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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

A budget of €20,000 has been sanctioned to establish a pedestrian crossing at the Aura Leisure Centre. It follows concern raised locally over the high speed some motorists are travelling on the stretch which now has a huge increase in footfall. Donegal County Council is currently developing the design of the crossing with a view

Sinn Fein’s labelled talks aimed at restoring the northern executive as ‘a sham’. The main parties met Secretary of State Karen Bradley and Tanaiste Simon Coveney yesterday evening, to discuss the absence of power-sharing in the North. The previous administration collapsed over a row about a botched renewable energy scheme. DUP leader Arlene Foster’s accused

Donegal County Council is being urged to carry out works on College Farm Road in Letterkenny. The road in question is in a serious state of disrepair but it is neither in the Councils remit nor qualifies under the LIS scheme for improvement works. Local Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh says residents there are frustrated over the