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Road remains closed following Malin crash between motorbike and lorry

A woman in her 30s has been left seriously injured after the motorbike she was driving collided with a lorry in Malin yesterday. Emergency services attended the scene at around 2:30 pm. The woman has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment to her injuries, which are believed to be non-life-threatening. Garda Sergeant Charlene

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Protest and counter-protest to be staged in Letterkenny this weekend

An Independent councillor says those due to protest illegal immigration in Letterkenny must also attend demonstrations calling for improved services around the county. The action is to get underway from Market Square at 1 o’clock. Meanwhile, the United Against Racism Donegal Group is to stage a counter-protest at the same location from 12 pm. Both

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Memo of Ireland’s first military radar system to go to Cabinet

A memo will go to Cabinet this morning detailing plans for Ireland’s first military radar system. The rollout of the system is expected to be complete by 2028. The Department of Foreign Affairs will enter into negotiations with four countries about providing a state-of-the-art military radar system for the country. The names of those four

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Cllr Jack Murray appointed chairperson of Border Area Strategic Planning Committee

A Donegal County Councillor has been elected as chairperson of the Committee for Strategic Planning in the Border Area within the Northern & Western Regional Assembly. Cllr Jack Murray was appointed to the position in the Monaghan County Council offices yesterday. Cllr Murray says he is looking forward to the cross-party collaboration to secure more

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Liquid Therapy launches the Northwest’s First Beach School Programme.

Award-winning surf therapy charity Liquid Therapy has launched the first dedicated Beach School programme in the Northwest. Starting next month, the initiative adapts the successful forest school model to Ireland’s coastal environments, offering primary school children an educational experience that combines hands-on experiential learning with the therapeutic benefits of surfing. The programme is fully aligned

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‘Government must stop dragging their heals and increase grant scheme cap for defective homeowners’- Deputy Mac Lochlainn

The Government must stop dragging its heels and increase the grant scheme cap for all defective homeowners. That’s according to Donegal Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn. He says the amendment to the 2022 legislation should have been made before the election last year, and because of the failure to do so, homeowners are struggling to make

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Housing incentives for new Gardaí to be debated at annual conference

Rank and file Gardai are expected to call for a number of changes this week, as their annual conference gets underway. The Garda Representative Association say they’ll debate issues such as state housing incentives for new Gardai, increases to the training wage and a review of suspension policies. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has not been

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18-year-old arrested in Derry for driving while disqualified and without insurance and possessing article with blade

Police in Derry have arrested an 18-year-old male on suspicion of offences including driving while disqualified, using a motor vehicle without insurance and possessing article with blade or point in a public place. The arrest was made in the city yesterday evening following a report of a vehicle that failed to stop. Police located the

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42 adults currently accessing emergency accommodation in Donegal

It is reported that 42 adults and four families are currently in emergency accommodation in Donegal. The figures were presented at today’s special plenary meeting on housing in County House Lifford. Linda McCann, Homeless Prevention Co-Ordinator with Donegal County Council told the meeting that a lack of private rented accommodation, HAP properties and affordable rent

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Department of Housing expected to bring forward proposals for appointment of housing tzar

The Department of Housing is expected to bring forward proposals for the appointment of a housing tzar this week. The head of the Housing Activation Office will be tasked with removing barriers and smoothing the process so large scale housing projects can go ahead unhindered. Former NAMA chief Brendan McDonagh, has been tipped for the

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100% Redress Party members walk out of housing meeting in frustration

Councillors belonging to the 100% Redress Party staged a walkout of today’s special plenary meeting on housing because of a lack of engagement. Cllr Tomas Sean Devine spoke on behalf of his party colleagues to outline the ongoing failure of Housing Minister James Browne to visit Donegal in a bid to make progress in the

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LUH protest organiser urging the ‘regular Joe Soap’ to get involved

The lady behind multiple protests at Letterkenny University Hospital says more people need to show their support. At the latest protest on Saturday last, Roseena Toner Doherty says that while around 500 or 600 came out in support throughout Saturday, it’s less than 1% of the population of Donegal and is not enough. The protests

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Fire service had to use water from nearby stream due to low pressure at fire hydrants

It has emerged that firefighters had to use water from a nearby stream to battle the blaze that engulfed St. Mary’s Church in Derrybeg. It was due to low water pressure at a number of nearby fire hydrants. Cllr John Sheamais O’Fearraigh says he was told this in recent days. He says it again highlights

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Donegal sees highest number of applications made for grants to refurbish vacant properties

Donegal accounts for the highest number of applications made for grants to refurbish vacant properties. Nationally, over €112 million has been paid out, seeing over 2,000 homes back into residential use. In Donegal, 1,114 applications have been made. Of those, 811 have been approved.

