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  The Mica Action Group has been welcoming the publication of the NSAI’s protocol for the assessment, testing concrete blocks which may contain damaging materials. It follows the National Standards Authority of Ireland’s publication of the revised edition of the Testing and Categorisation protocol which was published in August 2017. PRO of the Mica Action

  Donegal County Council is to enter into discussions with a local committee in Kilmacrennan to discuss the reopening of the Old Abbey Cemetery. Access to the cemetery has been blocked for safety reasons for some time, with Cllr John O’Donnell arguing that this denies people the right to visit graves of their loved ones,

  A motion demanding the European Commission draw up a plan to combat Lyme disease across Europe has been back by MEPs. Irish representatives have expressed concern over the level of knowledge about the debilitating condition in Ireland and the treatment available. Midlands North West MEP Marian Harkin told the Commissioner that while the motion

  The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has welcomed the latest Brexit developments as positive early signs for Irish fisheries. The organization believes the draft withdrawal agreement and the political declaration reflects the key concerns expressed by the Irish fishing industry during negotiations. CEO of the KFO Sean O’Donogue firmly believes the future framework for fisheries, after

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday November 15th:

Northern Ireland’s Department of Infrastructure has today asked a High Court judge to quash its decision to proceed with the A5. The move means they will not be contesting a legal challenge to prevent the construction of the Western Transport Scheme launched by the Alternative A5 Alliance. However, West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says today

The Finn Footbridge, linking Ballybofey and Stranorlar is to officially open on Monday. The €800,000 project sanctioned by Transport Infrastructure Ireland is a protected steel structure, is 60m long and 3m wide. Cathaoirleach of the Stranorlar Municipal District Councillor Patrick McGowan has welcomed the completion of works which will enhance the health and safety of

A South Donegal TD has called for an urgent review of the system used by SUSI to calculate distances when granting third level grants. Currently, the organisation uses Google Maps to calculate distances however, it has resulted in a number of students being refused grants as the route calculation is based on the shortest route

The Seanad has been told that without consultation and community supports, the imminent arrival of up to 100 asylum seekers in Moville eill be deeply unfair to both the refugees themselves and also the local community. Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn told the house the core of the problem is that because of restrictions on peoples’

A group has been established on Facebook to welcome asylum seekers who are due to arrive ast the Caiseal Mara Hotel in Moville in the coming weeks. The group was started after local woman Tracey Cullen Sheehan put a post on Facebook, with over 100 people joining a group which has been set up as

Shilesh Vara has resigned as Northern Ireland Minister. His resignation comes after Theresa Mays cabinet yesterday backed plans to leave the EU after a 5 hour meeting. His resignation comes as EU’s Chief Brexit Negotiator warns there is a long road ahead before Brexit is finalised. Michel Barnier says the deal is fair and balanced

Donegal County Council is being urged to extend its gritting programme to include the road to Glendowan National School, and the area around Rockhill and Bomany on the outskirts of Letterkenny. The issue was raised at a Letterkenny Municipal District meeting by Cllr James Pat Mc Daid, who says while these are not designated as

  The closure of Burtonport Post Office is to proceed after an appeal to save it has been refused. This is the latest in a number of confirmed closures for the county after appeals for Dunkineely, Culdaff, Gortahork and Dunfanaghy and were also refused. Patrick Bonner a member of the Burtonport Post Office Committee says

The proposed Brexit withdrawal agreement is dividing opinions in the UK after Theresa May’s cabinet signed off on it last night. The Taoiseach and EU leaders welcomed the deal, but the British Prime Minister faces a massive battle to get it passed in Parliament. Theresa May says she believes this is the best possible deal………..

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday November 14th:

The Irish Refugee Council has raised serious concerns over the remoteness of the Moville Direct Provision Centre. 100 asylum seekers are due to arrive in Moville over the coming weeks following confirmation on Friday that the Caiseal Mara Hotel in Moville would be turned into a Direct Provision Centre. The Irish Refugee Council believe the

Irish Water is facing criticism again as hundreds of residents in the Cockhill area of Buncrana are without water today. The utility are working to repair a major burst in the area which is causing supply disruptions to surrounding areas. Work is estimated to be complete by around 5pm this evening. Councillor Jack Murray says

Gardai are investigating the theft of diesel from a number of buses in Letterkenny in the early hours of yesterday. Mc Gettigans Travel have a yard in the Ballyraine area, and yesterday, staff found that a fence had been breached a number of vehicles had fuel removed from them. Owner Cathal Mc Gettigan spoke a

Concern has been expressed that the Irish fishing sector will not be able to sustain proposed cuts to the mackerel quota. The International Council for Exploration of the Sea has recommended a 61% cut to mackerel quota for 2019. Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher says immediate action needs to be taken by the Irish

Concerns are being expressed that the potential deal on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU may be unravelling. News of the potential deal broke last evening, with cabinet metings on both sides of the Irish Sea. However, it’s being reported that British Prime Minister Theresa May is having a dificult time securing the support she

The campaign group Border Communities Against Brexit is welcoming indications of a possible Brexit withdrawl deal. The group says the Backstop for Ireland will facilitate detailed trade negotiations, while allowing certainty for everyone living in Border Communities and further across this Island. It also provides economic assurance for the thousands of business who face a