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Legal proceedings against a development group in Creeslough are expected to be dropped with a commitment that funding owed to it for regeneration work that took place in the village will be paid. With the assistance of Donegal County Council and the approval of LEADER Grant Funding by DLDC, the group’s Creeslough Enhancement Project was

A Bill to allow ESB Networks provide broadband services to rural areas could be passed before the end of the year. The legislation, which was introduced by the Communications Minister before Christmas, is to be discussed at a Committee meeting today. Pat Rabbitte will appear before the group to answer questions on the introduction of

An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny has been named “Ulster Live Music Venue of the Year” by IMRO, the music rights organisation. Theatre Director Patricia Mc Bride says many artists have said An Grianan is one of their favourite venues in which to play, reflecting the theatre’s  philosophy that it’s  not about making the most money,

Children as young as ten were involved in petrol bomb attacks on police in Derry. Petrol bombs, paint bombs and bricks were thrown towards the Fountain estate on Sunday and Monday night. Two youths, aged 13 and 14, have been arrested on suspicion of riotous behaviour in the area on Sunday. Chief Inspector Jon Burrows

The Taoiseach’s admitting not enough money has been earmarked for flood defence works in the years ahead. Enda kenny’s been quizzed in the Dáil over the coalition’s plans to spend 250 million on relief works by the O-P-W. But Cork alone needs up to 10 kilometres of walled defences at a cost of between 50

A notice from Letterkenny Circuit Court. The members of the jury panel who had been told not to turn up tomorrow (Thurs) are now requested to attend Letterkenny Courthouse at 10.30 tomorrow morning.

Over one hundred businesses from Donegal and Northern Ireland are coming together tomorrow for a major business conference in Donegal Town. The Business Connections event in the Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town will include advice from a number of high profile speakers, as well as workshops on issues including accessing finance, the pros and cons of

Calls have been made on Strabane District Council to secure the canal basin in the town. Fears have been raised that the area is being used as a drinking den by teenagers. Strabane Cllr Brian McMahon says there is also evidence that the old Weigh Bridge is being used for many to consume legal highs.

  The man who died in a tragic accident in Kilcar last night has been named as John Campbell Junior. The 28 year-old from Castlecarn died when the car he was working on fell on him. Efforts were made to revive him but he was pronounced dead at the scene. John Campbell Junior is the

Gardai have indicted that the Drugs Unit in Donegal remains an active and important element of policing in the county. Concerns had been expressed that the unit was being cut back, with a very real prospect of abolition. However, after a number of court convictions this week, sources within the unit have said that is

A man in his 20s has died in a tragic accident in Kilcar. The man was working underneath a car which fell on him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No futher details are available at present.

Police in Strabane are appealing for information after an alleged approach was made towards a 12 year old boy in the town. Over the weekend three men tried to entice the 12-year-old boy to get into a car in the Lampton Court area. The car involved as been described as a red Seat Leon with

Over 200 people turned out in Bunbeg this week for a meeting to show support for the local post office. Fears have been raised recently about the future of the post office, after An Post confirmed that it was considering its closure. The threat comes following the retirement of the local postmistress in the parish

Donegal has escaped the worst of overnight weather. Motorists are warned of wind blown debris – the ESB and Eircom networks in Donegal, for the most part, stood up to the gusts and driving rain. Met Eireann says there will be showers today some heavy with a risk of thunder. Winds strong  to gale southeast

Thousands of AIB customers could benefit from partial debt write-offs, if they are on split mortgages. Those who hold distressed mortgages with EBS and Haven could also qualify. AIB will select beneficiaries from a group of customers who have already come to, or are working on, split mortgage arrangements with the lender. Other institutions are

It has been confirmed that the Garda Ombudsman Commission will have full access to the garda electronic database for its inquiry into penalty points. Alan Shatter says the Ombudsman will have full access to the PULSE system used by gardai. He says the Ombudsman currently has to access the system through two Garda superintendents who

  Almost 70 groups involved in the Turn Off the Red Light campaign will be lobbying politicians today to make it illegal to buy sex. The Immigrant Council of Ireland says it’s vital in ending prostitution and sex trafficking in Ireland. The ICI has released an interview with a woman who was trafficked here from

A massive pothole on a road in Donegal is so large that local election candidate Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig was able to paddle a canoe in it. Mac Giolla Easbuig thas told Highland Radio News that the road in Arland is “almost impassible” for the ten families that live along it. The candidate paddled

A man who admitted the manslaughter of a police constable has been jailed for 12 years. Shane Christopher Frane received an indeterminate sentence and will only be considered for release by the Northern Ireland Parole Commission after he has served a minimum of six years in jail. Frane, whose address was given on court papers

Donegal County Council is being asked to contact Inland Fisheries Ireland to ask when they plan to reopen salmon fishing rivers in the county which are currently either closed or limited to catch and release. The call is coming from Deputy Mayor Michael Mc Bride, who says this is potentially a major source of tourism

Police have come under attack in Derry after responding to reports of petrol bombs being thrown. Police were responding to a report of petrol bombs being thrown from Nailors Row towards the Fountain Estate in Derry. When they arrived at the scene, missiles were thrown at police vehicles and bins were set alight on the

There was an unusual side effect of recent stormy weather in Bundoran as the seafront was submerged in foam. Seven feet of foam was whipped up by high tides and gale force winds which reaching 90kmph. Videos have now emerged showing the extent of the unusual phenomenon. Click below!

