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The Donegal Action Against Austerity Group has called on the public to support a man who is on day 18 of a hunger strike outside of the Dail. Tony Rochford says he will not end his hunger strike until the Property Tax is repealed. Yesterday members of DAAA met Tony in Dublin unsuccessfully urging him […]

A Donegal Deputy has said that the Government still has to do a lot more to tackle youth unemployment. This is despite the latest figures from the CSO showing a significant drop in the number of under 25s signing on in Donegal over the past year. In June there were 21,378 people signing on in

  A woman whose brother was shot dead by the British army in May 1972 has has called for the PSNI’s Chief Constable to be sacked in light of the findings of a report into the Historical Enquiries Team. Helen Deery’s brother Manus was shot dead by a British soldier firing from Derry’s Walls on

Police in Derry have arrested a 21 year male on suspicion of a number of incidents of indecent exposure and similar offences in the Kilfennan Country Park area during June and July 2013. The male involved in these incidents is described as being in his 20’s, tall, of thin build and pale complexion. Police are

  The parents of Madeline McCann have welcomed a new British police investigation into the disappearance of their daughter. It’s more than six years since the three-year-old went missing while on holiday in Portugal. Madeleine, who has strong family connections with Donegal, went missing from a holiday apartment in Portugal’s Algarve in 2007. The Metropolitan

The auction of the Bay View Hotel in Killybegs didn’t go ahead today after protesters entered and disrupted a property auction at the Shelbourne Hotel. The auction by Allsop Space was due to start at 10am but has been cancelled until further notice. The Bayview Hotel and leisure complex in Killybegs, with a reserve of

The latest figures from the CSO show a significant fall in under 25s  signing on in Donegal over the last year with many blaming emigration for the drop. In June there were 21,378 people signing on in Donegal – a drop of 706. The figures show that those under 25 made up the vast majority

Detectives in Foyle are appealing for information after a man viciously assaulted in Derry. The man was found injured in the city centre shortly before 4am on June 30th. An ambulance crew picked up the man at Waterloo Place however it is not clear if that is where he was attacked. The man was left

Labour Councillor has said he doesn’t agree with the Justice Minister that Donegal was not a special case in terms of policing. Councillor Frank McBrearty was commenting following two serious incidents in Donegal this week – two elderly sisters where attacked in their Raphoe home while a shop in Lifford was robbed at knife point.

Plans to build a campsite close to St Columb’s Park in Derry have been shelved by Derry City Council. Councillors had set out proposals in December for the campsite to accommodate visitors to the city during the Fleadh in August. However, they backed a proposal to withdraw the planning application this week after hundreds of

The Donegal ‘Let Me Be Me’ group  say they have been insulted and let down by an apparent split amongst two elected representatives on the issue of Donegal’s special needs pre-schools. Labour Senator Jimmy Harte has accused Senator Brian O’Domhnaill of using Donegal’s Special pre-schools for his own political gain and of has described his

Labour Senator Jimmy Harte has accused Senator Brian O’Domhnaill of using Donegal’s Special pre-schools for his own political gain and of has described his ‘manipulation of the truth’ as grossly offensive. Senator Brian  Ó Domhnaill had called for the Health Minister James Reilly to come before the Seanad to discuss the threatened closure of St

One of the woman targeted in a aggravated burglary earlier this week has spoken about the incident which left her sister in hospital. 91 year-old Isa Arthur and her sister 89 year-old Suzy where both pushed to ground by three men who entered their house on Monday evening. Suzy is undergoing an operation today for

Staff have been threatened with a knife during a robbery at a Lifford Filling Station on Tuesday evening. A masked man, described as 5 foot 10 inches, entered the premises at around 7.45pm threatening staff. He escaped in a green coloured UK registered vehicle driven by a second man. No one was physically injured in

Donegal mothers will further feel the impact this week of the anti-family approach of the Government. That’s according to Senator Brian O’Domhnaill who was speaking as Government’s budget policy of taxing Maternity Benefit comes in to effect. 46,000 mothers throughout the Country are to be effected by the move and could cost as much as

BreastCheck – The National Breast Screening Programme is currently inviting women aged 50 to 64 living in Letterkenny and surrounding areas for a free BreastCheck mammogram (x-ray) in the BreastCheck mobile digital screening unit located at the Letterkenny Public Service Centre, Neil T. Blaney Road, Letterkenny, Co Donegal. If the appointment time or date doesn’t

A series of public meetings are to be held in response to concerns expressed by Donegal farmers over the spread of the Schmallenberg Virus. The virus does not effect humans but can cause stillborn or deformed offspring in cattle and sheep. A number of animals have already been effected in the UK and Ireland with

Northwest Jim Higgins MEP has expressed concern after the European Parliament voted to impose the NCT on motorbikes, caravans, and trailers. This means that caravans and trailers will have to carry separate number plates from 2016. Speaking after the vote in Strasbourg, where he voted to reject the report outright, Jim Higgins said motorcyclists will

The Committee stage of the abortion legislation will continue today with the contentious suicide clause to be discussed. Last night, the Health Minister ruled out extending the legislation to cover fatal foetal abnormalities. After the Government won the first vote in the Dáil it went straight into committee. All Donegal TDs voted in favour of

The brother of a Donegal journalist who was killed after a night out in Dublin says society and parents have to look at drunken behaviour of young people. Eugene Moloney died after a single punch to the neck while walking home on Camden street on June 24th last. Gary Burch of Kennington Close, Templeogue was

