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  The partner of journalist Lyra McKee, who was murdered by the New IRA, says a vote for same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland was bitter sweet. UK MPs voted in favour of introducing same-sex marriage and abortion rights to Northern Ireland, but only if power sharing isn’t restored by October 21st. Sara Canning says she […]

  A Fine Gael Senator’s accused Insurance companies of being too hesitant issuing Green Cards to cross-border motorists. Earlier this year it was announced anyone travelling from the Republic into the north would require the document as proof of cover. Senator Neil Richmond says insurance companies have been quick urging people to register, but too

The country’s psychiatric nurses have suspended their industrial action. It followed talks between the Psychiatric Nurses Association and the HSE yesterday. Nurses had been on an overtime ban since Thursday because of a dispute over recruitment and retention issues. The PNA’s Peter Hughes says the HSE has promised to fill vacant mental-health nursing posts:

Glenties area Councillor Micheal Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig has been elected Chair of Donegal County Council’s Irish Language Committee. The committee is currently working on a number of Irish language plans for the county and advises the council on its language policy. Councillor MacGiolla Easbuig says his aim during his term in the role will be

The Taoiseach has warned none of the potential solutions for avoiding a hard border is ideal for Ireland. A number of options are being considered – including treating the entire island of Ireland as one market. That option would face massive opposition from the DUP and would require a change in position for the British

The Business and Enterprise Minister says changes can still be secured to the Mercosur trade deal. It comes after the Dáil passed a motion calling on the government to reject the trade agreement. It would allow almost 100-thousand tonnes of beef from South America into the EU market. Minister Heather Humphreys says more concessions can

Works to fully restore Swan Park in Buncrana are set to begin next month. The local amenity was destroyed by flash flooding which devastated the peninsula almost two years ago. Civil works as part of the €2 million project will commence mid August. Donegal Senator Padraig MacLochlainn says while it was a long hard battle

Ferris Lane in Buncrana will reopen to pedestrians from tomorrow after a number of buildings damaged in February’s fire on Main Street were made safe earlier this week. Donegal County Council has begun erecting hoardings which allow pedestrians walk safely, and they will be open tomorrow morning. For now, Ferris Lane will be open to

    It’s hoped that an upcoming public meeting will provide the answers to those affected by Mica, and when exactly the long awaited redress scheme will be rolled out. While the scheme was formally approved in May, little progress is said to have been made since. A wide range of guest speakers are participating

Transport Minister Shane Ross has been criticised for not meeting with a Donegal County Council deputation to discuss the condition of the Ranafast Road in the west of the county. Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig told a Glenties Municipal District meeting this week that the road has been in a dangerous condition for years,

    A further meeting is to take place over the ongoing foul odour in south Inishowen with a view towards setting up an action group. Anger amongst local residents was said to be palpable at a well-attended meeting last night at St. Mary’s Hall in Burt, with the community expressing how the smell at

  An investigation is continuing into a burglary in the Newtowncunningham area. Thieves entered a house in Monfad between 10am and 11am yesterday morning. It’s understood that while no items of high value were taken, the house was completely ransacked. Gardai have carried out a forensic examination of the scene and are appealing to anyone

  Donegal Senator Padraig MacLochlainn has told a Joint Oireachtas Committee that neither the Health Minister nor the Minister with responsibility for Disabilities has listened to the cry for help from icare and the Bluestacks Special Needs Foundation. After years without Government funding both organisations received €35,000 from the HSE this year and last. However,

  A Donegal TD has predicted that there will not be a no-deal brexit, because the backstop will be sacrificed to allow a deal be reached. Deputy Thomas Pringle says that will create for the Irish government, telling Tanaiste Simon Coveney in the Dail that he and his colleagues have responsibilities to Irish citizens living

  Transport Minister Shane Ross has been criticised for his refusal to meet with a Donegal County Council deputation to discuss the condition of the Ranafast Road in the west of the county. Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig told a Glenties Municipal District meeting this week that the road has been in a dangerous