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Shuttle bus to service Creeslough with connection to Letterkenny from Tuesday

A shuttle bus serving residents in Creeslough will be operational from Tuesday. A temporary shuttlebus from Falcarragh to Letterkenny, via Dunfanaghy and Creeslough will be put in place, after bus services in the area were disrupted following the Creeslough explosion. The temporary service will commence on Tuesday and will stay in place until the main […]

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Business leaders attend “Invest in the North West” event

Business leaders and stakeholders from the North West City Region travelled to Dublin this week as part of a cross border “Invest in the North West” engagement event. It was an opportunity for fast scaling businesses and leading blue-chip companies operating in and around Dublin to look at prospective investment opportunities in the area. Cathaoirleach

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Lee McColgan and Jack Parke feature as Ireland Amateur side Qualify for UEFA Region’s Cup

  The Irish Amateur side have qualified for the UEFA Regions Cup finals next Summer following a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Romania in this morning’s Group 6 qualifier in Albena, Bulgaria. Ireland required Bulgaria to drop points against San Marino in the group’s other fixture and when they drew 1-1 this afternoon it confirmed Gerry

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Around the Northwest with John Breslin | Tommy Marren ‘The Real McCoy’

Ireland’s Funniest Play ‘It’s The Real McCoy’ comes to Letterkenny Written and Directed by Tommy Marren Following on from the huge success of the play ‘3 Hail Mary’s’ playwright Tommy Marren is currently touring Ireland with his highly acclaimed rollercoaster Irish comedy It’s the Real McCoy. It has been heralded as Ireland’s funniest play and

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HSE urging people to stay safe to protect hospitals this weekend

The HSE is asking people to consider other care options before attending a hospital this bank holiday weekend. It says emergency departments continue to be extremely busy, and people may experience long waiting times. The HSE is suggesting people consider injury units, out of hours GPs, or pharmacies before attending a hospital. However people who

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EU must stand up to countries breaching quota agreements – Pringle

A Donegal TD says the European Union is failing to impose consequences on countries that set unilateral quotas for mackerel, despite several years of breaching agreements. At a meeting of the Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine on Tuesday evening, Deputy Pringle questioned Minister Charlie McConalogue on the issue of unilateral quotas set by

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LUH and Community Healthcare management promise an integrated approach this winter

Letterkenny University Hospital and Community Healthcare staff in the region are promising an integrated approach this winter. They’re promising initiatives to support hospital admission avoidance, and promote patient flow across all acute and community healthcare facilities. The inititives include recruitment of staff to maximise usage of community support services, and the enhancement of the minor

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UK Environment Secretary confirms Stormont election will be called today

A British Government minister’s confirmed there will be a pre-Christmas election in Northern Ireland after a deadline to restore powersharing passed without agreement. The DUP’s still blocking the formation of an executive at Stormont, in protest over the post-Brexit Protocol. Now the UK environment secretary Therese Coffey says voters will “definitely” go to the polls,

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Dr. Lynn Ramsey from Ramelton is new director of The Teaching Council

New Director of The Teaching Council lives in Ramelton, Donegal. Dr. Lynn Ramsey will take up her appointment as Director in February 2023 The Teaching Council has announced the appointment of Dr. Lynn Ramsey, Ramelton, Co. Donegal, as Director of the Council. Dr. Ramsey will take up her role on 1st February 2023, joining the Teaching

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Former Tanaiste elected Chair of Donegal Fianna Fail

Former Tanaiste Mary Coughlan has been elected Chair of the Donegal Executive of Fianna Fáil. She was returned unanimously at the executive’s AGM in Ballybofey last night. The elected Donegal Fianna Fáil Executive consisted of; Mary Coughlan, Chairperson Claudia Kennedy, Vice Chairperson Susan Meehan, Secretary Desmond Lynch, Treasurer Walter McGrory, Assistant Treasurer Gavin McGowan, PRO

