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  Drinking fountains and water refill stations could be installed at a number of locations in the Letterkenny and Milford Municipal District on foot of a motion from Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh. He moved a motion at a recent meeting calling for facilities to be provided in public parks, and other key areas to help reduce […]

A Midlands North West MEP says Brexit and preserving heritage were two key issues raised during a visit to Donegal this week. MEP Maria Walsh met with communities in Killybegs, Arranmore, Ballyshannon and Donegal Town as she travelled to the county. She says it’s of the utmost importance that everyone at a local, national and

  Its emerged that just 26% of out of hours cover was provided in Strabane last year. Figures from the North’s Permanent Secretary for Health have confirmed that over the past year, there were 95 of the 365 covered by GPs in the Strabane base. A recent report has also recommended that the number of

Another man has been arrested following a disturbance at a funeral in Strabane this morning. Three men in total have now been arrested, they are aged 17, 22 and 32. District Commander Chief Superintendent Emma Bond says a significant proactive policing operation was in place this morning in the Melmount Road area to prevent disorder

  Safety measures on the main street in Manorcunningham seem to be a step closer after what’s been described as a very positive meeting. A number of Cllrs along with road engineers from Donegal County Council met in the village yesterday and it was noted that some motorists were speeding through the main thoroughfare. The

  Business people in Donegal are said to be experiencing major difficulties as it relates to acquiring a fire safety certificate. It’s been claimed that current requirements for obtaining a certificate are too rigid with some well established businesses finding it virtually impossible to meet the standards. Cllr Ciaran Brogan says the template which Donegal

    There are renewed calls for action on flooding issues in the Finn Valley as a vast amount of land is said to be saturated for weeks. One area of particular concern is the main Lifford to Stranorlar road with a significant amount of water gathering along the route. Local Cllr Gary Doherty says

  Donegal County Council is being urged to cut back trees at the back of Thorndale in Letterkenny, amid concerns that they come down in storms and cause damage. Cllr Gerry Mc Monagle told a recent Municipal District Meeting that the trees are encroaching on peoples’ homes, but for some reason, he said officials are

  A Donegal County Councillor has hit out as its emerged the Council’s Housing SPC has yet to meet since the local elections in May of last year. Councillor Micheal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig says its concerning given the urgent need for housing in the county that the Housing Strategic Policy Committee has not yet

  The North’s Finance Minister has pledged his support for Derry’s £105 million City Deal and Inclusive Future Fund. Conor Murphy has confirmed that he supports match-funding the City Deal and the Inclusive Fund and will be bringing it before the Executive in the near future. Minister Murphy was responding to Foyle MLA Martina Anderson

  Innovation Inishowen is to be launched today by Skillnet Ireland, in response to what it says is the identified need for support to upskilling and cross-skilling. The project is one of three networks planned for this year and will help skills development across a range of sectors including; engineering, transport, tourism and farming. Dave

  It’s been confirmed that a stroke unit is due to open at Letterkenny University Hospital later this year. An initial two hundred thousand euro has been approved for the unit with recruitment for the necessary staff to begin shortly. It’s envisaged that the unit will be up and running by early summer with more

  The principal of Loreto School in Milford has moved to reassure the public that the advice given to students to stay at home after a recent ski trip to Italy is purely a precautionary measure. The pupils and staff who were on the trip to Italy last week were not in a restricted area

    A public consultation takes place in Lifford this week on the flood relief scheme but it’s envisaged that the work could take up to six years to complete. An information evening about the plans is getting underway at the Old Courthouse tomorrow evening with all concerned encouraged to attend. A total 25 million has

  A Donegal TD is calling on the acting Agriculture Minister and his Department to engage with the Animal Collectors Association as their strike continues today. The decision by the ACA to halt animal collection from this morning came following a unanimous decision by the ACA members at the group’s emergency meeting in recent weeks.

  Plans for a second full time breast surgeon at Letterkenny University Hospital seem to be in doubt again, after the latest regional health forum meeting. Previously, the Government gave a commitment that a second surgeon would be deployed to the hospital in the very near future. However, questions were asked over when the vacancy

  Fianna Fáil and the Green Party will start substantial policy talks today as efforts continue to form a government. Fine Gael’s parliamentary party will meet to discuss its options after Leo Varadkar’s meeting with Micheál Martin yesterday. While rural Independents, including Mattie McGrath and the Healy Rae brothers, will also meet Fianna Fáil. Last

  Donegal County Council is warning that ice may form on the route from Frosses – Glenties – Fintown after a gritting lorry broke down there this morning. Motorists are being advised to drive with extreme care there. A yellow snow and ice warning remains in place for all of Ireland until 9 o’clock this

A Donegal Councillor is calling for action to tackle coastal erosion in the Fanad area, saying the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District is not getting the attention it deserves in terms of erosion. Cllr Liam Blaney has been told a council official with expertise in this area will attend the next MD meeting. He says the