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A Donegal mountaineer has become only the 2nd Irish person in history to conquer K2. Jason Black made the summit of the mountain in Pakistan yesterday evening. It’s the second highest mountain in the world after Mount Everest. He’s on his descent from the summit and is expected to arrive back at base camp tomorrow.

A Donegal cancer survivor is today attempting to become the first crutch-user to reach the peak of four iconic mountains in Ireland in 24 hours. Letterkenny Woman Nikki Bradley sustained severe damage to her right hip after battling cancer in her teens. This weekend she aims to climb Carrauntoohil in Kerry, Croagh Patrick in Mayo,

The Irish Farmers’ Association does not want land for national cycleways being obtained by compulsory purchase orders. The Government’s National Greenway Strategy was launched yesterday and has raised concerns amongst farmers. Rows have broken out over planned routes on the Ring of Kerry and in Co. Galway. Deputy President of the IFA, Richard Kennedy, welcomes

Donegal Councillor Jack Murray has been elected as vice-chair of the Northern and Western Regional Assembly at a meeting in Roscommon, with Monaghan Councillor Seamus Coyle in the chair. The assembly represents eight counties, Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Mayo, Galway, Cavan, Monaghan and Roscommon, with a brief to coordinate and promote economic planning and development. Cllr

The Manager of the Ballybofey and Stranorlar Chamber of Commerce says it’s vital that the long awaited Twin Towns By-Pass provides easy access to local businesses while taking unnecessary traffic out of the area. Leah Fairman says the inclusion of the by-pass in the Ten-T programme which is currently under discussion is welcome, but she

  The Ballybofey and Stranorlar Chamber of Commerce has met with Donegal County Council’s Director of Roads to discuss what it calls the disastrous experiences of traffic jams over the last few weeks. The Chamber’s Manager Leah Fairman says the council was told there was a the lack of co-ordination and communication, and as a

The British Prime Minister’s urged the EU to shift its stance on the Irish border. During a speech in Belfast, Theresa May said she wants a frictionless border when the UK leaves the EU, but she dismissed suggestions that Northern Ireland could stay in the single market. Theresa May insisted she won’t accept anything that

Samaritans has launched a new awareness campaign to target those most in need of emotional support across County Donegal. There were 20 deaths by suicide recorded in County Donegal in 2016, including 13 men and 7 women. Provisional figures from the Central Statistics Office show 12 people died by suicide in the county last year,

The biggest ship ever to visit Donegal has arrived in Killybegs today. The ‘Queen Elizabeth’ has over 2,000 passengers and more than 1,000 crew on board and docked at the fishing town earlier this morning. It is on a cruise around Britain and Ireland. While many of passengers are set to spend the day in

There are further calls on the Government to provide funding for much needed repair works at Swan Park in Buncrana. Almost a year on from the August 2017 floods which devastated many parts of Inishowen, the popular amenity still lies in ruin and closed to the public. Donegal County Council has stressed that the plans

  The good weather is set to return – but it won’t be as hot as it has been in recent weeks. Overnight rain is set to clear up by this afternoon with some sunny spells later on. Tomorrow will be dry and bright with more good weather on Sunday. Forecaster with Met Eireann is

The British Prime Minister’s in Belfast today where she’s expected to reject proposals that would see the North staying in the European single market. Theresa May’s 2-day visit will also discuss Brexit border issues as she meets with locals living and working in the area. But the SDLP’s Nichola Mallon says Theresa May needs to

  The Donegal Road Safety Working Group is appealing to motorists to take extra care on the roads over the coming weeks due to the increase in traffic during the summer months. So far this year, 6 people have lost their lives on Donegal’s roads – 2 Pedestrians, 2 drivers, 1 cyclist and 1 motorcyclist.

Recent figures have revealed that people living in deprived parts of Derry City, Strabane and Belfast are more likely to die prematurely than in any other part of Northern Ireland or Britain. The North’s Sinn Fein Health Spokesperson, Councillor Patricia Logue says this calls for a united, concerted approach to tackling health inequalities within the

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday 19th July: