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Donegal County Council has revealed that last year, the collection of commercial rates increased to 74% up from 68% in 2016. Director of Finance Garry Martin acknowledged this increase, saying the increase significantly over the last number of years despite the less favourable economic climate for small businesses in the county He noted that while

The former Bishop of Raphoe has been appointed Apolostic Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Dromore. The diocese covers parts of Antrim, Armagh and Down. Bishop Philip Boyce was appointed to the post today after Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop John McAreavey. Bishop Mc Areavey resigned at the beginning of March after it

Artist and former RTÉ star Kevin Sharkey has thrown his hat into the ring for the next presidential election bid as he hopes to be Ireland’s first black president. Sharkey, who grew up in Killybegs, intends to speak to local representatives across the country to seek their support. He spoke on today’s Nine Till Noon

A man who has reportedly been forced out of his home in Kilcar by immigration officials has been released on bail. Vikram Sharma, known also as Ricky, had become an active member of the community of Kilcar having got involved in local festivals, Tidy Towns and many community events. He has been released into the

Detectives at Strand Road are appealing for information after shots were fired at a car in the Marianus Park area of Derry yesterday evening. It was reported that shortly after 10:20 pm shots were fired through a vehicle which was unoccupied and parked in the area at this time. It was later confirmed that there

The price of the average three-bed semi in Donegal rose by 8.6% to €95,000 in the last 12 months, according to a national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance. Prices remained static in the first quarter of this year, with no change between December 2017 and March 2018 according to local agents. Donegal comes

A man who has reportedly been forced out of his home in Kilcar by immigration officials will know his fate later this morning. Vikram Sharma, known also as Ricky, had become an active member of the community of Kilcar having got involved in local festivals, Tidy Towns and many community events. Over 1400 people have

Donegal County Council is being urged to write to the Transport Minister requesting additional funding to deal with the condition of some of the roads in Donegal. It follows reports that many of the county’s roads have deteriorated significantly after the cold snap, with some now deemed in a treacherous state. The issue is to

Fianna Fail is to introduce a Bill to prevent Jobpath, from denying participants from taking up a place on a Community Employment Scheme, the Rural Social Scheme or the Tús Scheme. The aim of the legislation is to give a legal entitlement to a person taking part in the programme to opt out of it,

There were 10 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. Four people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further six were waiting on wards. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded today with 62 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 473 people waiting

There’s been a massive jump in the number of hotel jobs up for grabs in the tourism industry. Jobs.ie says they’ve risen by nearly 200 per cent in five years. Job vacancies for hotel chefs have increased by 149 per cent from 2013 to 2017. General Manager of Jobs.ie, Christopher Paye, is putting it down

A man has been left shaken after a charity collection bucket was snatched from his hands by a passing car. The incident happened at approximately 12 midday yesterday in the area of Bridgend. In the course of the incident it’s reported the collecter tried to regain possesion of the bucket and was assualted in the

Tory Island residents have voted to accept proposals which has led to the resolution of the dispute over the Tory Island ferry service. A report from Pól Ó Gallchóir, Chairman of Foras na Gaeilge and former chief executive of TG4, was submitted to Islanders and the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht on Friday March 23. Islanders agreed

Hundreds of people have signed a petition in support of a man reportedly forced from his home in Kilcar by immigration officials. Vikram Sharma, known also as Ricky, had become an active member of the community of Kilcar having got involved in local festivals, Tidy Towns and many community events. As part of a campaign supporting Ricky

Following the appointment of an intermediary in the dispute of the Tory Ferry service the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has confirmed a report has been completed. Pól Ó Gallchóir, former CEO of TG4 was appointed intermediary last week and held discussions with the various interested parties in relation to the ongoing issue.