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Research suggests Donegal is the fifth best Irish county in which to start a business

Donegal has been ranked as the 5th best county in Ireland to start a business. New research carried out by business utility consultants Procure.ie analysed property availability, job vacancies, salaries, and disposable income. The study showed Donegal performing particularly well in terms of high availability of commercial properties to buy, suggesting that Donegal provides strong […]

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SF could decide its presidential candidate next week

Sinn Féin is “nearly there” in deciding who to back for the presidential election. It comes as Fianna Fáil considers backing Jim Gavin – with Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan the latest Cabinet minister to endorse the former GAA manager. Sinn Fein leader Mary-Lou McDonald declined to comment on Mr Gavin’s prospects, saying “it’s a matter

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Public meeting to be held over traffic ‘chaos’ in Letterkenny

A public meeting is to take place on Wednesday evening following severe traffic delays in Letterkenny with students returning to school last week. Mary T Sweeney of Aontú says Donegal County Council must listen and adopt a better planning approach. The community meeting gets underway at 7:30 pm beside the Hideout Bar on Oldtown Road.

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Ongoing UE works in Fahan, Carndonagh and Killygordon

Uisce Eireann says hydrant repair works in Killygordon today may cause supply disruptions to Dromore Park and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 4 o’clock this afternoon. Works are scheduled to take place until 4 o’clock this afternoon. Meanwhile, mains repair works in Carndonagh may cause supply disruptions at Tulnaree and surrounding

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School secretaries and caretakers strike action enters a third day

School secretaries and caretakers are to strike outside schools across the country again today, a number of them in Donegal. They’re disappointed over a lack of Government engagement over the weekend as they continue their action for a third day. Their union wants them to get equal treatment and pension inclusion in schools. Fórsa Head

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Claims UK cannot withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights due to Good Friday Agreement dismissed

The argument that the UK cannot withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights because of its commitments under the Good Friday Agreement is being dismissed as entirely groundless. That’s according to the authors of a paper from the Policy Exchange. In a speech last week to launch Reform UK’s plans to tackle illegal migration,

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Simon Harris slams threats against his family as ‘despicable’

A garda investigation has been launched into a threat made against the Tánaiste Simon Harris and his family. The threat was made on social media. The investigation is being led by Gardaí from Wicklow and specialist units, including the National Cyber Crime Bureau and the Special Detective Unit. Gardaí say they are treating the threat

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Buncrana Tidy Towns halt street cleans in protest at reduction in sweeps

Buncrana Tidy Towns say they are halting their street cleaning operations in protest at the reduction of sweeps for the Main Street. They lost access to their street sweeper after an increase in costs from a private company left them unable to afford it. In a statement on social media, Buncrana Tidy Towns says they

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Former Ireland Women’s soccer manager takes landmark gender discrimination case against the FAI

The FAI says it refutes allegations made in a legal case by former women’s manager Eileen Gleeson, insisting it has invested heavily in women’s and girls’ football. Gleeson claims the women’s team was consistently underfunded compared with the men. It’s alleged she had to step in to provide security for players after repeated safety concerns

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Three Police vehicles damaged and Officer injured following altercation in Strabane

Police in Strabane are appealing for witnesses after three police vehicles were damaged in the early hours of this morning. An officer was also assaulted during the incident. Officers were in attendance at an altercation between several men in the Railway Street area at around 2 a.m this morning. While attempting to break up the

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Police launch investigation after two people assaulted during aggravated burglary in Derry

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of an aggravated burglary in which two people were assaulted in Derry this morning. It was reported that at approximately 1:55am, two men armed with knives forced entry to a house in the London Street area. The two occupants were assaulted and significant criminal damage

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Concerns raised after Irish person hit by German police at Palestine Solidarity rally in Berlin

The Ambassador of Ireland to Germany has raised concerns with authorities over footage of an Irish person being hit in the face by police. Kitty O’Brien was attending a Palestine Solidarity rally in Berlin when the incident occurred on Thursday. The Department of Foreign Affairs says it’s aware of the incident, has conveyed concerns and

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Fianna Fáil members back former Dublin GAA Manager for presidential nomination

