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  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

  An Inishowen councillor says there needs to be more communication between the Department of Education and the Donegal Education and Training Board on the issue of the proposed Three School Campus in Buncrana. There are fears the plans may be delayed even further after the site was sold late last year, but Cllr Albert

  The families of 14 people killed in the Bloody Sunday shootings will find out later if former members of the British Army will face charges. 17 ex-soldiers could face prosecution over the killings in Derry in 1972 – which also left 15 people wounded. Kate Nash’s brother William was 19 when he was shot

There are urgent calls on Donegal County Council to improve on its social housing stock. It follows claims that some dwellings are experiencing severe issues with damp as a result of mica block defects. Coupled with this, residents who are attempting to buy their house outright are said to be finding it near impossible to

  British MPs will decide later if they want the UK’s withdrawal from the EU to be delayed. It follows last night’s defeat for Theresa May in the House of Commons, with MPs rejecting a no deal Brexit under any circumstance. The UK government will later propose a short delay to Brexit, or a longer

  The Education Minister says the North South collaboration between higher education institutes must be protected post Brexit. Minister Joe McHugh was addressing the Seanad yesterday where he confirmed that Irish students attending higher education institutes in the UK would be eligible for SUSI grants post-Brexit and vice versa. He told Senators during discussions on

    A Clean Coasts workshop takes place at the Old Church in St Conal’s Hospital Grounds this morning to look at how to tackle the issue of coastal and marine litter. It’s being run by An Taisce, with support from Donegal County Council. Plans will also be formulated for a major coastal clean-up across

The bodies of an elderly couple found dead at their home in Convoy today have been removed to Letterkenny University Hospital. The couple, a man in his 80s and a woman in her 70s were pronounced dead at the scene in Riverview View after Gardai were contacted at around 1:30pm this afternoon. Local Councillor Liam

An investigation has been launched following the sudden deaths of an elderly couple in Convoy. Gardai were contacted this afternoon at 1.30pm by a relative of the deceased. The couple, a man in his 80s and a woman in her 70s were pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation will be carried out and a

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has confirmed that Carndonagh District Court will sit in Buncrana next week, and has given no indication that an alternative venue will be sourced in Carndonagh itself while essential repair works are undertaken. The minister was questioned on the matter by Deputy Pearse Doherty, who asked him to ensure a venue

  Serious concern has been raised over proposed new fishing laws and what impact they may have on the Donegal industry. It’s been claimed that the government have parked controversial legislation for two years while also failing to consult with the fishing organisations. It has led to calls for a delay in bringing forward legislation

Hundreds of homes and businesses in the Falcarragh area are said to be without water since yesterday. Crews were tasked to fix the burst however when work was on-going a subsequent burst occurred. Local Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig says not enough investment is being made by Irish Water to the west of the

  The British Government says there will be no checks on goods between Ireland and Northern Ireland in the event of a no deal Brexit. The House of Commons is due to vote later on whether they want to leave on March 29th without an agreement after the defeat of Prime Minister Theresa May’s plan

  The Education Minister has confirmed that Errigal College in Letterkenny has been given the go ahead for a state of the art major new school building project. Officials in the Department of Education and Skills have assessed plans and approved the construction project, including an extension and refurbishment of the old school building. Donegal

There’s been a mixed reaction to the passing of the controversial gaming motion in Letterkenny and Inishowen.  Councillors in both Municipal Districts voted yesterday to allow the legalisation of gaming machines. The vote and imminent change in by-law will give a green a light to slot machine operators in both areas, who had been restricted

  Donegal County Council officials are being urged to seek an immediate meeting with Minister Kevin Boxer Moran to discuss where the responsibility lies for flood repairs. This week’s Municipal District Meeting was told that a new Flood Prevention group which has formed in Buncrana is also seeking discussions with the minister. Cllr Martin Mc

Members of the Letterkenny MD have voted in favour legalizing gaming machines in and around the town. The measure was adopted 6 votes to 3 this evening. Its after an intense discussion in the council chamber by local representatives. Donegal County Council received a total of 96 submissions from a recent public consultation however it’s