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The “Stop the Cuts, Support the Kids” demonstration is set to take place in Buncrana next week, protesting proposed cuts to SNAs in schools. St Oran’s National School is among those affected, with its SNAs set to decrease from 4 to 2.5. The action in Market Square is scheduled to begin at 5pm in Buncrana.

A Donegal deputy says the government must acknowledge that the county has been discriminated against in terms of the provision of healthcare. Responding to comments made by Jennifer Carroll MacNeill regarding the loss of the midday Donegal–Dublin flight, which residents use for cancer travel, Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn said locals should not be forced to travel

Keadue National School is to host a public meeting next Thursday to seek feedback on the future of the school. The board of management says it is open to everyone, not just current parents. An online form is also available for submissions. Board member Padraig Lawlor said one idea being considered is the addition of

Across Ireland, cash withdrawals fell in 2025, but Donegal was an exception, with withdrawal values remaining steady. A new report by the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland indicates that mobile contactless payments are now overtaking cards for many users. Last year, €30 billion was spent via contactless payments, with the average person making 298 transactions.

Charter skippers in Donegal are being invited to support a scientific study of bluefin tuna in Irish waters. Inland Fisheries Ireland is seeking experienced skippers to take part in its Tuna ‘Catch and Release’ tagging programme. The project will collect data on the size, distribution and seasonal movements of bluefin tuna, which were once an

Concerns have been raised as it has emerged that a number of beds in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Stranorlar have remained empty for over a year due to staff shortages. Recruitment efforts are ongoing to secure the staff needed to reopen the beds in the Barnes View Ward, which was refurbished in September 2024. The ward

This morning’s flight from Donegal to Dublin was cancelled due to adverse weather. The Manager of Donegal Cancer Flights and Services says it highlights concerns about reliability going forward. Four passengers on the flight were due to travel for cancer treatment in Dublin this afternoon. A replacement bus was organised, but the organisation says that

The Director of Roads and Transport with Donegal County Council says yesterday’s roads funding announcement represents an increase on last year. Donegal has been allocated more than €69 million as part of the national funding package for the maintenance of routes. Brian Cannon said the county is among the top recipients for both national and

The public is being urged to cut overgrown hedges and branches on their land before the trimming season ends later this month. Councillor Michael McClafferty says with only 10 days left, landowners need to be proactive in cutting back foliage that is spilling onto roads and causing obstructions. He emphasised that responsibility lies with the

A business in Derry City made a public appeal to MLAs after it was decided that non-domestic rates were to increase for pubs and hotels in Northern Ireland. A 3% increase on regional rates were voted on by MLAs recently, while locally businesses already faced a 4.48% district rate hike. Quaywest Restaurant shared a copy

A Donegal woman has reached day 14 of the IFA sit-in protest at Bord Bia’s offices in Ballsbridge, calling for Chair Larry Murrin to be removed. The Government reiterated today it will not seek his resignation. The protest follows controversy after it emerged that Mr Murrin’s company, Dawn Farm Foods, had imported beef from Brazil.

A Donegal Senator says fifteen schools have been in contact with him regarding proposed SNA cuts. Principals received notice of their allocations last week for the new school year. Senator Manus Boyle says it’s a frightening reality on the ground. During a recent engagement with Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton, Senator Boyle raised the cases of

Donegal County Council is being asked to ensure new road works in Letterkenny do not begin until after the morning rush hour and finish before evening peak traffic. The call follows a motion at the Letterkenny–Milford Municipal District from Councillor Thomas Seán Devine, who told members similar arrangements operate north of the border. Officials said