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Majella O’Donnell shows support for campaign to retain Donegal – Dublin flight schedule

Majella O’Donnell has shown her support for the campaign to retain the Donegal to Dublin flight schedule. She was speaking on the Late Late Show last night with Patrick Kielty. Majella said Donegal lacks appropriate transportation infrastructure and the flights in the morning and afternoon have been a support for those receiving cancer treatment in […]

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Tánaiste condemns racist video posted on President Trump’s social media

The Tánaiste’s condemned a racist video posted on Donald Trump’s social media. The US President’s refusing to apologise after the clip on ‘Truth Social’ depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes. Mr Trump’s told reporters on Air Force One he ‘didn’t see the full thing’ before it was posted, but he’s not saying sorry. Tánaiste

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Protest to take place this afternoon outside Donegal Airport

A protest will take place outside the gates of Donegal Airport this afternoon to highlight the campaign for the retention of the current air timetable between Donegal and Dublin. The demonstration is being led by local councillor Michael Cholm McGiolla Easbuig, who says the Public Service Obligation contract is there to serve the community, and

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Meeting with OPW minister was “positive and productive” – Canning

The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council says they had a positive and productive meeting with OPW Minister Kevin Boxer Moran today. Cllr Paul Canning welcomed the commitment to substantial funding, but said the council will be looking very closely at Minister Moran’s pledge to make it easier for local authorities to carry out minor works,

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Deputy Doherty calls for common sense on Donegal-Dublin flights

Issues related to the Donegal-Dublin air services continue to be raised. Yesterday in the Dáil Donegal TD Pearse Doherty raised he problem directly with Tanaiste Simon Harris. Concerns over a change to flight times was described as an urgent issue by Sinn Féin’s Finance Spokesperson. The proposed alteration to flight times could impact those that

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218 jobs created in Donegal Gaeltacht during 2025

Nearly 10,000 people were employed in Gaeltacht enterprises in 2025. That’s according to the annual report from Údarás na Gaeltachta, the regional development agency for the Gaeltacht. Last year 681 new jobs were created, 218 of which were in Donegal, bringing total employment to 9,716 across seven counties. The total number of people employed in

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2025 quarter sees highest borrowing since 2020

Record personal borrowing may reflect both improving consumer confidence and ongoing cost-of-living pressures. That’s according to the Banking and Payments Federation, who’s latest report shows 780 million euro in loans were drawn down between July and September last year. While some borrowing is linked to spending on cars and home improvements, loans are also being

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Deputy First Minister says Executive is working to address high suicide rates in NI

The North’s Deputy First Minister says the Executive is working to secure more resources to tackle suicide and self harm. Emma Little Pengeley was responding in the Assembly to Foyle MLA Mark Durkan, who said figures in Northern Ireland are disproportionately high compared to other areas in the islands. He asked why a working group

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Doherty and Harris clash over slow pace of flood defence works

Donegal TD Pearse Doherty and Tanaiste Simon Harris have clashed in the Dail over flood relief schemes. Deputy Doherty, Sinn Fein’s Finance Spokesperson, asked the Tanaiste why only a small proportion of the flood relief schemes promised over 10 years ago when he was an OPW minister have been delivered. As the Tanaiste answered, Deputy

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The Greg Hughes Show Thursday 05/02/2026

We hit the ground running with our daily Morning Paper Review, dissecting the headlines making waves across the Northwest and beyond. Economic Shockwaves The local retail landscape has been dealt a massive blow with the news that Eurogiant is entering liquidation. With stores in Letterkenny and Donegal Town directly impacted, we get expert reaction on

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President Catherine Connolly gives a civic address in Derry

President Catherine Connolly is in Derry today on the second day of her visit to Northern Ireland. This morning, she arrived at the Guildhall to deliver a civic address. In her address, the president complimented the spirit of the people of Derry, particularly in terms of reconciliation. She paid tributes to the families of the

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SF remains Ireland’s most popular party as May emerges as likely date for by-elections

Sinn Féin still remains the most popular party, despite a three point drop in support. Fianna Fáil has gained two points and sits as the second most popular party at 19 per cent, according to the latest Ipsos B&A poll in the Irish Times. Support for Fine Gael hasn’t changed much at 18 per cent.

