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Three men questioned about Derry hijacking released from custody

Police say three men, aged 54, 32 and 29, arrested by detectives investigating an attempted hijacking in the Hollymount Park area of  the city at approximately 9.35pm on Friday morning, and the subsequent discovery of a suspicious device in the Corrody Road area on Saturday 18th, have been released following questioning. The investigation continues. A fourth […]

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Letterkenny Hospital Action Committee prioritises Minor Injuries Clinic

The newly formed Letterkenny Hospital Action Committee says campaigning for a minor injuries unit in the region will be a key element of its activities. The committee says the introduction of such a unit would help cut overcrowding at the hospital’s Emergency Department. The committee formed following a demonstration outside the hospital last month. Jade

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€625,000 announced for voluntary and community projects in Donegal

The government has this morning announced a round of once-off funding for voluntary and community providers. The Health Minister today announced €81 million will be shared by 1,450 voluntary and community health and social providers, with a minimum payment of 1 thousand euro each. The money has been allocated from the Governments Inflation fund which

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Emer Gallagher & Maxi Curran reflect on Donegal Ladies defeat to Waterford

Donegal Ladies were beaten for the fourth time in four games on Sunday afternoon. 2-09 to 0-07 was the score in favour of Waterford. Goals from Annie Fitzgerald and Lauren McGregor helped Waterford to the two points. Donegal’s Emer Gallagher told Maureen O’Donnell they are hugely disappointed by the loss… After the game Donegal manager

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FT Report & Reaction as Donegal hurlers lose to Meath

Donegal hurlers unbeaten run in Division 2B came to an end on Sunday afternoon. Mickey McCann’s side went down 1-23 to 0-16 to Meath in Pairc Tailteann. Declan Coulter was top scorer on the afternoon for Donegal notching eight points. Brendan Cummings has the full time report… Donegal’s Padraig Doherty told Brendan Cummings they can

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Cllr Murray says if Buncrana Shore Front development application is granted it will be a ‘gamechanger’

Donegal County Council have passed a motion to extend the funding application for the Buncrana Shore Front development to include funding for a new leisure centre. The ambitious application is asking for a figure in the region of 20 million euro Cllr Jack Murray says if this application gets over the line it will be

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Cllr Kavanagh welcomes completion of extra parking spaces in town park

Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh has welcomed the completion of additional car parking spaces in Letterkenny town park. The issue was first raised in March 2022. With funding provided from Minor Tourism the extra parking consists of 10 new spaces including one disabled space and will be open for use in the coming days. Cllr Kavanagh explains

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Application for development of Buncrana Shore Front now to include leisure centre

  Donegal County Council have passed a motion to extend the funding application for the Buncrana Shore Front development to include funding for a new leisure centre. Cllr Jack Murray says that after a tough few years, if the application is successful, the development ‘will be a hugely positive boost that can be enjoyed by

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Errigal hailed best sunrise and sunset hike in Lonely Planet publication

This week Errigal was named in Lonely Planet as the best sunrise, sunset hike  in Ireland and placed fourth in their listings of the best hikes in the country. The travel guide book is one of the world’s biggest travel publications. Speaking with us this morning, author of the piece and avid hiker Killian Anderson

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DCC urged to extend footpath beyond NoWDOC base in Letterkenny

Donegal County Council is being urged to extend the footpath in the Oldtown area from the NowDOC building to the old Hideout Bar. The issue was raised by Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly, who told this week’s Letterkenny Milford Municipal District meeting that the level of traffic on that road has increased significantly, and action is

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Taoiseach”quietly confident” agreement on Northern Ireland Protocol could be reached “within a week”

The Taoiseach says he’s “quietly confident” an agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol could be reached “within a week”. Earlier today, the British Prime Minister met parties in the North to discuss the arrangement, while talks will continue between the EU and the UK over the weekend. Stormont leaders appeared positive about the progress following

