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Health and safety concerns over a link road in Letterkenny are back under the spotlight. Windyhall road is becoming an ever popular escape route for motorists due to the vast amount of road works on-going around the town. The minor route is also home to a T junction, linking the area to the Long Lane

Over €230,000 in funding has been sanctioned for Donegal’s Food Coast Project. The Donegal Local Enterprise project was 1 of 16 selected to share in a new €2.5 million LEO Competitive Fund. The funding will go towards a full-time executive for two years, marketing, a food cluster as well as a productivity programme and a

There could be 73,000 fewer jobs here by the end of 2021, if there’s a no-deal Brexit on October 31st. That’s according to the Central Bank, which is warning of major job losses if the UK crashes out of the EU without a deal. It says a disorderly exit will lead to shocks to the

The number of people treated in hospital for drug or alcohol addiction disorders increased by nearly 10% last year. According to details released under the Freedom of Information Act, 543 people had one of these illnesses as a main diagnosis in 2018. In the Saolta Hospital Group which includes Letterkenny University Hospital, last year, 108

It’s thought that periodic speed limits outside three Donegal schools are inadequate. The speed limits signs were introduced outside, Lurgybrack, Illistrin and Magherabeg schools in recent times in a bid to curb the speed of vehicles approaching the areas. All three schools are situated on national primary roads and there’s concern that the current signs

A Donegal County Councillor claims people in West Donegal continue to be ignored by Government. Its after Minister Joe McHugh announced earlier this week that a special flood fund was activated for properties damaged as a result of Storm Lorenzo in Donegal Town. Meanwhile to date, no relief has been sanctioned for the West of

There are calls for a change in legislation when it comes to erecting masts after one appeared without prior notice in the Glencar area. It’s understood that the mast went up overnight with residents said to be irate due to no consultation on the matter. But under current planning legislation, such a mast is allowed

The Rockhill Road from the Old Town Bridge to the Greyrock/ Nestles Road in Letterkenny is to close for a period of four months as of Novermber 12th. The temporary road closure will be in place until March 5th 2020 to facilitate the installation of a new sewer and associated works. The road closure will

    The Donegal GRA spokesperson says despite the fanfare surrounding an increase to the Garda budget for the year ahead, it won’t be enough to address major shortfalls within the force locally. The Finance Minister announced an €81 million increase in the budget for An Garda Siochana earlier this week but concerns remain as

  It’s been confirmed that there are no current plans to reinstate the antenatal clinic to Carndonagh hospital. Management at Letterkenny University Hospital have stated that low numbers attending the clinic in Carndonagh is the main reason why it’s on hold at present and that coming to Letterkenny optimises care. It is however envisaged that

  Serious questions are being asked over the A5 road upgrade and whether it will go ahead at all. It follows confirmation from the Department for Infrastructure that they will proceed with a new public enquiry, delaying the scheme until 2020. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says people across North West are quickly losing belief

  The Rural Development Minister has dismissed claims that the carbon tax is a surcharge on rural Ireland. It was increased by six euro a tonne in Tuesday’s budget, which resulted in petrol and diesel going up by two cent per litre. However, Michael Ring says everyone will be affected and not just people living

  The National Transport Authority has confirmed that a private operator has been selected to run the Carndonagh to Letterkenny bus route that was previously run by North West Busways. Last month, North West Busways announced that it was to cease operating its Inishowen to Letterkenny service as of October 14th. Local Link will now take

  There’s been a cautious welcome given to an €81 million increase in the budget for an Garda Siochana. As part of Budget 2020, Paschal Donohoe announced this week that there will be 700 new Garda recruits in the year ahead. Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher says it is imperative that Donegal benefits from

  Serious concern has been raised over some motorists speeding towards Kilmacrennan. Major road improvements have been undertaken on the stretch from Letterkenny towards Kilmacrennan however the speed limit drops suddenly from 100km to 50km on the approach road into the village. It’s thought that flashing 60kmph flashing signs further out from the village would

  It’s hoped that the next round of LIS funding will provide money to resurface the avenue at Gartan. The route is a popular walkway for both residents and tourists however it’s understood to be in a serious state of disrepair for some time. Donegal County Council has committed to prioritising upgraded works as part

Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle claims Brexit was used as an excuse not to invest in communities and services in Budget 2020. Instead the Deputy says, Brexit allowed the Government to implement a private-sector led Budget. He has not disagreed that Brexit will indeed present difficulties for Ireland and that preparations must be made. However, Deputy

    Minister Joe McHugh says that there is still no confirmed start time for the mica redress scheme to begin in Donegal. In yesterday’s Budget, the government confirmed that a total of 40 million euro would be set aside, but that some of these funds would also be dedicated to a pyrite redress scheme