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Joint Oireachtas briefed on the importance of A5 expansion

The Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Implementation Committee has been told the completion of the long awaited A5-N2 expansion is vital for the development of the North West. Representatives of ICBAN, the Irish Central Border Region, addressed a meeting of the committee this morning to discuss its strategy for the development of the region for the

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Kavanagh assumes chair of Letterkenny – Milford Municipal District

  Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh has been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District. The Fine Gael Councillor replaces Councillor Donal Coyle who in his final address as Cathaoirleach described the last 12 months as challenging in terms of Covid-19, Brexit and Mica. Councillor Kavanagh takes on the role for the second

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McGuinness takes over as Cathaoirleach of Inishowen MD

Veteran Councillor Bernard McGuinness is the new Cathaoirleach of Inishowen Municipal District, with Cllr Nicholas Crossan serving as his deputy. Cllr McGuinness was nominated by Cllr Martin McDermott and seconded by Cllr Martin Farren under the power sharing agreement that operates in the chamber. Unsurprisingly, Cllr McGuinness said his to priority would be Mica, and

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Blaney calls for 10 year Government bond to be considered for Mica properties

The Seanad has heard that the scale of Mica and pyrite is shocking with a personal impact unimaginable. Calls for a commitment to 100% redress for affected homeowners was raised in the Chamber today by Donegal Senator Niall Blaney and Senators Lisa Chambers and Timmy Dooley. Senator Blaney highlighted a number of options to ensure

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Tyrone boost with McShane but Cavan may be too soon for Canavan

Cathal McShane could be set to return to action for Tyrone ahead of their upcoming Ulster Championship campaign. The former All-Star forward has been out since picking up an ankle injury in February of last year. Joint-manager Fergal Logan says McShane is back in full training ahead of their opener against Cavan next month. Darragh

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Gardai following line of inquiry following assault of woman in Letterkenny

Investigations are continuing into an assault on a woman in the Glencar Road area of Letterkenny on Friday June 11th. The woman received medical treatment after reportedly being assaulted between 9:30pm and 9:45pm. Her injuries are not believed to be life threatening. Gardai say they are following a line of inquiry but are appealing also

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Conversation needs to start now for next year’s rally weekend – Sgt Wallace

A Donegal Garda Sergeant believes the conversation needs to start now to prepare for next year’s rally weekend. Hundreds of people travelled to Letterkenny last weekend to mark what would traditionally have been rally weekend which was cancelled due to the pandemic. People in and around the town were said to have been left intimidated

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Mica homeowners to be voice for families on defective blocks working group

A number of Mica affected homeowners from Donegal have been chosen to form part of the Government’s new defective blocks working group. Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien committed to set up the group following a demonstration held in Dublin last week which saw thousands of homeowners take to the streets of Dublin calling for a 100%

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FG Cllrs set to take the Chair in Letterkenny/ Milford and Inishowen

Two of Donegal’s five Municipal Districts are holding their AGMs today, with Fine Gael members set to take the chair at both. Cllr Bernard McGuinness is set to replace Cllr Albert Doherty as Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District, while in the Letterkenny Milford MD, Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh will take over from outgoing Cathaoirleach Cllr

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Over 4,600 people driving on learner permit for at least 21 years

Over 4,600 people have been driving with only a learner permit for at least 21 years. According to freedom of information figures, nearly 9,000 drivers have had one for over 16 years. Almost 2,500 learner drivers got penalty points last year, because they weren’t accompanied by a fully qualified driver. Brian Farrell, from the Road

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ICBAN to address Oireachtas GFA Implementation Committee

Representatives of ICBAN, the Irish Central Border Region, will address a meeting of the Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Implementation Committee this morning to discuss its strategy for the development of the region for the next seven years. ICBAN includes Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon; Fermanagh and Omagh; Mid Ulster and the counties of Cavan, Donegal,

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Calls for consideration to be given to extending Atlantic Railway Corridor

A Donegal railway campaigner has called for planners to seriously consider extending the Atlantic Railway Corridor to Derry via Donegal. Brendan Flanagan, Secretary of the West Ulster Rail Initiative was speaking after the publication of a report by Dr John Bradley calling for the reopening of the Galway – Mayo rail link, which he says

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WHO warns of ‘real chance’ Delta variant will become dominant strain in Ireland

The World Health Organisation says there’s a ‘real chance’ the Delta variant will become the dominant strain of Covid-19 in Ireland. It comes as the chief medical officer says there’s been a ‘concerning increase’ in cases of the strain here. About a fifth of infections in the past week involved this variant, which is more

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Special exemption needed to resolve outdoor licencing issue – Gallagher

A Donegal born senator says there needs to be a special time limited exemption to allow the sale of alcohol for consumption outdoors. It’s after Gardaí said drinking alcohol in areas which were set up to facilitate an ‘outdoor summer’ is not allowed. Justice Minister Heather Humphries says she’s spoken to the Garda Commissioner, and

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Over €12,000 allocated for festivals and summer schools in Donegal

Over €12,000 has been allocated to a number of organisations in Donegal as part of funding for small scale local festivals and summer schools. The scheme is designed to assist local cultural events which may not be eligible under funding criteria for larger scale events. €4,000 has been allocated to the Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter for

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Work progressing to provide abortion services at LUH

Work is progressing to provide surgical termination pregnancy services for women at Letterkenny University Hospital. Saolta says the hospital is not currently in a position to provide abortions but staff are working with the Saolta Hospital Group and the HSE National Women and Infants Programme to progress the introduction of the service. A primarily community-led

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Donegal schools to receive funding to improve walking and cycling infrastructure

170 primary and post-primary schools are to receive funding to improve their walking and cycling infrastructure. 5 schools in Donegal are to receive funding. They are; Deel College, Raphoe, Scoil Cholmcille, Newtowncunningham, Scoil Mhuire, Ramelton, St Baithin’s NS, St Johnston, St Eunan’s NS, Raphoe. It’s part of the government’s Safe Routes to School programme, which

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No one was safe on the roads over the weekend – Road Safety Officer

People coming to Letterkenny to cause mayhem on the roads is unacceptable as it puts lives at risk. That’s according to Donegal’s Road Safety Officer who says no one was safe on the roads as hundreds travelled to the town on what would traditionally have been rally weekend. A number of arrests for dangerous driving

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