The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council says emergency measures need to be put in place to reduce the spiralling cost of fuel. Councillor Jack Murray says people are facing an emergency with some families unable to afford to heat their homes. He believes the Government needs to step in and reduce the amount of tax …
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There are calls for the OPW to assist in highlighting and promoting the Newmills Corn and Flax Mill with a view towards attracting more tourists. The Minister for the OPW previously said that the amenity would not be given any significant funding unless visitor numbers increase. Councillor Donal Mandy Kelly will urge Donegal County Council …
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Very strong and gusty southeast to south winds are expected in Donegal today. A status yellow wind warning came into effect this morning and will remain in place until 3pm this afternoon. Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Waterford, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo are also set to be hit by strong winds.
Gardai believe a car fire in Ballybofey on Friday night to be deliberate. It was reported to Gardai at around 2:30am on Friday that a car was set on fire at the Navenny Street carpark. The fire brigade attended the scene and the fire was extinguished. Substantial damage has been caused to the car. Gardai …
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Money and numerous high value items have been stolen from a business premises in Letterkenny. The property situated at the carpark area beside the station roundabout on the Pearse Road was targeted between 4:30am and 4:45am on Saturday morning. A man dressed in a black coat with the hood up, wearing a mask, dark bottoms …
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Gardaí are continuing to appeal for information after a woman died following a crash last week in Raphoe. At approximately 2.30pm on Wednesday afternoon, two vehicles collided on Guesthouse End Road. It’s believed one vehicle lost control and collided with a pedestrian. The woman, aged in her 50s, was seriously injured and taken to Letterkenny …
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Gardai have been praised for their actions following a dramatic chase on Rossnowlagh beach on Sunday. Video footage of an incident involving two motorcyclists speeding across the busy beach has been circulated widely on social media. One motorcyclist was eventually apprehended by gardai who gave chase on foot after the motorcyclist fell off his bike. …
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TD’s and Senators will today hear about the future of Ireland’s railway network and what must be done to improve it. The Oireachtas Transport Committee will hear submissions to the All-Island Rail Review later, including proposals for a Western Railway Corridor. People across the Island expressed ‘interest and enthusiasm’ in a recent public consultation about …
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Police in Derry say concerns have been raised recently over anti-social behaviour in the Bogside area. Underage drinking is said to be a specific problem. Parents and guardians are being urged to speak to their children about socialising safely and in a way that doesn’t negatively impact others. Police say they are working with partner …
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Letterkenny and Milford Municipal District will be told today that a comprehensive resurfacing programme is needed along the length of Letterkenny’s High Road from the traffic lights at the junction with Main Street right up to the Hospital Roundabout. The issue is being raised by Cathaoirleach Jimmy Kavanagh who says there are a number of …
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People are being asked to challenge bias and stereotypes as part of this year’s International Women’s Day. This year’s theme, ‘Break the bias’, aims to tackle discrimination across society. Sonya Lennon, Entrepreneur and Founder of WorkEqual, says business leaders need to take responsibility for promoting a positive culture in workplaces:
The families of healthcare staff who died from Covid 19 are to receive a tax free payment from the state. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is to seek approval for the move at today’s cabinet meeting. Around 22 families will receive the payment of 100 thousand euro each because their relatives died after contracting Covid 19 …
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It’s been claimed that some vehicles are speeding through Creeslough at a rapid rate leading to serious concerns over the safety of those, particularly pedestrians using the route. The road is home to a school, post office and housing estates with many residents complaining that they’re finding it increasingly difficult to cross the road. The …
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The Russian ambassador and his staff are no longer welcome in the country and should be asked to leave by the government immediately. The call was made as Oireachtas members prepare to hold a demonstration outside the embassy in Dublin later this morning Yesterday the embassy condemned what it called a “criminal act of insanity”, …
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Cabinet Ministers will discuss how to spend a €500 million Brexit reserve fund this morning. The first tranche of EU money is due this year with another €665 million in 2023. Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath will convene a group of senior officials from across Government departments to allocate the money.
