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  It’s been claimed that virtually no consultation with locals has taken place over a proposal to close a section of road in west Donegal for nine months. The five mile stretch between Dungloe the Doochary turnoff is home to a number of businesses and there are major fears over how this plan will affect […]

  There won’t be a ‘one size fits all’ solution for social distancing in schools, according to the INTO. According to new Department of Education guidance, social distancing won’t be essential for children in the first four years of schooling. Third class to sixth class children will be asked to keep one metre apart. While

  The Swilly Ferry has officially set sail this week and has been described as a lifeline for tourism in Donegal for the remainder of the summer season. The ferry, which runs between Rathmullan and Buncrana has a number of crossings daily Meanwhile, the Foyle Ferry is to resume services in the coming weeks. Local

  Donegal Deputy Joe McHugh is not ruling out a return to cabinet in two and a half years time, when Leo Varadkar returns to the Taoiseach’s office. Last evening, Deputy Mc Hugh confirmed he had turned down the offer of a junior ministry, and had asked to be made Chair of the Oireachtas EU

  Mulrines are being urged to issue a statement confirming that there is no threat to their operations in Ballybofey. It follows growing speculation that the company is on the verge of announcing an expansion into the former Herdman’s Plant in Sion Mills. Cllr Gary Doherty is Cathaoirleach of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District, he’s

  The Help Donegal Grow campaign which was launched last month has seen almost 100 entries come in from as far away as Maine in the US, with ideas to help local businesses, enhance towns and villages, and promote tourism. Letterkenny Chamber CEO Toni Forrester says it clearly shows that people in Donegal are engaging,

Donegal Deputy Joe McHugh says he was offered a junior ministry by Taoiseach Michael Martin, but made it clear he was interested in specific roles which are of importance to the North West. When they were not forthcoming, he says he declined the ioffer, believing that he can serve his constituents from the back benches.

Donegal TD Joe McHugh has reportedly turned down the offer of a junior ministry. It’s reported the Fine Gael TD and former Education Minister passed on a number of offered Ministries. It follows comments on Monday’s Nine til Noon Show with Greg Hughes……. Outgoing Ministers of State Brendan Griffin and Ciaran Cannon have also indicated

    A local driving instructor is calling for urgent clarity regarding how they can conduct lessons and tests in a safe and realistic manner going forward. There’s major concern over the health and safety for both instructors and learner drivers over how social distancing measures can be implemented while also maintaining safety on the

  A Donegal Deputy has written to the Finance Minister over concerns relating to the Wage Subsidy Scheme for workers in seasonal employment. Under the scheme, employers can make additional payments, but if those exceed employees’ net January/February pay by a certain amount, the wage subsidy is removed by the same figure. This could result

A Glenties area councillor says he will oppose a plan to close part of the road between Dungloe and the Doochary turnoff for nine months. The proposal has been made by the contractor which is carrying out the works at present. Diversions have been identified, but Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig says they are

  It’s been confirmed that three community housing units at Fair Hill in Dungloe which have been at the planning stage for years are to go to construction. It’s expected that the contractors will be on site within the next 4-6 weeks to commence the project, which will provide assisted living accommodation for 12 people

  The Government’s being called on to clarify its stance on foreign travel this summer, amid fears it could lead to a spike in imported coronavirus cases here. Senior health officials are urging anyone who has booked a holiday abroad to cancel it. A ‘safe list’ of countries people can visit, without having to quarantine

  It’s reported that Mulrines, the Ballybofey based juice and drinks manufacturer is to open a facility in Sion Mills as a response to Brexit. The company has not made any comment this week, but the Tyrone Herald is reporting that up to 200 jobs could be created by the development on part of the

  A Letterkenny based hotelier and former councillor says the Northern Ireland market is going to be more important than ever for the hospitality sector in Donegal. Terry Mc Eniff, owner of the Mount Errigal Hotel, says competition for the domestic market will be fiercer than ever because of the lack of foreign visitors, and

  Any last-minute changes to CAO forms have to be made before close of business today. The change-of-mind deadline is a quarter past five. Over half of applicants decided they wanted to make some alteration during the window last year.  

Thousands of tonnes of mud has destroyed acres of land in Co Leitrim. Landslides have forced two homes to be evacuated, and a bridge is now covered over with mud near Drumkeeran. Farmers are reporting that some animals are now missing, and there are fears more rain will make the situation worse. Chairperson of Leitrim

  The General Manager of Letterkenny University Hospital has given reassurances that the resumption of services is at an advanced stage. Outpatient appointments are largely reinstated at the hospital while technology is also being used for some consultations. General Manager Sean Murphy says there is a good system in place to bring those who need

  Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has said that unless there is a dramatic intervention from Government a significant number of businesses will fail in 2020. The SME sector is said to have been the worst impacted by the enforced lockdown of business and consumers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ibec research shows