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The Minister for Finance has effectively ruled out a general election this year. Paschal Donohue says he is already working on Budget 2020 for October and is confident it will pass. He was speaking at the Fine Gael National Conference in Wexford, where 1-thousand party members have gathered for the two day event, ending with

People in Ireland may get a chance to see the Northern Lights this weekend. Known as the aurora borealis, the phenomenon is usually best viewed in the north of Norway. It’s expected that the display will be visible from at least Ireland’s Northern coasts, if not the whole country. David Moore, from Astronomy Ireland, says

The British Prime Minister’s hinted she might not bring back her Brexit deal for MPs to vote on for a third time next week. Theresa May’s written a letter to members of her party and says she won’t do that if there isn’t enough support. If the House of Commons doesn’t back her agreement, the

A Save Our St Joseph’s Hospital Action Group march gets underway this afternoon at 1:30pm. The march is in response to what the group says is the constant spin that has been issued by Government. Chairperson of the group Fr John Joe Duffy says the time of fake grants and false promises has to come

There are fears a decision by Dublin Port to phase out the intake of cruise ships will have a devastating impact on tourism in the North West. The number of cruise ships permitted to enter Dublin Port from 2021 onwards will be cut to two per week with turnaround ships prohibited. The CEO of Dublin

The IFA is claiming that some beef farmers are facing financial ruin as a result of the state of cattle prices at the moment. Prices being received by farmers for their cattle are unviable, according to the associations Livestock committee, with Agriculture Minister Michael Creed being urged to insist that the brexit compensation package being

A special workshop for businesses in Donegal who export or import from the UK is to be held next week. The one day event is being organised by the Local Enterprise Office in Donegal who are inviting businesses from all sectors to attend in preparation for Brexit. Businesses in Donegal who are planning on moving

The Irish Cancer Society’s calling on people in Donegal to support Daffodil Day today, pointing out that on average, 1,050 people in the county are diagnosed with cancer each year. Research is a key theme this year, with the society saying Irish women could be the first in the world to trial potential new breast

Inishowen Councillor Jack Murray, has called for the installation of speed calming measures at St Mura’s National School in Tooban during school hours, after reports of a number of near accidents recently. He says the road there is extremely fast moving and the area experiences heavy traffic during school hours as parents drop off their

British Prime Minister Theresa May says people have a clear choice after EU leaders agreed to delay Brexit until the 22nd of May – IF the withdrawal agreement is passed by the UK parliament next week. If the British Prime Minister’s deal fails for a third time – the EU says the extention will be

EU leaders have agreed to extend Brexit until May 22nd – the day before European elections start. But it’s conditioned on the UK passing the withdrawal deal next month. The delay is not as long as the UK leader had wanted, she was hoping for it to be put off until the end of June.

Hundreds of homes and businesses are without water today in the Falcarragh area for the second time in recent weeks. Local Councillor Michael Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig has reiterated his calls for further investment in the water network in the area. He says the community needs to unite in their representations to Irish Water:

Gardai in Donegal have issued a county-wide appeal to anyone who may have information regarding the sale and supply of drugs to come forward. It follows the seizure of €76,000 worth of cannabis herb in Derrybeg yesterday during a joint planned operation by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and Customs. Following a

Donegal International Airport has been voted the most scenic airport in the world. According to PrivateFly Scenic Airport Poll Results 2019 the county’s airport tipped Nice Airport and Barra Airport in Scotland to claim the coveted number one spot. Commenting on the airport, voters said there was nowhere as lovely as the wild rugged beauty

ERNACT sponsored projects in the North West are to receive €730,000 for two collaborative pilot projects, one being rolled out in Donegal, the other in Derry. The projects get underway in May, and will see Derry City & Strabane District Council will develop a smart grid pilot that integrates renewable energy, battery storage and smart

A new Community Action Plan has been launched to reduce alcohol harm in Letterkenny. A new Addiction Family Support Group has also been launched at the function, which was overseen by the Alcohol Forum. The Letterkenny plan is similar to documents already launched in Dublin, Cork, and Galway. The special guest at the launch was

It’s emerged that the transfer of respite services at Sea View House in Mountcharles to a new service provider will not now happen until the autumn. Last November, the HSE said services would be transferred to the RehabCare Group, which was expected to take charge of respite services last month. However, Deputy Pearse Doherty says

An Inishowen councillor is calling for alternative safety measures to be employed at the site of January’s fire on Buncrana’s Main Street which destroyed The Plaza and John Barr’s drapery shop. Cllr Jack Murray says he has spoken with a senior council engineer asking that the barriers at John Barr’s shop are removed and replaced

European leaders will gather in Brussels today to consider whether to delay Brexit. Theresa May has asked for an extension until June 30th to get a deal done. Theresa May will make her pitch to EU leaders this afternoon for an extension to Brexit and why they should give her longer. But there’s huge frustration