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  Searches are taking place for an Omagh man who has been missing from Ramelton since Friday. Seamus McCarney was visiting the area with family and was last seen in Milford on Saturday morning at around 9.30am. Gardai received a subsequent report of a possible sighting at Illistrin, on the outskirts of Letterkenny. Efforts are […]

    A leading health expert claims the government’s current strategy of suppressing Covid-19’s likely to lead to a ‘rollercoaster of lockdowns’. It follows news of a new medium term plan that’ll see colour-coded statuses given to areas depending on infection levels. The Irish Times reports it’ll be red, orange, yellow and blue, with the

  Irish Water has been accused of focusing too much on servicing Letterkenny and neglecting other areas in Donegal. It follows yet another major burst in south Inishowen yesterday which left thousands without water for a time. Irish Water stated that the area may now be prioritised due to the recent high frequency of bursts

  The Higher Education Minister’s reassuring Leaving Cert students Ireland’s calculated grades system is ‘robust’ and will be reliable. It’s after Scotland’s moderation system was suddenly withdrawn yesterday after thousands of students were marked down. Round one of the CAO’s issued on September 11th, four days after Leaving Cert results are due. Minister Simon Harris

  The Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District is urging people to lobby the OPW and the Court’s Service in a bid to secure a quick return of court hearings to Carndonagh. It’s a year since the courthouse in Carndonagh closed pending repairs. a comprehensive study has been done, which concluded significant work was necessary.

  A Donegal Councillor says the attitude of the government to the Donegal’s gaeltacht and islands has been made clear following the announcement of capital grants this week. Minister Caroline Martin and Junior Minister have confirmed just over €279,000 for islands off Cork and €341,000 for islands off Mayo. Donegal’s islands receive €79,500. Cllr Michael

  More than one in four parents are going into debt to pay back to school costs. A new survey from the Irish League of Credit Unions show the average amount parents owe is just under 400 euro. While the cost of after-school care has increased by more than 70 per cent, and stands at

Around €260,000 in Leader and Tomsr Trust funding has been secured for the restoration and conservation works on the Battery in Rathmullan. It is envisaged that the necessary work will commence before the end of this month, and be completed by the end of March. The funding will be used to restore loose block work,

Irish Water has stated that there are no immediate plans for major upgrade works to the south Inishowen supply. The utility has however acknowledged that there has been an increase in bursts and outages on the line recently. Ken Love, Irish Waters Operation Lead for Drinking Water in Donegal says that their plans are continuously

Gardai in Donegal have issued a warning that parked vehicles which are causing potential danger for other motorists will be towed away. It follows traffic chaos at a number of beauty spots across the county over the last few weeks, with several narrow routes blocked. In particular, the road to Murder Hole beach in North

  The family of an Omagh man who has been reported missing from Portsalon are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare. Seamus McCarney was last seen by Gardai on Friday afternoon in Milford and was heading in the direction of Ramelton on foot. Gardai have received subsequent reports that the 24 year old was seen

    The Acting Chief Medical Officer says the increase in Covid-19 cases isn’t just confined to Kildare, Laois and Offaly, with 21 new cases confirmed in Donegal in the past fortnight. The recent spike in coronavirus cases and its spread in meat processing plants will be the focus at a meeting of government ministers

  A petition has been launched, calling for an urgent upgrade to the south Inishowen water supply. It follows a major pipe burst this morning which is currently affecting thousands of properties from Fahan, Burnfoot, Bridgend, Burt, Killea, Newtowncunningham, Buncrana and surrounding areas are all affected. People are being asked to conserve water where possible

  The Cabinet sub-committee on Covid-19 will meet later to discuss the recent spike in cases and outbreaks at meat processing plants. It follows a warning from the National Public Health Emergency Team that a “significant” numbers of cases could be reported over the next week. 57 more have been confirmed, but no further deaths,

  Derry City and Strabane City Council says there have been a number of incidents of vandalism at play parks in the district, and there is a risk some facilities may be forced to close if these incidents continue. Mayor Brian Tierney says these acts are despicable and unacceptable, and it’s the children of the district

People are being encouraged to take part in a public consultation on the future of Ards Friary. The iconic amenity, located on the outskirts of Creeslough, is situated on a vast site with various proposals now on the table as to how some of the land can be utilised going forward. A farmyard, located at

  Further reassurances have been given that the Letterkenny Institute of Technology will be able to reopen doors safety at the end of next month. New guidelines on how third level institutions are to operate going forward have been released and President of the LYIT Paul Hannigan says they are confident that it’s a good

  Major health and safety concerns have been raised over a big increase in visitors to a secret waterfall in south west Donegal. The waterfall is off the beaten track in a rural location between Kilcar and Killybegs and has been attracting a large number of people to the area. It had been relatively under

  There are big hopes locally that Letterkenny will get a substantial share of money under the Urban Renewal Development Fund following the Housing Ministers visit to Donegal last week. The Cathedral Quarter, Re-imagine the market square and the regeneration of Lower Main Street are just some of the projects which are part of the

A Donegal County Councillor has hit out at those responsible for dumping rubbish at recycling banks in west Donegal. Banks at Annagry and Gweedore were said to be overwhelmed yet again at the weekend however bags of rubbish containing items unsuitable for recycling were also dumped nearby. Local Cllr Michael Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig says the

  The low rate of community spread in recent Covid-19 case numbers is a positive step according to a GP. 68 new cases of the virus and no new deaths were reported yesterday – five of new cases were confirmed in Donegal. However just two cases nationally are linked to community transmission. 82 percent of