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Public Information Day being held on Castlefinn Flood Relief Scheme

Donegal County Council is holding a Public Information Day on the Castlefinn Flood Relief Scheme. The event will detail plans on the preferred option for the scheme. A Public Information Day on the Preferred Option for the Castlefinn Flood Relief Scheme will take place on 10th November in the CPI Centre, Castlefinn. Members of the

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Pilot retrofitting scheme in Lifford Stranorlar MD ‘positive’ initiative

The Cathaoirleach of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District says there’s been positive feedback regarding a pilot retrofitting scheme being carried out in the district. Cllr Patrick McGowan says that three housing schemes in the Lifford and Castefin areas have been provided with retrofitted air-to-water heating, as well as updated insulation and home wiring to try and

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‘Government keen to get redress scheme up and running’ – Tanaiste

The Tanaiste says the Government’s desire is to see hundreds of Mica affected homes repaired through the revised redress scheme next year. Leo Varadkar says the Government is very keen to get the scheme up and running. He was responding to Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty in the Dail who pressed the Tanaiste for an update

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Preservation of Creeslough explosion site extended as investigation continues

Gardai are continuing to investigate all of the circumstances into cause of a fatal explosion at a building complex in Creeslough on October 7th A High Court order has been obtained to extend the preservation of the scene until November 27th. Gardai say a careful and systematic approach is being taken to the forensic examination

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Around the North with John Breslin | Hector: Balkans go Baltics

  Ireland’s most intrepid traveller Hector O’hEochagáin returns to his travels after 18 months grounded. The adventurer, banter-er and mischief maker in chief is primed for another set of epic adventures as he takes on an amazing trip from the Balkans of Eastern Europe to the Baltics of the North. #highlandradio #aroundthenorthwest #hector

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Around the Northwest with John Breslin | Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards Sustainable Superstars

John was joined by Mary, owner of MD Serendipity Designs, Sab owner of Sourced by Sab and Cinu, operational lead of FM Services Group to talk about being shortlisted for the Sustainable Superstar award by Eirgrid. This award is centred around how a business is embracing sustainable development goals (SDGs). It is not just about

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Around the Northwest with John Breslin | Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards Best Tourism Initiative

Best Tourism Initiative sponsored by Donegal Airport Rónán O’Doherty from Oideas Gael & Eimear Ní Mhathúna from Fanad Lighthouse talk to John about being shortlisted for the ‘Best Tourism Initiative’ award sponsored by Donegal Airport. This award is seeking an outstanding attraction or initiative that is drawing visitors to the area and enhances the profile

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Calls for safety measures at busy Letterkenny junction

There’s calls for safety measures to be installed at a busy junction in Letterkenny. Concerns have been raised over dangers being posed to pedestrians crossing between Letterkenny Shopping Centre and Gleneany House due to the speed of traffic on approach to the junction. There are fears someone could be seriously injured unless measures are put

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Works to start of €7m Burtonport sewerage scheme

Works are set to get underway on the new €7m Burtonport Sewerage Scheme. A new wastewater treatment plant and sewerage infrastructure will be constructed as part of the project to eliminate the discharge of raw sewage into the sea. Once operational, the new plant and associated infrastructure will ensure compliance with wastewater discharge regulations and

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HIQA publishes reports on Falcarragh Community Hospital and Larissa Lodge in Letterkenny

HIQA has issued reports two accommodation providers for older people in Donegal, Falcarragh Community Hospital, which had 11 residents when it was inspected in July, and Larissa Lodge in Letterkenny, which had 42 residents when it was inspected in August. In the cases of Falcarragh Community Hospitak, the inspector said the provider had failed to

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Fire service warning after Buncrana Recycling Plant fire

Donegal Fire Service is urging people in the vicinity of Druminor, Buncrana to keep windows and doors closed following an overnight fire at a recycling plant On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Acting Chief Fire Officer Michael Scott said there’s no indication that anything dangerous was burned, but they say as a precaution, people should

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