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1,059 Ukrainian pupils are currently enrolled in schools in Donegal. That equates for 8% of the total number of Ukrainian children attending schools across the country. In Donegal, 692 students are attending primary school while 367 are in post-primary schools. According to the Department of Education, as of November 1st a total of 12,544 Ukrainian […]

A recent study has found that offshore wind energy presents a significant opportunity to generate substantial job creation and economic growth for communities along the Atlantic seaboard which included Donegal. The Offshore Wind Feasibility Study for the Atlantic Region also found that the sector would play a central role in achieving Ireland’s climate ambitions and

Naomh Aine Designated Centre on the outskirts of Falcarragh provides residential care and support to four adults with disabilities. The centre was inspected on the 13th July 2022 and In general, the inspector found that the service provided a quality, safe and personcentred service to residents. Eleven regulations were inspected. Six regulations were compliant and

  There are fresh fears over the supply of Irish turkeys this Christmas. It follows the discovery of a strain of avian flu which has been decimating flocks of birds across Europe, in a dead swan in Co. Cavan. The Cavan/Monaghan region is where up to 75% of Christmas turkeys are produced. The Irish Farmers

  A post mortem will be carried out today on the body of a man found outside a Co. Monaghan hotel yesterday. Gardai had been called to a disturbance at the M Hotel in Carrickmacross the previous night and are trying to establish if the man’s death was linked to that. The man’s body was

The Foreign Affairs Minister will seek clarity today on whether there will be elections in Northern Ireland before Christmas. Simon Coveney is due to meet the Northern Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris in Belfast. He confirmed his legal obligation to trigger fresh elections after the political parties again failed to form a power-sharing Government last week, however

TD Marc MacSharry has confirmed he is leaving the Fianna Fail party. The Sligo-Leitrim Deputy has told the Irish Independent its because of Michael Martin’s handling of a bullying complaint made against him by a party Councillor. Deputy MacSharry claims the complaint is ‘highly politically motivated’. He had resigned the party whip after voting no

A statement of claim has been served in the High Court today on Cassidys, Donegal County Council and the National Standards Authority of Ireland on behalf of Mica homeowners. It’s the first statement of claims issued and has been submitted by Coleman Legal on behalf of William and Grainne Doherty. The claim has been issued

The number of new car registrations in Donegal has increased over 5%. 2,510 new cars have been registered in the county so far this year. According to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, nationally, new car registrations are down 2.1%. Brian Cooke, Director General SIMI says new car sales are still over 10% behind

A national status yellow wind and rain warning will be in effect tomorrow. Met Eireann says the alert will start at 4am, and run until 9pm. It says there will be severe and damaging gusts, while some heavy rain will lead to some flooding.

Detectives from Strand Road in Derry are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to a Range Rover stolen in Eglinton over the past two days. The black Range Rover Velar was stolen from Ervey Court in Eglinton at some point 4.30pm on Sunday afternoon and 1.30pm yesterday afternoon. Police say they are treating this

Two people were injured in a two vehicle collision in Ballybofey. Gardaí are investigating a two vehicle collision that occurred at Chestnut Road, Ballybofey on Wednesday October 26 shortly before 7.30pm. The driver and passenger of one of the vehicles were removed from the scene to be taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for medical treatment.

A number of burglaries have occurred over the weekend in areas along the border. On Friday October 28 Gardaí were contacted by a home owner at Slievebuck, Raphoe at approx. 7.40pm. They had observed activity on their ‘ring doorbell’ a short time beforehand and felt that something wasn’t right. Gardaí went immediately to the address

Buncrana Gardaí are investigating after a house in Buncrana was ransacked and cash stolen. The incident occurred at a house on the Lenamore Road, Muff between 5.30pm on Friday October 28 and 6pm on Sunday October 30. The residents of the property went away for a few days only to discover upon their return that

A male youth was treated in hospital after he was assaulted in Letterkenny. A male youth was assaulted by another male youth in the area of the Market Square, Letterkenny on Wednesday October 26 between 7.30pm and 7.50pm. The injured youth fled into a shop across the road, at Main Street and was followed by

Garda Station across Donegal recorded 4,443 crimes during 2021. News figures revealed by the Irish Independent show 40 per cent of garda stations across the country recorded an increase in crime last year compared to pre-covid levels in 2019. According to the figures, Letterkenny Garda Station recorded 1,317 crimes during 2021, the highest number in

Over 100,000 people visited Derry for Halloween celebrations over the weekend. The festival drew to a close last night with a fireworks display that illuminated the city as thousands gathered to celebrate the full return of the festival this year. Early indications are that crowds over the weekend exceeded the 100,000 mark over the four

A landmark Belfast city centre building destroyed in a fire will reopen later after years of work to fix it. Primark’s reopening its branch in the Bank Buildings after a restoration project that cost 100-million-pounds and took four years to complete. The new store will feature more than 88-thousand square feet of retail space, a

Workers will be legally entitled to keep their tips from December 1st. The Payment of Wages Act 2022 will mean any tips, gratuities or ‘service charges’ must be paid to employees in a fair manner. The legislation will also require employers to display information on how tips or mandatory charges are distributed amongst staff. Employees