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Omagh community call for end to paramilitary violence

Hundreds have gathered for a rally in Omagh today, calling for end to paramilitary violence in the North. It follows the shooting of police officer John Caldwell, while volunteering at kids football training in the County Tyrone town on Wednesday night. He’s fighting for his life in hospital. The New IRA remains the current line […]

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McGowan confident that Barnesmore Gap Greenway will be a success

A Finn Valley councillor says this week’s drop in events as part of the public consultation on the Barnesmore Gap Greenway linking the Twin Towns and Donegal Town were very successful, and auger well for what he believes will be a very important development in the near future. Cllr Patrick McGowan says over 200 members

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DCC seeking to have Letterkenny Flood Relief Scheme prioritised

Donegal County Council officials say they’re pressing to have the Letterkenny Flood Relief Scheme prioritised by government because of the risk that flooding poses in the area. In answer to a question from Cllr Gerry McMonagle, officials said the Letterkenny Flood Relief Scheme is listed as one of fifteen viable schemes in the Flood Risk

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Man due in court in relation to cross border incident involving stolen lorry

Police have charged a 37-year-old man with driving without due care and attention and handling property stolen in the Republic of Ireland. He is due to appear before Londonderry Magistrates Court tomorrow, Saturday 25th February. The charges follow a report of a police vehicle being struck by a lorry on the Lifford Road area of

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Ryan announces consultation on latest round of Offshore Energy proposals

Environment Minister Eamon Ryan has launched a public consultation on the draft second Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan, which sets out Ireland’s strategy for the future of offshore renewable energy in Ireland. A number of public consultation events have been announced today, including one in Killybegs on March 13th. The full report can be read

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Nine Community Groups in Donegal secure energy support funding

The government has announced funding to support more voluntary groups with their energy bills under the Community and Voluntary Energy Support Scheme. The scheme sees small grants provided to community groups, development associations, and volunteer-led organisations. Today, it was confirmed a further 134 groups will share almost €189,000. Of those, nine groups in Donegal will

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Ulster Bank raising mortgage rates effective immediately

  Ulster Bank is raising its fixed rate mortgage interest rates by 0.4-0.9% effective immediately. As part of its withdrawal from the market, Ulster Bank had previously announced it was no longer accepting applications for mortgages from customers from June last year. Variable mortgage rates are not increasing, while loyalty variable rates are being removed

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Dr James McDaid ‘honoured’ to have O’Donnell Park stand named after him

A stand at O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny is to be named after Dr James McDaid this weekend. Ahead of Sunday’s Donegal Galway game, St Eunan’s GAA Club will officially be unveiled. Dr James McDaid, a former Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation is the club’s current honorary president and has served as St Eunan’s club club.

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Gardaí warn road users of traffic restrictions ahead of Sunday game

Gardaí Síochana Donegal are urging road users to be aware of traffic on Sunday afternoon ahead of the Donegal V Galway match at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny. They say a large crowd is expected and numerous traffic restrictions will be in place. They shared the following on their Facebook Page: The Round 4 Allianz Football League

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Vaccinations available at Donegal V Galway match on Sunday

The HSE is encouraging those attending Donegal V Galway game in Letterkenny to avail of their mobile vaccination unit on Sunday. It will be located outside O’Donnell Park from 11.30am to 2.30pm. The vaccine will be available to those aged 12 years and over, with a parent/guardian accompanying anyone younger than and including 16 year

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Irish seafood among lowest emissions of all food production in Ireland

Bord Iascaigh Mhara has found Irish seafood has among the lowest emissions of all food production in Ireland. The study, which is the first of it’s kind, is a commitment of the Government Climate Action Plan and provides an important baseline for Irish seafood industry. It identifies targeted strategies to help minimise the carbon emissions

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Government accused of ‘generic responses’ over insulin pump services in NW

A Donegal Deputy has accused the Government of repeatedly delivering generic responses to calls for insulin pump services to be rolled out at Sligo University Hospital. There have been repeated calls for the service to be put in place to benefit people right across the North West. Deputy Thomas Pringle says the Tanaiste committed to

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HSE urged to make filling of vacancies at Cashel na Cor a priority

An Inishowen Councillor has called on the HSE to make the filling of vacant positions at Cashel na Cor a priority. The service has been operating at a reduced capacity for some time now. The HSE has confirmed that there are still a number of staff vacancies including a managers position. Once the required management

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Fourth man arrested over shooting of senior detective in Omagh

A fourth arrest’s been made by police over the shooting of a senior detective in County Tyrone. John Caldwell was targeted at a sports centre in Omagh where he’d been coaching children on Wednesday night. Dissident republican group, the New IRA, is the “primary focus” of the investigation. Tony Blair, the British prime minister who

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‘Donegal has suffered because of lost connectivity’ – Transport Minister

The Transport Minister says Donegal has suffered because of lost connectivity. Minister Eamon Ryan says it is vital the Government gets connectivity to the county. He was responding to Donegal Senator Niall Blaney who has called for cross border talks to take place to expedite the publication of the All Island Rail Review:   Minister

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DCC seeking foreshore lease for pontoon at Meevagh Boatyard

