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Books of Condolences for victims of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have opened in Donegal. The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr. Liam Blaney has opened Books of Condolences at the County House in Lifford and the Public Services Centre in Letterkenny. Councillor Blaney says “Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have

Lidl has announced the creation of new jobs in Donegal. 16 new roles are to be created in the county as well as an investment of €392,000 in pay increases in Donegal. All Lidl employees in the county will benefit from an average pay increase of 7.5% from March 1st.

In the early hours of Wednesday last, a resident in the area of St Judes Court, Lifford woke up at approx. 12.45am to discover a fire outside their house. Their car had been parked in their driveway and had been set alight. The car was completely destroyed by the fire, and extensive damage was also caused to

  Contracts for the design and development of the Letterkenny 2040 Strategic Urban Regeneration Site have been signed. This major regeneration project will see the development of an Innovation Centre & business centre close to the Letterkenny council offices.   Read the full press release below: Contracts for the design and development of the Letterkenny

Another attempt will be made today to restore Northern Ireland’s devolved government, more than a year since the DUP withdrew from the executive over the Northern Ireland protocol. Sinn Fein initiated today’s recall in an attempt to progress stalled opt-out organ donation laws. The DUP is expected to continue its boycott – and is calling

People are being reminded to have their say on Irish Water’s draft Regional Water Resources Plan for the North West. The plan sets out options for providing a more secure, reliable and sustainable water supply for approximately 732,700 customers in the region over the next 25 years. Four separate regional water resource plans are being

Rates are set to rise in Derry and Strabane. Derry City and Strabane District Council has agreed an almost 8% increase in rates. The rates increase struck by Derry City and Strabane District Council at a special meeting will see an average rates bill increasing by £40.74 per annum or 78p per week. The regional

Emerald Airlines has confirmed that a number of its Aer Lingus Regional services, from Donegal to Dublin have been cancelled due to a technical difficulty with the designated aircraft. This has led to serious concerns over those using the service regularly, particularly cancer patients travelling for treatment. In a statement, Emerald Airlines says since its

The President has been briefed on plans to build a new centre of excellence for addiction treatment in Derry. Michael D Higgins visited the Northlands Addiction Treatment Centre during his visit to the city and Donegal on Friday. Northlands Board member Denis Bradley said it was an honour for the charity to host the President.

Police in Derry are appealing for witnesses to a security alert in the city on Friday night. A suspicious object was found in the middle of the Lone Moor Road, outside the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. A public safety operation was implemented and shortly after 2am, it was established as being a hoax device. Both

The price to rent in Donegal was above national average for the final quarter of 2022. The county seen a price increase of 18.2% on the previous year, 5% higher that the corresponding national figure. In the latest rental report by daft.ie it seems the average price for renters in Donegal is €960. This is

The island communities of Donegal have been awarded a total of €100,000 under the Local Improvement Scheme. The funding is to be used for upgrades works on roads and laneways to improve access for islands. Find press released attached. ***** Our Rural Future: Minister Heather Humphreys announces over €12.5 million for upgrade works on rural

The line-up for Sea Sessions festival has been announced. The annual beachside party is one of Ireland largest musical festivals and welcomes tourists from all over to Donegal. Included in the line up is Kasbian, Becky Hill and The Coronas. Find the full press release attached. ********* Sea Sessions, Ireland’s number 1 surf and music

Donegal County Council’s newest member will be co-opted today. Pauric McGarvey joins as an Independent member, replacing his uncle Ian, who stood down last month. The council will also discuss work in Rathmullan as part of a local regeneration programme.

A 16 year old boy who had been reported missing in Donegal has been located safe and well. Gardai have thanked the public for their help.

2 drug drivers have been arrested in Ballybofey and Buncrana. Last night Gardaí at a Mandatory Intoxicant Testing Checkpoint in the Ballbofey area  noticed a vehicle turning away from them. Subsequently the vehicle was stopped and it was found that the driver was an unaccompanied learner driver with no insurance. The motorist went on to

A total of 8 people were arrested as part of an Operation Thor Day of Action which took place on the 8th of February. The arrests were made by Letterkenny Garda station on foot of live bench warrants. All have since been brought before Letterkenny District Court

The PSNI are appealing for witnesses following the shooting of a man in the city last night. The incident happened in the Skeoge Road area around 10.20pm when a man in his 40s was shot in the lower leg. Its reported the victim was approached from behind before he was shot once, he was then