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Works have commenced on Arranmore Island to erect lights on the pier. Local Councillor Micheal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig has been welcoming the long-awaited works which he says will go a long way in helping the local fishing community. However, he says more investment in the pier is much needed:

Met Éireann is warning people throughout Ireland to expect very heavy rain tonight. Up to 400 millimetres is forecast to fall in a short space of time, possibly leading to spot flooding. A yellow rainfall warning is now in place throughout the country, which will end at seven tomorrow morning. Meteorologist Cathal Nolan, from the

  It’s anticipated that the findings of a review into the future needs of 16 licenses Greyhound Stadiums including Lifford will be published next month. It’s almost a year since the review was first initiated, as part of the Irish Greyhound Boards strategic Plan 2018-2022. The review is expected to provide an assessment of stadium

  There are further calls for an urgent review of speed limits in Muff. Its’ thought that extending the 50 kilometre limit which applies to the centre of the village on both approach roads would help save lives. Currently, the stretch from Quigleys Point into the village, which is also home to a play park,

  The discarding of wooden pallets across Derry ahead of August 15th bonfires has led to calls on businesses to increase security measures. Efforts are being made to remove a pile of wooden pallets that have been discarded on green spaces along the Northland and Glen Road areas of Derry. It’s believed that they may

  Its emerged that motorists in Donegal are being charged €1,200 more for insurance than anyone residing outside the county. A 24 year old first time driver living in Letterkenny who held a full Irish licence for two years and had no claims or penalties was quoted €5,843 for insurance whereas had he said he

  Fianna Fáil is urging both sides in the Brexit debate to get together for talks – as October’s deadline and a possible ‘no-deal’ scenario edges closer. But the party’s Brexit spokesperson, Lisa Chambers, says it’s up to the UK to come up with a viable alternative to the backstop, if an agreement is to

  A Donegal Deputy has hit out at the Agriculture Minister over not addressing what’s been described as a growing crisis affecting the beef sector. It comes as farmers hold more protests today as they look to get a fair price for their product. Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Agriculture and Charlie McConalogue is accusing Minister

  A hard border is politically and practically impossible to deliver. That’s the view of a DUP MP, as the deadlock in the Brexit process continues. A no deal Brexit is a growing possibility, as Britain insists the backstop must be abandoned in order for a deal to be reached. The UK is set to

  Gardai in Letterkenny are warning that those who don’t obey traffic lights will be dealt with accordingly. It follows reports of some motorists breaking the red light at road works near the old Dunnes in the town yesterday. In a statement, Gardai say that they will be monitoring the traffic flow in the area

  The importance of the N56 as a transport hub in Donegal has been highlighted by a local deputy after it was confirmed that further improvement works will go to tender this year. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher says he’s been told that the sections from Dungloe Cloughbolie and Letterilly to Kilraine Junction will go to

  A memorial to men from Donegal who died digging tunnels all over the world will be unveiled this afternoon at the new chapel in Dungloe. The Tunnel Tigers memorial bears 77 names of men killed in tunnels, and also acknowledges that many others died premature deaths from diseases and conditions contracted as a result

  Beef farmers are to continue to hold protests across the country today. Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy is calling on the Agriculture Minister and Meat Industry Ireland to ensure they get a fair price for their meat. He’s visited protesting farmers at demonstrations in Ballyjamesduff in Cavan, Ballyhaunis in Mayo and Clones in Monaghan.

  Irish Water has suspended drilling operations in Lough Foyle following contact from the Loughs Agency’s Director of Conservation and Protection. In a letter to Enda Craig of the Campaign for a Clean Estuary, John Mc Cartney confirms he raised concerns about Oyster breeding in July and August on the Foyle and the potential for impact

Its emerged that the HSE plans to make cuts in the areas of Disabilities, Older Persons and acute hospitals, in order to break even. Documents received through a Freedom of Information request by Sinn Fein revealed that the Government plans to control spending by making cuts to essential services to control health spending and staffing

Midlands North West MEP Luke Ming Flanagan has voiced his support for farmers as the beef plan protest enters its second week. Farmers in Donegal have joined with hundreds nationally in protesting outside meat processing facilities. For the ninth day in a row, farmers are picketing outside processing facilities across the country, as they campaign

The Donegal GRA Spokesperson claims money allocated for the force’s transport budget will be used to part cover Donald Trump’s visit to Ireland. Its estimated that security for the US President’s trip in June came at a cost of €11 million. Brendan O’Connor says as a result of much needed funding for extra Garda vehicles

A security alert is currently ongoing in Strabane this afternoon. A suspect device was discovered in a garden in the Innisfree Gardens area of the town this morning. A police cordon has been erected and up to 30 homes are being evacuated. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan has condemned the actions of those responsible:

Gardai in Donegal are appealing for information following a number of break ins and thefts in the county. On Sunday last, two properties were broken into in the Glencar Manor area while the occupants were taking part in an annual community clean-up. Entry was gained to the property through a back door before the thieves