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The Community For A Clean Estuary in North Inishowen has decided to create an information video highlighting different aspects of concern on the proposed Moville sewerage system. The group says the time is right to tell the story of this long running saga in the hope that people can obtain a detailed understanding of the

It’s been confirmed that the Mountain Top walk is ready for use and will be open in May of this year. Considerable works have been carried out on the route between Woddlands and Calhame and it’s hoped that the marker posts and advance warning signs will be erected in the coming weeks. Further funding is

A South Donegal TD says rising insurance costs are crippling many existing businesses in the North West, and proving to be a barrier to entry for new businesses. Deputy Marc Mac Sharry says the most frustrating thing is there are measures which could be taken by government, but this isn’t being done. Deputy Mac Sharry

Independent TD for Donegal Thomas Pringle has backed the student climate strike today, joining students on their protest outside County House in Lifford earlier. He told the students that Fine Gael and Fianna Fail all knew climate change has been happening since the 1990s therefore it’s vitally important that the young people of today say

  Fianna Fail Cllr. Enda Bonner is to be added to the party ticket for the upcoming local elections. It follows a week of controversy, after he lost out to Noreen McGarvey at the party’s selection convention in Burtonport last Friday. It’s understood that Fianna headquarters contacted Cllr Bonner earlier today stating that he would

  Gardai have launched an investigation after 38 thousand euro worth of equipment was stolen from a council yard in St. Johnston. Thieves made off with a three ton digger and trailer after removing the Watson Hire branding from it. The digger was subsequently spotted moving on the Lifford to St. Johnston road between 7.30

  Gardai are warning motorists in Donegal to take care on the roads this Bank Holiday weekend. Figures show that the number of seat belt detections in the county is up significantly. The March bank holiday is traditionally a high risk period for drink and drug related crashes. Inspector Michael Harrison says with a weather

  Donegal County Council is being urged to address what’s been described as serious lighting issues at the Aura Leisure Centre car park. There have been ongoing problems with the lighting since they were first installed some years ago. Cllr Gerry McMonagle says the inadequate lighting has led to several complaints and safety concerns among

  It’s been confirmed that roadworks from Coolbouy to Kilmacrennan will be complete next month. The contractor intends to have the final surface completed with road marking and signage installed by the end of April. There will be minor works to the side roads and access roads in the following months. Cllr Ciaran Brogan says

  Inishowen Municipal District has been told that the Irish Open Golf Championship will almost certainly return to Ballyliffin, but that may be jeopardized if action isn’t taken to tackle coastal erosion. Councillors were briefed on the preliminary findings of a study into erosion in North Inishowen, with Lagg and Ballyliffin identified as the most

  A South Donegal TD has told the Dail that there is a developing crisis facing businesses, sporting clubs and community organisations across the country as a result of the cost of employer and public liability insurance. Deputy Eamon Scanlon says there seems to be little practical action by government to tackle the high insurance

The families of Bloody Sunday victims say while today’s announcement is deeply disappointing justice, for one is justice for all. Murder charges are to be brought against one former British soldier over the Bloody Sunday killings in Derry. 14 people died after the British Army opened fire on a civil rights march in 1972. 16

The Health Minister has been urged to intervene amid concerns there is a serious issue with HSE owned accommodation in Dungloe. The Council say they are continuing to support the work of Approved Housing Bodies in the delivery of housing under the Capital Assistance Scheme which includes re-purposing existing units to current standards. However, Councillor

  Tusla has opened a new residential respite centre in Letterkenny for children aged from six to 17. The ‘Saoire’ centre provides a respite and support service for children and young people who are living at home or in foster care and require additional supports to maintain their placement in a family environment. Three years

One former British soldier will face charges over the Bloody Sunday shootings in Derry. Members of the 1st Battalion of the Parachute Regiment opened fire at a civil rights march in the city in 1972 killing 13 people. A 14th person died later. The North’s Public Prosecution Service has been looking at the case of