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Almost €400,000 in funding has been announced to develop outdoor adventure projects in Donegal. In welcoming the funding, Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says the investment, under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme, will be key to enhancing outdoor amenities as well as providing a major boost to local economies by attracting visitors and furthering Donegal’s reputation […]

A woman in her 80s remains in hospital following a crash in Kilcar almost two weeks ago. Two vehicles collided on Friday July 22nd at around 8pm. The woman was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital where Gardai say she remains in a stable condition. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the crash

Following an investigation into the circulation of counterfeit €2 coins by An Garda Síochána in the Raheny Garda District a number of searches were carried out at the end of July 2022. During these searches, €2 coins with an apparent face value of €2,920 were seized. These coins have been examined and confirmed to be

A 19 year old man has been arrested following a high-speed police pursuit in the Plumbridge and Strabane area last night. The man was driving a vehicle believed to have been involved in an incident on the Letterkenny Road in Derry earlier in the day. Police were on patrol in the Main Street area of

A second arrest has been made in the investigation into the death of 18 year old Caoimhin Cassidy in Derry. Shortly after 4am on Saturday, June 1st 2019, emergency services responded to a report of a Red Mazda on fire on Fairview Road in the Galliagh area, Caoimhin’s body was subsequently discovered inside the vehicle.

HIQA has published a review into a HSE run residential centre in Donegal for people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. Tus Nua is a new centre, supporting three full time and one part time residents. This inspection found that overall, residents received good service, and their independence was supported. However, improvement was needed in

There’ll be a shortage of some fruits and vegetables this summer, with growers cutting back on production as costs rise. The Irish Farmer’s Association is warning what does make it to the shelves will cost buyers a higher price, as farmers suffer a five fold rise in energy bills. It says some growers had to

The Government is seeking to secure church owned properties for free or at a low cost to house Ukrainian refugees. The State is reportedly poised to spend 5 million euro on renovating and maintaining the buildings. The Department of Children’s been leading the Government effort to house refugees – it’s been in talks with the

Politicians will once again try to elect a speaker as the Stormont Assembly returns from its summer recess today. The DUP’s refusal to agree to the nomination has prevented the reconstitution of the legislative assembly following May’s election. MLAs engaged in a special sitting yesterday to pay tributes to former First Minister David Trimble following

Sabina Higgins says she strongly condemns the illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine. President Michael D Higgins’ wife has been criticised for a letter she wrote to the Irish Times last week, where she called for talks to agree a ceasefire and negotiations. In a statement this evening, Sabina Higgins says she put the letter on

Gardai are on the hunt for two men caught causing damage in a park in the Riverview area of Buncrana. At around 4:30am on Monday last, a swan ornament was damaged and flowers pulled out of a number of other ornaments. The men caught on CCTV made off in the direction of Riverview Park. One

A motorist in Donegal was one of the highest speed detections in a 60km/h zone yesterday. Road safety Partners GoSafe monitored 104,922 vehicles across the country yesterday. 484 were caught speeding and will be issued with a Fixed Charge Notice. A driver was detected travelling at 87km/h in the Lifford Common area.

A cash register and a sum of cash has been stolen from a takeaway in Rathmullan. Between 11:40pm on Saturday night last and 2:30pm on Sunday, the premises on the Pier Road was broken into. It’s believed entry was gained through a side window. No damage was caused within the property. Anyone who witnessed any

A man has died after falling while out walking in Sligo. Gardaí and emergency services were called to the Devil’s Chimney at Glencar yesterday. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Have you noticed your chocolate doesn’t seem to last as long? Well Maltesers has been announced as the latest victim of ‘shrinkflation’. This means manufacturers are reducing the amount of goods in the packet while keeping prices the same. Last month, the size of Twix bars were reduced by 15 percent. There a now 7

Petrol stations may have to ration fuel at the pumps for only essential workers if there are oil shortages this winter. It’s one of the contingency plans being looked at by the Government’s emergency energy group. It’s meeting today to discuss how to deal with the worst-case-scenarios of low fuel stocks caused by the Russian

  Two hotels in Donegal are among the ten hotels in the country earning millions by housing Ukrainian refugees. In total, the government has agreed contracts worth 99 million for private accommodation and services for Ukrainian refugees, with two hotels in Donegal earning a combined €6.1m. According to tender documents published by the Department of

The Bishop of Raphoe has announced a number of clerical changes for the Diocese of Raphoe. The changes are to take effect from 20th/21st August. Bishop Alan McGuckian has announced that Very Rev Dean Austin Laverty, PP, Ardara is to retire and to be PE, Ardara.  Very Rev Seán Ó Gallachóir, PP, Gort a’ Choirce

A new Artlink showcase will be on display throughout the month of August at Fort Dunree. The Artlink Members Show 2022 will be on display at the scenic Inishowen location for the next four weeks until August 28th. In total, works from 40 artists from Ireland, as well as the US and Canada, will be