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Another ‘disappointing’ incident of fly tipping in Inishowen

The Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District has expressed his disappointment after yet another incident of fly tipping in the peninsula. What appears to be a large amount of commercial or industrial waste such as bedding was discovered dumped in Burt on Monday. The rubbish has since been removed by Donegal County Council. Councillor Paul […]

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Two masked men, armed with suspected gun break into house in Derry

Investigations are continuing in Derry after two masked men, armed with a suspected firearm broke into a house in the Waterside area yesterday evening. The occupant of the property was not injured but has been left badly shaken. It’s reported that two masked men, dressed in dark clothing and armed with a suspected firearm and

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‘Excess profits from electricity companies, should go to most in need’ – EU Commissioner

Ireland’s EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness says the excess profits from companies making electricity at low cost, should go to where they’re most needed. Last week the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a number of recommendations for member states to tackle soaring energy costs. They include mandatory cuts of electricity use at peak

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Pringle urges Government to provide integrated rural transport

A Donegal Deputy is calling on the local link bus service to be developed to provide an integrated and responsive rural transport system for Donegal. Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle has called on the local link service to be integrated with Bus Éireann and other services to provide an improved rural transport system. Deputy

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Tipp O’Neill Irish Diaspora awards to be presented tonight

The Tipp O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards ceremony takes place in Buncrana tonight, with four presentations being made, one of them a joint award being made to a husband and wife. The awards celebrate the contribution of the diaspora to Donegal, and also the achievements of people from the county across the globe. Four awards will

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Police welcome guilty plea by Derry man to child sex-related offences

Police have welcomed a guilty plea by a 53-year-old man from Derry at Coleraine Crown Court, today. Peter Anthony McGowan from Derry plead guilty to a total of ten charges including, sexual communication with a child, and possessing indecent and prohibited images of children. Detective Inspector Richard Vasey from The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Child

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Prosecution of Soldier F for murder on Bloody Sunday to resume

Prosecutors have today confirmed that the prosecution of Soldier F for murder and attempted murder on Bloody Sunday will recommence next Tuesday 27th September. Soldier F faces prosecution for the murders of William McKinney and James Wray and the attempted murders of Joe Mahon, Joe Friel, Michael Quinn and Patrick O’Donnell. On 22 March 2022

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HIQA highlights concerns over abuse protection at two Donegal centres

HIQA has raised concerns over the protection of residents from abuse at two Donegal centres. Brentwood Manor, Convoy was found to be non-compliant in a number of regulations inspected during a recent unannounced visit while the quality and safety of care provided at St Eunan’s Nursing Home, Letterkenny is said to have required significant improvement.

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NI census registers more Catholics than Protestants for the first time

  Northern Ireland has more Catholics than Protestants, for the first time in its 101-year history. That’s according to census results, which have been released this morning. 46 per cent of people in Northern Ireland now identify as Catholic; 43.5 per cent identify as Protestant. The Protestant population in Northern Ireland has decreased by 10

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Just 11 residents being accommodated at Falcarragh Community Hospital

Just 11 long term care residents are currently being accommodated at Falcarragh Community Hospital. The refurbishment of the facility is due to commence in the first quarter of next year which aims to ensure the quality and safety of care and compliance with HIQA regulations. In a statement, the HSE says the 11 residents are

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Concerns over serious offenders potentially being housed in Strabane

Serious concerns are being raised over convicted offenders from outside Strabane potentially being housed at a new apartment development in the town. Ark Housing Association has previously stated that the housing on Main Street will not be used to ‘specially’ accommodate individuals with convictions of a minor or serious nature. Councillor Raymond Barr says discussions

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Housing shortages highlighted at Twin Towns meeting

The Cathaoirleach of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District says while Donegal County Council is a long way off tackling social housing shortages in the Twin Towns, strides are being made. A meeting was held last night to identify suitable future housing and economic development lands in Ballybofey and Stranorlar. The Council currently owns no lands

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People encouraged to attend cost of living demonstration in Derry

The mayor of Derry City and Strabane has called on people to turn up and express their anger and frustration at Saturday’s cost of living demonstration. The cost of living demonstration which was organised by Cllr Sandra Duffy is being held in the Guildhall Square at 12pm this Saturday, 24 September to highlight the pressures

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Council urged to source funding for Glenswilly flood prevention measures

The Council has been urged to source funding of €120,000 to install long term flood relief measures to prevent ‘outrageous’ flooding in Glenswilly. During a recent period of heavy rain, flooding caused the Letterkenny to Fintown Road at Glenswilly school to be washed away. Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny Milford MD Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly raised the

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WDC and HBAN to hold special investment event in Donegal

The Western Development Commission and Halo Business Angels Network have announced a special event in Donegal next month to match companies with potential investors. The event is taking place on October 13th in the Co-Lab centre at the ATU’s Letterkenny Campus. The commission says bringing different people together should raise the level of investment in

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‘Window of opportunity’ to discuss Northern Ireland protocol – Michelle O’Neill

Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister believes there’s ‘a window of opportunity now’ to discuss the protocol. Michelle O’Neill also urged the new UK Secretary of State to ‘stop pandering to the DUP’ so they’ll return to the executive table. Yesterday, Ireland’s EU Commissioner Máiread McGuinness said now could be an ‘opportune moment’ to have fresh

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School bus places being taken up in case ‘they might need it’ – MacSharry

A South Donegal Deputy has told the Education Minister that there are 6,000 people taking up spaces on school buses on the basis ‘they might need it and that ‘it would be nice to have it’ as opposed to those who do need it. Minister Norma Foley has appeared before the Oireachtas Education committee where

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Concerns raised over ‘dire’ conditions of 82-year-old man’s home in Rathmullan

A local Councillor has raised concerns about the dire conditions of an 82-year-old man’s home in Rathmullan. Cllr Ian McGarvey explained some parts of the house which was purchased from the Council over 30 years ago is subsiding, and the roof is partly being held up by two Acro Jacks. The council says the house

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EU minister says European climate initiatives must not impact struggling families

The European Affairs Minister says the government is working to make sure essential climate measures do not negatively impact struggling families. It’s after an EU wide survey found 60 per cent of people here think plans to solve the energy crisis should be prioritised over meeting climate goals. The European Movement Ireland opinion poll found

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Agriculture Minister says fertiliser prices will continue to be a challenge

The Agriculture Minister says fertilizer prices will continue to be a challenge for farmers into next year. The cost of fertilizer which was widely produced in both Ukraine and Russia prior to the war, has tripled in price since March. Last week the UN raised concerns about the availability of fertilizer, ahead of the autumn

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Education Minister to face questions over school transport scheme

The Education Minister is due before an Oireachtas committee today, over issues facing the new free school transport scheme. Minister Norma Foley will take questions from TDs and Senators as many parents report not being able to access bus places for their children. The scheme was introduced in an effort to help families cope with

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Report examines potential of Killybegs harbour facilitating offshore wind farms

A new report has examined the readiness of Killybegs Harbour for the development of offshore renewable energy. The report by Wind Energy Ireland found the port has the potential to service potential offshore wind sites with its skilled workforce, the close proximity of ship building and repair companies and access to the N56. However, it

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Rural Independents to move motion calling for Energy Security

The Rural Independent TDs are set to move a Dail motion this morning aimed at delivering Energy Security in Ireland. The independents say its completely unsustainable for the government’s energy policy position to continue, claiming it barricades the country into a position of being the most energy import-dependent country in Europe. Speaking this morning ahead

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