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The PSNI’s Chief Constable says he can’t rule out the possibility of another attack – similar to the 1998 Omagh bombing. The Real IRA blast killed 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins. George Hamilton was speaking at a special memorial service yesterday to mark this week’s 20th anniversary:

New stats show that more and more people in rural Ireland are relying on the drinks and hospitality sector for employment. A new Drinks Industry Group of Ireland report shows hospitality work, which includes pubs, hotels, B&Bs and restaurants – accounts for 9.5% of all employment in the West of Ireland. This compares to 8%

Almost 40 per cent of the country’s rivers, beaches and harbours are littered. A new IBAL survey released today shows parts of Cork Harbour and Doolin Pier in County Clare have been labelled litter blackspots. Kinsale Harbour in County Cork and Salthill in Galway scrubbed up well – they were declared clean to European norms.

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association are among those welcoming the extension of the fertiliser spreading period in an attempt to to maximise fodder growth before winter. Farmers will now be permitted to spread chemical fertiliser until the end of September, while the deadline for application of organic manure will be extended from the middle

The views of members of the Joint Policing Committee have been sought in relation to temporarily relocating Garda personnel from Carndonagh Garda station to Clonmany Garda Station. Carndonagh Garda Station has recently been described as ‘not fit for purpose’ by Chief Superintendent Terry McGinn, and has been the subject of adverse Health and Safety reports

A memorial service is being held in Co. Tyrone this afternoon for the victims of the Omagh bombing. 29 people died in the attack 20 years ago, including a woman pregnant with twins. It was the greatest loss of life in a single act of terror throughout the troubles. Michael Gallagher’s son Aidan was one

Serious concern has been raised after 21 tyres were found dumped in the Carn River in Carndonagh. It follows a similar incident in Convoy earlier this week, where 4 black bin liners containing household waste were discovered dumped in the Deel River. Local Councillor Albert Doherty has confirmed the incident has been reported to Donegal

Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday August 10th:

The sister of one of the Omagh bombing victims says survivors and victims’ families have been let down by the Irish Government. It comes as they prepare to mark the 20th anniversary of the bomb attack that killed 29 people in the Tyrone town. However, neither the Taoiseach nor the North’s Secretary of State are

The trade union NIPSA says it wants to restore the reputations of nine former ILEX employees who have received “a substantial six figure settlement” after bringing legal action against the Northern Ireland Executive. They brought the action for unfair dismissal after being made redundant when ILEX was shut down in 2016. The Northern Ireland Executive

The National Youth Council of Ireland is calling for more investment in access to apprenticeships to help halve long-term youth unemployment. According to new figures from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, 555 young people in Donegal under 26 years of age that are in receipt of jobseeker’s allowance, jobseeker’s benefit or signing

Ryanair says widespread strikes across five countries including Ireland are unjustified and unnecessary. 400 flights have been cancelled as pilots in Dublin, Germany, Sweden, Belgium and the Netherlands walk off the job. 100 of them are picketing at Dublin airport for a fifth day – ahead of crucial 3rd party talks aimed at resolving the

Staff in State-funded voluntary bodies and agencies that provide health and social care are calling for pay restoration. The workers in what are known as Section 39 organisations, will protest outside the Department of Health later today. Their union, SIPTU, says pay restoration in line with HSE employees is needed to avoid strike action next

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday August 9th:

A Co Donegal woman who lives in Indonesia says people in the tourist island of Lombok have been left with nothing after an earthquake earlier this week. The number of people killed in the quake has now risen to 319, while 270,000 people are homeless or displaced. Another powerful aftershock hit today measuring 6-point-2. Sophia

There’s been another report this afternoon of a beaked whale being washed up in Co Donegal. The whale has been sighted stranded at the Castles in Isle of Doagh. It follows up to 8 reports of the species being washed up across the country over the past week, including one discovered just this morning at

An increase to the lower VAT rate would be detrimental to the hospitality industry in Donegal. That’s according to Donegal County Councillor Micheal Naughton who is opposing Government proposals to increase VAT from 9% to 13.5% for businesses selling accommodation. Councillor Naughton says Donegal and the North West cannot be compared to Dublin which is

The Government is being urged to provide clarity as to when and if the short stay ward at Letterkenny University Hospital will reopen, as parts of its Sláintecare plan. The 10-year plan aims to re-shape the HSE to make it more accountable to the public while also aiming to reduce waiting list times, improve bed