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gteic@na rosa is the latest Udaras digital hub to open in Donegal

An innovation and digital hub has been officially opened in Dungloe by Junior Gaeltacht Minister Jack Chambers. gteic@ Na Rosa is one 27 hubs which will be open in Gaeltacht areas by the middle of this year. The new hub has gigabyte broadband capability, as as well as meeting and video conferencing facilities, telephone kiosks, […]

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SFPA says Master of vessel at centre of Killybegs controversy ‘chose to leave’

The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority says the master and operator of a Danish fishing vessel which left Killybegs without landing a catch yesterday chose to do so. The SFPA says the master of the vessel and the operator objected to the process for weighing upon landing, as set out in the Interim Control Plan. The statement

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Ryanair call for emergency meeting on long queues at Dublin Airport

  Ryanair’s called on the Department of Transport to hold an emergency meeting on long queues at Dublin Airport. The airline says passengers can’t endure more weekends where thousands of customers suffer delays of 1 or 2 hours, causing many to miss their flights. Ryanair says Transport Minister Eamon Ryan needs to take some responsibility

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Major boost on way for Gaoth Dobahir, 60 new jobs to be created

A major boost is on the way for West Donegal in the form of 60 new jobs. The former Ostán Glenveigh in Gaoth Dobhair is due to undergo a major renovation and will become known as ‘The Social’. Works will see the development of boutique accommodation, restaurants, cocktail bars, live music venues, function rooms and

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Government looking at “time of day pricing” to curb energy costs

  Households are being advised to use their dishwasher and washing machine at night, to curb energy costs. The Government is looking at the possibility of introducing “time of day pricing”, which would see the cost per unit reduced at certain times. It comes after Electric Ireland became the latest company to announce a price

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Minister McConalogue pressed to intervene as fishermen struggle with high energy prices

High energy prices may be the straw that breaks the camel’s back for fishermen. That’s according to Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn who told the Dail that the fishing industry was in the midst of a crisis long before energy price hikes. He pressed the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue to follow

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Taoiseach commits to address transport issues facing Mica children

The Taoiseach says he will pursue school transport issues that are facing children affected by Mica. Some families have had to live elsewhere as their Mica homes are either unfit to live in or being fixed. Speaking in the Dail, Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle says Education Minister committed to scheme flexibility but Bus Eireann are

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Atlantic Technological University officially constituted

  New signs have gone up in Letterkenny and Killybegs reflecting the fact that the Atlantic Technological University has now officially been constituted. The ATU’s governing body is meeting in Letterkenny this morning to ratify the appointment of Dr Orla Flynn as the university’s first president, with a formal launch of the ATU to take

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Taoiseach to address peace-building event in Derry today

The Taoiseach will address a peace-building event in Derry this evening – a week after a security alert at a similar event in Belfast. It led to Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney being rushed off stage during his speech last Friday. The UVF says it’s ‘actively planning’ to target senior Irish politicians visiting the region,

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Low & middle income earners bearing brunt of cost of living

  Low and middle income earners are bearing the brunt of the spiralling cost of living. That’s according to Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty, who has been questioning the Government’s response to the rise in energy prices once again in the Dail this afternoon. Deputy Doherty commented that two thirds of homes in the North West

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Further works to improve Letterkenny water supply to commence shortly

Works are due to commence in the coming days to improve water supply in Letterkenny. Irish Water says Wolfe Tone Place will benefit from a more secure and reliable water supply once works are complete. Working in partnership with Donegal County Council, Irish Water will replace almost 250 metres of old water mains along Wolfe

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Fire service battled gorse fire in Inishowen for over 5 hours

The fire service last night battled for over 5 hours to bring a gorse fire under control in Inishowen. The blaze broke out between Greencastle and Shroove. Three fire engines from across the county were in attendance. Local Councillor Martin Farren has reiterated the warning from Donegal County Council for people to be extra cautious

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Major conference to take place in West Donegal this weekend

A major conference will take place in West Donegal this weekend. Hundreds of delegates will travel to Dungloe to attend the Ógra Fhianna Fáil National Youth Conference. It coincides with a visit to the county by Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Policy, local elections and the prospect of a United Ireland are to dominate discussions at the

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Ireland can remain neutral in a very active way – Deputy Pringle

A Donegal Deputy believes Ireland can remain neutral in a very active way. Deputy Thomas Pringle was speaking in the Dail during statements on the Government’s response to the situation in Ukraine. Meanwhile, around 600 people a day are arriving here, with 75% of them seeking accommodation from the State. Deputy Pringle says the focus

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Patients who left EDs without finishing treatment increases 66%

The number of patients who left emergency departments without finishing their treatment increased by 66% last year. There were nearly 76,000 in 2021 – compared to less than 46,000 the previous year. The HSE says many people go to EDs when they should be choosing other options, like GPs and pharmacies. But Stephen McMahon, from

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Man due in court in connection with security alert during Minister Coveney’s visit to Belfast

A man will appear in court today in relation to the security alert during the Foreign Affairs Minister’s visit to Belfast. Simon Coveney was rushed off stage during a speech at a peace event last Friday. A van driver was threatened and forced to transport a device, later declared a hoax, near the venue. A

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Taoiseach agrees to raise LUH with Health Minister and HSE

The Taoiseach has committed to speaking with both the Health Minister and the HSE over issues facing Letterkenny University Hospital. Michael Martin was responding to further concerns raised in the Dail by Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn over the health crisis facing the hospital and the wider Donegal area. Deputy MacLochlainn pleaded with the Taoiseach to

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Improved online system for Donegal County Library members

  Donegal County Library Service has introduced a new online library system for members. Members can manage their library accounts online, browse a catalogue of 12 million items, and reserve items to borrow. Launched this week the new system has many improved features. Members can easily manage their reading lists and order items to borrow.

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