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Donegal has Ireland’s most affordable agricultural land – IFJ

The Irish Farmers Journal has published its annual land price report, with Donegal showing the most affordable prices in the country last year. Nationally, prices rose by 3% to an average of just under €13,000 per acre. However, Property Editor Paul Mooney says the best value is to be found in Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and

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Transport Minister urged to visit the Seanad to discuss the Donegal -Dublin air service PSO

The Transport Minister is being asked to come to the Seanad to address concerns about potential changes to the Donegal Dublin air service which would see a different timetable that would not facilitate cancer patients and others travelling up and down to the capital on the same day for medical appointments. The issue was raised

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Taoiseach quizzed about St Eunans’ exclusion from NDP funding

The urgent need to progress an extension and refurbishment of St Eunan’s College in Letterkenny has been raised on the floor of the Dail. Deputy Charles Ward highlighted the disappointment across Donegal that only one school in the county was included in the planned works under the National Development Plan over the next two years.

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Inishowen Cllr encourages participation in DCB energy study

One Inishowen Councillor is encouraging people to engage with a data gathering exercise next week. This exercise seeks to compare energy consumption between homes affected by defective concrete and those which are not. It is set to begin on Tuesday, 10th February and can be carried out using a Free Home Energy Saving Kit available

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Uisce Eireann says plans are progressing for a wastewater plant in Falcarragh

Uisce Éireann says it is progressing with plans to upgrade wastewater services in Falcarragh. At present, Falcarragh has no wastewater treatment plant, and untreated sewage is discharged to Ballyness Bay. A new treatment plant, along with pipework and associated infrastructure, is being developed to address this, and as part of the necessary coastal impact assessment

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ICS backs call for current Donegal – Dublin flight timetable to be maintained

The Interim CEO of the Irish Cancer Society has written to Health Minister Jennifer Carroll McNeill urging her to intervene in the discussions on a new PSO contract for the Donegal to Dublin Air Service. The contract is up for renewal at the end of this month, with speculation that flight times will be changed

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Milford Cllr suggests vacant HSE properties could become housing

A Milford based Councillor has said vacant HSE properties could be converted into social housing. Currently the HSE own 10 vacant properties in Donegal, and 200 nationally. Cllr Declan Meehan has said these should be offered to other state agencies such as Donegal County Council to help housing need. He explained his position on today’s

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Carberry tells EU Budget Committee funding must be ringfenced for PEACEPLUS

A Midlands North West MEP says there must be dedicated funding for the ‘PEACEPLUS’ programme in the next EU Budget. Nina Carberry, a member of the Budget Committee, says the latest round of talks in Brussels come as the Donegal Action Plan for ‘PEACEPLUS’, worth €7.6 million for 2025–2026, is currently being delivered across the

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Potential of devolution is not being realised – McCrossan

This week marks the second anniversary of the restoration of the Stormont institutions, but it’s been claimed the promise and potential of devolution has not been realised. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says there is no coherent plan coming from the Executive which continues to hide behind excuses. Mr McCrossan is a member of the

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Properties searched in Donegal as part of Malta fraud investigation

Properties have been searched in Donegal as part of a European investigation into a fraudulent scheme targeting people in Malta. Losses of around €1 million euro have been reported. There were no arrests. On Monday of this week, the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau, in coordination with Europol and authorities in Malta and the United

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Cross border project launched to improve pancreatic cancer outcomes

One million euro is being set aside by the Breakthrough Cancer Research for a cross border project aimed at improving pancreatic cancer outcomes. The announcement comes on World Cancer Day. Its hoped the funding will help improve the early detection of pancreatic cancer, leading to better survival raters. Orla Nolan, CEO of Breakthrough Cancer Research

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X will not attend Oireachtas Media Committee hearing today

Officials from Meta, Google and TikTok will address the Oireachtas Media Committee later. The social media companies are due to face questions from politicians on safety concerns and their duty of care towards young children online. X will not be attending today’s meeting despite a request from Taoiseach Micheal Martin to do so. Committee member

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Seriously ill St. Johnston toddler transferred to Newcastle

A toddler from St. Johnston who is seriously ill was transferred to the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle on Saturday to receive treatment. Daibhín Curran had been receiving the highest level of life support available in Ireland at Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, after being diagnosed with myocarditis and cardiomyopathy, along with rhinovirus and parvovirus

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