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The Killybegs Coast Guard were tasked by Malin Head Coast Guard yesterday evening after a fishing vessel got into difficulty. The alarm was raised by a member of the public after they spotted a fisherman waving a red flag some distance out from Mountcharles Pier. Both the boat and shore team were called to the …

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Derry and Strabane Policing and Community Safety Partnership has launched a campaign urging householders to secure their homes and valuables over the coming months. The Close it, Lock it, Check it campaign is warning the public to remain vigilant and alert particularly when holidaying over the summer. The PCSP has revealed that the number of …

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A Donegal Senator says the rights of local and visitor’s to access natural amenities must be defended. It follows a protest held last weekend at the Pollet Great Arch in Fanad after an access turnstile to the path being blocked and ‘no trespassing’ signs erected. A petition calling for access to the iconic landmark be …

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  It’s deadline day for the main political parties at Stormont to get a new power – sharing executive up and running. If there’s no First and Deputy First Minister’s by this afternoon – Northern Ireland could be headed for Direct rule from Westminster.

Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher has expressed his disappointment as the Constitunecy Commission recommends that Donegal remain unchanged. Previous calls were made for the county to be reunited as one single Dail Constituency. The Constituency Commission has proposed that the Donegal constituency remain unchanged with South Donegal forming part of the Sligo-Leitrim constituency. The Leas-Cheainn …

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A major investment of €26.5 million of EU funding has been announced for a number of cross-border health and social care projects. The funding will enable further progress and expansion of cross border health services along border regions with the recruitment of over 100 staff. The funding has been made available through the Special Eu …

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The Taoiseach’s tax cutting proposals have received much criticism this afternoon. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty challenged Leo Varadkar on his plans to cut income tax for those earning above €70,000 which will come at a cost of €441 million. The Taoiseach has said that he will find money no matter what next year’s budget may …

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A memorial service will be held this week to remember four young boys who drowned in the River Foyle 100 years ago. Arthur James Dowds, James Orr, George Quigley and Patrick O’Donnell drowned on 30th June 1917. The service will begin at 6.30pm near St Johnston Cricket Club on Railway Road, St Johnston on Friday. …

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The number of people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital has soared with 35 people waiting for a bed this morning – the third highest figure recorded today.  According to the INMO, 15 were waiting on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 20 were waiting on wards. Cork University Hospital is the most …

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  An appeal’s been launched to help former members of the Defence Forces who have become homeless. Veterans’ support group O.N.E. is currently providing accommodation for more than 40 former members of the defence forces at centres in Dublin, Athlone and Letterkenny. The organisation says some veterans find adjusting to civilian life difficult, leading to …

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A special meeting has heard that business owners in Carndonagh are living in constant fear of a potential break-in. Up to 60 business owners were present at the first Business Watch meeting in the Colgan Hall last night with Crime Prevention Officer Sgt. Paul Wallace and local representatives also in attendance. It was proposed that …

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  The Donegal Road Safety Officer is warning motorists in Donegal to adhere to the basic rules and regulations of the road. It’s after Gardai in Letterkenny stopped a car at a routine checkpoint yesterday with the motorist found to have no driving licence or insurance. The vehicle has been seized with court proceedings to …

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Serious concern has been raised over the level of flood protection measures in Donegal after a number of premises were hit by flash flooding in Fintown last night. The flooding occurred at approximately 8pm last night with the fire service working tirelessly to relieve the area from excess water. The incident has led to questions …

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