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Youths warned of seriousness of entering vacant properties as Gardaí investigate Rathmullan burglary

Parents have been urged to warn youths about the seriousness of entering vacant properties as Gardaí investigate a burglary of a holiday home in Rathmullan. The house at Seaview Terrace, Main Street Rathmullan was burglared sometime between Thursday September 22nd and Sunday September 25. The owner of the property had been alerted that youths had

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Gardaí renew appeal for information over missing man Cian Langelaan

Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information over missing man Cian Langelaan on the second anniversary of his disappearance. The last known sighting of Cian was on Sunday September 27th 2020 in the Hornhead area, Donegal. Cian, aged 27 at the time was reported missing from the Falcarragh area. Cian is 5 ft 8 inches

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Moville property owner offers reward after holiday apartments are badly damaged

The owner of a holiday property in Moville which was badly damaged after what appears to have been a series of break-ins in recent weeks has appealed for information about what happened. Sam is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those behind the break ins at the old barracks

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Emergency motion calls for ATU campus accommodation to be prioritised

Donegal County Council is to ask the government to prioritise the Letterkenny campus of Atlantic Technological University when it comes to the provision of on campus accommodation. The council passed an emergency motion moved by Cllr Michael McBride at a plenary council meeting this week, in which he argued preferential treatment is not just desirable,

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Donegal senator supports proposal for Presidential voting rights to be extended into Northern Ireland

A Donegal Senator has supported a proposal for Presidential voting rights to be extended into Northern Ireland. Ógra Fianna Fail launched the campaign at Stormont yesterday. Senator Niall Blaney says allowing people in the North vote in Presidential elections would be a huge step in building a shared future. He believes there is an appetite

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Cash featuring King Charles will co-circulate with those showing the face of his late mother

Details have been released in Britain about what’s going to happen with coins and notes now they have a new monarch. Cash featuring King Charles will co-circulate with those showing the face of his late mother. The Royal Mint says that’ll be the case for ‘many years to come.’ Existing stocks of notes featuring Queen

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Move to make Ireland a cashless society will discriminate against elderly

That’s according to a Donegal councillor, who is calling on Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe to ensure cash remains a key part of our day to day lives. A recent survey from the Dublin Mint Office found 88 per cent of believe using contactless card payments will leave behind a significant cohort of Irish people.

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‘Bumper budget package’ worth more than 10 billion euro to be announced this afternoon

The government is set to announce a bumper budget package worth more than 10 billion euro as it tries to battle the soaring cost of living. The plans will be largely aimed at young families with students also set to significantly benefit. It’s a giveaway budget the likes of which hasn’t been seen since the

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Heritage plan unveiled for Derry City and Strabane District

Derry City and Strabane District Council has unveiled a new heritage plan for the area. The strategy sets out how the District’s built heritage can be protected, promoted and sustainably developed over the next five years. The Heritage Plan is the first of its kind for the area. Councillor Keith Kerrigan says it’s about educating

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Councillor again being asked to clarify corruption claims

A West Donegal councillor is again being asked to clarify claims that corruption is an issue at every level on Donegal County Council. The comment was made by Cllr Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig during the course of the authority’s budget meeting last November. Cllr MacGiollaEasbug, who made his comments through Irish, later said there

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Concerns others may be entering Donegal under Ukrainian refugee umbrella

Concerns have been raised about refugees from other countries coming into Donegal under the Ukrainian refugee umbrella. Cllr Donal Coyle raised the issue at the latest JPC meeting, asking how many Ukrainian refugees are currently in the county, and how many refugees from other countries are currently here. He believes there may be a number

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Further calls for Government to abandon plans to criminalise turf

A Donegal County Councillor is calling for the government to abandon plans to criminalise turf. Cllr John Sheamus O’Fearraigh says he has been contacted by a number of people who are concerned about the fast approaching winter and the impact of the ban. He’s warning that turf could be the only source of heat for

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Two taken to hospital following crash in Letterkenny

