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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

Business owners in Falcarragh are being invited by Irish Water to attend an information meeting ahead of planned works in the area. Local businesses and homeowners have been subjected to numerous bursts to the supply there in recent months. Work to the Falcarragh/ Gortahork supply is due to begin in the coming weeks. The meeting

There’s widespread frustration in East Donegal over a lack of progress on flood mitigation works for the area. CFRAMS funding was announced a year and a half ago for flood relief schemes to be carried out in Lifford, Castlefin, Ballybofey and Stranorlar. However, local Councillor Gary Doherty says since the funding announcement there has been

The Taoiseach’s described events in the UK in relation to Brexit as ‘volatile and dynamic’. His comments come as the British Prime Minister calls a surprise cabinet meeting this afternoon. There is speculation Boris Johnson could be planning to call a vote on a general election. Meanwhile, Leo Varadkar says his planned meeting with Boris