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Calls for island harbours to be included in Brexit relief packages

There are calls for island piers and harbors to be included in Brexit relief funds. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle has told Government that there is a need for Ireland’s offshore islands to be included in the rollout of the Brexit Adjustment Reserve funding and to be funded significantly. The €5.4 billion Brexit Adjustment Reserve has …

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Water outage affecting parts of Letterkenny

  A water outage is affecting parts of Letterkenny. Irish Water is currently investigating reports of a supply disruption to the area. A pump station interruption may cause supply disruptions to Killylastin, Killyclug, Kirkstown, Glencar, Solomons Hill, Letterkenny and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are now scheduled to take place until 8am on 12 …

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Increase in number of new Covid cases

  There’s been an increase in the number of new cases of Covid 19 confirmed today. There are 15,938 cases recorded, up from 11,682 yesterday. There are 9,186 PCR-confirmed cases, while 6,752 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. 907 patients are in hospital, 37 are in ICU.

Planned works may disrupt water supply in Kilmacrennan

Residents in Kilmacrennan may experience some disruption to their water supply for a time next week.  These works are part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme. Mains repair works may cause supply disruptions to Milltown, Kilmacrennan and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 10am until 2pm on  Monday 14th March. Irish water …

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Accommodating refugees will ‘begin with school community’

  A Donegal Deputy believes that accommodating Ukrainian refugees here will begin with the school community. A number of primary schools in Donegal have already written to the Education Minister highlighting their willingness to help young Ukrainians arriving to the county. It’s estimated that around 100,000 refugees will be housed nationwide. Speaking in the Dail, …

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Police concerned for welfare of teenager missing from Derry

Police in Derry say they are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare and safety of 17-year-old Patrick Crumlish who is missing from the area. He was last seen yesterday afternoon at around 1:45pm in the Northland Road area of the city. He was wearing a grey-coloured tracksuit and black trainers Patrick is described as 5’8” …

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Fire service provision in Letterkenny on knife edge – Cllr McMonagle

It’s been claimed that fire service provision in Letterkenny is on a knife edge. Councillor Gerry McMonagle raised concerns at the latest meeting of Donegal County Council’s Economic Development SPC over adequate provision of fire service personnel in Letterkenny. It’s believed that there are currently 15 personnel attached to the station with the full complement …

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Ukrainian captain receives devastating news while docked in Lough Foyle

The fallout of the war in Ukraine has been witnessed in Donegal. A Ukrainian captain docked in Lough Foyle received news in recent that his wife, daughter and mother had been killed by a Russian bomb. It’s believed repairs were being carried out on the ship after it experienced mechanical issues. The captain is expected …

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Attempts to tackle cost of living won’t alleviate pain and suffering in Donegal – Deputy Pringle

The Dail has heard that the Government’s attempts to tackle the cost of living crisis won’t even begin to alleviate the pain and suffering in Donegal. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle says action is also needed on rents too and is calling for maximum flexibility in HAP payments. HAP is a form of social housing support …

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ETB urged to consult with Council on expansion plans

The Donegal ETB is being urged to consult with Donegal County Council as it relates to its proposed expansion plans. The facility is exploring the idea of extending the FAS facility on the Ballyraine Road however it’s thought that nearby Council-owned land would be the ideal location. Local Cllr Michael McBride believes it would make …

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Health and economy top of agenda at Future of Europe Conference

Issues around health, fundamental rights, the rule of law, and the economy were discussed at a Conference on the Future of Europe held in Donegal last evening. It was part of a Europe-wide initiative to involve people throughout Europe in a debate about the EU’s future challenges and priorities. Those present at the meeting raised …

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Mary Boyle’s twin sister appeals for end to family’s ‘torture’

The twin-sister of one of Ireland’s longest missing children, is pleading with the public to end her family’s ‘torture’. It comes ahead of the 45th anniversary of Mary Boyle’s disappearance. The six-year-old vanished from her grandparents’ house in Ballyshannon, Co Donegal, on March 18th, 1977. Ann Doherty believes Mary was killed because she was threatening …

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Plans announced to increase non-Catholic schools

Plans to increase the amount of non-Catholic schools have been announced. The Department of Education has identified eight towns and cities that have no multi-denominational primary school. It will engage with schools in these regions with view a changing their ethos. Education Minister Norma Foley acknowledges the contribution the Catholic church has made – but …

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Taoiseach to begin St Patrick’s Day visit to London today

The Taoiseach will attend day two of an EU summit today, before beginning his St. Patrick’s Day visit to London this evening. The heads of the EU 27 member states are gathering in Versailles to discuss Europe’s reliance on Russia for energy, and how to further sanction Vladimir Putin. Micheál Martin will travel to the …

