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Donegal TD urges Government to keep Leaving Certificate students and teachers in the loop

A Donegal TD has asked Government to keep students and teachers up to date with work on the Leaving Certificate reform. Speaking in the Dail this week, Deputy Thomas Pringle stressed that the treatment of Leaving Certificate students was unfair and questioned when sufficient information regarding the reform would be provided to students and teachers.

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Renewed appeal by Gardaí ahead of 15th anniversary of Andrew Burns’ murder

Gardaí are renewing their appeal for information ahead of the 15th anniversary of Andrew Burns’ murder. The 27 year old was shot and left for dead on a roadway in County Donegal in February 2008. Gardaí are renewing their appeal for information ahead of the 15th anniversary of Andrew Burns’ murder. The 27 year old

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President pays tribute to ‘courage’ and strength’ of Mulroy College school community

President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to the tenacity, courage, determination, resilience, resolve, and strength that the pupils and staff of Mulroy College have shown in the months following the Creeslough tragedy. The President visited the school this morning and he is now due to travel to Derry for a number of engagements. Addressing

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‘The State bends before the powerful but steamrolls the voiceless’ – Deputy Harkin

The State bends before the powerful but steamrolls the voiceless. That’s what a South Donegal Deputy has told the Dail during a debate on the Nursing Home Charges and Disability Allowance Charges. A recent report by the Attorney General highlighted “weaknesses” in the stance on disability allowance payments to people in residential care. Deputy Marian

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Defective blocks campaigner highlights impact of crisis on homeowners’ mental health

A Human Rights consultant and Defective Blocks campaigner in Donegal says the impact of mica and other deleterious materials has had a serious impact on he mental health of homeowners and their families. Speaking on the Nine til Noon Show this morning, Mary T McBride said as recently as today, the United Nations was pointing

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Letterkenny – Derry rail link will be included in All Island Rail Review

Long abandoned rail lines in the West could be brought back into use, under proposals before Government. The Journal reports the All Island Strategic Rail Review will recommend reviving the line linking Athenry in Galway with Claremorris in Mayo, with a possible northbound extension to Sligo. The prospect of a link between Letterkenny and Derry

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New Assistant Garda Commissioner to take responsibility for the North West

Cliona Richardson will take up the role of Assistant Garda Commissioner tomorrow. She has served in An Garda Síochána for 30 years, and will take responsibility for the North Western Region. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has welcomed her promotion, saying it will “be of great benefit” to the force

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North West 200 and all other motorcycle races in NI cancelled

The iconic North West 200 and all other motorcycle road races in Northern Ireland have been cancelled this year. The Belfast Telegraph today reports the soaring cost of Public Liability insurance led to the decision last night by the Motor Cycle Union of Ireland. With costs to clubs exceeding €50,000, they say national road races

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Donegal County Council brought 78 vacant social homes back into use in 2022

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien today published figures showing Donegal County Council brought 78 vacant social homes back into active use under the Voids Programme last year. €858,000 was recouped from the Department of Housing under the programme. Nationally last year, 2,307 vacant social homes were brought back into active use. Release in full – Thursday

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Family of Andrew Allen remain hopeful those responsible for his murder will be brought to justice

The family of Andrew Allen remain hopeful that those responsible for his murder will be brought to justice. Today is the 11th anniversary of the killing of the 23 year old who was shot dead in front of his partner at his home at Links View Park on the night of February 9th 2012. Gardai

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Highland Radio remains Donegal’s most listened to radio station

New listenership figures have cemented Highland Radio’s position as Donegal’s most listened to radio station. The latest JNLR figures show that 79.2% of the population choose Highland Radio on a weekly basis with 59.6% (67,000 of the adult population)  tuning in everyday. The station’s market reach, a key indicator for advertisers, remains the highest in

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Widespread evidence of mouse infestation found at Letterkenny business

A Letterkenny business was among four served with a closure notice in January. A closure order was served on Letterkenny Spiceland, Green Isle Park, Port Road, Ballyraine, Letterkenny on January 31st. There was found to be widespread evidence of a mouse infestation throughout the premises. It’s reported that adequate procedures were not in place to

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Cllr fears lack of investment in roads is hampering efforts to attract investors in West Donegal

A West Donegal Councillor fears the lack of investment in roads infrastructure in Gweedore could give the wrong impression to investors. Councillor Micheal Choilm MacGiolla Easbuig says the state of the roads and footpaths in the local business park is hampering efforts to attract new businesses to the area. While Donegal County Council has responsibility

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Rockall has cost Irish fishermen millions says Donegal Deputy

A Donegal Deputy says Rockall has cost Irish fishermen millions. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has slammed both the British and Irish governments over their failure to reinstate access to the 12 mile limit around Rockall. Its been 2 years since the EU/ UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement came into effect yet he says the blockade

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New body to manage running of elections comes into force

A new body to manage the running of elections comes into being today. The Electoral Commission is independent of Government Ministers, reporting directly to the Oireachtas. Part of its role will be explaining referendums to the public and redrawing the Dáil, local and European election constituencies. It’ll also examine issues like whether the voting age

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100 new jobs being created in Sligo, Galway, Limerick and Dublin

A software firm with offices in Sligo, Galway, Limerick and Dublin is creating 100 new jobs. SL Controls is hiring Project Managers, Software Developers and Senior Automation Engineers among others, brining its total Irish workforce to 220. The company says many of the jobs, which will come on stream between now and 2025, will be

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Good Friday Agreement responsible for huge economic growth says Ibec

The huge economic growth across the island of Ireland during the past 25 years would not have been possible without the Good Friday Agreement. That’s according to Ibec, which is appearing before an Oireachtas committee today. The business group says there has been record levels of investment across the island and Britain. Fergal O’Brien, Ibec’s

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Donegal ETB announces two appointments to support Ukrainian students

Donegal ETB has announced two appointments to support Ukrainian students coming into Donegal. Recent figures show that last month, there were almost 1,200 Ukrainian children attending school in Donegal, 752 in primary schools and 405 Ukrainian students in post-primary schools. Donegal ETB has appointed Rosaleen Harkin as the Donegal Regional Education and Language Team Coordinator,

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Foreshore licence delays could compromise some pier and harbour improvements – Sweeney

A Donegal Councillor fears more projects in Donegal could face loss of funding because of the delay in securing foreshore licences. Earlier this week, it was confirmed the Riverine Project between Strabane and Lifford will not be finished on time to avail of promised Peace IV funding, and the project now faces a potentially lengthy

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PSNI says ‘Safe Shop’ campaign has been a major success

The Strabane and Derry PSNI say they are looking forward to engaging with more local businesses following their Safe Shop Campaign over the month of December. The scheme provides free training to retailers to best equip staff in instances of suspicious activity. Sgt. Damien Walsh, City Cenre Neighbourhoog Policing Officer says feedback has been positive……..

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Derry man pleads guilty to attempted sexual communication with a child

The PSNI are pledging to proactively target those in the community who contribute to the cycle of child abuse. A Detective Inspector was speaking after a 44 year old man from Derry pled guilty to four offences at Coleraine Crown Court. Patrick Devine pled guilty to attempted sexual communication with a child and attempting to

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