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  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

  The Department of Health is warning a no-deal Brexit could have a severe impact on the health service. Secretary-general Jim Breslin says work is ongoing to ensure the supply of medicines and medical devices is protected. But he says it’s important service-users are aware of any possible changes to services or procedures. Mr. Breslin’s

  A West Tyrone MLA says he will refuse to display a GB sticker on his vehicle after Brexit. It was announced earlier this week that all UK-registered cars, including Northern Ireland will need to display the sticker while driving in the Republic of Ireland post Brexit. The British Government is advising that all UK-registered

Donegal students are being encouraged to submit their entries for the 2020 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. Last year, over 20 projects from Donegal students were shown the exhibition. It gives students from across Ireland the opportunity to share their creativity and innovation in areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths to thousands of

Garda in Milford are investigating a criminal damage incident at Cashel, Downings. The incident happened at some stage between Friday morning last at 8am and Saturday morning at 10am. No entry was gained to the premises however both patio doors were smashed. Garda Sean Sweeney says that Gardai are eager to find those behind the

  Gardaí in Buncrana are appealing for information in relation to the theft of 40 sheets of galvanised tin. The tin was stolen from a farmyard at Stragill between the 15th of August and the 28th of August. Gardai believed that the sheets would have to have been transported on a trailer or in a

A Midlands North West MEP says she doesn’t believe Boris Johnson is treating the European Union with due respect. Vice President of the European Parliament Mairead McGuinness was speaking as the British parliament prepares for a showdown that could result in another Brexit delay and a general election. Opposition parties are trying to pass a

The Fianna Fail Agriculture Spokesperson says it’s vital that fresh talks take place to address the continuing beef crisis. Donegal Deputy Charlie Mc Conalogue was speaking after a meeting took place last night to appoint spokespersons to represent protesting farmers in any reconvened discussions. Deputy Mc Conalogue says Minister Michael Creed must now immediately reconvene

  Gardai in Donegal have issued a warning over driving in wet weather. It follows a number of recent collisions in the county which Gardai have determined aquaplaning as the main factor. Aquaplaning can occur when the water separates tyres from the road surface with the ability to break futile. With winter fast approaching, Garda

    An investigation is continuing into a burglary at a restaurant in Dundee in St. Johnston. The incident happened in the early hours of Thursday morning last between 3.10 and 3.20am Entry was gained to the premises through a window at the rear of the building. A small sum of cash was stolen during

  Gardaí in Letterkenny are investigating an attempted burglary at a home in The gardens, Ballymacool. The incident happened at some stage between 9pm last Wednesday and 10.30am on Thursday. Entry was not gained to the house but a screwdriver was discovered partially stuck in the locking mechanism of the back door. There was also

  There’s a renewed appeal for information over the theft of trees at Drumboe Woods in Stranorlar. Approximately 23 trees were cut down and removed from the woods at some stage between Tuesday August 13th and Friday August 23rd. Gardai are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have observed work going on and

A former Donegal councillor has hit out at those responsible for the defacing of Gaeltacht signs, calling the practice “idiotic”. In recent weeks, a number of incidents have emerged of the English translations of Irish placenames being spray-painted over, and in recent days, a number of signs have had the Irish names obscured. On today’s

Searches are continuing at Lagg Beach in Malin after what was thought to be a World War 1 mine was spotted on the beach on Sunday evening. The beach was closed off to the public, and gardai and army personnel spent yesterday searching. However, nothing was found. Local Councillor Martin Mc Dermott says the tides

The Courts Service has confirmed that a structural survey of Carndonagh courthouse is to be prioritsed. The courthouse is currently closed to facilitate refurbishment works with all court sittings, in the interim, moved to Buncrana. Local Councillor Albert Doherty is hopeful a further update on whether court services can be temporarily relocated to the Colgan