Strabane District officials have met in recent days to consider the possibility of a new leisure centre for the town. The talks are the first phase of a consultation that could see leisure facilities moved from Riversdale to a new location elsewhere in the town. There has been a dramatic rise in the number of

Northwest MEP Marian Harkin has given an enthusiastic reaction to Emily O’Reilly’s result in this morning’s first round of voting for the position of European Ombudsman.  Six candidates are competing for the position including three incumbent MEPs. The final round of voting will take place in the Parliament tomorrow. People close to Ms O’Reilly’s campaign

A 22 year old Dublin man has been jailed for 3 and a half years for the manslaughter of journalist Eugene Moloney. Gary Burch of Kennington Close, Templeogue pleaded guilty to killing the 55 year old on Camden Street on June 24th last year. At closing time Eugene Moloney left Hogan s bar following a

Donegal All-Ireland winning star Patrick McBrearty yesterday appeared as a guest speaker at the 2013 Phoenix Ulster GAA Elite Academy. Patrick addressed all the players before fielding a number of questions from the very captive audience. He spoke of his own experiences as an elite underage player and shared some excellent advice for the players

A Councillor has described the aggravated burglary on the home of two elderly sisters near Raphoe as a cowardly and despicable act. 3 men targeted the home of the sisters, aged in their 80s and 90s, at around 5 o’clock on Monday evening in the Feddyglass area. During the incident one of the sisters was

The HSE is intending to provide children with complex needs, who are currently educated at special pre-schools in Donegal, a home support package. From September St Agnes pre-School in Donegal Town is to close – children will either be integrated into main stream schools or offered the home support package. It is expected that the

Gardai are investigating a burglary at the home of two elderly sisters in Raphoe during which one was knocked to the ground and hospitalised. At around 5 o’clock yesterday (Monday) evening 3 males called to the home of the sisters at Freddyglass who are aged in their 80’s and 90’s. They entered the premises knocking

A 22 year old Dublin man is to be sentenced later today for killing Donegal journalist Eugene Moloney with a single blow to the neck. Gary Burch of Kennington Close, Templeogue pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of the 55 year old on Camden Street on June 24th last year. CCTV footage from Camden Street shows

Donegal Youth Councillors will meet with new Donegal County Council Mayor Ian McGarvey today in the County House in Lifford. The Youth Council will be seeking Mayor McGarvey’s support for a number of initiatives they are working on in 2013, including a youth mental health roadshow later this year, where they plan to run events

HSE management have said they are no plans to close St Josephs Hospital in Stranorlar. A recently formed steering committee met with HSE management yesterday. The group was formed after a public meeting last week to support St Joseph’s Hospital and lobby for the hiring of more staff. Donegal South West Deputy, Pearse Doherty chaired

A martial arts expert who told the police he “had the urge to hurt people” has been remanded in custody at Derry Magistrates’ Court. Shane O’Kane, 39, from Bleach Green, Dungiven, County Derry, was arrested when he armed himself with two samurai swords and a knife. The court was told that police received a call

The Junior Minister Lucinda Creighton says a change to the abortion laws clarifying the term limit for a termination in suicide cases is a necessary minimum. She’s told the Dáil that she wants to continue working in Government to fix the economy but she must consult her conscience when it comes to a vote on

An Northwest MEP is calling for a complete EU ban on roaming charges-despite new lower charges introduced from today. Holidaymaker’s will be able to avail of reduced charges for mobile use across the EU. It will be 36 percent cheaper, costing you 45 cents per megabyte to download data or browse the internet while using

The number of people presenting themselves as homeless in Derry City stands at 2,200 – the highest rate in 20 years. In total, there are 3,311 people on the waiting list for Social Housing in the City. Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Councillor Tony Hassan has said the current figures are concerning and show an upward

Letterkenny business man and Everest conqueror Jason Black has fulfilled his commitment to take his summit flag back to where his epic journey began on the top of Mount Errigal. On Sunday afternoon Jason Black was accompanied by over 500 people, including Highland Radio owner Gerry Rabbitt (pictured) as he hiked to the top of

Those who did not pay the Household Charge now owe revenue 200 euro. Donegal County Council has today pointed out that responsibility for collecting the charge no longer lies with the local authority, Now, any arrears of Household Charge will become a Local Property Tax, the collection of which is the responsibility of the Revenue

It’s D-Day for Leaving Cert students who want to change their mind about their CAO forms. By a quarter past five this (Tuesday) evening applications- will close for anyone trying to choose a different range of third level courses. Up to 30 per cent of pupils are reported to use the opportunity. And, Joanne Holland,

The fall in Donegal house prices has slowed some what with a new survey  finding that house prices in the second quater of 2013 were 10% lower than a year previously. That compares to a fall of 13% seen in the year to mid-2012. The average house price in the county is now €125,000, 54%

The President of the High Court has ruled that a Donegal shooting range does not have planning permission. According to the Herald, permission for a range, used by a target shooting club near Lifford had been validly refused by Donegal County Council in 2011, Mr Justice Nicholas Kearns found. The action arose after Donall McGroary,

Hundreds of people have taken part in a prayer vigil in Letterkenny this (Saturday) afternoon in response to the proposed Abortion Bill. The Catholic Bishop of Raphoe Dr. Philip Boyce lead the pro-life vigil in St. Eunan’s Cathedral ahead of a procession through the town to a pro-life rally in the Bernard McGlinchey Town Park.

The death has taken place in Donegal of one of the county’s oldest citizens. Mary McGee from Galdonagh in Manorcunningham has passed away in her 106th year at Hillcrest Nursing Home. Removal and funeral arrangements will be confirmed later.