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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:

There are calls for immediate road improvements around Crossroads, Killygordon, following confirmation that the Creamery is to benefit from a €7 million upgrade as part of Aurivo’s new five year expansion plan. Today’s announcement has focused attention on an ongoing attempt to have road improvements carried out in the vicinity of the Creamery at Crossroads,

A meeting is to take place in Dungloe on Saturday week next July 28th to discuss a memorial to men from Donegal who died on tunneling jobs in Scotland, London and elsewhere. The meeting is at 4pm at the Old Chapel, with former tunnelers and their families anxious that something be done to mark what

Aurivo has announced a €48m investment plan for the five years, which will grow production and employment across its dairy ingredients, consumer foods and agri businesses between now and the end of 2022. The expansion will include an upgrade to the milk production facility in Killygordon. In 2012, Aurivo, under its previous name of Connaught

The British Prime Minister has been described as a friend of Northern Ireland – but there are calls for her to go there more often. Theresa May arrives in the north for a two day trip today. It’s expected to include her first visit to the Irish border since the Brexit vote. She’s expected to

Serious concern has been raised after a number of caravans were spotted parked near a west Donegal beach in recent weeks. Up to 16 caravans have been parked beside Port Arthur beach despite there being no designated area for them to stay and various signs prohibiting them from doing so. The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County

A new initiative by Donegal County Councils Litter Management team to tackle dog fouling in public places has received a very positive response from members of the public. As part of the new initiative colourful paw prints are stencilled on footpaths, indicating dog litter should be disposed of. Martin Roarty, Litter Warden for Letterkenny Municipal

It’s emerged that the father of one of the men who died in the tragedy off Malin Head also drowned in the same area 40 years ago. Gerry Doherty died after the boat he was on capsized on Tuesday. A 16 year old boy named locally as Thomas Weir from Scotland also lost his life.