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Councillor Tómas Seán Devine has asked the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District to support a proposal to restrict HGVs from using the Windyhall Road during peak times. He said large vehicles are causing serious tailbacks, particularly during the morning school run, and described traffic congestion in the area as shocking. Councillor Devine said even small changes could […]

Two unions representing ambulance workers are to stand down a 72 hour strike by members which was due to take place next week. The work-to-rule will end from noon today. SIPTU and Unite have been engaged in talks at the Labour Court for four days. SIPTU spokesperson John McCamley says the groups are now waiting

  The HSE is being urged to continue to facilitate the registration of births, deaths, and marriages within the Primary Care centre in Buncrana. The Leas Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen MD Cllr Fionán Bradley says the HSE attempted to close the Civil Registration Office in Buncrana in March, but following a meeting with himself and

A Midlands North West MEP is seeking a meeting with the Health Minister to discuss claims of the use of Brazilian beef in school lunches here. Ciaran Mullooly says he also plans to discuss the matter with the Food Safety Authority. Brazillian beef is set to be banned from the EU from September, unless the

The increase in building materials has become a cause of concern, with one Cllr calling for an uplift to be built into the defective concrete remediation scheme. Cllr Michael McBride says that the most recent uplift was seen in October 2024, and prices have increased across the board. A member of Donegal County Council’s Defective

Disability Action NI has expressed concern at proposed changes to the Motability Scheme. The scheme, which operates in the UK, allows people with disabilities to exchange mobility entitlements to lease accessible vehicles, scooters, or powered wheelchairs. Disability Action says proposed changes aim to increase upfront costs, reduce mileage, increase additional mileage costs, and add an

A Donegal TD has told the Dail the government is hoarding over €178 million which was raised through an EU scheme specifically intended to support people struggling their energy bills. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked Minister Helen McEntee why the government is hoarding the money rather than using it for the purpose for which it was

A Letterkenny councillor says he believes the active travel model, which is seeing road works in various parts of the town, is doomed to fail. Speaking ahead of a meeting with transport operators today, Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly told this morning’s Greg Hughes Show several bus and haulage companies have told him roads have been

It’s looking like a mini heat wave will be hitting the country next week, but the best of the weather may by-pass Donegal. Temperatures in the mid 20s are forecast from Sunday onwards. Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather, says some counties will be luckier than others……………..

Progress is being made on the provision of a new library in Donegal Town. After the Donegal County Council invited Expressions of Interest, eight submissions were made by landowners, with five options have been identified for further evaluation. In the coming weeks and months, site visits and meetings with the property owners will take place

Talks aimed at resolving the pay dispute involving National Ambulance Service staff are due to resume at the Labour Court this morning. SIPTU and UNITE have described previous discussions with HSE management as difficult, with no agreement being reached. The unions want updated salary scales to reflect the increased responsibilities and workload now carried by

Delays in relocating families in Elm Park, Buncrana have been raised in the Dáil this week. Deputy Pádriag Mac Lochlainn highlighted that nine families are living on a dangerous flood plain and all have defective concrete block homes. He appealed to Taoiseach Micheal Martin to speak to Housing Minister James Brown over a timeline on

South Letterkenny needs to see equal development to ensure there is balance. Cllr Gerry McMonagle says that he believes if the area were zoned for urban development, it would make access to capital funding easier. He says that it would pave the way for more housing. Cllr McMonagle adds it just makes sense:

It is Organ Donor Awareness Week and a Donegal Senator has called for greater public awareness around donation. Manus Boyle highlighted the positive impact that organ donation can have on families recounting his own personal experience. Recently the Irish Kidney Association raised concerns as organ donation fell to its lowest level in five years. Senator

The Chair of the Policing Community Safety Partnership has criticised vandals who damaged road safety equipment in Derry City and Strabane. Speed Indicator Devices show drivers their speed in real time in red or green, depending on their speed compared to the limit. The devices are installed in specific locations requested by local residents, such

A Waterford man has become the youngest Irish person to ever climb Mount Everest. 22-year-old Adam Sweeney from Dunmore East reached the summit in the early hours of this morning. He was joined by former Mayo footballer Pádraig O’Hora, Eanna McGowan, and their Sherpas, Pemba, Milan, and Sona. The mission was coordinated by Letterkenny mountaineer

  A Donegal TD has told the Dail it’s inconceivable that changes could be made to the triple lock which guarantees Irish neutrality. Deputy Padraig told a debate on the issue this morning that the Irish people cherish their neutrality, and solemn promises were made at the time of the Nice and Lisbon treaty re-runs

The Dail has been told the rental situation in beyond desperate, with the lack of available properties to rent now threatening to further delay the defective concrete redress scheme. Speaking on a Sinn Fein motion on evictions and rent hikes, Deputy Charles Ward said at the moment, there are 35 rental properties available in Donegal.

€770,000 is to be spent on six Donegal marine infrastructure projects under the 2026 Local Authority Infrastructure Scheme. The government will provide €577,500, which is 75% of the total cost, with Donegal County Council contributing €192,500. Works must be complete by October 31st this year. Donegal TD Pat The Cope Gallagher says the six projects

The Media Minister and RTÉ’s Director General have clashed over the treatment of the broadcaster by politicians. Kevin Bakhurst will appear before the Oireachtas Media Committee later to discuss the latest pay revelations at RTÉ. After meeting the Media Minister Patrick O’Donovan yesterday, Mr Bakhurst said RTE has been harshly treated for bringing the news