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TCS executive says they want to become a recognised IT brand

A senior executive at TSC in Letterkenny says the company wants to establish itself as one of the top IT companies in the country. Speaking on Highland Radio’s ‘Business Matters’ podcast, Strategic Initiatives Director Gerard Grant said the Donegal operation will be a key element of that process. He was one of the team of […]

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Almost 1 in 3 frontline workers yet to receive €1,000 bonus

Almost one in three front line workers have yet to receive the €1,000 pandemic bonus. By July 8th, figures show over 68,000 had received their payment. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly, said last month the delay was down to prolonged discussions between parties. Fianna Fáil TD Éamon Ó Cuív, says workers deserve to have their payment

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AIB needs to reconsider and reverse decision – Minister McConalogue

The Agriculture Minister says AIB needs to reconsider and reverse its decision to convert 70 of its branches to cashless locations. Cash and cheque services are to be removed from six branches in Donegal. The Taoiseach is due to meet with executives next week, after appealing to the bank to reconsider its decision. Minister Charlie

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Central Bank expects banks to ensure access for vulnerable customers

The Central Bank says it expects banks to ensure services are accessible to vulnerable customers. It comes as AIB announced plans yesterday to convert 70 of its branches to cashless locations, six of them will be in Donegal. The Taoiseach is due to meet with executives next week, after appealing to the bank to reconsider

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Official opening of Arranmore shore front amenity today

Today will see the opening of the Shore Front amenity on Arranmore Island. The development of the recreation, outdoor amenity and amphitheatre is part of the €4.1m Burtonport & Aranmore ‘Harbour to Island’ rural regeneration project. Minister Heather Humphreys will officiate the opening. Councillor Micheal Cholm Macgiollaeasbuig says it is a monumental day for West

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English just misses out on reaching 800m final at World Championships

Mark English. Photo: Athletics Ireland  Mark English has exited at the World Athletics Championship in Oregon overnight in the 800 metres. The Finn Valley AC man bowed out of the men’s 800 metres by finishing fifth in his semi-final, in a time one second away from his national record: He clocked  a time of 1:45.78,

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IFA calls for certainty on how much farmers need to reduce emissions by

The Irish Farmers Association is calling for certainty around how much farmers will need to reduce their emissions by. The Environment Minister says the agriculture sector will have to cut emissions by more than the 22% farmers want. It’s after a new report showed emissions increased by 4.7% between 2020 and 2021. President of the

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Plans for new €3.5m centre at Fanad Lighthouse a major ‘boost’ to area

Plans for a new €3.5m visitors centre at Fanad Lighthouse have been welcomed as a great boost to the area. Local community group, Forbairt Fhanaha Teoranta, have launched plans for a 7,800 square foot centre that will include a cafe, a shop, a meeting room and an art/workshop space. An upgraded car park and a

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Junior Housing Minister in Letterkenny for dereliction conference

Dereliction is the theme of a special conference being held today by Letterkenny Tidy Towns and the Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Group. The ‘Derelict in Donegal and Beyond’ event will be opened by Junior Housing Minister Peter Burke, with a number of local, national and international speakers. Also today, the success of the Church Lane in

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Overnight restrictions on North Inishowen Water Supply necessary to maintain daytime supply

In order to maintain a daytime water supply, Irish Water is advising customers on the North Inishowen Water Supply that nighttime restrictions are essential. As the dry weather continues so too do the high levels of domestic, commercial and agricultural demand for treated drinking water in the area. Working with Donegal County Council, Irish Water

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Classical music strikes a chord with cows

India’s National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management can conducted research that suggests classical music calms down cows and speeds up milking. The results showed that classical music increased milking time, cortisol hormones and behaviours. Researchers recommend to farmers to avoid playing heavy metal music due to negative health effects it has on the animals. Report

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‘Suspension of visa-free travel another bad move’ – Pringle

A Donegal Deputy says the suspension of visa-free travel is another bad move by Government. Last week the Government announced that it was to temporarily require refugees travelling to Ireland from safe European countries to hold visas. Deputy Thomas Pringle says it paints a false picture that refugees are abusing the system. He’s described it

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Foreign Affairs Minister holding talks with Stormont parties

The Foreign Affairs Minister is holding talks with Stormont parties in Belfast today. Simon Coveney’s meeting the UUP, Sinn Fein, the SDLP, and Alliance – but not the DUP because its leader Jeffrey Donaldson’s in London. The party’s still boycotting power-sharing over the Northern Ireland protocol – which is now a step closer to being

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New Cabin Baggage Transport corridor between Donegal and Dublin Airports

The Junior Transport Minister says the introduction of a cabin baggage transfer corridor between Donegal Airport and Dublin Airport has been a huge success. Since last month, passenger flying from Donegal and then transferring on to another flight no longer have to go through security in Dublin, and can go straight from the plane to

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You can now have your say on the redevelopment of Market Square

People are being invited to have their say on a major redesign of the Market Square in Letterkenny. Plans for Letterkenny 2040-Reimagined Market Square will see the area completely reformed into an area with enhanced capacity for civic events and social purpose for people of all abilities. Plans include the demolition and removal of the

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194 houses built, bought or acquired by DCC in past two years

194 houses have been built, bought or acquired by Donegal County Council in the past two years. The Council says it is currently reviewing processes in relation to progressing future acquisitions, given the uncertainty around defective blocks. In response to a question from Councillor Gerry McMonagle, the local authority confirmed that 172 social homes have

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Almost 2 million home-help hours won’t be delivered in 2022

Nearly 2 million home-help hours won’t be delivered this year, due to staff shortages. The HSE has budgeted for 24 million hours – but it says around 35,000 won’t be delivered every week in 2022. It comes as over 5,000 people are on waiting lists for home support. Sinn Fein’s health spokesman, David Cullinane, says

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SDLP MLAs table a petition to recall the Northern Ireland Assembly

SDLP seeks recall of the Assembly challenging DUP to get back to work. SDLP MLAs have tabled a petition to recall the Northern Ireland Assembly this evening as the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill passes its third reading in the House of Commons. The Opposition in the Northern Ireland Assembly is set to test the DUP’s

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Pringle says AIB’s decision to go ‘cashless’ suits shareholders, not the public

Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, said AIB’s recent decision to go “cashless” in branches in Donegal and across the country is another action that prioritises shareholders over the public. AIB announced this week that 70 branches across the country, including six branches in Donegal – Ballybofey, Ballyshannon, Buncrana, Carndonagh, Dungloe and Killybegs – will

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Mother and son set sail for Atlantic TU to raise spinal injury awareness

Every week in Ireland, three people sustain a spinal cord injury. A mother and son who both study at Atlantic Technological University have sailed from Poole in England to Dublin in aid of Spinal Injuries Ireland. Victoria Matthews, an accessibility activist from Ballyshannon, Co Donegal, and ATU Sligo Sport with Business student, was one of

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Four areas of LUH hit by Covid outbreaks as Full Capacity Protocol is implemented

The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital continues to be extremely busy with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. In a statement, management says over the past 24 hours, 142 people have attended the ED, which is above average for this time of year.

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