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Unaccompanied Learner Driver caught travelling at 166km/h

Gardaí in Donegal are urging all motorists to adhere to the speed limits. It comes as Gardai in Buncrana detected a motorist travelling at 149km/h in a 100KPH zone yesterday evening. While gardai in Letterkenny detected an unaccompanied learner driver travelling at 166km/h yesterday. As the driver was an unaccompanied holder of a provisional licence, […]

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Driver fined outside Ballybofey for non-essential travel

Gardai say they continue to implement the 4 E’s engage, explain, encourage and as a last resort, enforce at their checkpoints. It comes as Gardai in Ballybofey were conducting an Operation Fanacht checkpoint yesterday afternoon at Mcgrory’s Brae, when they encountered a driver who was believed to be conducting a non essential journey. A Fixed

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Seamus Coleman reacts to Everton’s Premier League defeat to Newcastle

Everton suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. Callum Wilson netted twice in the second half for Steve Bruce’s side who snapped their 11 game winless run. The defeat means Everton remain seventh, four points behind Merseyside rivals Liverpool, who are in fourth. Donegal’s Seamus Coleman didn’t make

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Fines for drivers and passengers if in breach of non-essential travel

Gardai in Donegal say nationwide checkpoints and high visibility patrols at public amenities will continue this weekend. They’re advising the public to plan their activities over the weekend as people are only allowed to exercise within 5km of their home. Gardai say the public should be aware that if a driver is found in breach

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EU caused an unnecessary political crisis in NI – Minister Byrne

The Minister for European Affairs says the EU caused an ‘unnecessary political crisis’ in Northern Ireland yesterday. There was a row after it threatened to trigger Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol, which forms part of the Brexit withdrawal deal. Brussels wanted to stop the region being used as a backdoor to move Covid-19

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Public information campaign to be rolled out on vaccination of over 70s

The Tánaiste expects the first doses of the Johnson and Johnson Covid-19 vaccine to be administered here in April. The company says its jab is 100 per cent effective at preventing hospitalisations and deaths, and 66 per cent effective overall. Meanwhile, the AstraZeneca vaccine was approved yesterday – and will be available here in about

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New agri-environment results-based pilot project open for consultation

Public consultation has opened on the development of a new agri-environment results-based pilot project. Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says the project will explore new ways of approaching environmental actions and help identify what value can be brought to the next national agri-environmental scheme. The pilot project is in line with the Programme for Government’s commitment

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Calls for ongoing Lough Foyle jurisdiction dispute to be resolved

There are further calls for Governments on both sides of the border to seek a resolution from the British Government over the ongoing dispute over the jurisdiction of Lough Foyle. Derry Councillor Sandra Duffy brought a motion before Derry City and Strabane District Council calling on the local authority to write to the Irish Government

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40 Covid-19 cases confirmed in Donegal, 1,254 nationally and 48 deaths

An additional 48 Covid-19 related deaths have been confirmed in the Republic. A total of 1,254 new cases have also been reported, 40 in Donegal. The 14 day incidence rate of the virus in Donegal currently stands at 544.6 cases per 100,000 people. The national rate of infection is 574.7 per 100,000 of the population.

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Formal application to demolish The Golden Grill submitted to DCC

A formal application to demolish iconic Letterkenny nightclub, The Golden Grill has been lodged with Donegal County Council. Planning permission to demolish the premises and erect temporary security hoardings has been submitted to the Council in the name of John Barry. The iconic nightclub in the heart of Letterkenny was first opened by Bernard McGlinchey

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Calls for Inishowen to be prioritised in coastal management strategy

There are calls for Inishowen to be prioritised in a new national coastal management strategy. Serious concerns have been raised over projections for the peninsula as it relates to coastal erosion which shows areas such as Lagg and part of Ballyliffin Golf Club could be severely impacted into the future. The Government has announced the

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Agriculture Minister inviting proposals for Agri-Food Tourism Initiatives

The Agriculture Minister has issued a call for proposals for Agri-Food Tourism Initiatives under the 2021 Rural Innovation and Development Fund. The fund allows rural Ireland to showcase its people, landscape, history and culture through agricultural produce, food and drink and local cuisine. Funding under this scheme allows rural businesses, including farmers, producers and artisans,

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New grants scheme for Colmcille 1500 commemorations

    To mark the Fifteen-Hundredth anniversary of Colmcille, Donegal County Council along with Derry City & Strabane District Council are coordinating a programme for the year which includes a community grants scheme. As part of the Colmcille 1500 Commemorations grants of €2,000 or £1,800 are available for projects that primarily take place within the

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Some employers not putting wellbeing of staff first – Pringle

  A Donegal Deputy has told the Dail that the Government’s stance that all employers have been putting the health of employees front and centre during the pandemic is not true. Deputy Thomas Pringle also spoke of how a recent study by the Donegal Women’s Network reinforces concerns he raised over deprivation and the impacts

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Ireland cannot pursue ‘zero Covid’ strategy – CMO

  Ireland cannot pursue a ‘zero Covid’ strategy, according to the chief medical officer. The strategy advocates driving down the number of community transmission cases to zero – allowing the country to return to relative normality. It has been adopted by countries such as New Zealand. However, Dr Tony Holohan says it would not be

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More Leaving & Junior Cert talks taking place today

  More talks are taking place today to discuss alternative plans for this year’s Junior and Leaving Certs. The Department of Education is meeting a range of stakeholders, including principals, teachers and students. The Irish Second-Level Students Union wants clarity by February 10th on whether the exams will go ahead as planned. President Reuban Murray

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Two arrested and £80,000 worth of drugs seized in Derry

Two people have been arrested in Derry and £80,000 worth of drugs and a substantial sum of money seized during an operation investigating suspected drugs activity linked to the INLA. Four searches were conducted by the Paramilitary Crime Task Force at addresses and premises across the city yesterday, during which two vehicles, one of which

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Figueira swaps Derry for Sligo

Sligo Rovers have added more firepower ahead of the 2021 season. They’ve snapped up Walter Figueira from Derry City. The 25-year old scored four goals in nineteen league games last season. Manager Liam Buckley’ added Figueira having signed experienced midfielder Greg Bolger, 2019 Premier Division top-scorer Romeo Parkes, Jordan Gibson and Shane Blaney. <

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Council seeking entertainers for series of Care Home performances

As part of the Government’s KEEP WELL Campaign, Donegal County Council Arts Service and the Donegal Age Friendly Programme is seeking to recruit a panel of experienced musicians, singers and entertainers to provide a series of music, song and dance performances for residents of the county’s long stay Care Homes, over the coming months. The

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Cllr backs call for overhaul to Stay and Spend Scheme

  An Inishowen Cllr has backed calls for an overhaul to the Governments Stay and Spend Scheme in time for summer. The Irish Tourism Confederation is already claiming that the scheme is too narrow, cumbersome and off-putting for many. It’s thought that a simpler voucher scheme to stimulate domestic tourism could save many businesses. Cllr

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People urged to check weather before heading for a hike

  A Spokesperson for Donegal Mountain Rescue is urging people to check the weather forecast before thinking on heading out for a hike. It’s after three walkers were rescued after becoming disorientated on Muckish Mountain yesterday evening. Weather conditions were said to be poor with visibility down to 5m. Donegal Mountain Rescue were tasked to

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Council gets over 160 applications for Mica Redress Scheme

  Donegal County Council has so far received 163 applications for the Mica Redress Scheme to date. The majority of application have been from the Inishowen MD with 131 applications while there have been 22 form the Letterkenny/Milford area and 10 from Lifford Stranorlar. 67 of these applications have been approved, 76 are under assessment

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