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Man who passed away on Errigal Mountain named as beloved Armagh man

The man who passed away following a medical emergency on Mount Errigal on Saturday has been named as Carl Henderson of Fern Valley Close, Moira, Armagh. Donegal Mountain Rescue and the Coast Guard Rescue 118 helicopter were called to the scene, along with a critical care doctor. Funeral arrangements are yet to be confirmed.

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Taoiseach defends government approach to housing targets after record homeless levels

The Taoiseach is defending the government’s approach to housing targets. It’s after the number of homeless people reached another record high, with more than 15,400 people accessing emergency accommodation last month. The government is promising to build 41 thousand homes this year, despite missing last year’s target of 34,000. Micheál Martin insists they are taking

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Calls for legislation to be introduced for workers in extreme weather conditions

Just over half of workers did not feel safe travelling to work following Storm Éowyn. That’s according to a survey from Unite the Union, to mark International Workers’ Day. Data shows half those questioned said they didn’t feel their employers had taken reasonable precautions to make work safe during the storm. Unite’s Irish secretary, Susan

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Dog owners urged to be responsible for cleaning up after their pets

A Donegal councillor is urging dog owners to be responsible for cleaning up after their pets. It appeared dogs had fouled outside multiple business premises in Dunfanaghy, without being collected by their owners. Cllr Michael McClafferty has warned that dogs may be carrying diseases that can be dangerous for members of the public. He says

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Hospital consultants raise concerns over plans to roster them on weekends

Hospital consultants are raising concern as plans to roster them over weekends ramp-up. HSE boss Bernard Gloster told the Irish Medical Organisation’s annual conference yesterday that he wants up to 10 per cent of all healthcare staff to be rostered at weekends before the end of June. However, doctors are concerned that, given the existing

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Man dies after suffering medical emergency on Mount Errigal

A man has died after collapsing on Errigal Mountain in County Donegal. Donegal Mountain Rescue and the Coast Guard Rescue 118 helicopter were called to the scene yesterday afternoon, along with a critical care doctor. The emergency teams worked together to stabilise the casualty, who was then airlifted to Letterkenny University Hospital, where he was

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Traffic advice issued ahead of fundraising event for St. Mary’s Church

Traffic advice has been issued ahead of a fundraiser and volunteer night to support the rebuilding of St. Mary’s Church in Derrybeg. Marquee doors open will open at 7pm, with no ticket required but donations being accepted at the door. There will be music from 7:30pm – 11pm. People are being reminded that there is

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Works ongoing to fix burst water main on Letterkenny’s Main Street

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Lower Main Street, Letterkenny and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 9am tomorrow morning April 27th. Uisce Eireann recommend that those impacted allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for  supply to fully return.

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Pope Francis’s funeral hears how he was a ‘Pope among the people’

An estimated 200,000 people packed into St. Peter’s Square in Rome this morning for Pope Francis’s funeral. Cardinals and world leaders are seated at the front, while thousands of mourners are packed into surrounding streets, straining for a view on big screens. Many have been seen wiping away tears, while there was also applause for

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Third protest taking place outside LUH today

A cancer services campaigner from Inishowen is holding her third protest at Letterkenny University Hospital today. Earlier this week, Roseena Doherty met with management at the hospital, along with political representatives and other campaigners. She’s pressing for a dedicated cancer centre at the hospital to minimise the need for patients to travel for services to

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Police in Fermanagh and Omagh warn against increased scammer activity

Police in Fermanagh and Omagh are urging residents to be wary of scammers and fraudsters after a number of recent reports locally. In one instance, police say a local person received a phone call from a person claiming to represent their bank and was tricked into believing money had been taken from their account and

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Emergency Aeromedical Service carried out 20 missions in Donegal in 2024

Figures released this week show the Emergency Aeromedical Service delivered 20 missions in Donegal last year. The Athlone based service provides rapid transport for patients of all ages, often to major trauma centres or specialist units in Dublin, such as Beaumont, Tallaght, and the Children’s Hospital in Crumlin. Tánaiste and Defence Minister Simon Harris says

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