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Council urged to compile report on disabled parking bays in Donegal

It’s emerged that Donegal County Council do not keep a record of the number of disabled car parking spaces in Donegal. Inishowen Cllr Martin McDermott made the discovery after submitting a question to the Council when residents contacted him over a lack of designated spaces available at various locations in the county. Cllr Martin McDermott …

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Greencastle residents highly concerned over severe water dicolouration

Concern has been raised over severe water discolouration in the Greencastle area. Residents say that their water supply has been deteriorating for at least two months now with fears locally over the danger it potentially poses to health and safety. Donegal County Council and Irish Water are currently in the process of pumping water from …

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Concern in Killybegs as Bay View Hotel confirms plan to close leisure centre

A committee is being formed in a bid to keep the swimming pool and leisure centre at the Bay View Hotel, Killybegs, from closing on September 1st. At a public meeting last night, the hotel’s Managing Director Henry Coleman said the leisure centre had lost €70,000 last year, and €30,000 for the first five months …

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GAA Programme – The debate continues on Rory Gallagher’s departure

The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm. On this week programme, Brendan Devenney and Brian McEniff join Tom Comack to discuss Rory Gallagher’s surprise resignation as Donegal senior manager earlier this week. Brian and Brendan will also mull over who is likely to …

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Update – Donegal man reported missing in Dublin has been located

A Donegal man who had been missing from his Dublin home has been located safe and well. 57 year-old Joseph Bernard Kelly had last been seen yesterday morning in the Ballinabolla area of Co Wexford. Last night, gardai confirmed he had been found. ************************************ Gardaí  are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of …

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Gardai appeal for information on whereabouts of Donegal man missing in Dublin

Gardaí  are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Donegal man 57 year-old Joseph Bernard Kelly who is missing from the Stillorgan area of Dublin. The 57 year-old was last seen this morning at approximately 10am in the Ballinabolla area of Co Wexford, cycling a bicycle with a trailer which has a yellow …

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DUP leader says Taoiseach’s comments are disrespecting the will of British people

The DUP leader says the Taoiseach’s comments hoping that Brexit won’t happen, are disrespecting the will of the British people. Arlene Foster says that Leo Varadkar needs to accept that Brexit is going ahead. Ms Foster added that she hopes that Ireland will continue to work with the north and the UK to ensure the …

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Irish Water say it is not their responsibility to investigate slick in Dungloe Bay

An emergency meeting between local representatives and Irish Water has taken place over an on-going sewerage slick in Dungloe Bay. A number of residents raised health and safety concerns recently over an apparent slick in the water. It’s understood that the meeting heard that it is not Irish Water’s responsibility to investigate the slick however …

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Donegal man charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent on former Derry City footballer

A Donegal man has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent on former Derry City footballer, Barry Molloy. Martin Cheung, 39 of Ardban, Muff appeared at Derry Magistrates Court charged with possessing an offensive weapon, namely a glass and causing grievous bodily harm with intent on May 29th. A police officer has connected …

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Feel a tremor this morning? It may be down to an earthquake off the Donegal coast!

It’s been confirmed that a minor earthquake occurred off the Donegal coast this morning. The alarm was first raised by a number of residents in the Milford area after feeling a slight tremor at approximately 6.45am. It’s understood that the earthquake struck off the Fanad peninsula but could be felt for miles inland. Tom Blake, …

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Mother of late Shane Patton hopes new legislation on driving disqualifications will make a difference

The mother of an 18-year-old Donegal man killed by a drink driver who was driving at 165 kph is welcoming the introduction of legislation recognising driving disqualifications across the island of Ireland. Shane Patton was killed in a two vehicle collision in Drumkeen 5 years ago. The driver of the other car, Eamonn Lynch was …

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Fears that two additional staff to Glenveagh not enough to cope with surge in visitors

It’s been claimed that the allocation of 2 additional staff to Glenveagh National Park is not sufficient to cope with the surge in visitor numbers and staff shortages. Last year 176,444 people visited Glenveagh National Park – the highest number on record. However, Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue says staffing levels have fallen year on year …

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