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The government is being urged to stop relying on the market to solve the housing crisis. It’s after the number of people living in emergency accommodation reached a new record high – at nearly 16 thousand. That includes almost 5 thousand children, who don’t have a home, 60 of them in the North West. Susanne

Croke Park will be a sea of green and gold today – as Donegal and Kerry battle it out in the All-Ireland football final. Tens of thousands of fans have made their way to the capital – with throw-in at 3.30 this afternoon. The Kingdom holds the record for the most All-Ireland wins, with 38

A West Donegal Councillor says he welcomes the progress of Specific Instance Housing but more needs to be done. Cllr Michael McClafferty says there would be no issue if building along the N56 was allowed. A meeting had been requested by a delegation of Ministers to meet with the Minister. Cllr Michael McClafferty says they

  In particular, Cllr Paul Canning is wishing people a safe day, whether they’re travelling to Croke Park or watching the match elsewhere. Cllr Canning says the achievement of Jim McGuinness and his squad has given Donegal a huge lift, and that’s reflected in the number of flags, signs and emblems all over the county……………….

Serious concern has been raised as no letters of assurance have yet to be issued to any defective block homeowner in Donegal. The letters were to be issued by Donegal County Council as part of a 40-year guarantee for homeowners whose properties were remediated under the Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme. The Council says they

There’s calls for the motorway toll barriers on the way to Dublin to be lifted for the All Ireland Football Final this Sunday. Motorists coming from Kerry hit charges on the M7, while Donegal fans could face them on the M3 or M4 depending on their route. Last week, large queues of Cork and Tipperary

A vigil will take place later in the grounds of Maguiresbridge Primary School, following the deaths of a mother and her two teenage children in a shooting in Co Fermanagh. Vanessa Whyte and James, and Sara Rutledge died in a gun attack at their home in Maguiresbridge on Wednesday. Police have said a triple murder

A Milford area councillor says indications that An Post will advertise for a new operator for the post office in Ballylar ring hollow. It emerged this week that the current postmistress will cease operations in October. Cllr. Declan Meehan is urging immediate action on the impending closure, saying it’s a deeply damaging blow which highlights

Donegal County Council is being asked to outline what progress is being made on securing a site for a municipal cemetery in Letterkenny. Earlier this month, Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh tabled a question at a Letterkenny Milford Municipal District meeting asking for an update, and was told he would receive a separate report from the council’s

There’s been widespread condemnation of the shooting of a young seal in Greencastle Harbour. The seal, named Zig by locals, was rescued by local skipper Liam O’Brien in December, and had become an attraction in the harbour. Local Environmental campaigner Enda Craig helped with the rescue at the time. He says there’s widespread disgust at

Donegal County Council and Kerry County Council have launched a joint road safety campaign as thousands prepare to travel to Dublin for the All Ireland final this weekend. The ‘Safe Safe Road to Croker’ message focuses on the difference between a wrong move on the pitch and a wrong move on the road. Supporters are

There’s renewed concerns over parking at Donegal beaches, piers and harbours. Last night, a Local Link bus was delayed for over an hour and a half after cars were abandoned along the bridge leading to Shroove Beach in Greencastle. Foyle Coaches manager Bernard McGuinness told the Nine til Noon Show that while inconsiderate parking makes

A murder investigation is continuing in Co Fermanagh this morning following the death of a woman and two children in a shooting yesterday. A man who was found at the house in Maguiresbridge remains in hospital with serious injuries. DUP MLA Deborah Erskine, says it is hard to comprehend the devastation caused to the family:

Donegal County Council is being urged to declare a housing emergency. Councillor Denis McGee made the call given the low availability of housing in the county and the defective block crisis that is estimated to affect 30,000 homes. The local authority has agreed to seek a formal delegation to meet with the Housing Minister to

Donegal County Council is being urged to write to the Department of Housing to express concern over the exclusion of the county from a number of key national affordable housing schemes included in the Government’s Housing for All plan. Councillor Declan Meehan is calling for an urgent review of the eligibility criteria for the Affordable

A third person has died following a shooting in Fermanagh. It happened in Maguiresbridge shortly before 8.30 this morning. Two people were pronounced dead earlier, while a third has since died in hospital. Another person continues to be treated for seriously injuries. A PSNI spokesperson says there’s no ongoing risk to the public. Fermanagh South

  It’s been claimed people are failing driving tests because of poor road lining in Donegal. Councillor Noel Jordan says in some areas, it can take up to 18 months for road relining to be carried out.   He says rather than relying on contractors. Donegal County Council should purchase their own road liner, and