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Health Minister Jennifer Carroll McNeill and her Northern Counterpart Mike Nesbitt have both written to Donegal County Council to reqaffirm their commitment to cross border cooperation. At the council’s July meeting, Cllr Albert Doherty moved a motion calling for all island cooperation and planning of public health services, saying he believes that is the key […]

The Mayor of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District has tabled questions for a meeting next week regarding why Donegal County Council proceeded with the removal of an oak tree from the Ballyraine area of Letterkenny at a time when discussions with the local community were continuing. Donegal County Council say the decision to remove a 90

Tasers for frontline Gardaí are being considered by management. Right now, just the Armed Support Unit and Emergency Response Unit carry the weapons. There have been mixed views towards their introduction. But retired Sergeant, Christy Galligan says they’re needed for public safety……………

It’s understood the Irish and UK Governments are “close” to a fresh agreement on dealing with the Troubles legacy issues. The British Labour Party has promised to “repeal and replace” the controversial Legacy Act brought in by the previous Tory Government, which offered conditional amnesties and introduced a ban on Troubles-era inquests. In April, it

Two sixth-class students at Scoil Eoin Baiste, Carrigart, have highlighted the importance of their caretaker and secretary to their everyday lives at school. It comes as Sharon and John J McGettigan, who work there, enter their fifth day on the picket line. Their union says there’s been ‘radio-silence’ from the Government regarding a solution for

The issue causing water delays at Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant has been resolved. Those in Dungloe, Meenacross, Derrydruel, Doochary, Dooey, Maghery, Lettermacaward, and surrounding areas were initially informed that it may have been a number of days before supplies could be restored. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher has been working closely with Uisce Eireann on

Donegal County Council says the decision to remove the 90-year-old oak tree in Ballyraine was not taken lightly was only done so out of absolute necessity. They say the works were carried out outside of normal working hours as they required a lane closure on the N56, which could not be done during the day.

Strike action gets underway for the fifth day for secretaries and care takers working in schools around Ireland. They are calling for equal pension and sick pay to their school colleagues. Yesterday, the picket moved to local TD offices. Cllr Jimmy Brogan joined those located outside Minister Charlie McConalogue’s Office in Letterkenny. He says the

The Presidential election will be held on October 24th. The date was confirmed in Government circles this afternoon, as Fine Gael decided on its candidate. Political Correspondent Seán Defoe has more:

As caretakers and secretaries entered their fourth day of strike action, over 40 stood outside the Letterkenny office of Minister of State Charlie McConalogue. It’s part of the national activity for the picket line to move outside of local TD offices. Minister McConalogue’s office was closed for the day with a note on the door

Gardai in Ballyshannon are investigating the possibility that a number of burglaries in the Bruckless area in the early hours of Saturday morning last were linked. Cars and sheds were entered, items were taken, and a car was stolen and later abandoned. On today’s Nine til Noon Show,  Garda Claire Rafferty outlined the sequence of

  Gardaí are investigating reports of an assault on a man in Letterkenny on Monday of last week. It happened on Ramelton Road, between Station Roundabout and De Valera Road. On today’s Nine til Noon  Show, Garda Claire Rafferty made this appeal for information……….

    An Taisce’s Clean Coasts inititive says more than 200 volunteers are already registered in County Donegal for this year’s Big Beach Clean from September 19th to 21st. The nationwide event invites individuals, families, and communities to come together, clean their local coastline or waterways, with September 7th the deadline for registration. Last year,

A multi agency group meeting is taking place in Belfast this morning aiming to find a solution to attacks and intimidation on Catholic and ethnic minority families. Police are continuing to investigate a spate of attacks in areas in north Belfast and the seaside town of Donaghadee which have resulted in families moving out of

Tourism Ireland is launching a new campaign to attract overseas visitors. Thousands of potential holidaymakers have been surveyed, to find out what they want and expect from an Irish holiday. Participants from eight different countries took part. Head of Tourism Ireland Alice Manseragh says they’ve learnt a lot about peoples’ tastes and needs……..

The Trade Union Forsa says parents, school-staff, students and communities are rallying behind caretakers and secretaries, as they continue strike action for a 4th day. Yesterday, striking members gathered outside schools across the country. Today they will be holding pickets outside a number of local TD’s constituency offices from 11am, including one outside the office