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Finance Minister to discuss new cost of living measures with coalition tomorrow

Coalition leaders will begin a series of meetings with Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe tomorrow. They will also meet with Public Expenditure Minister, Michael McGrath – to discuss a new round of interventions to help the cost of living crisis. It comes amid reports the Government is poised to announce a ‘Christmas-bonus style’ social welfare payment […]

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Cocaine driver caught speeding at 173 kph part of number of weekend drug driving arrests

A driver with cocaine in their system was arrested last night after being caught speeding at 173 kph. Gardaí from the Donegal Town Roads Policing Unit say the driver tested positive for the presence of cocaine, after being pulled over for driving at 173 kph in a 100 kph zone. Gardaí say the driver has

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Girl found safe and well following Rescue 118 & Coast Guard operation

A teenage girl has been found safe and well following a search and rescue operation involving the Greencastle Coast Guard and the Rescue 118 helicopter. It’s believed the girl was missing overnight, but an update from the Greencastle Coast Guard on social media confirmed she was found safe and well this morning by rescue crews.

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UK Government tearing up NI Protocol akin to “economic vandalism” – Taoiseach

The Taoiseach says the UK’s legislation to rip up parts of the Northern Ireland protocol is ‘economic vandalism’ for the North. Micheal Martin has described the move from Boris Johnson’s government as ‘deeply concerning.’ The European Union is reportedly planning it’s own legislation to protect itself. Speaking to the BBC, Taoiseach Micheal Martin says the

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Record breaking day at Ulster Senior Championships for Donegal athletes

It was a record breaking day on Saturday for Donegal athletes at the Ulster Senior Championships in Belfast. Lucy McGlynn and Kelly McGrory  of Tír Chonaill AC have both set records in their events. McGlynn, smashed the record of the 100m hurdles before McGrory then set a new record of 57.84 in the 400m hurdles.

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Watch: Drivers reaction on Day 2 of Donegal International Rally

We have reached the halfway point of the Donegal International Rally with Callum Devine the man infront of the chasing pack. Matt Edwards remains in second meanwhile Kevin Gallagher is the man to catch in the modified section. Chris Ashmore caught up with leader Callum Devine at the service area. Chris also spoke with second

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Stage 10 Update: Josh Moffett goes quickest as Matt Edwards cuts into Callum Devine’s lead

For the first time this weekend in the Donegal International Rally, Josh Moffett has gone the fastest after Stage 10. Callum Devine with co-driver Noel O’Sullivan from Kerry in a VW Polo GTI R5 remain the pair to catch but Welshman Matt Edwards has now cut the lead to 23.6 seconds. Meanwhile, Kevin Gallagher is

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Expert says mask mandates should be brought back in crowded spaces

There are calls for the return of the mask mandate, following a surge in Covid cases. Yesterday the number of hospital admissions stood a 515, an increase from last week’s 355. Dr Tony Holohan sent the government a letter last week, warning that hospitals are under ‘increased pressure’. Infectious diseases expert Dr. Jack Lambert thinks

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Public sector shouldn’t pick up tab for price hikes – ICTU

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions says public sector workers shouldn’t have to pick up the tab for out-of-control price hikes. Government proposals in public service pay talks ended without agreement yesterday, ICTU says they fell far short of inflation and cost of living increases. Union negotiators say it only offered a 2.5 per cent

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Over 15 percent increase in employment in Derry and Strabane

  There’s been a 15.3% increase in employment in Derry and Strabane. The Strategic Growth Partnership for Derry and Strabane has heard that employment rose from 58,900 in 2001 to 67,900 in 2021. The quarterly meeting of the Strategic Growth Partnership for Derry and Strabane was told that there would continue to be challenges in

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Donegal Councillor competing in Rally commends impact of rally on local economy

A Donegal County Councillor has praised all involved in the Donegal rally for the boost it provides to the local economy. The annual event shines a spotlight on the county each year with over 400,000 people watching it in 2019. Councillor John O’Donnell, a competitor in this year’s Joule Donegal International Rally, says the benefits

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Concern as rural students paying for uni accommodation over Summer months