An Independent Senator and North West European Candidate has hit out at the Central Bank’s attitude to Credit Unions, accusing it of being draconian. Senator Rónán Mullen says new rules from the Central Bank will curb lending in up to 14 Credit Unions in Donegal and up to 200 nationally. He’s concerned at the manner

A cancer expert says putting power lines underground reduces the risk of childhood leukaemia from electromagnetic fields to almost zero. The European Commission is to publish a major review of the health risks caused by pylons today, which will likely recommend that pylons be routed to affect as few houses as possible. Meanwhile a childhood

Veteran Donegal County Councillor David Alcorn has confirmed he will not be seeking re-election to the council in May’s local elections. He confirmed the news at a meeting of the local Fianna Fail Cumann last night. It is understood that Noreen McGarvey of Meenmore is the favourite to be selected to run in Councillor Alcorn’s

Nearly one-fifth of the world’s total population is now signed up to Facebook. The social network giant is celebrating its tenth birthday today, and has a market value of more than 150 billion dollars. Founder Mark Zuckerberg says it’s been an ‘incredible journey’ so far. There have been some reports lately that users are going

The Taoiseach has indicated the health watchdog HIQA may be asked to carry out an inquiry into the deaths of a number of babies at the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise. The parents of one of the babies who died 22 minutes after his birth at the hospital two years ago will today meet with

The Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat base has been damaged in weekend storms, but the boat itself was unharmed. The damage was discovered just hours after the service’s annual dinner dance when crew began to arrive at the lifeboat station at around 7.20. Ahead of high tide again on Saturday evening, as a precautionary measure the lifeboat

Garth Brooks will play a fourth concert in Dublin this July, and two women have already secured tickets following an appearance by the superstar on Highland Radio. His first three shows sold out rapidly on Thursday last week, and this morning it was announced that disappointed fans will get another chance to go along to

A petition has been presented to the Assembey at Stormont this morning seeking the retention of Immaculate Conception College on Derry’s Waterside. It’s the only Catholic post-primary school on the Waterside, and Foyle MLA Pat Ramsey says parents, teachers and pupils are anxious that it remain there. He says with the proposed move of Foyle

A man’s been arrested in Derry by detectives from the Serious Crime Branch investigating dissident republican terrorist activity. In a statement, the PSNI confirmed they arrested a 41 year old man in the Derry area this morning. He’s been taken to Antrim Serious Crime Suite for questioning.

It’s emerged that Letterkenny General Hospital has asked GPs to minimise referrals to the hospital because of a shortage of Junior Doctors. A letter sent to GPs last week which has been seen by Medical Journalist Priscilla Lynch of delays in out patient and diagnostic appointments because consultants have to prioritise. Speaking to Greg Hughes

A crowd of around four thousand people took part in the 42nd anniversary march in memory of Bloody Sunday in Derry when 14 people were shot dead at a civil rights march by British army paratroopers. The march, organised by some of the relatives of the dead and injured, is the third one to take

A North West TD has called on the government to establish a redress scheme for victims of abuse within the schools system. Deputy Charlie McConalogues comments come following last weeks landmark judgement from the European Court of Human Rights, which found the state liable for the sexual abuse suffered by Cork woman Louise O’Keefe while

There’s been calls for an end to social media drinking game Neck Nomination. The calls come following the death of a 22 year old man in Dublin and a 19 year old man in Carlow over the weekend. The drinking fad sees young people being videoed drinking large amounts of alcohol in a short period

Motorists are being advised to drive with extreme care – following the latest bad weather to hit the country. Met Eireann has issued an orange weather alert for today, with high winds and hail hitting the North West. While gritters have been out on all main routes throughout Donegal overnight, the council is urging motorists

The Orange Hall in Manorcunningham has officially reopened following a massive €174,000 renovation project. The project was funded by the International Fund for Ireland and the Leader programme, with management stressing it is a facility for the whole community. Built in the middle of the last century, the venue is one of 17 Orange halls

A West Tyrone MLA has today launched a campaign to have a dedicated Autistic Sensory Unit based in the Strabane District. Michaela Boyle says in recent weeks, she has met with local parents and educationalists in the Strabane area on the need for a dedicated ASD Unit, and she says there is no doubt that

Ireland experienced the largest fall in unemployment in Europe last month. Eurostat says the unemployment rate for the whole of Europe was 12 per cent in December. Both Ireland and Latvia’s rate fell from 14 per cent to 12.1 per cent when compared with December 2012. Donegal North East Deputy, Joe McHugh has welcomed the

Update – Donegal County Council warns the Quay Car Park in Donegal Town will close from this evening as Met Eireann was that coastal and low-lying areas could be hit by more flooding over the next few days. Strong winds, combined with high tides, are expected to put flood defences to the test. The council’s