Donegal County Council is applying for a foreshore lease to facilitate the instillation of a 20 metre by six metre landing pontoon at Meevagh Boatyard. The council has been working towards the development for a number of years, as the previous pontoon is no longer usable. As part of the application, a public consultation opens

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Over €7.6m PEACEPLUS funding earmarked for Donegal

Residents, community and voluntary organisations are being encouraged to assist in formulating Donegal’s PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. Donegal County Council has been awarded an indicative allocation of over €7.6 million for the plan from the European Regional Development Fund with match-funding provided from the Executive Office NI and the Department for Rural and Community

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Eight Donegal towns included in Western Development Comission travel report

The Western Development Commission has launched a new report on travel trends in Donegal. In total, 35 towns were included in the Sustainable Mobility Index, eight in Donegal. Donegal Town ranked first in access to smaller towns within a 30km radius while people living in Lifford are most likely to car share to travel to

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Over 40,000 premises in Donegal covered by high-speed fibre broadband

Over 40,000 premises in Donegal are now covered by high-speed fibre broadband. 40,478 homes and businesses in the county now have access to the network following the investment of more than €40 million by eir in the county. On completion, 71,000 premises in Donegal will be fibre enabled. In Donegal, the roll-out programme is already

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HSE preparing revised planning application for Donegal Hospice extension

The HSE has confirmed that a revised planning application will have to be submitted for an extension to the Donegal Hospice building in Letterkenny. The HSE had submitted an application to Donegal County Council to extend the duration of a previously approved planning permission for Donegal Hospice which is due to expire on 20th March

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Dail told a stimulus package must be agreed for the North West and West

The government has been told a policy of positive discrimination in favour of the North West and West is vital if the widening income gap between the region and the rest of the state is to be addressed. In the Dail this morning, Sinn Fein’s Rural Development spokesperson Claire Kerrane called for a significant investment

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Non compliances identified during HIQA inspections at two centres for older people in Donegal

  HIQA has today published two inspection reports on residential centres for older people in Convoy and Carndonagh. In both instances, the providers have set out details of how non-compliances are being addressed. In most instances, those measure are already in place. There were 11 non-compliances identified at Brentwood Manor Nursing Home in Convoy, which

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Derry City and Strabane District Council support gender budgeting motion

Derry City and Strabane District Council are in support of the gender budgeting motion. The measure, raised by Cllr. Seenoi-Barr, is to assess the impact of budgets on gender equality and will take this into account when developing policies. It passed unanimously. Council will compile a report on measures which could be taken and engage

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Taoioseach says government will look into flight cancellations at Donegal Airport

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has told the Dail the Department of Transport will look into the recent series of flight cancellations at Donegal Airport in Carrickfinn. Deputy Thomas Pringle told the Dail that a number of recent cancellations were explained away as ‘technical issues’ by the operator, but that he argued needs to be explained more

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Information appeal about collision with parked car in Derry

  The PSNI in Derry are appealing for information following a two vehicle collision on Tuesday night. The collision occurred on High Street at approximately 9.20pm between a black Volkswagen Gold model and black Mitsubishi Outlander which was parked at the time. A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences,

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Councillor demands action in Burtonport as schoolchildren face daily walk on busy road

Serious safety concerns have been raised about the safety of school children in Burtonport, who are forced to walk along a busy main road due to the absence of a footpath. There have been repeated calls for a footpath to be developed on the route in Burtonport between the local school and community centre which

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Off duty police officer criticial after being shot outside Omagh

Police in Tyrone have launched an attempted murder investigation after an off-duty officer was shot just outside Omagh. The shooting happened at a sports complex on the Killyclogher Road. The senior off-duty PSNI officer was shot multiple times at a sports complex between Omagh and Killyclogher shortly before 8 o clock last night. It’s understood

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Council plans to construct 45 new housing units in Letterkenny over next 18 months

Donegal County Council says it has plans for the construction of 45 new housing units in Letterkenny over the next 18 months. The figures were given in answer to questions from Cllr Gerry McMonagle. Officials say Donegal County Council currently has Part 8 Planning approval for two sites in Letterkenny. The first, at Oran Hill

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Donegal Deputy hits out at Housing Minister as housing crisis continues

A Donegal Deputy has hit out at the Housing Minister for being unable to meet the ‘shockingly low’ housing targets he sets. Deputy Thomas Pringle says the housing crisis has affected every single person in the country and contributing to cost of living. He says children are suffering greatly as a direct result of the

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€50m to be invested in wastewater infrastructure in Ramelton, Milford and Rathmullan

€50m is to be invested in wastewater infrastructure in Ramelton, Milford and Rathmullan. Minister Darragh O’Brien has granted ministerial approval for the development of the sewerage scheme. The new sewerage scheme will significantly improve water quality by ending the discharge of raw sewage directly into Leannan Estuary, Lough Swilly and Maggie’s Burn, safeguarding the environment

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McHugh will reconsider whip position if changes are made to mica scheme

Donegal TD Joe McHugh says until the defective blocks scheme includes those who are financially vulnerable, he will keep his position outside of the parliamentary party. The TD stood down as Fine Gael Party whip last July after opposing the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022. He says he does

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