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Deputy Gallagher wants to see Taoiseach bid for presidential race

Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher has made calls for a parliamentary meeting within his party to finalise Fianna Fáil’s nomination for the Áras race. The party hasn’t run it’s own candidate since the election of Mary McAleese, who filled the role from 1997 until 2011. As it stands, both Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein

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Seven non-compliances noted during HIQA inspections at two community hospitals in Donegal

A number of non-compliances have been detected in HIQA inspections at two community hospitals in Donegal. In both cases, management have outlined how the issues identified are being dealt with. There were 34 residents in place at Dungloe Community Hospital when the premise was inspected in March. Inspectors observed a calm and comfortable environment, and

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Striking school secretaries and caretakers en-route to Dublin for national protest

School secretaries and caretakers are striking across the country this morning. They’re calling for access to the public sector pension scheme. Over 2 thousand schools are impacted, and Forsa trade union says picketing will continue until an agreement is made. A number of secretaries and caretakers from Donegal are en-route to Dublin for a protest

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UN Security Council to vote on future of Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon today

The UN Security Council is set to vote on the future of the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon today. It’s understood members will vote on an extension of the mission until the end of 2026. That will be followed by a year-long’ orderly and safe drawdown and withdrawal.’ Tanaiste Simon Harris has been engaged in discussions

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Alley Theatre, Strabane to close temporarily to facilitate essential repairs

The Alley Theatre in Strabane is to close temporarily to facilitate essential repair and restoration works. The theatre is set to close on Friday, September 25th, for a period of around six months, following the discovery of a substantial water leak at the venue. Following the recent discovery of a substantial water leak at the

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Water supply returning following issue at Illies Water Treatment Plant

Uisce Eireann has confirmed that water supply is returning to parts of Inishowen following an operational issue at Illies Water Treatment Plant yesterday. The outage impacted water supply in Redcastle, Quigleys Point, Muff, Moville, and surrounding areas. The utility says the treatment plant continues to recharge, and it’s expected that the majority of properties will

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Testing of samples from DCB properties commences as part of Coleman Legal case

The testing of samples taken from several defective block properties has commenced as part of a group litigation case being taken by Coleman Legal. Coleman Legal is seeking damages on behalf of a number of homeowners who have come together to take a case against the quarry they believe to be responsible for the production

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Heritage Officer says Donegal’s rope thatching tradition must be protected

Donegal County Council’s Heritage Officer says the tradition of rope thatching is being erased from Donegal’s cultural landscape, and it’s vital that skilled thatchers are trained to ensure the craft survives. Joe Gallagher is hopeful that the opening Donegal Thatching School, and the first award under council’s Rope Thatch Mentorship Scheme will help to address

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Little Angels parents say they are in limbo regarding school opening

The opening of the new Little Angels School in Letterkenny is set to be delayed, with parents saying they have no information or clarity The school was to have opened on Monday next, but a letter sent to parents from the school yesterday advised they are awaiting confirmation from school governance regarding a delayed opening.

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Status Yellow Rain Warning issued for Donegal

A Status Yellow Rain Warning has been issued for counties along the Western Seaboard. Met Eireann say between 6 o’clock this evening and 6 o’clock tomorrow evening, Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, Galway and Clare may experience significant rainfall accumulations from heavy showers and longer spells of rain. Isolated thunderstoms are also possible. This may lead

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Targeted measures needed to address LUH chemo delays – Doherty

Letterkenny University Hospital is the worst performing facility in the country in terms of breast cancer patients starting their chemotherapy treatments within the recommended 8 week time frame. According to  a report published today by The Journal Investigates, the target was reached in 40% of cases in 2023, 20% of cases past year and just 13% of cases between

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European Movement urging primary schools to register for EU education programme

European Movement Ireland is urging primary schools in Ireland to register for the Blue Star Programme next year. The programme, which is in its 15th year, introduces children at primary level to the EU, and is designed to promote a greater understanding of European democracies, languages and cultures. This year, 350 schools nationwide, 20 of

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Buncrana Children’s Charity has helped 26 children so far this year

Buncrana’s Children’s Charity has published figures this week showing that the so far this year, the initiative has helped 26 children and their families, providing over €7,640 in direct support since January. The committee says that none of this would have been possible without the continued support of local people, businesses, and councillors, who have

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Just under €5 million being sought for Dungloe’s Waterfront Hotel

One of West Donegal’s best known hotels has gone on the market with a guide price of just under €5 million. The Waterfront Hotel in Dungloe has 65 bedrooms, with agents Savils and TDL Horizons saying there are considerable growth opportunities. In their prospectus, Savills say the Waterfront Hotel is a prime trading hotel overlooking

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Only 13% of LUH chemotherapy treatments began within the target time in the first quarter of 2025

A new report suggests breast cancer patients are not receiving their chemotherapy treatments in the recommended time frame. The Journal Investigates found all 9 hospitals offering the treatment consistently missed the 8 week target set by the HSE. Letterkenny University Hospital had the worst figures in the country, with the target reached in just 13%

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DCC announces first participant in its Rope Thatch Mentorship Scheme

Donegal County Council has announced its first awardee under the pilot Rope Thatch Mentorship Scheme. Under the scheme, the first of its kind in Ireland, David McFerran and he will work alongside master rope thatcher Brian Lafferty. The council says the selection process involved people who have undertaken initial rope thatch training courses at the

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Possible water supply interruptions in Milford and Letterkenny

Uisce Eireann says meter installation works in Milford may cause supply disruptions to Aras Ui Dhomhnail, Mageradrumman and surrounding areas this morning. Works are scheduled until 10 o’clock this morning. Meanwhile, in Letterkenny, new connection works may cause supply disruptions at Drumnahoagh and surrounding areas from midday until 4pm today.

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Operational issue at Illies Water Treatment Plant causing supply disruptions

An operational issue at Illies Water Treatment Plant is causing supply disruptions in parts of Inishowen this evening. Uisce Éireann says residents and businesses in Upper and Lower Redcastle, Quigleys Point to Muff, Ture, Clar, Moville Lower, Moville to Greencastle Road, Cruckglass, Ballywalter, Meenavenaghan, and surrounding areas may experience low water pressure or outages this evening

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