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Minister Mc Conalogue announces department will co-fund 2023 International Sheepdog Trials

  Donegal TD Charlie Mc Conalogue has announced his department with be co sponsoring the 2023 International Sheep Dog Trials. The competition which rotates among Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales is set to take place in Wicklow this year for the first. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine spoke about how he relates

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The Londonderry and Letterkenny Chambers of Commerce appeal for signatures to get road scheme underway

The Londonderry and Letterkenny Chambers of Commerce are appealing businesses based in the North West who wish to see the A5 Western Transport Corridor Road Scheme get underway for signatures on an open letter. This letter will be addressed to the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland ahead of the 3rd March consultation deadline before

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Two Donegal bus routes to benefit from Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan

Two Donegal bus routes are set to benefit from an ambitious rural bus plan from this year. The Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan and the National Transport Authority today launched the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan for 2023. The Moville to Malin Head Tower route and Carndonagh to Buncrana route are included in the plan

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Cost-of-living support package to aid lower income families

The Government’s next cost-of-living support package will be tilted towards lower income families, with the 9 percent hospitality VAT rate being axed. The reduction in excise on fuel is also due to expire, which could see prices at the pump rise once again. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar this week revealed the measures will be signed off

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Grow Remote says remoting working is the solution to income inequality

  It was announced yesterday that Donegal has the lowest disposable income in the state. The county was 22% below the national average. Grow Remote have responded to these figures questioning why income in equality is allowed to continue when there is a clear solution. In a statement the organisation says remote working could be

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‘Green Hub’ initiative to be launched in Donegal Town

A ‘Green Hub’ initiative is set to be launched in Donegal Town later this month. Donegal Town has been selected as one of six pilots nationally for the campaign in partnership with Donegal County Council and My Waste. The Green Hub initiative will provide resources and support to businesses looking to adopt more sustainable practices,

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Councillors need to fight for defective block homeowners – MAG Chair

Defective concrete block homeowners are set to travel to Dublin once again to demand 100% redress. Donegal County Councillors have been urged to show their support in leading the protest at Leinster House on Tuesday. To date, 13 Councillors have confirmed their attendance with more are expected to confirm over the coming days. Chair of

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2023 Policing Plan for Milford District to be discussed at upcoming meeting

The 2023 Policing Plan for the Milford District is to be discussed at a meeting next week. A Community Engagement meeting will be held at Loreto Community School, Milford On Monday at 7:30pm. Superintendent David Kelly will be in attendance to outline plans for the area while cyber crime and internet safety for children will

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New Patient Advice and Liaison Service Coordinator appointed at LUH

A new Patient Advice and Liaison Service Coordinator has been appointed at Letterkenny University Hospital. Angela McCloskey who is from Letterkenny and spent 19 years working as a radiographer at the hospital has taken up the role. The Patient Advice and Liaison Service Coordinator acts as a visible focal point for patients, families and carers

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Over €24m to be spent on national roads in Donegal in 2023

Over €24 million is to be spent on national roads in Donegal this year. Over half a billion euro has been allocated nationally with €63 million to be invested in Greenways across the country. The Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has confirmed that €554 million is being allocated to local authorities through Transport Infrastructure Ireland.

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Council to ask TII to carry out improvement works on dangerous stretch of N14

Donegal County Council is to ask Transport Infrastructure Ireland to carry out improvement works on a dangerous stretch of the N14 Lifford to Letterkenny Road. The issue’s been raised by Cllr Donal Coyle, who told colleagues this week that there is a real risk of a serious collision at the stretch at Doorable, Manorcunningham. He’s

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Rishi Sunak to meet NI parties today to discucss Protocol

The British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will meet political parties in Belfast this morning, as speculation mounts that a deal has been done on resolving the controversy over the Northern Ireland Protocol. It’s understood he will brief the parties on concessions agreed in talks between officials from the British Government and the European Commission in

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