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Apology to be issued today to NI survivors of historical institutional abuse

Survivors of historical institutional abuse in Northern Ireland will finally receive a public apology this lunchtime. Stormont ministers will say sorry – five years after a public inquiry into 22 children’s homes found shocking levels of mistreatment between 1922 and 1995. Margaret McGuckin was just three when she and her siblings ended up at Nazareth …

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Three men remanded in custody charged with aggravated burglary in Sligo

Three men from County Mayo have been remanded in custody, charged with aggravated burglary at the home of Tom Niland in County Sligo. 54-year old Francis Harmon, Nephin Court, Killala Road, Ballina; 28-year old John Irving, Shanwar, Foxford; and 32-year old John Clarke, Carrowkelly, Ballina appeared before a special sitting of Sligo District Court last …

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Police Ombudsman tells Donaldson family of corporate failure by PSNI

A report by the Police Ombudsman in relation to the murder of republican informer Denis Donaldson has concluded that there was “corporate failure” by the PSNI in the circumstances which preceded his murder. Denis Donaldson was shot dead in a remote cottage near Glenties in April 2006. The Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland has found …

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New package set to transform rural towns & villages

A package of 150 million euro is set to transform rural towns, villages and communities this year. Rural and Community Development Minister Heather Humphreys has made the announcement of supports for rural communities. A new 15 million euro fund will upgrade and refurbish community centres across the country so thousands of people can benefit. There’ll …

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11,682 new Covid cases detected

11,682 new cases of covid 19 have been detected. 4,065 new PCR-confirmed cases have been confirmed and 7,617 have been registered by antigen test. The Department of Health says 877 patients are being treated for the virus in hospital, including 41 in ICU.

Use of Donegal fire service in medical emergencies unlikely

Donegal County Council’s Economic Development Strategic Policy Committee has heard of a need for a wider discussion on the county’s fire service. A presentation was made by Chief Fire Officer Joseph McTaggart in response to a motion put forward by Councillor Michael McClafferty who called for the fire service to step in as first responders …

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Hotel hit with cancellations due to lack of EV charging points

There are further calls for an increase in electric vehicle charging points to be rolled out in Donegal. An Ardara hotel owner claims she has been subjected to a high number of cancellations due to the absence of a charging point in the town. Proprietor of the Nesbitt Arms Boutique Hotel, Ardara, Claire O’Reilly says …

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Calls for temporary postponement of EU climate targets to ensure food security

A Midlands North West MEP is calling for a temporary postponement of some EU climate targets that farmers have to meet so that they can divert their efforts instead to ensuring food security in the EU . Colm Markey says the war in Ukraine may mean changing priority away from climate target policies embedded in …

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Cllr believes more armed Gardai are needed following serious assault on Garda

There are calls for more armed Gardai in light of a serious assault on a member of the force last month. Garda Padraig Scott was found in a disorientated state, injured and covered in a flammable substance after he was attacked while on duty in the Loughan, Blacklion area of Cavan on 27 February. The …

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Donegal Gardai urge homeowners to take preventative measures as oil prices increase

Gardai in Donegal are urging homeowners to take preventative measures to avoid the theft of home oil as prices increase. They are advising people to check oil levels frequently, arrange smaller but more frequent deliveries, instal automatic movement sensor security lighting around tank, install access gates and fencing around the tank, consider and alarm system …

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Preparatory work begins on extension of Derry City Cemetery

Residents in the Kildrum Gardens and surrounding areas of Creggan in Derry are advised that preparatory work has now begun to facilitate the extension of the City Cemetery. The works are expected to last approximately nine months. People living in and around the area are advised that during this period there may be some minor …

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Men still being questioned in connection with Sligo aggravated burglary

Three men are still being questioned by Gardai in connection with a burglary and assault on an elderly man in Co. Sligo. 73 year old Thomas Niland is still in a critical condition on life-support in hospital after the attack in Skreen on the 18th of January. Gardaí yesterday detained three men in the north-west …

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Resolution to rising fuel costs ‘shameful’ – Deputy Doherty

A Donegal Deputy has described the Government’s resolution to rising fuel costs as shameful. People will see a drop of between 15 and 20 cent a litre at the pumps this morning after a reduction in excise duty came into effect at midnight last night. But opposition parties have said the move isn’t enough with …

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Donegal Restaurants Honoured at Just Eat Takeaway Awards

The Round Room in Dublin’s iconic Mansion House played host to the eighth annual Just Eat Takeaway Awards last night, where two much-loved restaurants. Burrito Loco and Charcoal Grill, Letterkenny, scooped coveted accolades. It was a hattrick for local Mexican eatery Burrito Loco, Letterkenny who walked away with the Just Eat Best in Ulster title …

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