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Council to consider installing tracking devices on life rings

  Donegal County Council is to explore the idea of installing tracking devices on life rings in various parts of the county. It follows a number of instances, particularly in the Letterkenny area, where the lifesaving equipment was either removed or vandalised in recent months. It’s thought that the innovative technology would not only alert […]

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Restrictions on one off houses in Donegal impacting rural services

Donegal County Council is being urged to build more social accomodation in the Inishowen peninsula, with Cllr Bernard Mc Guinness saying rural schools and other services are being threatened because people are not being allowed to build one off houses. Cllr Mc Guinness says restrictions on individual building projects are more stringent than ever before,

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Tourism Ireland ‘Call of the Wild’ campaign reaches millions

Hidden gems along the Wild Atlantic Way, including in Donegal, have been viewed a massive 13.8 million times in Tourism Ireland’s ‘Call of the Wild’ campaign. A joint initiative between the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland the campaign which ran from October to December last showcased the beauty of

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Council endeavors to identify site for new soccer pitch in Glencar

  Donegal County Council has endeavored to identify a suitable site to facilitate a new soccer pitch in the Glencar area of Letterkenny. Due to hectic schedules of other local clubs, Glencar Celtic currently have to travel to Rathmullan to train because other facilities nearby are occupied. The local authority says that a new pitch

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32 people awaiting in-patient beds at LUH

There were 32 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, nine of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s eight down on yesterday’s figure, according to the latest INMO trolley watch report. At Sligo University Hospital, this morning’s figure was 23, a fall of 17. Cork University Hospital and University Hospital Limerick were

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Joey O’Leary Financial Services is Finn Harps sleeve sponsor

Finn Harps Football Club have announced that Joey O’Leary Financial Services will be the sleeve sponsor for the forthcoming Premier Division season. The news is a welcome boost for Harps ongoing fundraising campaign, which was launched following the memorable promotion play-off victory over Limerick which ensured top flight football would return to Donegal for the

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Donegal gets further €300,000 under Sports Capital Programme

  Almost €300,000 has been allocated to Donegal under the Sports Capital Programme. The applications were from 2018 and were previously deemed invalid but have subsequently been validated in recent days. Applications for the 2019 rounds are still being assessed. Among the major allocations include €95,400 for astro development at Cappry Rovers while Drumkeen United

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Council told to tackle shortcomings in Letterkenny CCTV

Concern has been raised over shortcomings in relation to the CCTV system serving the Letterkenny area. Numerous black spots in the town have been highlighted while some of the current equipment has been deemed insufficient, with footage only recording on a 24 loop. A funding application is being prepared by the Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce

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Concern over no progress on coastal erosion survey in Inishowen

Senior council officials have been told there’s growing frustration in North Donegal that a long awaited coastal erosion survey in the vicinity of Lagg and Ballyliffin has not yet happened. At an Inishowen Municipal District meeting, Councillor Martin Mc Dermott said funding for the survey was announced in 2016, and consultants were appointed in June

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Government urged to address shortage of apprentices in Donegal

The government must do more to address a shortage of apprentices in Donegal, according to Cllr Liam Doherty, who is tabling a motion calling for more investment in the apprenticeship system. The Finn Valley based Councillor was commenting following the publication of figures this week which show 590 people taking part in newly developed apprenticeship

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Jim McGuinness is welcomed to Charlotte by Irish Ambassador

Following his appointment last month as Head Coach of the Charlotte Independence of the United Soccer League (USL), Jim McGuinness has been formally welcomed to the United States by His Excellency Daniel Mulhall, Irish Ambassador to the United States. Ambassador Mulhall visited the Charlotte Independence offices to welcome McGuinness on behalf of the Irish community

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Almost €50,000 announced to support two clubs in Gaoth Dobhair

Almost €50,000 in funding has been announced to support two clubs in Gaoth Dobhair. Over €33,000 has been allocated to Chumann Peil Cheiltigh Ghaoth Dobhair for the purchasing and erecting of a fence and ball stop nets. While €13,000 has also been sanctioned by the Department of Culture, Heritage and Gaeltacht for Gaoth Dobhair Golf

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Forensic accountant given access to Jim Ferry’s financial documents

Donegal County Council has been granted orders by the High Court to access financial documents relating to Jim Ferry’s former waste collector business. Mr Ferry and his partner, Carol Eliot have agreed to a forensic accountant being given access to the papers which are currently held by Gardai in Letterkenny. The court heard that the

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LUH second most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today

  Letterkenny University Hospital was joint second most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today with 40 people awaiting admission there this morning. Nine people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 31 were waiting on wards. Its up significantly on yesterday’s figure of 27. Sligo Hospital also had 40 people waiting for a

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McConalogue has ‘beef’ with Taoiseach

Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue has hit out at the Taoiseach over his claims her was trying to reduce his carbon footprint by eating less meat. The Fianna Fail Agriculture Spokesperson says, Leo Varadkar’s ill-judged comments have angered beef farmers across the country. During a Dail exchange, Deputy McConalogue accused the Taoiseach of threatening the Irish

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Local Link carried 250,000 passengers in Donegal last year

The manager of the Local Link service in Donegal has said that since the service came under the auspices of the National Transport Authority, it has become more established in the community. Fiona O’Shea told a Municipal District meeting in Inishowen this week that last year, 250,000 passengers in Donegal were carried by 120 drivers,

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Discussions to take place over future educational needs for Letterkenny

  There are calls for Greenfield sites in the Letterkenny MD to be earmarked for educational use in the years ahead. Discussions are to take place between the Department of Education, Donegal County Council and principals of both secondary and primary schools in the area over future needs as part of the Local Area Plan.

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Council urged to explore options to tackle issues at local estate

Donegal County Council is being urged to explore all options with a view towards creating a small development where a vast amount of illegal dumping is taking place. The local authority has vowed to carry out an extensive clean up operation at the Council owned land at Windmill View in Letterkenny but it’s thought more

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Vital works on water supply in North West Donegal to start

Minister Joe McHugh has announced vital works will be carried out in the coming months to guarantee supplies to homes, businesses and tourism firms in North West Donegal. As part of Irish Water’s €40 million investment in the county, the mains water supply at Marble Hill servicing Portnablagh is to be replaced. Minister McHugh says

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Shortage of planners in Inishowen causing problems for Cllrs

Councillors in Inishowen say a shortage of planners is preventing them from representing their constituents. Cllr Rena Donaghey said it’s becoming impossible to secure site meetings, and that means potentially contentious issues are not bring addressed. Figures published this week show that in the first 11 months of last year, 1830 planning applications were received

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Current system for returning emigrants not working – Gallagher

  There is a serious need for a solution to the current system in place for returning emigrants in Ireland. That’s according to Councillor Marie Therese Gallagher who says it is near impossible for people to re-settle in the country. She says the difficulty in obtaining a driving licence or planning permission has left returning

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HSE to host support meeting for those effected by Killygordan tragedy

The HSE is hosting an information meeting in Killygordan this evening to offer advice on supporting young people effected by the death of Jasmine McMonagle. The mother of two was murdered at her home in Forest Park, Killygordan on Friday the 4th of January. Psychologists will be on hand this evening to offer advice to

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Appointment of Gaeltacht Tourism Officer widely welcomed

  The appointment of a Gaeltacht Tourism Officer for Donegal has been widely welcomed. Donegal County Council in conjunction with Údarás na Gaeltachta announced today that Máire ní Fhearraigh will take up the role. The development of a marketing campaign to showcase the Gaeltacht areas within the county is now set to commence. However, while

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