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The CEO of the Western Development Commission says it’s committed to working with Donegal County Council and other agencies to promote the North West economy. Thomas O’Siocháin was speaking after the board held a meeting in the Co-Lab facility at Letterkenny Institute of Technology. He says the board meeting was focused on growing and developing

There’s been condemnation of the removal of flags from Lifford Bridge last night after they were erected in preparation for a National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Lifford and Strabane on Sunday. In a joint statement, Donegal Councillor Gary Doherty and Derry and Strabane Mayor Michaela Boyle say that the loyalists involved in ripping down and

  A West Tyrone MLA is claiming that a leaked Brexit memo shows the true impact of a no-deal Brexit. The memo is understood to detail that agriculture trade could stop in the North within 24 hours, there would be ‘consumer panic’ and a security threat within 14 days of a no-deal Brexit. MLA Daniel

  The IFA claims the Agriculture Minister has no plans to safeguard farmers if there’s a no-deal Brexit. Michael Creed has urged the agri-food sector to make preparations now for the worst-case scenario on October 31st. But the IFA claims that’s hypocritical, because the Minister has no plans himself to protect Irish farmers if that

  With thousands set to travel to Castlebar tomorrow as Donegal take on Mayo in the final Super 8 group game, fans are being urged to ‘Park Smart – Park Safe’. The joint initiative by Gardaí, the GAA and Donegal and Mayo County Councils aims to highlight the significant health and safety concerns created due

  This year has seen 89 deaths on Irish roads up to last Sunday, up six on the same period last year. Five of those deaths happened in Donegal. In a mid year review published this morning, the Road Safety Authority says the fact that there has been a 7% increase in road fatalities suggests

Focus Ireland says it’s time the Government reviews its policy on homelessness as not enough is being done to tackle the problem. It has welcomed the small drop in the homeless figures for June, which saw 81 less people accessing emergency accommodation. In Donegal, latest figures show 22 adults in Emergency Accomodation, and 811 households

  There are urgent calls for the reinstatement of the community welfare officer post at the Milford Public Services Centre. It’s understood that the service will now be provided in Letterkenny and in urgent cases, an officer will visit Milford but not a time suggested by the user. The move has led to serious concern

  There’s further concern as to how proposed restructuring plans for Garda Divisions will affect community policing in Donegal and other rural areas. It emerged this week that Donegal may no longer be a Garda Division in its own right, with speculation that the county may become part of a new North West Division, which

A South Donegal Deputy has reiterated calls for a comprehensive public consultation regarding the planned installation of 5G masts. Its after Donegal County Council confirmed it is to hold a special workshop on the issue. Deputy Eamon Scanlon says given the concern expressed by local communities over a number of proposals to erect masts across

  It’s been revealed that almost €3 million has been spent on agency staff at Letterkenny University Hospital in the first five months of 2019, the highest amount spent across the whole Saolta Hospital group. Latest HSE figures show that close to €2 million was spent on doctors and consultants, €283,000 went towards hiring nurses,

The roll out of high-speed broadband to over 34,000 premises in Donegal has moved one step closer, according to National Broadband Ireland, the company which will roll out the National Broadband Plan. Chief Executive Peter Hendrick says Donegal will receive an investment of €135 million to provide fibre broadband to 34,107 homes. In total, he

Residents in Sion Mills continue to pick up the pieces today after extreme disorder in the village last night. A man in his 30s was injured as he tried to intervene after a group of youths went on a sustained rampage, barricading roads and throwing paving blocks and other items onto the main road and

A no deal Brexit will lead to a “sudden and sharp shock” to some parts of the country. That’s the warning from the Central Bank, which has upgraded its predictions for the economy next year. But if Britain leaves the EU without a deal, it says the economy will take a hit of three per

A Donegal man has been charged in Australia with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm after two men were seriously injured in a weekend crash. 22-year-old Terence Wilkinson from Dunfanaghy, appeared in court after being arrested while on board a plane at Sydney Airport back to Dublin on Monday. A second man is still being

  The Donegal Garda Division will no longer be a standalone division if new proposals are given the green light. Most local Garda divisions are set to double in size as part of a massive shake up of the organisation. A new northern region, including Donegal, will stretch from Mayo to Louth and a new

The County Donegal Heritage Week Event Guide is to be officially launched tomorrow. The free, pocket-size booklet outlines 120 ‘Heritage Week’ events taking place in Donegal for National Heritage Week which runs from Saturday, August 17 to Sunday, August 25, 2019. The guide will be launched by Cllr. Nicholas Crossan, Cathaoirleach, Donegal County Council. Heritage

Boris Johnson says Northern Ireland has been without its power-sharing government for too long. The British Prime Minister’s meeting political leaders at Stormont to stress how much he wants to restore it after two and a half years. Brexit is also expected to feature – as Mr. Johnson wants to get rid of the controversial

  A new tourist kiosk is on the way to Newtowncunningham. The hub will be situated in Kearans Eurospar car park, on the main Letterkenny – Derry road, and will create a platform for those seeking information on Inishowen and the wider Donegal area. Construction has officially got underway with work expected to be complete

  The Central Bank says there could be temporary food shortages in Ireland if there’s a no-deal Brexit. Its latest report shows the economy is due to grow by 4 percent next year – more than previously thought. But it would be just 0.7 per cent if Britain leaves the EU without a deal. That