Two people have been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital following a crash in Letterkenny this morning. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the two vehicle collision that occurred at around 9:50am this morning in the Carnamuggagh area. Gardai say the injuries sustained are non-life threatening. Traffic diversions are in place in the area

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Five days paid leave for domestic violence victims welcomed

The manager of Donegal Domestic Violence centre believes the introduction of a paid leave for victims of domestic violence will make a big difference. The bill will see the introduction of paid leave for victims of domestic violence and once enacted, those who are suffering or at risk of domestic violence will be entitled to

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Doctor who was involved in developing Moderna awarded at The Tipp O’Neill Diaspora Awards

A Doctor who was involved in the development of the moderna vaccine says seeing the vaccine being put to use was an unbelievable feeling. Dr Susan Whoriskey, is a pioneer in the area of vaccines, and serves as an advisor to the Clinical Translations Research and Innovation Centre at Altnagelvin Hospital, with an emphasis on

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Trevor Alcorn reacts to Gaoth Dobhair’s Donegal SFC semi final defeat

Gaoth Dobhair bowed out of the Donegal Senior Football Championship at the semi final stage after they were beaten 0-13 to 1-08 by Naomh Conaill. Trevor Alcorn’s men led three points to one early in the game but found themselves behind at the break. A strong second half start saw Gaoth Dobhair back level again

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Martin Regan on Naomh Conaill’s Donegal SFC semi final victory over Gaoth Dobhair

Naomh Conaill booked their place in the Donegal Senior Football Championship final for the eighth successive year after they beat Gaoth Dobhair 0-13 to 1-08 in MacCumhaill Park on Sunday afternoon. Martin Regan’s men had eight different scorers in their two point win and will now face either Kilcar or St Eunan’s in the decider

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Naomh Conaill seal sixth consecutive Donegal SFC final place with win over Gaoth Dobhair

Naomh Conaill booked their place in their sixth successive Donegal Senior Football Championship after they beat Gaoth Dobahair 0-13 to 1-08 at MacCumhaill Park. At half time Martin Regan’s men led six points to four and despite Gaoth Dobhair drawing level seven minutes into the half they pushed on to claim a two point win.

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Ardara & Milford secure Senior Football for another season with victories

Ardara and Milford will play in the Donegal Senior Football Championship for another year after they claimed victories over St Naul’s and Bundoran respectively on Sunday afternoon. Ardara proved too strong for St Naul’s running out 3-06 to 0-09 winners in Fintra. Meanwhile extra time was required for Milford to see off Bundoran, 4-16 to

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Wind energy sector calls for more resources in upcoming budget

Wind Energy Ireland wants to see more resources allocated to An Bord Pleanála in the budget to help speed up the delivery of offshore projects. The industry group says the government needs to introduce supports to stream-line the application process for wind energy projects as part of Tuesday’s budget announcement. The Climate Action Plan aims

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Poll finds almost 300,000 Irish people have experienced “hidden homelessness”

The problem of so-called “hidden homelessness” appears worse than previously thought. A Red C poll compiled on behalf of Simon Communities Ireland shows 290,000 adults in Ireland have experienced homelessness in some form outside of official Government figures. Head of Policy at Simon Communities Ireland, Wayne Stanley, says one in four of us knows someone

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Man charged with 14 crimes after tractor rampage in County Tyrone town

A man has been charged over an incident in the north in which three Police cars were rammed by a tractor. It happened yesterday at Fivemiletown in County Tyrone. The 25-year-old will appear before Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court on Monday on 14 charges, including two counts of attempted murder, three of criminal damage, driving when unfit

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Donegal CCC confirm details of Senior & Intermediate Championship games

The Donegal CCC met on Saturday evening and confirmed the details for both the Senior and Intermediate Championship games. The rearranged Senior Championship game between St Eunan’s and Kilcar will now take place on Saturday 1st October in MacCumhaill Park with a 7:30pm throw in. Meanwhile the Senior B game between St Eunan’s and Gaoth

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