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 …
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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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Work on the Crolly Water Treatment Plant is set to commence in the coming weeks as part of a €1.2 million project by Irish Water. Upgrade works to the plant will include, new pipework, a new chemical storage building and the upgrade of the monitoring and control systems of the coagulant and flocculation process. This …
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday October 15th:
St Eunan’s College are back in Ulster Senior Schools A competition and begin their MacRory Cup campaign in the coming weeks. The Letterkenny College make the move up having come through last years MacLarnon competition where they were just pipped at the post by Cookstown. The aim of the College is to stay in the …
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It’s understood Karl Lacey has left the Donegal senior backroom team. The 2012 Player of the Year and All Ireland winner has been with the set up for the past year. When Declan Bonner was announced as Donegal Manger in October 2017, Lacey was appointed to a coaching role just months after retiring from playing. …
Ahead of National Slow Down Day this Friday, Gardai have revealed that since May 2017, GoSafe checked the speed of 134,739 vehicles with 226 motorists detected travelling in excess of the applicable speed limit. One of those was a driver detected travelling at 134 km/h in a 100 km/h zone in Letterkenny. Over the 24 …
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Irish Water say works on repairing a burst water main on Inch Island is now complete. The utility confirmed that supply should be returned to all affected areas. The burst left hundreds of residents in the area without supply today.
Leah Gallen will come home with a bronze medal from the European Junior Boxing Championships in Russia following her semi-final loss today. The Raphoe Boxing club fighter lost out on a 3-2 split decision against Italian Miriam Tomasone, with the referee deducting a point from Gallen in the final round. It is a big achievement …
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Letterkenny has retained its “Clean to European Norms” in Irish Business Against Litter’s latest report, coming in 19th out of 40 towns and cities. An Taisce’s report says there are seven top ranking sites in the town. The area around Main Street, Scoil Cholmcille National School, Conwal Church of Ireland and Ballymacool Town Park are …
An appeal submitted to An Post for a review of the closure of Culdaff Post Office has been refused. A total of 33 appeals against the closure of Post Offices have been lodged nationwide. In Donegal, two appeals have been submitted to date. An independent review process is underway to assess applications submitted in a …
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Other options are to be explored with a view to establish traffic calming measures in Ballina Estate in Falcarragh. A proposed design had been set up last week as a trial however this was deemed unsuitable as it would take up some car parking facilities in the area. Other suggestions are now to be considered, …
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With Minister Joe McHugh’s new appointment as Education Minister imminent, there’s further pressure on him to resolve the school bus debacle in South Inishowen. It’s after confirmation from Minister Halligan last week that transportation will be provided to students from Kilmacrennan and Termon wishing to travel to Milford for school. However, students in South Inishowen …
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Work is to start this week on a new footpath at Killygordon. The footpath is to stretch from the crossroads village to the Red Hughs football club, linking to pathways at Monellan Woods which will equate to 6km The project has come about through a mixture of CLAR funding and Community assisted scheme funding along …
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Irish Water is facing criticism after thousands of South Inishowen residents were left without water over the weekend. A major burst in the main supply in Buncrana resulted in many homes and businesses across the peninsula going without water for much of Saturday. Meanwhile a pipe burst has left hundreds of residents on Inch …
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