan site in St. Johnston yesterday evening. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fire at approximately 8:30pm outside Altaskin. Fire services extinguished the fire and made the area safe. No injuries were reported at the time. Gardaí say investigations are ongoing,

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Specific targets needed in upcoming Budget to tackle homelessness – Depaul

Specific targets to tackle homelessness need to be included in the upcoming Budget. That’s according to Depaul, which is calling for at least a thousand children to be removed from homelessness by next summer. Another record high of 16 thousand 353 people in emergency accommodation was recorded in August – with an increase of 131

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Government accused of letting energy companies rip people off

The Government has been accused of letting energy companies rip people off. In recent days, Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty says the Government is making things worse by allowing energy companies continue to hike prices. Energy price increases announced by Bord Gáis Energy, SSE Airtricity and Energia are set to come into effect next month. The

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The Social, Gaoth Dobhair awarded €12,000 to showcase emerging musical talent

The Social, Gaoth Dobhair, has been awarded €12,000 in funding to showcase emerging musical talent. The Grassroots Music Venues Support Scheme supports the work of the Night-Time Economy Taskforce. Announcing the funding, Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, says venues such as The Social play a vital role in nurturing emerging musicians and

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Jim Lynch Community Building officially opens

The Jim Lynch Community Building in Letterkenny has been officially opened. Minister Dara Calleary officiated the opening last evening. €300,000 in funding was provided under the Community Centre Investment Fund to Letterkenny Community Centre to fund the extension. Community Centre Manager, Liam O’Donnell, says it is fitting that the new building has been named in

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ATU receives global recognition for marine pollution research

The Atlantic Technological University has received global recognition for marine pollution research. According to the latest rankings by ScholarGPS, ATU has been ranked 1st in Ireland and 3rd in the world. This now places the technological university among the world’s leading universities that are addressing the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges. ATU researchers are tackling

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HSE hopes to meet OPD waiting list targets in Letterkenny by the end of the year

The HSE’s Regional Health Forum has been told that outpatient attendances at Letterkenny University Hospital increased by 5% in the first seven months of 2024 compared to the same period the previous year. However, the forum was told despite the increase in throughput, waiting lists continue to increase. In response to a question from Cllr

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Uisce Eireann warns of potential supply disruption in Burnfoot and Ballyshannon

Uisce Eieaann says a valve failure in Burnfoot may cause supply disruptions to Monreagh Park and surrounding areas this afternoon. Works are scheduled to take place until 4:20pm today. Meanwhile, repair to  a water main in Ballyshannon will lead to possible disruption in Chapel Street and surrounding areas until 4pm.

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Oireachtas Committee told ATU has identified land for student accommodation, but will need substantial funding

Technological Universities are before the Oireachtas Higher Education Committee this morning to highlight the need for student accommodation. It’s hearing from representatives from ATU in the North West, TU Dublin, SETU in the South East, TUS Midlands and Midwest, and Munster Technological University. Many of the technological universities have no on-campus accommodation and are primarily

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EPA says meeting future EU air quality targets will be a challenge

The EPA says Ireland will struggle to meet stricter air quality targets on the way from the EU. The latest air quality report from the environmental watchdog shows standards are good and currently meet EU requirements. However, the Environmental Protection Agency says pollution from traffic and solid fuel will need to be reduced to meet

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HSE acknowledges recruitment difficulties at Ballyshannon Community Hospital

The HSE has acknowledged that it is having some difficulty recruiting staff for the new Ballyshannon Community Hospital. A meeting of the Regional Health Forum this week was told there are issues which they are working to overcome. Answering questions from Cllr Michael Naughton, officials confirmed recruitment for the 52 long- term care beds and

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Transition pathway from CAMHS to adult services must be made clear – McMonagle

A Donegal councillor is questioning whether there is a clear transition process for children in the care of the Donegal Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service entering mainstream mental support when they become adults. In response to a question posed at a meeting of the Regional Health Forum this week, he was told there is

