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  New figures have show the price of the average three-bed semi detached house in Donegal has risen by 7% to €95,000 in the last 12 months. The figures come from a national study conducted by Real Estate Alliance. Prices remained static in the first quarter of this year with no change between March and […]

Arlene Foster has been widely praised for attending yesterday’s GAA Ulster Final, becoming the first DUP leader to do so. Mrs Foster was warmly recieved by the audience in Clones, Co. Monaghan as she arrived to watch Donegal take on Fermanagh. It’s been described as another significant step in cross-community engagement in the border region.

Concerns have been raised after it emerged Letterkenny Municipal District are to receive just 15% of 2.5 million euro funding under the Community Involvement Scheme. Members of the district are meeting in Lifford this morning to query the allocation. Out of 168 total applications lodged, 75 of those came from Letterkenny Municipal District. Under the

A post mortem is due to take place today on the body of a man who drowned in Killybegs Harbour yesterday. Gardaí say they are investigating the death of a man in his 50s whose body was taken from the water at the Old Pier in Killybegs, at 1.35am yesterday morning. The man was pronounced

Fianna Fail’s Agriculture Spokesperson has hit out at Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed over his refusal to bring forward grass cutting dates for farmers in the GLAS scheme in light of the good weather. Deputy Charlie McConalogue has said the decision shows a total lack of consideration for farmers who need to be able to

Two public information events are to take place this week to brief people about progress on the A6 Dungiven to Drumahoe Dualling scheme. The North’s Department of Infrastructure says the meetings, on Wednesday and Thursday, will primarily focus on providing land and property owners, who are directly affected by the scheme, an opportunity to meet

A Donegal County Councillor has hit out over the Government’s latest plans on the Rural Transport Scheme. The scheme, which is being rolled out today, will see a change in how rural services operate, with designated pick up areas now situated in various locations across rural communities. Previously, the service would stop outside a persons

People Before Profit is launching a new branch today in Donegal Town. To mark the opening of the party’s third branch in Donegal, a meeting will be taking place in the Coach House, Donegal Town at 1pm with speakers including national organiser and economist Brian O Boyle. Donegal Organiser, Cyril Brennan says it’s about providing

The Cathaoirleach of the Letterkenny Municipal District has issued a warning for people to be mindful when near the water during the upcoming spell of good weather. Councillor Ian McGarvey says given recent figures which revealed 10 people lost their lives in and around the water during Ireland’s last heatwave, it is vital that people

Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday 22nd June:

It’s been confirmed that the issue of a City Deal for Derry was raised during this week’s meeting between a Sinn Féin delegation and British Prime Minister Theresa May. Foyle MP Elisha Mc Callion says Ms May was told that a city deal for Derry must be seen as art of the inclusive growth strategy

Two cousins from Creeslough who are now based in Australia have announced an initiative to breathe new life into the once bustling village. Martin and Charles Sweeney, who have established successful businesses in Perth, have bought a number of properties under the umbrella of the Perdon Group, which they established in 2015. The properties include

A West Tyrone MLA says it’s more important than ever that the Irish government locate a passport in the North. Catherine Kelly says there were over 80,000 applications for Irish passports last month alone, and an office in the North could also service people from Donegal and other border counties.   Catherine Kelly says an

Gardai in Donegal are warning residents in and around Ballyliffin of the impact the Irish Open will have on normal day to day activities. Thousands are expected to descend on the Inishowen peninsula in the coming weeks for the prestigious event which Gardai say will cause an untold amount of traffic congestion. Crime Prevention Officer

Local groups have been commended for their contribution in obtaining Leader funding for the county. Donegal is to receive one of the largest allocations in the country with 2.7 million euro to be shared among various current and future projects. Chair of the Local Community Development Committee, Cllr Martin McDermott says various groups played a

There are further calls for tour guides to be employed at An Grianan of Aileach after Failte Ireland confirmed that it’s to feature during coverage of the Irish Open. The iconic landmark, situated in Burt has seen a huge increase in visitor numbers in recent years and despite calls on the OPW to employ information