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  There are calls on all candidates in the upcoming local elections in May to campaign poster free. It’s thought the use of media outlets and social media platforms would not only be better for the environment but also cost effective for the candidate. Cllr Seamus Maguire believes the use of posters during an election […]

There are calls for more progress on bringing bottle banks back to Dunkineely. Due to refurbishment works at the local community centre there, Donegal County Council is now looking to rehouse the bottle banks elsewhere but finding a suitable site in the village is reportedly proving difficult. In the interim, residents have to travel to

  There’s concern that areas of Donegal may fall between the cracks after the local elections. New boundaries mean that the Letterkenny MD will be inheriting the Manorcunningham area later this year with the current roads engineer urged to make sure these routes are maintained adequately going forward. Donegal County Council says that Letterkenny road

The government is due to finalise its contingency plans for a no-deal Brexit today. Cabinet will be briefed on the measures needed to prepare the country for the possibility of Britain leaving the EU without a deal. They’ll set out how key sectors will be protected in case of there being no deal in place

A ‘Brexit and the Northwest’ event will be held this week in Sligo. The event which includes a keynote address by the Tanaiste followed by a panel discussion with a range of speakers will examine the potential impact of Brexit on the border region. People are being encouraged to come along to the Aurivo Auditorium

A South Donegal TD says ‘medical elitism’ was at play in choosing the site for the new National Children’s Hospital. Some campaigners argue the location at St James’ in Dublin is too congested and is difficult to get to. Former Health Minister James Reilly has defended the decision to put it there – saying it

The Carndonagh Community Hospital Liaison Group has hit out at the HSE following what they say is a series of delays in securing long promised reconfigurations works at the hospital in Carndonagh and the Nursing Unit in Buncrna.. The group says the work has once again been pushed back, and according to the official version

  A new Unesco study shows young people in Northern Ireland are living in more segregated communities and less diversity than previous generations. It also shows if the outcome of Brexit leads to a hard border, young people will inevitably be groomed in violent activity. The study compiled by the chairs of two Unesco committees

The Mayor of Derry is hopeful that an announcement could be made about the future of the City of Derry Airport to London route in the coming days. Speaking after the collapse of FlyBMI at the weekend, Mayor John Boyle repeated that airport management are in contact with a number of potential replacement airlines. On

  New grants have been made available to help dairy farmers go green. The government will cover 40 per cent of the cost of climate friendly milk pumps. They could save farmers 1,500 euro a year on bills and significantly reduces carbon emissions. Climate Action Minister Richard Bruton says it’s a smart long term investment:

  An end is in sight to a long running issue with sewage in the Dromore Park area of Killygordon, following a deal between Donegal County Council, the local residents and Dromore National School. A new Foul Pumping Station will be located within the estate’s open space area, with additional capacity to serve the Dromore

The Cathaoirleach of the Donegal Islands Committee has hit out at the Minister for Rural Community Development following his continued refusal to meet with the Islands Committee. Councillor John Sheamais O’Fearraigh says a meeting with representatives is essential to ensure investment is made in the county’s islands. Councillor O’Fearraigh says islanders have been left frustrated

The Government is being urged to acknowledge the rights of Community Employment Supervisors ahead a nationwide strike today. The industrial action by members of trade unions SIPTU and Forsa is in response to a 10 year dispute over the Government’s failure to recognise a Labour Court Recommendation that an agreed pension scheme be introduced for

A review is to take place of the approach road to the Market Square area of Letterkenny. It’s after a number of incidents of buses attempting to venture down the narrow road only to find that they are unable to turn, potentially causing huge problems for themselves and other motorists. It’s been claimed that a

Concern has been raised over the illegal dumping of household items in Newtowncunningham over the weekend. Household appliances, children’s toys, car parts and other materials were dumped at Quay Shore sometime within the past 48 hours. Councillor Paul Canning says he has been in contact with Donegal County Council with the view to getting the

Brexit uncertainty is being partly blamed for the collapse of Flybmi. Hundreds of flights have been cancelled including flights between the City of Derry Airport and Stansted. Passengers who booked flights directly with the airline are advised to contact their card issuer to seek a refund. Last week the airport said Fly BMI’s route to London