The Minister for Agriculture will meet with the main farm organisations today to discuss the disruption to the sector as well as the current market situation due to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. The meeting comes in light of a request by Charlie McConalogue to ask farmers to plant wheat, barley and other grains …
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More than 50,000 new residential units are expected to be built between now and the end of 2023 in Ireland. The supply of new homes could however be impacted due to constraints in the construction sector as a result of the continued impact of the pandemic and labour shortages. That’s according to the latest Housing …
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Donegal County Council has been nominated for a national award in recognition of a major renewable energy retrofit project at Letterkenny Public Services Centre. As well as installing five air source heat pumps to replace its oil boilers, the council has also installed 20 photo-voltaic solar panels. The council also pumped cavity bead insulation into …
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Buncrana Gardaí have re-iterated an appeal for information about a burglary that happened at a business premises at Druminor, Buncrana between Friday February the 25th at 5pm and Monday February 28th at 6am. It is believed that entry was gained via a rear door of the premises. A number of items were stolen namely two …
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Evening News, Sport and Obituaries on Monday March 7th……
The Health Minister says he’s expecting new advice soon on a 4th Covid vaccine for people at higher risk. NIAC is also considering if everyone will need another booster in the autumn. Stephen Donnelly says the country is now “through the Omicron wave”. But he says some hospitals remain under pressure from Covid – and …
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7,143 new cases of Covid 19 have been reported this afternoon, with 2,383 positive PCR tests, while yesterday, 4,760 people registered positive antigen tests through the HSE portal. As of 8am today, 808 COVID-19 patients were hospitalised, 47 of them in intensive care. Latest figures for Letterkenny University Hospital show 62 infected patients at the …
A woman who was seriously injured in a collision in Raphoe last week has died. The woman has been named locally as Teresa Hepburn (née Peoples). Gardai are continuing to appeal for witnesses. At approximately 2.30pm on Wednesday afternoon, two vehicles collided on Guesthouse End Road in Raphoe. As a result of this collision, one …
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Dungloe Main Street will close for a time on St. Patrick’s Day to facilitate the parade. The route will be closed to traffic from 3.30pm 5pm on March 17th. It will be open to householders and emergency services only during this time period.
The Agriculture Minister says he has full confidence in farmer’s ability to respond to the challenges which lie ahead. Ireland imports about 60 per cent of the grain consumed here, as there’s fears of a food crisis with Ukraine’s farms out of action. As a result, farmers are to be told to plant wheat, barley …
There are hopes that a new amenity can be created in Carndonagh. The Barrack Hill Town Park Steering Committee is seeking funding for a wildlife pond and wetlands are with a 5km off road walk and cycleway loop. Many people and local businesses are already lending their support to the project but others are also …
A woman who was seriously injured in a collision in Raphoe last week has died. The woman has been named locally as Teresa Hepburn (née Peoples). The crash, involving two cars happened on Wednesday afternoon last at Guesthouse End Street when a car collided with a second vehicle which Gardai say then struck a …
Twelve Donegal projects are to share €96,000 in funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme. The funding will be administered by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. In a statement, Minister Charlie McConalogue says the funding is useful for custodians and owners of our historical and protected buildings in Donegal and will help …
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Some suppliers in Donegal are limiting the volume of home heating oil people can buy. It’s due to a surge in demand and a trend of panic buying emerging due to the rise in fuel prices. Some deliveries are being capped at 500 litres per household in a bid to cater to everyone. Kevin McPartlan …
A weather warning has been issued for Donegal. Met Eireann is forecasting strong to near gale force and gusty southeast to south winds tomorrow Tuesday morning and afternoon. These winds will be accompanied by heavy rain clearing to squally showers through the afternoon, with hazardous driving conditions and localised flooding possible. The yellow alert is …
There are calls for the HAP scheme to be extended so more Mica families can access it. HAP is a form of social housing support provided by Donegal County Council where it makes a monthly payment to a landlord. However its means tested, resulting in a lot of families not being able to qualify …
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Oil prices have hit a new 14 year high. It hit 139 dollars a barrel at one stage but has now fallen back a little. Those prices haven’t been seen since the financial crash of 2008. The US and Europe are also now considering an outright ban of the import of Russian oil. Meanwhile the …
The Junior Employment Minister’s announced contract cleaning workers are to get a pay increase from the start of April. Damien English has approved an Employment Regulation Order for a new minimum hourly rate of 11.55 euro per hour. Those working in the Contract Cleaning Industry will get a further pay hike of 12 euro 30 …