Parents in Donegal are facing an expensive summer with many having to pay for student accommodation despite their children returning home. In order to retain their accommodation for next year, students are having to pay for the summer months in cities like Dublin, Belfast and Galway. Cllr Michael McClafferty says he would question if the

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US committee criticises British Government over NI Protocol threats

A US cross-party committee has criticised the British government’s plans to overturn parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol. The Ad Hoc Committee to Protect the Good Friday Agreement has called on US President Joe Biden to use all diplomatic tools to suspend any talks on a trade agreement with Britain until a the bill to

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Simulator unveiled at BIM’s training college in Greencastle

A new state-of-the-art fishing vessel navigation simulator has been unveiled at Bord Iascaigh Mhara’s training college in Greencastle. An investment of €465,000, the simulator and radio suites are designed to imitate real-life navigational conditions for helm, ship control training and practice, and for vessel routine and distress alert training. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the

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LUH warns of high attendances as Rally weekend gets underway

Letterkenny University Hospital is warning of high attendances as the Donegal Rally weekend gets underway. The hospital continues to see high attendances at the ED which is leading to significant wait times. The Saolta University Health Care Group says the hospital is in high escalation today as a result of the pressures. On Tuesday the

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€11,000 in funding allocated to A Taste of Donegal Food Festival

A Taste of Donegal Food Festival is to benefit from a €300,000 fund for Agri-Food Tourism projects announced today by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue. A total of 19 local agri-food tourism projects have been allocated funding under the Rural Innovation and Development Fund. Just over €11,000 has been allocated to

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European Commission recommends Ukraine become EU membership candidate

EU officials have recommended Ukraine become a candidate for European Union membership. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the process is “merit based” and progress now depends on Ukraine carrying out reforms. Moldova has also been made a candidate for membership. The Taoiseach says the recommendation is historic and has pledged Ireland’s full support.

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Woman arrested as part of human trafficking operation released

A woman arrested earlier this week as part of an ongoing operation targeting organised crime, human trafficking, organised prostitution and money laundering has been released. Gardaí from the Human Trafficking Investigation and Coordination Unit at the Garda National Protective Services Bureau that carried out the arrest on Wednesday morning have released the woman without charge.

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Conference on dereliction being held in Letterkenny next month

The Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter in conjunction with Letterkenny Tidy Towns is hosting a conference on dereliction next month. The conference will feature a variety of local and international experts on the issue of dereliction, and will explore how unoccupied buildings can be used to rejuvenate towns as well as provide much needed housing. The conference

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“Unfortunate” that Varadkar-Doherty spat dominating headlines – FG Cllr

A Fine Gael Councillor says that focus now must be put on the future rather than past events, after the spat between Deputy Pearse Doherty and Tanaiste Leo Varadkar in the Dail yesterday. The argument began with Deputy Doherty raising a case involving the Tanaiste that is currently under review by the Director of Public

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List of road closures for Donegal Rally confirmed

The full list of road closures for this weekend’s Donegal International Rally has been confirmed. Road Closures Friday June 17th: Dooish Hill (Stages 1 + 4) 10:30am-5:30pm: L-1194-1, L-1194-2, L-1214-6, L-5084-1, L-5134-1, L-5164-1, L-1224-2, L-1224-1, L-1264-3, L-5194-2, L-8171-3, L-8171-2, L-8271-1, L-2091-2. Townlands: Veagh, Drumbarnett, Castleblaugh, Ryelands, Lismoghry, Ardagh, Tober, Listicall Upper, Tullyannan. Grianan (Stages 2

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“Dangerously defective” vehicle seized by Buncrana Gardaí

Buncrana Gardaí say that they seized a “dangerously defective” vehicle yesterday, as a part of a number of road traffic offences detected by the Buncrana Roads Policing Unit yesterday. Gardaí say that the vehicle in question was stopped as its driver was observed not wearing a seatbelt – and that after the vehicle was stopped,

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Public asked to get Covid boosters ahead of potential Autumn vaccination programme

Anyone at high risk of Covid-19 is being asked to get their booster vaccine now so they will be ready for a potential autumn jab. The HSE has been monitoring an increase in Covid cases across the country recently. The rise has been blamed on emerging variants of Omicron with the health service reiterating that

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