Peter Casey says he’s still confident he can win the presidential election, in spite of trailing in the polls. The former Dragon’s Den star says he’ll raise the issues of rural broadband and education costs if elected. The businessman thinks his fortunes will change when voters understand his vision for the Áras:
Minister Joe McHugh’s appointment as Education Minister is imminent as a vote is due to take place in the Dail this evening at 6 o’clock. The move comes after Denis Naughten announced his resignation last week, prompting a reshuffle of Cabinet. Speaking a short time ago, Minister McHugh says local matters will remain at the …
Minister McHugh’s approval as Education Minister expected in next hour Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday October 16th:
Finn Harps Football Club have confirmed that two of their Academy players Luke McGlynn and Conor Campbell have been included in the Republic of Ireland U15 squad for the international games against Poland next month. Harps U15 manager Kevin McHugh says the call-ups for McGlynn are very much deserved based on their consistently impressive performances …
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Nominations for the Donegal Sports Star Awards will open on next Monday the 22nd of October. Once again the Donegal Sports Star Awards wish to say a big thanks to the sponsors Donegal County Council for their continued support. Please note that the Hall of Fame inductee will be selected by the Donegal Sports Star …
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Gardai in Carndonagh are investigating after three women were hit by a car outside a nightclub in hours of Sunday morning past. Its believed the women, aged in their 20s, 30s and 40s were hit when a car was reversing in a car park outside a nightclub in the town at around 3:30am. Investigations into …
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The local community in North Inishowen has been praised after the response to the loss of a family home in Culdaff last week. Diane Smyth and her children Rachel, Hayden and Jerome lost everything when their rented home was destroyed by fire. Diane’s sister Annette says since then, there’s been a steady stream of people …
Irish Water has confirmed that a €4.1 million upgrade project at the Ardsbeg Water Treatment Plant is now complete. The scheme has now been removed from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Remedial Action List, which it was included on for elevated levels of aluminium and THMs. 5000 customers in the Gortahork and Falcarragh areas are now …
€4.1m Irish Water upgrade of Ardsbeg Water Treatment Plant complete Read More »
Gardai in Donegal have issued a warning after receiving reports of scam callers doing the rounds. It is reported that scam callers are contacting residents in the county from a Dublin landline number – 01 2549791. In an automated message claiming to be from Irish Revenue, the person is then asked to return the call …
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Residents in Leitir Ard Estate in Letterkenny are said to be at their wits’ end over various health and safety concerns. There are currently no traffic calming measures in place in the estate and in recent months, it’s reported a child escaped uninjured after being knocked down by a passing car. Meanwhile the green …
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There were 22 people awaiting in-patient beds this morning at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. Four people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 18 were waiting on wards. The number is down two on yesterday’s figure of 24. University Hospital Limerick was the …
Emergency services are currently attending the scene a two vehicle collision at Barnesmore Gap near Donegal Town. The crash between a car and a lorry happened just before 9am this morning. Gardai are advising motorists to approach the area with caution and to expect delays. They say that traffic is currently down to one lane …
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The European Affairs Minister says the government is concerned there still hasn’t been decisive progress on Brexit. Helen McEntee has also called on the UK to honour its commitments on the Irish border ahead of a summit of EU leaders tomorrow. The backstop is still the main stumbling block in negotiations. But Helen McEntee …
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The Government’s proposal to hike Betting Tax by 100pc will cost 106 jobs in the North West, according to an analysis by the Irish Bookmakers Association (IBA). Based on its engagement with members since Budget 2019 was announced last Tuesday, the IBA estimates that 12 bookmakers shops will close permanently in Donegal, four will close …
Betting tax hike will cost 72 jobs in Donegal, say IBA Read More »
An Post has confirmed that the closure of Dunkineely Post Office will not be reversed. It’s understood that the appeal lodged by the community has been rejected by the Government appointed appeals process for Post Office closures. This is despite a major public campaign locally in a bid to retain the post office there. Donegal …
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Irish Water have confirmed that they are currently progressing two contracts relating to the Gaoth Dobhair Sewerage Scheme Demonstration project. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has received an update on the project from the utility and confirmation that plans are progressing in relation to the supply of equipment as well as construction works which are …
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The Donegal PEACE IV Grants scheme has opened for applications with just over €570,000 available to support activities that will help promote positive relationship building, community led peace building initiatives and celebrate cultural diversity in our communities. Funding is available for activities such as sport, arts, culture (including Irish and Ulster Scots language) and …
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The EU’s Chief Brexit negotiator will meet with the Tánaiste later to discuss the state of play in Brexit negotiations. Simon Coveney will again stress the government’s position that there needs to be a backstop to prevent a hard border on the island. Talks have stalled ahead of tomorrow’s crucial EU Council meeting. While …
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