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Potential tourism uses for Old Courthouse being explored

Potential tourism uses for the Old Courthouse in Letterkenny are being explored by Donegal County Council. The local authority has confirmed that they have engaged with Failte Ireland in relation to developing the building and feedback from a workshop for local tourism operators in Letterkenny held earlier this year, is being considered. Donegal County Council […]

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Concern over ‘alarming’ level of anti-social activity in Ard O’Donnell

Serious concern has been raised over what’s been described as an alarming level of anti-social activity on communal ground at a Letterkenny housing estate. A group of teenagers are said to be congregating at the green in Ard O’Donnell, participating in underage drinking and most recently, vandalised the reservoir located close by. In another incident,

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Gardai renew appeal for witnesses to fatal crash outside L’Kenny

Gardai have renewed their appeal for witnesses following last Thursday’s fatal crash at Listillion, Letterkenny. A man in his 50s died following the crash at around 7:45pm involving a Black Mazda 3 and Red Toyota Hilux Pick Up. Gardai are appealing for witnesses or any drivers/ taxi drivers who may have witnessed the collision or

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Protests in opposition of Post Office closures taking place in Gweedore

People in West Donegal are being urged to attend a number of protests tomorrow in response to An Post’s announcement last month that 17 post offices across the county are to close. The protests will be held at 11:30am in Bunbeg and in Bun na Leaca at 12:30pm with those attending encouraged to wear red

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Over €200,000 granted for libraries in Donegal

Libraries across Donegal are to benefit from over €200,000 in funding. The funding from the Department of Community and Rural Development will go towards modernising library services, enhancing IT infrastructure, creating new meeting spaces with with state of the art technology and providing digital learning suites. The announcement follows an investment of €2.1 million last

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Waiting list figures at LUH highest on record at over 17,000

  Latest figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund have confirmed that the number of Donegal people on the Letterkenny University Hospital waiting list has now passed 17,000. The August 2018 figures have revealed that 17,190 people are now on the hospital’s waiting list, up from 16,666 at this time last year. It’s the highest

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Call for Croke Park to address referee abuse after incident in Donegal

Tensions at a recent under 14’s GAA match in Donegal have raised further concerns over referee safety. The ugly scene’s last weekend saw a match official reportedly locked in his dressing room for the best part of twenty minutes, following angry reactions from supporters at the U-14 Division Three County final between Naomh Brid/Pettigo and

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More engagement needed in run up to planned works – McGowan

The Cathaoirleach of the Stranorlar Municipal District is calling for more communication between Donegal County Council, TII, Irish Water and local businesses in the run up to planned works. It’s after Irish Water confirmed its intentions to replace pipes on the Ballybofey South backline with indications that work is due to begin early 2019 subject

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Tyrone and Monaghan dominate Irish News Ulster All Stars

Ulster Champions Donegal have three players included in this year’s Irish News Ulster All Stars with the list dominated by Tyrone and Monaghan. The Donegal trio are once again Eoghan Ban Gallagher, Michael Murphy and Ryan McHugh. Beaten All Ireland finalist’s Tyrone have five with Padraig Hampsey, Mattie Donnelly, Colm Cavanagh, Niall Sludden and Conor

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Fears Brexit will have detrimental consequences for peace process

  A major new study released today has found Brexit will have detrimental consequences for the peace process in the North. It also expects it will weaken protections for human rights and equality. The research has been carried out by the Schools of Law at Queen’s, Ulster University and the Committee on the Administration of

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Building works worth €100m being tendered in public sector

Contractors across Donegal are being invited to attend an upcoming information event as its been announced that €100 million worth of building works are being tendered for in the public sector. The contracts are for minor works across the entire public service including local authorities across the country, the HSE, the OPW, the Department of

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Taoiseach urged to deliver on promises made to Mica affected homeowners

  The Taoiseach has been urged to stand over the promises he made to mica affected homeowners during his visit to Donegal earlier this week. In what was described as a positive meeting, Leo Varadkar indicated that those affected in Donegal will be offered equal treatment to those affected by Pyrite. Cllr Martin McDermott says

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‘Worrying’ TUSLA services in Donegal to be raised in Dail

Serious concern has been raised over what’s been described as a worrying lack of TUSLA services in Donegal. It’s after revelations that the child protection agency hasn’t appointed a social worker to the county to carry out child care reports for the last two years. Cllr Paul Canning says the scenario is preventing parents getting

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Strabane businesses forced to close following ‘shocking’ incidents

  Investigations are continuing following a number of incidents in Strabane earlier this week during which a man was arrested and a number of offensive weapons seized. Police confirmed that officers were dispatched to the Derry Road area of the town on Monday upon receiving information that violence could ensue due to a fall out

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Harkin backs Europe’s position for new rules on digital copyright

MEP Marian Harkin has backed Europe’s position for new rules on digital copyright. The controversial measure has sparked debate over freedom of expression online – with musicians and creators campaigning for regulations on how material is used by global tech giants. The Independent representative for Midlands North West says many of the tech firms make

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Calls for full investigation into potato mislabelling in NW

There are calls for a full investigation into the mislabelling of potatoes. An Irish Farmers Journal investigation last week revealed that potatoes in the North West being sold as Queens were found to be the accord variety. IFA National Potato Chairman Thomas McKeown says those responsible must be penalised and retailers must do more to

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Danielle McLaughlin’s mother hopeful after meeting with Taoiseach

The mother of the late Danielle McLaughlin is hopeful that more supports will be made available to families in similar tragic circumstances after a private meeting with the Taoiseach. Andrea Brannigan and her daughter met with Leo Varadkar yesterday and it’s understood that a number of recommendations where made including the appointment of family liaison

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