Gardaí are a long way off their target of carrying out 50 thousand drug-driving tests a year. Just 2 thousand were issued nationwide since the tests were introduced 18 months ago. Kildare Garda division carried out the most road-side tests at 268, while in Donegal there were just 11 – one of lowest figures …
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It’s claimed that Irish Water is continuing to ignore the core issue when it comes to upgraded works in Donegal. The utility is to begin replacing ageing water mains in the Ballybegley area of Newtowncunningham on Monday. The project is part of Irish Water’s €500 million national Leakage Reduction Programme. However Cllr Jack Murray …
Irish water not tackling root of Donegal’s water problems – Murray Read More »
A Donegal County Councillor has hit out at the OPW over a delay in a management plan for An Grianan of Aileach. There have been calls for a number of facilities to be established at the historic landmark while a need for tour guides at the site has also been highlighted in a bid to …
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A Presidential Election poster of Liadh Ni Riada has been extensively vandalised in a graffiti attack just outside Letterkenny. Red paint has been used to cover the poster in comments relating to Ms Ni Riada’s statement that if elected to the Aras she would wear a red poppy. The poster had been erected on …
Presidential Election poster extensively vandalised in Donegal Read More »
Jason Quigley defended his NABF Middleweight title as well as his 15-0 professional record with a unanimous decision (98-92, 98-92, 99-91) victory over Freddy Hernandez at Fantasy Springs, California early on Friday morning. It was a bout touted to be the Ballybofey man’s toughest to date and it certainly lived up to that. Quigley controlled …
Quigley retains NABF belt with unanimous decision victory in California Read More »
There’s been a 100% increase in road deaths in Donegal. Last year 4 people died on the roads in the county and so far this year, 8 people have lost their lives. The figures come as as National Slow Down Day gets underway. The initiative runs for a 24 hour period, beginning this morning at …
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Brexit is the political equivalent of climate change and people need to realise it’s a storm that’s not going to pass. That’s according to the Taoiseach who says the decisions made over the next few weeks will impact Ireland for decades. Leo Varadkar hasn’t ruled out the possibility that there won’t be a deal on …
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Irish Water has confirmed that works on replacing ageing water mains in the Ballybegley area of Newtowncunningham are due to commence on Monday. The project is part of Irish Water’s €500 million national Leakage Reduction Programme. Irish Water working in partnership with Donegal County Council is set to commence works on the replacement of …
Upgrade to Newtowncunningham water supply to start next week Read More »
Concern has been raised over the International Council for Explorations of the Sea’s suggestion that Ireland’s fishing quota be reduced by 61%. Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher has relied his concerns to Minister Michael Creed that if cuts are implemented by the EU Maritime Member States on the back of the ICES advice, …
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Twelve years on from their last success in the Donegal Senior Championship, Gaoth Dobhair are back in the final when they take on Naomh Conaill in Sunday’s decider. Gaoth Dobhair lost in the semi final to Naomh Conaill last year but they beat the Glenties side in the group stage in September. It’s been a …
Finn Harps return to the Premier Division could get a step closer on Friday evening. Ahead of their Promotion Play Off second leg, Harps are locked a 1-1 with Drogheda United. Harps have home advantage but will be without experienced midfielder Gareth Harkin who picked up an injury and had to be replaced early in …
Brendan Bradley tipping Finn Harps to return to Premier Read More »
This Sunday Naomh Conaill and Gaoth Dobhair clash for the Dr Maguire Cup in the 2018 Donegal Senior Championship Final. The Naomh Conaill men have three titles to their name lifting the cup in the 2005, 2010 and 2105, but they also suffered defeat in deciders. The Glenties troop will look to put the suffering …
Donegal Championship Final Preview – Naomh Conaill’s AJ Gallagher & Eoin Wade Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday October 18th:
Bundoran along with 14 other towns and cities across the country are being asked to think before they flush in an effort to reduce the number of sewer blockages. 4,600 sewers have been blocked so far this year due to inappropriate items being flushed down toilets. The “Think before you flush” campaign says flushing the …
Bundoran takes part in ‘Think before you flush’ campaign Read More »
Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley has introduced a new bill with the aim of restoring devolution there. The region has been without a devolved government since January 2017 following a breakdown in relations between the Democratic Unionists and Sinn Fein. The bill’s intended to allow time and space for all political parties to agree a …
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Council officials have endeavoured to address health and safety concerns over a pedestrian bridge in Carndonagh. The bridge and walkway, situated on the grounds of Carndonagh hospital, links the hospital to Donagh Park and was badly damaged in last year’s flooding. A petition, which has garnered 250 signatures from the community, has been presented to …
250 people sign petition calling for ‘dangerous’ bridge to be addressed Read More »
Almost €36 million in funding has been paid out to support farmers in Donegal this year. The funding is made under the Basic Payment Scheme for 2018. A total of 7,563 applicants from Donegal have been paid in the first tranche of the advance payment which equate to €35.7million. Further payments are to be made …
Donegal farmers receive almost €36m in funding this year Read More »
There’s a warning the education system is being undermined by a growing divide between the “have’s” and “have not’s”. The National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals says it’s due to a shortage of teachers, with many students being forced to turn to grind schools. Education Minister Joe McHugh being urged to take “urgent action” …
‘Urgent action’ needed from Education Minister on teaching issues Read More »
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