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Overnight works to address fault at Illies Water Treatment Plant

Uisce Eireann says it is working to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses in parts of Inishowen following a mechanical issue at Illies Water Treatment Plant. Customers in Cabry, Quigleys Point, Eskaheen, Redcastle and surrounding areas may experience low water pressure or outages today as a result. Expert water service crews worked through […]

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Improvements to cancer services at LUH expected within five years

The Head of cancer services in the west sand north west says he believes there will be significant investment in cancer services at Letterkenny University Hospital within the next five years. Profess Michael Kerin was speaking after the HSE West and North West Cancer Network, in partnership with the University of Galway achieving formal accreditation

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Gallagher released back into police custody for further questioning

A priest currently in custody on a charge of attempted sexual communication with a child has appeared at Derry Magistrate’s Court where he was released into police custody for further questioning. 58 year old Edward Gallagher of Orchard Park in Lifford, County Donegal, is charged with attempted sexual communication with a child on dates between

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Ward outlines his own experiences working in nursing homes during Dail debate

The Dail has been told every element of the operation of nursing homes is profit driven, and in many ways, HIQA is ineffective because it cannot ensure best practice is being followed in every area of a facility. Speaking on a Labour Party motion on the future nursing homer provision, Deputy Charles Ward outlined his

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Two men charged following discovery of cannabis cultivation operation in Strabane

Police have charged two men  in connection with drugs-related offences following a planned search operation in the Strabane area on Wednesday, 2nd July. The men, aged 28 and a 24, have been charged with cultivating cannabis, possession of a Class B controlled drug, and possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply.

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Call for review of NTPF arrangements as 33 private clinics take place at LUH so far this year

It’s emerged that four medical consultants are operating weekly private clinics on the grounds of Letterkenny University Hospital. In all, 33 private clinics have been held so far this year. The figures came to light in response to a Parliamentary Question asked by Aontu leader Deputy Peadar Tóibín. Donegal representative Mary T Sweeney says in

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Boyle tells Seanad if action isn’t taken now, the fishing industry is doomed

A Donegal Senator says the fishing industry has had enough promises, strategies, and reports, and what’s needed now is action. Senator Manus Boyle was speaking during a discussion on the floor of the Seanad about the state of the sea fisheries sector. He said quota reductions and limitations are squeezing people out of the industry,

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Councillors clash over involvement of private companies in social home construction

There were clashes at a special housing meeting at County House in Lifford this week between the Cathaoirleach of the Donegal Municipal District and a West Donegal independent councillor. The meeting was told there are 511 houses being progressed in Donegal at present, a mixture of turnkey and in-house provision. However, Cllr Michael Naughton questioned

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Reservoir problem may affect water supplies in Inishowen until noon tomorrow

Uisce Eireann say a reservoir interruption in Inishowen may cause low pressure and supply disruptions to Muff, Quigley’s Point, Iskaheen, Moville, Greencastle and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until midday tomorrow. Meanwhile, valve repair works may cause supply disruptions to Lisfannon Heights and surrounding areas in Buncrana between 9.30 and 11.30 this

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Wild Atlantic Way world’s second most ‘Instagrammed’ road trip

The Wild Atlantic Way has been voted the world’s second most ‘Instagrammed’ road trip. A study by used car retailer Cinch looked at the 40 most iconic driving routes across six continents, then whittled it down to the top five, which have accumulated the highest number of photos posted on Instagram. The Wild Atlantic Way,

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Over 9,400 people in Donegal served by ‘at risk’ water supplies

Almost 500,000 people are being served by “at risk” public drinking water supplies, 9,410 of whom live in Donegal. That’s down from 561,000 in 2023, while the number of long-term boil water notices dropped by a third in the same period. The Glenties-Ardara, Lettermacaward and Milford water supplies remained on the remedial action list at

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Defective Block Scheme needs to be a priority – Cllr McDermott

The new Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District says changes to the Defective Block Scheme must be prioritised to ensure that people entitled to more support get it as quickly as possible. Cllr Martin McDermott says it’s particularly important that provision is made for an upfront payment, as people are struggling to begin the process.

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Health Minister says surgical hub decision is not influenced by coalition politics

A delegation of doctors from Donegal who met with the Health Minister yesterday say they had an open, honest, and respectful discussion about the urgent need for immediate surgical support at Letterkenny University Hospital. In the meeting, Minister Jenifer Carroll MacNeill reiterated that no final decision has been made in relation to the location of

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Ward welcomes recommendation that right to pre-school education be enshrined in law

Donegal Deputy Charles Ward says the legal rights of children to an education must be strengthened. He was speaking during a Dail debate on a report which has just been published following a review of last year’s Education for People with Special Needs Act. It makes a number of recommendations, including one that the right

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DCSDC approves new capital programme

Members of Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Governance and Strategic Planning Committee have approved a new capital investment programme which will see a range of capital projects being delivered across all District Electoral Areas within the Council area. The investment forms part of a new £482m programme of transformative strategic and community capital investment

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Kimmins seeks clearance from the Executive to appeal last week’s A5 judgement

The North’s Infrastructure Minister is asking the Executive to appeal the High Court judgement in favour of a legal challenge to the A5. After meeting with the ‘Enough is Enough’ campaign, Minister Liz Kimmins said having received legal advice, she is considering all options. She says she is minded to appeal but because of the

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Pat the Cope Gallagher clashes with Ceann Comhairle over surgical hub question

Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers says Health Minister Jennifer Carroll McNeill will make decisions on surgical provision in the North West based on her discussions with clinicians, public representatives and others, and those discussions are continuing in good faith. The minister was responding to Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher, who raised the assertion by Minister Marian

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Government Chief Whip declines to comment on government position on North West Surgical Hub

The Government Chief Whip Minister Mary Butler has declined to comment on whether or not a surgical hub for Sligo University is part of the programme for government on foot of negotiations with independents. Health Minister Jenifer Carroll McNeill, who is having another meeting with a delegation of doctors from Donegal tonight says no decision

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€9,000 awarded to six Donegal music groups

€9,000 has been awarded to six organisations through the Non-Mainstream Music Education Bursary Scheme. The Mullaghduff Band, Comhaltas Craobh Fhanada and the Manorcunningham Pipe Band each received €2,000. While the Arranmore Pipe Band, St Carthas Pipe Band, and St Catherine’s Accordion Band each were awarded €1,000. The scheme aims to support groups that foster the

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Woman ‘released unconditionally’ in Sarah Montgomery murder investigation

The 42-year-old woman who was arrested in connection with the murder of a pregnant mother-of-two in County Down has been released unconditionally. 27-year-old Sarah Montgomery died at a house in Donaghadee on Saturday. A 28-year-old man was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of murder, and the woman, who was released this morning, was arrested yesterday

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