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All flights between Donegal and Dublin, operated by Aer Lingus, have been cancelled with immediate effect 12 Aer Lingus regional routes and 480 jobs are impacted by the decision, which the airline blames on a failed takeover and the Covid pandemic. Impacted passengers are being told to check the Aer Lingus website about refunds and

The British Government has urged the EU to be “more pragmatic” about the implementation of the Northern Ireland protocol. Discussions over trading rules between Britain and Northern Ireland are expected as international leaders meet at the G7 summit in Cornwall today. French President Emmanuel Macron met Boris Johnson earlier and urged him to stand by

  Donegal County Council is being urged to provide 24 hour can and glass banks in Dungloe as a matter of urgency. This week’s meeting of Glenties Municipal District was told that while there are facilities in the local recycling centre, they are not available when the centre is closed. That then means that people

  Over 600 free arts events are available online today as part of Cruinniú na nÓg. The national day, now in its fourth year, encourages children and teenagers to participate in creative activities. Ireland is the first and only country in the world to offer such a day. Karen Sheehy from the Donegal County Library

Donegal County Council is being urged to engage with Transport Infrastructure Ireland to have a sound barrier implemented on the left hand side of the Dual Carriage from the Manor Roundabout into Letterkenny. The issue was raised this week by Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly, who says since trees were felled on that side of the

Sinn Féin plans to move a Dáil motion next week calling for enhancements to the Mica redress scheme. The current scheme allows for up to 90 per cent of the cost of works needed due to defective construction blocks containing the mineral Mica. Around 5 or 6 thousand homes in Donegal and Mayo are thought

Farmers have taken to the streets of Raphoe today, to demonstrate over EU CAP reform proposals and the Government’s climate action plan. Rallies were held in 30 towns across the country. The Irish Farmers’ Association says the future of commercial farming is under threat, which would have a massive impact on rural Ireland. While they

The CEO of the Saolta Hospital Group has warned that a month on from the cyber attack on the HSE, patient services continue to feel the impact in hospitals, including Letterkenny University Hospital. Tony Canavan, says since IT systems were shut down by the cyber attack, there has been a significant impact on patient care

The astonishment on the face of the Taoiseach was clear as he held debris from Mica affected blocks in his hand yesterday. That’s according to the Chair of the Mica Action Group who met with Micheal Martin yesterday. Michael Doherty says Mica is on a scale that the Taoiseach did not realise prior to his

The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council says the €12.5m investment in Fort Dunree will help it reach its full potential. Plans include the bringing back to life some of the buildings at the site as well as the refurbishment of the museum and the creation of new walkways. The development of a funicular cable railway

The European Parliament has called for a ban on caged animal farming. The vote comes in response to a petition signed by more than 1.3 million people. MEPs want the EU to carry out an analysis of the use of cages with the aim of setting phasing out dates species by species. Midlands North-West MEP,

An Inishowen Councillor has expressed concern at the high number of refusals when council houses are offered to people on the waiting list. Members were told this week that between 35% and 40% of offers are turned down, a slight increase on recent years. Cllr Nicholas Crossan says while there may be genuine reasons for

Donegal County Council says restoration works at The Old Abbey in Kilmacrennan and the old Church building at Gartan Graveyard should be complete by the end of the year. Questions were raised on the issue this week by Cllr Michael McBride. Donegal County Council says both Kilmacrennan Abbey and St. Colmcille’s Chapel in Gartan are

A Raphoe Councillor has heavily criticised the Taoiseach’s visit to the county yesterday. Councillor Frank McBrearty believes at present, the government is circling the wagons. He has called on opposition leaders and independents to come together to move Dail motions seeking a 100% redress scheme with no cap or hidden costs, and that all properties

Arlene Foster’s last official engagement as the North’s First Minister is taking place today. She’ll attend the British-Irish Council meeting in Co Fermanagh, in its first non-virtual gathering since the start of the pandemic. She’s likely to step down as First Minister after the event – with Paul Givan due to take over on Monday.

Farmers will take to the streets in towns across the country today for a nationwide rally. They’ll be highlighting the importance of commercial farming to the rural economy and will warn against the dangers of current CAP proposals. Farmers will be gathering at Raphoe Mart this morning at 10am before travelling through the town in

The number of people with Covid-19 in ICU is at its lowest level this year. 23 patients with the virus are currently in intensive care, while 59 people are in hospital – the lowest in nearly 9 months. 398 new cases of the disease have been confirmed in the Republic. Trinity College Dublin Professor of

The Taoiseach says one million people should be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 by the end of the day. So far over 3 million people have been given a dose of a jab. Micheál Martin says 70 per cent of adults should be fully vaccinated against the virus by the end of July. Meanwhile, the