A partially exploded pipe bomb has been recovered following a security alert in Derry yesterday. The viable device was reported in the garden of a property at 2.10pm in the Lincoln Court area of the city. A number of nearby homes were evacuated, with residents able to return yesterday evening. Police described the partial explosion …
A number of planned patrols along the main Letterkenny to Derry road have reduced the issue of speeding there. The route is home to Magherabeg NS with ongoing safety concerns for children going to and from the school. As a result of a previous JPC meeting, Gardai have been conducting speed checks along the …
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There’s concern that recent car theft crime in Donegal could lead to more serious violence. It comes as an Eastern European gang are believed to be behind a recent spate of thefts in Donegal. Gardai believe the gang to be responsible for a break-in at a Letterkenny garage last month. A silver Volkswagen Passat, …
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There are further calls on Donegal County Council to promote Grianan of Aileach more. There’s said to be a lack of signage and information at the tourist attraction located in Burt in south Inishowen. It’s been five years since the OPW agreed to a conservation management plan for the site to be carried out …
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Gardai in Donegal have been praised for putting resources into the area of domestic violence and abuse. Latest figures show there has been a major increase in domestic violence and sexual assault cases in the county. Chief Superintendent Terry McGinn told a meeting of the Joint Policing Committee that the issue is taking a …
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Wind energy provided over half of Ireland’s electricity in February, reaching a record high. A report by Wind Energy Ireland shows wind was also the number one source of electricity throughout the month. The price of wholesale electricity decreased during the windiest periods of February, aided by several storms which passed over Ireland. Noel Cunniffe, …
Covid Certs and filling out a passenger locator form will no longer be required for travellers coming into Ireland. In line with European-wide regulations masks are still required in Dublin airport and on aeroplanes. Paul Hackett CEO of Clickandgo.com says every EU Member state will have its own rules and regulations:
Police are currently in attendance at a security alert in the Lincoln Court area of Derry. People are being urged to avoid the area. No further details are available at present.
A woman has been injured after falling from a horse in Inishowen. The incident happened at Stragill Beach in Buncrana this morning. Lough Swilly RNLI were paged today, shortly before 12pm, by Malin Head Coast Guard Radio to assist an ambulance crew at the scene. It’s understood that the woman sustained non-life threatening injuries.
A number of motorists have been clocked speeding in icy conditions on the outskirts of Letterkenny. One car was caught travelling at 156KPH in a 100 zone while the other was traveling at 130KPH. A Garda spokesperson says slowing down on the approach to junctions, corners and bends is critical. Each time you travel, decrease …
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Paint recycling facilities are now available in Inishowen. Donegal County Council has confirmed that a new contract has been signed with Bryson recycling which includes an increased amount of items to be recycled. People will now be able to dispose of waste paint at the facility in Carndonagh. It follows a long campaign by …
All Irish farmers are to be told to plant wheat, barley and other grains as part of emergency food security plans being drawn up by Government. The Business Post reports Ireland imports about 60 percent of the grain consumed here, as there’s fears of a food crisis with Ukraine’s farms out of action. The …
A new poll shows Ministers Michael McGrath and Simon Coveney are favourites to become the next leaders of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael. Other contenders for the Fianna fail leadership include former ministers Dara Calleary and Barry Cowen as well as current ministers Norma Foley and Darragh O’Brien. Simon Coveney is ahead of Justice …
More schools and community groups in Donegal are being encouraged to apply for the Garda Youth Awards. The awards celebrate outstanding young people aged between 13 and 21 years, and recognise the good work they are doing throughout their communities Gardaí have been distributing nomination forms to schools, youth groups and voluntary organisations right across …
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The Government is being urged to make amendments to the new Leader Programme. The Programme provides funding to support community-led rural development with many successful Donegal projects over the last few years. As part of new programme the rate for businesses has been increased to 75% however community groups are in the same category. Cllr …
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Gardai are carrying out a number of measures in order to prevent rural crime. It follows a spate of burglaries in Inishowen and Lifford last weekend. At the latest sitting of the Donegal Joint Policing Committee, Chief Superintendent Terry McGinn outlined her plans to resurrect the community alert initiative. Superintendents will be going out …
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The HSE is providing covid 19 booster vaccines to 12 to 15 year-olds from today. Parents and legal guardians can book online or they can bring them to walk in booster clinics this weekend. Details of vaccine centres are available on HSE-dot-ie.
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