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A Donegal County Councillor is warning that the housing crisis is only going to worsen unless the Government steps in. Councillor Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig believes action taken by Government to date is not enough to address the housing shortage and the growing number of homeless people. He says steps need to be taken […]

Donegal County Council is to hold a special workshop next month to discuss the housing crisis, with one councillor saying if there isn’t a satisfactory outcome from that meeting, then they’ll be straight on the road to Dublin. Cllr Patrick McGowan, Cathaoirleach of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal district says sometimes it seems the council and

An attempt to restore the power-sharing executive in the North has failed. MLAs gathered in Belfast today for what was the third attempt to get the institutions up and running, since the Stormont elections. The DUP opposes the restoration of the Executive until issues around the Northern Ireland protocol are resolved. The party’s Brian Kingston

A mother is appealing for people to be mindful of burning rubbish on the beach after her daughter had her feet badly burnt on discarded litter. Caoimhe and her family were visiting Sandford beach in Malin Head when her toddler burned her feet on rubbish that had been left discarded on the beach. The child,

A former housing minister says bringing derelict properties back into use is a pivotal element of plans to address the housing crisis. Last month, a conference in Letterkenny looked at dereliction, and how tackling it was crucial in the regeneration of areas like the Church Lane. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Minister Damien English

A local councillor has welcomed a planning application for a ‘much needed’ temporary overflow car park at Glenveagh National Park. The Department of housing local government and heritage has submitted a planning application for the development of a temporary overflow car park including all ancillary site works adjacent to existing visitor centre car park. In

Industrial action looms for public sector workers if pay disputes aren’t resolved by the end of the month. Health, local authorities, education and semi-state sector workers are set to begin balloting for industrial action on August 29th if new pay talks with the Government fail. Previous talks broke down between union negotiators and the Government

The number of new car purchased in Donegal in July has increased by over two percent in 2022. 2,134 new car were purchased in July 2022 compared to 2,085 in 2021, a rise of 49 new vehicles. Figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry found almost 22 thousand cars were registered nationally

It’s emerged the rising cost of materials is impacting the delivery of road projects in Donegal. A roads programme was agreed and a budget allocated at the beginning of this year. However, some residents in the East of the county have been informed that a portion of the route will not be upgraded or repaired

Donegal County Council has confirmed that plans are in place in the event of flooding in East Donegal. Councillor Gerry Crawford raised concerns at the recent meeting of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District as Ballybofey, Castlefinn and Lifford continue to be under threat. Councillor Crawford has welcomed the confirmation and is confident the flood mitigation

A new primary care centre has opened today in Newtowncunningham. While the state of the art facility is up and running, work will continue to ensure once complete, a wide range of services will be available. Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District, Councillor Paul Canning says the ‘Castle Medical Centre’ will serve the entire South

North Donegal Coast has been identified as high biodiversity ‘Area of Interest’ for potential Marine Protected Area designation. The ‘North Coast Area of Interest’ is one of 16 areas Fair Seas has identified as a potential new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Irish waters. Marine Protected Areas aims to give species, habitats and coastal communities

A local councillor believes the Eurovision final could be hosted in the Derry city and Strabane Council District in 2023. The 2022 competition was won by Ukraine, but due to the ongoing war, Ukraine cannot host the event. The UK is set to hold the event with councils and cities invited to submit applications to

A sum of cash was stolen and damage caused to a house during a burglary in Kilmacrennan. Sometime between Friday 22nd of July and Wednesday 27th, a house in the Rosemount area of Kilmacrennan was burgled. A sum of cash was stolen and damage was caused to the inside of the house. Speaking on today’s

Gardaí are appealing for information after a business premises and a van was burgled in Lifford. The incident occured during 2.50am and 3.30am on Friday morning, July 29th. A business premises was broken into and burgled while a van which was parked at the location was also broken into and a number of items were

Gardaí are appealing for information after a man was assaulted by three males in Buncrana. The assault occurred outside the An Cranna View Estate, on the Cockhill road at approximately 1.35am on Sunday morning. The man sustained injuries in the assault and Gardai believe the men made off in a vehicle. Sergeant Eunan Walsh is