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  Concern has been raised once again over the state of disrepair of some buildings along the Quay in Ramelton. Due to health and safety concerns, hoarding was erected around the buildings in question earlier this year, resulting in the road being reduced to single lane traffic. Donegal County Council is being urged to give

  A Donegal councillor is calling for more leniency from planners in cases where local people are trying to build houses on their own land in rural areas. Cllr Michael Mc Clafferty told a meeting of Glenties Municipal District that in many instances, planning decisions are going against the applicants in cases where better communication

  Lee Early has been described as a shining light on Arranmore Island. The 26 year old lost his life after getting trapped underwater when his car slipped off a pier on the island yesterday morning. A passenger managed to get out of the car and swim ashore to raise the alarm. An investigation is

  Arranmore Island is in mourning following the death of a young local man in a tragic drowning at the weekend. 26 year old lifeboat volunteer Leigh Early died after getting trapped when his car slipped off a pier into the sea, yesterday morning. The RNLI’s Area Lifesaving Manager Owen Medland says another man who

  Donegal County Council has agreed to investigate parking issues at An Grianan Theatre in Letterkenny. Problems with illegal parking reportedly peak during busy times at the theatre, blocking a road which is also home to a number of residential properties. The Local Authority has also suggested that the issue may be an enforcement matter

  A status yellow low temperature warning is in place for Donegal until later this morning. Met Eireann is predicting temperatures to hit as low as minus four in places. It’s in effect across 22 counties until 9am. Anna Cullen from AA Roadwatch has this advice for motorists:

  It has been confirmed that funding has been secured and issues of concern have been resolved for Glenties Playground. It follows challenges faced by the Glenties Playground Committee surrounding insurance costs and the running of the facility The playground was originally constructed through local funding, Leader & Lottery grants and the local authority was

A Kerry TD, who suggested a permit to let people in rural areas drive after two drinks, has been described as a ‘drink-driver denier’. Earlier this week Danny Healy-Rae said the special permit would let people drive on back roads to help them socialise in isolated parts of the country. Chair of the Road Safety

Sinn Féin has called for an NHS for Ireland as part of a move towards a united Ireland. Mary Lou McDonald said a referendum on Irish unity must happen in the next five years and it will be a condition of them entering government. It was one of numerous promises from the Sinn Féin leader,

The government’s being accused of “pulling the wool over farmers eyes” in relation to the Mercosur trade deal. Despite strong opposition from farmers here, it’ll see 99,000 tonnes of beef a year enter the EU market from South America. An assessment of its economic impact on Ireland is due to be completed by next summer.

People in Donegal are being asked to improve a database of local beaches, which is in the process of being finalised. A map is already online, after councillors in the Glenties Municipal District sought to have information about local beaches collated. Cllr Marie Therese Gallagher says the priority now is to gather information about car

Sinn Féin has promised to raise the minimum wage and reduce the cost of insurance if elected to government. The party is meeting in Derry today for it’s Ard Fheis with elections in the north and by-elections in the south high on the agenda. Political Correspondent Seán Defoe is in Derry:

An event to help young people with disabilities to start their careers will take place in today. The Training, Careers & Lifestyle Fair for Young People with a Disability will be hosted in Letterkenny Institute of Technology. The event will also see the second edition of the Donegal Disability Directory of Services being launched, with

It’s been confirmed that repair works are to be carried out to a number of footpaths in Long Lane, Letterkenny. 25 thousand euro has been sanctioned for the work which will be undertaken by Donegal County Council. It follows concern from residents over the serious state of disrepair of some of the walkways in the

Road engineers from Donegal County Council are to assess the entrance of Leck road at Bonagee in Letterkenny. It’s after health and safety concerns over the junction were raised this week at the latest sitting of the Letterkenny Municipal District. Local Cllr Donal Coyle says the road has seen a huge increase in traffic in

A man in his 70’s that went missing last night in Buncrana has been located safe and well. The vulnerable man was last seen last night around 10:30 pm driving a silver Toyota Verso with registration number 131 DL 233. While the search was focused on the Buncrana area, it was believed the man may