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Over 7,000 farmers in Donegal are to benefit from a share of €183.2 million in ANC Scheme Payments. Minister Marian Harkin says the investment represents not only an essential support for farming families, but a vital commitment to sustaining rural communities in the North West. She says for many farmers, the payments are the difference

Derry Chamber says it was deeply disappointed to learn of Kieran Kennedy’s resignation from the Invest NI board. The Strabane man claimed there was an apparent discrimination against the North West region, which led to him stepping away. In a statement, Derry Chamber says it fears a £45 million Regional Balance Fund may now be

A burst water main is impacting parts of Inishowen this morning. Repairs are ongoing which may cause supply disruptions in Ballyliffin, Carndonagh and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 4pm this afternoon. Mains repair works are also ongoing in Aughaclay and Culdaff.

The Dail returns from its summer break later today. Politicians will return to Leinster House after a two-month recess. The Dail has been on its summer break since the 17th July and will resume at 2 o’clock this afternoon. Before that, the Government will hold its weekly Cabinet meeting, where the Tanaiste is expected to

Uisce Eireann says essential works in Letterkenny this morning may cause low pressure and supply disruptions to Fortwell Court and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 10am until midday.

Gareth Sheridan has secured the nomination of a second local authority in his bid to get on the ballot for the Presidential election. Tipperary County Council voted to endorse him this afternoon, after Kerry County Council made a similar move yesterday. He now just needs two more councils to back him before he’s eligible for

A public consultation has been launched by Eirgrid this morning to power up the north west. The online and drop-in events, two of which are in Donegal, will focus on proposed projects to address the growing demand for electricity in the region. It will run until the 25th of November. The rollout will consist of

There’s been a 24% increase in planning permissions granted in Donegal. In the second quarter of this year, a total of 169 units were given the green light by Donegal County Council. That includes 14 apartments. That figure is compared to 136 units given planning permission during the same period in 2024.

Gardaí are investigating a criminal damage incident in Fahan over the weekend. On Saturday, at around 10pm, a trailer was moved from where it had been parked and the jockey wheel broken. Anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area at the time is urged to come forward.

Gardaí are seeking to identify three men in connection with the attempted theft of a trailer in Donegal Town. They were observed on Saturday night last at around 11pm pushing a trailer in a yard in the area of Meenadreen, near Clar Chapel before they were disturbed and then fled on foot through nearby fields.

Investigations are ongoing into the theft of a caravan from the Barnesmore Gap area. The Ace Supreme caravan which is white in colour with a pink stripe and no registration plate was parked at a lay-by near the picnic area. It was stolen between 7pm on Tuesday last and 7am the following morning. Gardai are

The HSE is again urging parents to register for the RSV vaccine ahead of the winter season. The health service says the infection can causes hospitalisations, including some serious illness, especially among young infants. RSV immunisation clinics will be available until the first week in October for babies born from March 1st to August 31st.

Social Democrats TD, Eoin Hayes has apologised for dressing up as Barack Obama for Halloween. It’s the second controversy to face the deputy since being elected. Social Democrats’ TD Eoin Hayes wore brown makeup on his face to dress up a former US President Barack Obama for Halloween 16 years ago. Photos of the costume

Uisce Eireann says essential works in Ballybofey may cause water supply disruption and discolouration at Glenfin Road and surrounding areas from 9:30 tonight until 1:45 tomorrow morning. Meanwhile, as part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, essential maintenance works close to Newmills outside Letterkenny may may cause supply disruptions to Dooen and surrounding areas from

Uisce Eireann says as part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, mains repair works in Letterkenny may cause supply disruptions to Drumnahoagh and surrounding areas tonight. The works are scheduled to take place from 6pm until 10pm.

The PSNI in South Tyrone say there will be an increased police presence in Dungannon following what’s been described as sustained violence and disorder in the town yesterday afternoon. Five people were arrested, and a number of people have been injured, including a woman who was stabbed in the head with a screwdriver. Police say