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An incident in Ballyshannon on Tuesday morning of this week has been referred to Fiosrú, formerly the Garda Ombudsman Commission. Gardaí were alerted to a man injured following a fall from a moving vehicle on Bachelor’s Walk in Ballyshannon on Tuesday morning. However, they say the matter was referred due to an earlier interaction between

A status red weather warning for wind has been issued for Donegal from 4pm until 6pm, as Storm Amy hits Ireland. Met Éireann says extremely strong winds could result in fallen trees, damage to power lines, structural damage and very dangerous travelling conditions. Six other counties in the west and northwest are under a status

A status orange wind warning has been extended to six counties along the west coast. It’ll come into effect for Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, Galway and Clare at 2pm, as Storm Amy makes landfall. A status yellow wind warning is in place for the rest of the country, while a status yellow rain alert for

A Midlands North West MEP has warned Donegal remains “dangerously” exposed to extreme weather events. It’s after the Climate Change Advisory Council confirmed that no all-of-government emergency plan is in place yet, nine months on from Storm Éowyn. MEP Ciaran Mullooly has praised ESB crews, local volunteers and emergency staff for their work during the

It’s being warned that massive fish quota reductions announced earlier could lead to an “economic Armageddon” in the North West. On Tuesday, it was announced that the mackerel quota is set to reduce by 70%, equating to approximately €66 million in revenue. Meanwhile, quotas for blue whiting look to be cut by 41%. This follows

  The capital programme supporting the new €41 million veterinary college at Donegal ATU has been formally approved by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine. The facility will be located at Carnamuggagh in Letterkenny and is expected to be completed for the

Gale force winds are forecast in a number of counties today ahead of Storm Amy. A Status Orange wind warning will come into effect in counties Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo from 2pm until 10pm. The rest of the country will be under a yellow alert for wind from midday, while a Status Yellow

The Northern Ireland Assembly has been told that the North West is still not getting the investment and support it needs, despite claims to the contrary from the Executive. In the chamber this week, Foyle MLA Mark Durkan said Derry is experiencing record homelessness and lack of opportunity, at a tome when services are being

A cost of living package, 10 euro a day childcare and the end of stamp duty for first time buyers are amongst the proposals in Sinn Fein’s alternative budget. The party announced their 13.4 billion euro proposals this afternoon, ahead of Government’s spending outline next Tuesday. Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty says the party’s call

Council representatives from across the North West had another meeting with the North’s Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins last evening to discuss the importance of progressing the A5, primarily in terms of its importance in saving lives, but also because of its key role in the context of the economic development of the region. Mayor of

Members of the Glenties Municipal District are to hold a workshop later this month to discuss the impact of tourism on the local community, particularly in terms of its effect on the availability of accommodation. The impact of Air B&B is expected to form a large part of that conversation. The workshop was sought by

The government’s record on transport infrastructure in Donegal has come under scrutiny in the Dail. Raising questions about plans for rail development, Deputy Charles Ward criticised Minister Darragh O’Brien, saying he turned his back on Donegal as Housing Minister, and urging him not to do so as Transport Minister. Minister of State, Jerry Buttimer said

A Consultant in Public Health Medicine says uptake in the North West of flu and Covid 19 vaccines last year was varied, and the hope is to significantly increase the uptake this year. Dr Anthony Breslin was talking to Highland Radio News as the HSE today commenced offering its winter vaccination programme. The free flu

The Seanad has been told that Donegal County Council has been given clearance to begin design on a safety scheme for Dunkineely National School near Killybegs. Junior Minister Kieran O’Donnell told Senator Manus Boyle this follows discussions earlier this year between the council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland, in the hope that funding can be secured

Donegal County Council says it’s been engaging with the ISPCA regarding its planned withdrawal from the Donegal Dog Warden Service from next year. The council says the primary focus is to arrange a smooth transition of the Dog Warden Service over the coming months, and the closure of the ISPCA Centre at Ballyar near Letterkenny

More childcare providers may leave the Core Funding scheme, resulting in higher costs for families. The Journal Investigates found 51 owners have left in the last 4 years as they say the funding doesn’t cover their costs. By leaving the scheme, providers are free to increase their fees by up to 300 or 400 euro

The trial of ‘Soldier F’ over the events of Bloody Sunday resumes at Belfast Crown Court this morning. The former paratrooper is accused of murdering James Wray and William McKinney and attempting to murder five others in 1972 in Derry – he denies all charges. Thirteen people were shot dead when members of the parachute

The Dail has been told that if retrospective payments for defective block homeowners are not included in the budget next week, it will be a major failing on the part of the government. Raising the issue, Deputy Charles Ward also asked the Taoiseach about affected homes at Elm Park in Buncrana, which owners want to

Donegal County Council has been told there was no wrongdoing identified in a recent review of spending on council purchase cards. Chief Executive John McLaughlin said sampled expenditure was found to be legitimately required for Council business, and within approved budgets. The review made a certain number of recommendations which the Chief Executive said are