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Defective Blocks are exacerbated the child homelessness problem in Donegal – Ward

The government is being urged to prevent further physical and psychological damage to the children of the defective concrete crisis. Speaking in the Dáil on a motion regarding Child Poverty and Homelessness, Deputy Charles Ward said hundreds of children in Donegal face homelessness, and hundreds more are living in crumbling, unsafe homes, due to the

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Ballybofey remains place with highest commercial vacancy rate in Ireland

Ballybofey remains the place with the highest commercial vacancy rate in the country. The commercial vacancy rate in Donegal was 20.3% in June 2025, which was higher than the national average of 14.6%. According to the latest GeoDirectory Commercial Vacancy Rates Report, that’s an increase of 0.9% when compared to the same period the previous

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Water could be restored to Lettermacaward by tonight

Uisce Éireann says it’s now expected that supply will be restored to Lettermacaward village by 8pm this evening (Wednesday). It may take longer for supply to return to surrounding villages, and in some cases it may be tomorrow morning before normal pressure levels have fully returned. Alternative Water Supplies are available this afternoon at the

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MEP Maria Walsh elected Vice-President of new EPP Farmers’ Group

Midlands North West MEP Maria Walsh has been elected Vice-President of new EPP Farmers’ Group. The group will play a central role in shaping agriculture policy in the EU, bringing together MEPs, national politicians and farming organisations. Ms Walsh says she will ensure that the voice of farmers who are facing unique challenges will be

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Dail told how closure of Donegal ISPCA centre is detrimental to animal welfare

The Dail has heard how the closure of the Donegal ISPCA centre is detrimental to animal welfare in the North West. It’s after last week, 14 dogs found in horrific conditions were seized by Gardai in Glenties. The ISPCA cited financial reasons for the closure of the centre in Ballyare. In response to Donegal Deputy

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Judge in Soldier F trial rules that ‘hearsay evidence’ is admissable

A judge has ruled hearsay evidence in the trial of Soldier F in connection with the events of Bloody Sunday in Derry is admissible. It means the trial will continue. 13 people were killed when members of the army’s parachute regiment opened fire on civil rights demonstrators in 1972. The former paratrooper – who can’t

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40% of Defective Concrete homeowners are suffering from severe depression – Ward

The Dail has been told that the Defective Concrete Scandal is a national emergency which the Government has willfully mismanaged for over a decade. Donegal Deputy Charles Ward told the Dail 40% of impacted homeowners are living with severe depression, while the Government continues to claim people are being looked after. The truth, he said,

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Deputy accuses government of prioritising developer pockets over wind power potential

A Donegal Deputy has accused the government of building wind farms to line the pockets of developers, rather than create an opportunity for native renewable energy generation. Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn says he visited a wind farm near his own home in Co. Donegal, where half the windmills are switched off during the day. He

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Steen’s presidential campaign hinges on two signatures before midday deadline

Maria Steen has received a last-minute boost in her bid to contest the presidential election. This morning, Senator Aubrey McCarthy confirmed that he will sign her nomination papers, leaving her now just two signatures short of the 20 she needs from Oireachtas members to make it onto the ballot. The deadline to submit the paperwork

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Letterkenny’s Kelley plays a winning hand in The Traitors Ireland finale

The Faithfuls triumphed during last night’s finale of the Traitors Ireland. Players Vanessa, Kelley, and Oyin caught the remaining Traitors Nick and Ben before deciding to end the game. The pressure was on Letterkenny girl, Kelley, who ultimately had the swing vote in Nick’s elimination from the late stages of the competition. The women now

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Oireachtas Fisheries Committee told inshore sector is being denied financial support

The Oireachtas Fisheries Committee has been told that fishers have been constantly denied financial supports from Europe on the basis that there is no provision for them in the Common Fisheries Policy, but there are supports available for other sectors such as artists. Michael Desmond. the chair of the National Inshore Fishermen’s Association told the

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