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  An urgent update is to be sought later regarding the reopening of Buncrana Leisure Centre. The amenity has been closed since 2016, despite Government funding being earmarked for refurbishment works. In its most recent response, Donegal County Council said that it was actively engaging with Buncrana Leisure Centre Community Company to progress plans for […]

  Homeowners in Donegal are being warned to ensure their home is adequately secured following a break in in the Newtowncunningham area yesterday. Its reported that two men broke into a house between Newtowncunningham and Killea yesterday afternoon between 3:30pm and 4pm. It’s understood that the pair were disturbed upon the return of the homeowners.

A West Tyrone MLA has hit out at civil servants in Northern Ireland as its emerged over £1000 was spent on purchasing cakes in celebration of the roll-out of Universal Credit. Universal Credit is a benefit scheme which MLA Daniel McCrossan claims is the most disgusting and disastrous benefit cuts to be adopted and has

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday December 10th:

The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council says the Three network is down again in the wider Falcarragh area, and he’s calling for action to rectify the issue. Cllr Seamus O’Domhnaill says the network has issues on a regular basis and he wants a meeting with management to discuss the problems and what can be done

Irish Water has denied claims by a West Donegal Councillor that his protest was instrumental in an agreement being reached to reinstate the Meenaleck to Ranafast Road to an appropriate standard. Councillor Micheal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig blocked the road for two days last week to prevent the utility from continuing works in the area

The vote due to take place on the Brexit deal in the British House of Commons tomorrow, has been delayed. British Prime Minister Theresa May is to make a statement to MPs this afternoon. Despite repeated denials this morning by senior British Minister’s and a Downing Street spokesperson, The British Prime Minister is set to

A group of residents in the Ard O’Donnell area of Letterkenny have signed a petition, opposing plans to extend Gallagher’s Hotel on Upper Main Street. Plans to extend the hotel to accomodate an additional 61 rooms and a spa are currently being sought. The main issues with local residents is the increase of traffic along

Irish Water, Donegal County Council and the contractor appointed to carry out works on the Meenaleck to Ranafast Road have reached an agreement with a West Donegal Councillor to reinstate the road to an agreed standard. Its after Councillor Micheal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig blocked the road for two days last week to prevent the

A Parish Priest in Letterkenny says he is disappointed that a request on Irish Water to consider postponing planned works in the Gortlee area has not been adhered to. Fr Brian Quinn last month, called on the utility to temporarily halt the works for fear traffic disruption would cause untold chaos in and around the

A Donegal Councillor says there must be progress on resolving data protection issues with the community CCTV programme. Cllr Patrick Mc Gowan says an application for CCTV in the Twin Towns was submitted almost two years ago, but its being delayed because of data protection issues which officials say have yet to be addressed at

The European Court of Justice is set to rule this morning on whether the UK can unilaterally revoke Article 50. It comes ahead of tomorrow’s crucial vote on Theresa May’s Brexit plan in the House of Commons The British Prime Minister is making last-ditch efforts today to try and win support – but she looks

It’s been announced the Cairde Le Cheile group in Letterkenny is to appoint a full time manager following confirmation of more than €70,000 in funding. Cairde le Cheile provides supports for people with disabilities, for the elderly and for youth groups, as well as work with the Special Olympics and helping to provide sport, employment

People are being warned about the increased risk of burglary over the Christmas period. The AA says people should be more imaginative when it comes to hiding presents. Spokesperson, Barry Aldworth, says burglars know the obvious hiding places people tend to use:

A levy scheme for vacant sites around the country is not working properly according to Fianna Fail. The party says only 140 sites will be covered by the system in 2019. Owners with sites on the Vacant Land Register are penalised if people are hoarding land which could be used for housing development. Fianna Fail’s

The Children’s Rights Alliance has welcomed the extension of the HPV vaccine to teenage boys from next year. It follows a recommendation from the health watchdog HIQA. The Alliance says it’s critical that adequate resources are now put in place to ensure the programme can be run effectively across the country. CEO Tanya Ward says

  Former Donegal County Councillor Seamus Rodgers has been co-opted onto the Donegal Joint Policing Committee. Mr. Rodgers has thanked the public for their successful nomination of him onto the JPC and says the body must be tailored to meet the needs and requirements of the county in working with the Department of Justice to

A Donegal Deputy has told Minister Michael Creed that factories who have broken carcass trim rules should be named and shamed. Its after it emerged numerous fines were imposed in 2018 on factories who failed to comply with EU carcass trimming regulations. In the Dail this week, Deputy Charlie McConalogue told the Minister for Agriculture,