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An independent candidate in the European Elections has claimed that Ireland is tied in to a UN policy which supports depopulation as a means of environmental protection, but most people are unaware of the provision. James Miller, one of the prime movers in the Community Bank movement, says Agenda 21 is a policy which informs […]

  A man has sustained head and facial injuries during what’s been described as a violent assault in Carndonagh. The attack happened on Tuesday afternoon last at around 3.30pm at the Ard Clogher estate in the town. The victim was walking home when he was set upon by a couple of people. He was taken

  A forensic examination is due to be carried out on the former Ard Scoil Mhuire school site following an overnight fire. The fire service attended the scene in the early hours of this morning – it’s believed the fire broke out at some stage between midnight and 2.50am. The blaze caused extensive damage to

Gardai in Letterkenny are currently reviewing CCTV following a report of an attempted robbery and assault of two children. The incident occurred on the Pearse Road area of Letterkenny on Saturday morning last shortly before 11am. The young boys alleged that they were assaulted during the attempted robbery by another male believed to be in

  An investigation is underway following a fire at the former Ard Scoil Mhuire school site in Gaoth Dobhair. Firefighters were called to the scene in the early hours of this morning and the fire was eventually brought under control. It’s not yet known how the fire was started however Gardai are urging anyone with

  Donegal County Council is being urged to look again at the possibility of putting CCTV cameras in some mainly residential areas in Letterkenny, after several incidents of vandalism and anti-social behaviour. The council is preparing an application for new cameras, taking in High Road, Polestar Roundabout, Circular Road and Oliver Plunkett Road. Cllr Jimmy

There are calls for the Irish Government to provide match funding for Donegal following the announcement earlier this month of a major economic package for the Derry City and Strabane District region. The investment package comprised of a £50 million ‘City Deal’ and a £55 million ‘Inclusive Future Fund’. Letterkenny Councillor Ciaran Brogan says given

  The Education Minister will be pressed today for an update on progress of the Moville Community College during a Seanad debate. Funding for a 5000 square metre extension for the school has already been secured with works expected to be carried out by 2021. Donegal Senator Padraig MacLochlainn will this afternoon challenge Minister Joe

  There are calls for weekend services to be provided at Seaview Respite Home in Mountcharles. It comes as the service is due to be handed over by the HSE to RehabCare who have expressed concerns over funding. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle says there is an urgent need for respite services to be provided on

EU Parliamentary candidate Peter Casey says Ireland must suspend EU Freedom of Movement temporarily to avoid an immigration boom that will overwhelm the country. Mr Casey is calling for what he describes as a “mature discussion” on Ireland’s immigration policy to ensure migrants help sustain and grow the Irish economy rather crippling it, and told

The people go to the polls on May 24th to elect a new Donegal County Council. Over the next 9 days, between 11am and Noon, we will host a debate concentrating on each of the 6 districts in the Highland Radio Franchise area In the third of our election debates, we focused on the Milford

The Fianna Fail Leader says he will be seeking a full explanation from the Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr Seamus O’Domhnaill over the ongoing Local Improvement Scheme controversy. It follows revelations that 41 thousand euro was spent under the scheme to carry out repair works to the laneway which leads to Cllr O’Domhnaills home.

The people go to the polls on May 24th to elect a new Donegal County Council. Between now and then we will host a daily debate concentrating on each of the 6 districts in the Highland Radio Franchise area Today we focused on the Milford Municipal District where 9 candidates are vying for just 3

It’s been confirmed that a school bus for children in Termon and Kilmacrennan who attend schools in Milford will be in place from September again. There had been concern locally that while the issue was addressed for this current school year; Bus Eireann indicated that it was only a temporary solution. However, the Department of

  A public meeting takes place in Moville tonight to discuss the need for work to begin on a 5,000 square metre extension to Moville Community College. €10 million was secured for the project in 2015, with a pledge that the work would be done by 2021. Clr Martin Farren says the work is likely

    Donegal County Council and the Donegal Local Community Development Committee are inviting applications for a programme which provides funding to communities in Ireland. €4.5 million of initial funding is available nationally. The Community Enhancement Programme is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and will provide grant funding in 2019 towards

  The Environment Minister is being urged to intervene after yet another water outage in the Falcarragh area this morning. Numerous bursts on the main pipe network will mean homes and businesses will be without water for much of today and potentially tomorrow. Irish Water has scheduled long awaited pipe replacement works for this coming

  A petition calling for the Bonagee Link in Letterkenny to be fast tracked has already garnered over 3,000 signatures. The online petition was set up in recent weeks by Local Election Candidate Donal Coyle. He believes that this shows that the project is a top priority for the people of the town and the

    There are calls for new transport hub in Letterkenny with concern said to be growing that the current bus station is not fit for purpose. It’s thought a new hub would cater to both public and private buses and taxis while also providing toilets, washrooms and a cafeteria for service users. Local Cllr

  A local councillor in Letterkenny has welcomed Capital Investment for maintenance work in three estates in the town. €60,000 has been allocated to Cnoc Ard, Litir Ard and Fairgreenhill following the submissions to the council in past months for investment in the Estates’ green areas. Litir Ard has also been selected to have the