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  It’s taking up to three hours for the Garda armed support unit to provide backup for Gardai in Donegal. A report by the Policing Authority this week has found that staffing problems are hitting armed support units on a national basis. The unit in Ballyshannon is currently providing additional cover for Louth, meaning Gardai in […]

  It’s emerged that persistent wet weather in Donegal has resulted in little to no harvesting in the county. Almost 90 per cent of spring cereal crops have yet to be cut while ground conditions are said to have deteriorated considerably. The issue has led to major concern among local grain farmers as harvesting in

  A Donegal Deputy is calling for immediate clarity over the potential location of custom checks for cross-border trade in the event of a No-Deal Brexit. Discussions have taken place between the Irish Government and the European Commission on the issue but there are serious concerns over the impact checks would have on both the

  The Government is being urged to step-up and stop the brain drain of Irish nurses to Britain. The INMO says UK hospitals are likely to increase efforts to hire Irish-trained nurses after Brexit, as migration controls make recruitment more difficult across the EU. General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha says a survey of student nurses

  The Taoiseach says some checks on goods and animals may be needed near the border in the event of a no-deal Brexit. However, he says avoiding a return to a hard border remains a Government priority. Leo Varadkar told last night’s annual dinner for the British Irish Chamber of Commerce in Dublin, that Ireland

  Farmers in Donegal and the wider North West can breathe a sigh of relief following confirmation that the long-term future of the Sligo Veterinary lab has been secured. Plans announced this week include the building of a brand new state of the art laboratory in Sligo. It is expected this will be completed and

Latest figures from The Housing Agency show that householders in Donegal are benefiting from the Government’s Mortgage to Rent scheme. According to the Central Bank, over 1,100 family home loans in the county are in arrears for two years or more, while 13 Mortgage to Rent cases are being actively progressed. The scheme aims to

  The North-West school secretaries branch of the union, Fórsa, has organised a protest in Letterkenny this weekend. The rally is getting underway at 1pm on Saturday outside the Education Minister, Joe McHughs office at Oldtown road. The protest is calling for all secretaries to be employed by the Department of Education as most are

  The Donegal Domestic Violence service is facing serious pressure over the rising costs of rental accommodation. Those seeking housing assistance from the service are said to be seriously struggling financially because the money they would use for home heating and food is being put towards rent. Manager of Donegal Domestic Violence Service Dr Marie

  Residents in Doneyloop, Castlefinn have set up a committee with a view towards liaising with Glenmore Estate over plans for a new anaerobic digester in the area, which is due to be operational before Christmas. It follows major issues in Inishowen recently, where residents in Burt were unable to leave their homes over a

  There are calls on meat processors to remove legal threats and enable meaningful beef talks to proceed. It’s thought that issues such as the 30 months age limit, the four movement rule, and the 70 day residency requirement must be up for negotiation if farmers are to accept that meat processors are serious about

  A Donegal Councillor says the collapse of part of the Shore Road wall in Ramelton is evidence of the level of neglect from which Ramelton has suffered in recent years. Yesterday, an agenda for next week’s Municipal District Meeting was published, including a question from Cllr Ian Mc Garvey asking if there has been

  Shop LK has launched a Go Green environmental campaign. In conjunction with the initiative which aims to reduce waste around Letterkenny while promoting environmental awareness branded reusable travel cups have been released. Digital Marketing Manager with Letterkenny Chamber, Deirdre McIntyre says the campaign is also about making a change globally:

The Oireachtas Agriculture Committee is calling for retailers to be included in talks to try to resolve the beef dispute. TDs and Senators met this afternoon to discuss the row, which centres on the price farmers are getting for their animals. Michael Dowling, who chaired previous talks between all sides, was expected to appear but

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday September 4th:

There have been fiery exchanges in the House of Commons ahead of crucial votes on the future of Brexit. Boris Johnson challenged the opposition to an election on October 15th. Labour’s Jeremy Corbyn said they wouldn’t back an election until legislation preventing no-deal is in place. The two leaders clashed in what was Mr Johnson’s

Major health and safety concerns have been raised in Ramelton after a section of the river wall collapsed overnight. High tides washed away part of the structure last night, leaving a large hole in the wall. There are now fears locally that further high tides could result in more of the wall tumbling out onto

The government’s looking for the views of the public on a new plan for rural Ireland. An online survey’s being conducted to find out the main issues that are of concern to people around the country. It’s part of an ongoing consultation process that will frame government policy on rural Ireland from 2020 to 2025.

  Big firms in Donegal who currently employ people from across the border has been cited as one of the main factors for a fall in unemployment figures in both Derry and Strabane. A new report also suggests that the economy in the district is showing positive signs of growth, despite uncertainties surrounding Brexit and

  A Derry Councillor has condemned overnight violence in Derry. An investigation has been launched following reports that a suspicious object exploded outside a house in the Waterside area overnight. While no-one was injured, considerable damage has been caused to the front door of a property. Meanwhile in a separate incident, a van was driven