Jim Gavin looks like he has the backing of Fianna Fáil party HQ in a bid to make him Ireland’s next President. The former Dublin football manager has been endorsed by Higher Education Minister James Lawless, and Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers. MEP Billy Kelleher has also confirmed his intention to seek a nomination and

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TRASNACH programme launched in Donegal

A new countywide STEAM training initiative aimed at empowering young people through cross-community learning and digital innovation has been launched in Donegal. TRASNACH, is being run by Spraoi agus Spórt, in partnership with Donegal County Council, and focuses on developing skills in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics while fostering inclusion, diversity, and cross-cultural understanding.

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‘Feet on the Street’ getting underway today to save local food truck

A protest is to get underway in Ramelton today after a closure notice was issued by Donegal County Council to a local food van. Johnny’s Ranch was served an order to close last week, which outlined that the business had three weeks to wrap up service. The decision has been met with widespread backlash from

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School secretaries and caretakers protest in Sligo as strike continues

School secretaries and caretakers say it’s time to look after themselves, as they participate in indefinite strike action. Forsa members are calling for the same pension and entitlements as teachers and SNAs. A number of protests have been taking place across the country, including one in Sligo, attended by a number of striking workers from

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Labour’s presidential race backing was rash and without consultation – Cllr Martin Farren

Labour Cllr Martin Farren says he believes his party should not have backed Catherine Connolly in her presidential bid. It comes after former Labour leader Alan Kelly revealed he won’t be supporting the independent Deputy. The Inishowen Cllr says the decision was rushed and lacked consultation with party members. Ultimately, Cllr Farren says he is

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European Commission questioned on infringement procedure against Ireland relating to DCB crisis

Midlands Northwest MEP Ciaran Mullooly has submitted a list of questions to the European Commission in relation to the infringement procedure against Ireland relating to defective concrete block crisis. MEP Mullooly visited a number of affected homes in Donegal this week on the invitation of 100% Redress councillors Ali Farren and Joy Beard. In a

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HSE urges parents of young babies in Donegal to avail of RSV vaccination

The HSE is urging parents of children born between March 1st and the end of this month to avail of RSV immunisation. From this coming Monday, it will be offered to newborns, but now for the first time, it’s being offered in the community. RSV is a largely seasonal respiratory illness that can affect any

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Schools asked to clearly state when payments are voluntary

The Department of Education is being asked to make it clear when school payments are voluntary. There have been claims that letters sent to parents often make charges look compulsory, creating pressure and leaving teachers and principals acting as debt collectors. Under the Education Act, schools in the Free Education Scheme cannot charge mandatory fees,

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Warning issued after woman suffers weever-fish sting on Linsfort Beach

Visitors of Linsfort Beach in Buncrana are warned to be vigilant after a local woman was badly stung by a weever fish. Cllr Jack Murray has made the appeal, stating that the National Poisons Information Centre of Ireland also recently issued a statement warning that weever fish were present in Donegal. The woman in question

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Decision to end peacekeeping mission in Lebanon branded “shameful”, “reckless” and “irresponsible”

The US is being blasted for giving in to Israeli lobbying to end the UN’s peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. Sinn Féin is describing it as “shameful”, “reckless” and “irresponsible.” Irish troops will finish their work after a UN Security Council vote to end the UNIFIL operation at the end of 2026. Sinn Féin Foreign Affairs

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The Disappeared remembered today as bog searched for remains of Columba McVeigh

18 people known as the Disappeared will be remembered today at the site of the bog being searched for one of their remains. Columba McVeigh was abducted, murdered, and secretly buried by the IRA on October 31st, 1975. The WAVE Trauma Centre will hold an event to mark International day of the disappeared at Bragan

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Speculation rising that Pearse Doherty could run for president

Pearse Doherty is emerging as a likely candidate to represent Sinn Féin in the Presidential elections The Irish Independent claims Sinn Féin is now expected to put forward its own contender, but it is Donegal’s Pearse Doherty rather than Mary Lou McDonald who is emerging as the frontrunner. They report that given Deputy Doherty’s position

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