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There are calls on the Council to make extra gritting resources available for areas in rural Donegal which are not on the current winter gritting routes. In a recent statement, the local authority have said that it’s not feasible to grit 100% of the road network with the resources available. As an alternative, Cllr Adrian

The country’s in the grip of a big freeze, with a Status Orange Snow-Ice warning coming into effect for many eastern counties this afternoon. Snowfall of up to 6 centimetres is expected in some areas. Drivers are being warned to take extra care on the roads due to the icy conditions. The arrival of the

  Plans to reduce the opening hours of the Donegal Town Garda Station has been heavily criticised. The station is currently open to the public on a 24 hour basis however, the Superintendent plans to reduce opening hours. If the proposed plans are sanctioned the station would open from 10am to 2pm and 8pm to

The IFA have called on Transport Minister Shane Ross to immediately commence consultations with farmers and landowners affected by greenways. The North West Green Way Network was officailly launched yesterday and will see the development of new cross-border greenway projects between Donegal, Derry and Strabane. IFA Environment Chairman, Thomas Cooney says the IFA recognises the

There’s growing concern over an increase in reports of residents in Strabane being tormented in their own homes over the past month. West Tyrone MLA Michaela Boyle has been speaking out following reports of young people pelting homes with eggs, muck and stones and hurling verbal abuse at local residents. As recently as Sunday night

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday 26th February:

The North West Greenway Network has officially been launched today by Transport Minister Shane Ross. The network is funded by the EU’s INTERREG VA Programme and has secured approximately €18.5 million in funding for new cross-border greenway projects between Donegal and Derry. The network will see the creation of 46.5km of new greenways for cyclists

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Jimmy Loughlin in Sligo over the weekend. 31 year-old Richard McLoughlin, with an address at Citygate apartments, Connolly Street Sligo appeared before Donegal District Court this morning. Garda Thomas James Gallagher gave evidence to the court of arrest, charge and caution and said Mr.

There were 16 people waiting on a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. According to the INMO, 9 patients were on trolleys in the hospitals Emergency Department with a further 7 waiting on wards or in overflow areas. There was a total of 638 people awaiting admission to hospitals across the country today with

Gardai are appealing for information over a burglary at the post office and shop in Lettermacaward in the early hours of this morning. Thieves entered the premises at approximately 2.25am and made off with a quantity of cash and cigarettes. It’s understood that two men were seen acting suspiciously in the area last night. Superintendent

    Gardai in Milford are investigating a report of an aggravated burglary in Kilmacrennan last night. It’s believed that approximately 9.10pm a man, armed with a knife, gained access to a property via the back door and made off with a sum of money. Three elderly residents who were at home at the time

  It’s been claimed that the issue of potholes in the Stranorlar Municipal District is at crisis level with motorists in the area said to be at breaking point. Many roads in the district have deteriorated since the beginning of the year due to a number of factors including prolonged bad weather. It’s understood that

  Serious concern has been raised following reports of stones being thrown at police in Derry whilst they were carrying out investigations into a road traffic crash at the weekend. A four year old child was knocked down in the Magowan are of Creggan yesterday afternoon and was rushed to a hospital in Belfast for

The Chairperson of Donegal Action for Cancer Care is calling on the Government to show real commitment to Letterkenny University Hospital. A weekend demonstration in Letterkenny saw hundreds taking part in a protest against overcrowding and cutbacks. The protest began at the hospital and then proceeded to the Market Square. On Friday 16th February, 56 people were

A man’s been charged in connection with the murder of a man in Sligo. He’s due to appear in court in Donegal later today. 20 year old local man, Jimmy Loughlin, was found dead at a house at Connolly Street in the town on Saturday afternoon. Post mortem results are not being released for operational

The Tánaiste wants to ensure there’s no slippage around promises to avoid a hard border with Northern Ireland. Simon Coveney is meeting the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier in Brussels later. Back in December the government said they had ‘cast iron’ guarantees that there will be no return to a hard border in Northern

The Government’s National Emergency Co-ordination Group on severe weather are to meet this morning (10.30am) in advance of the anticipated severe weather conditions this week. Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government Eoghan Murphy will be in attendance at the meeting following advice from the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management. On the agenda

With just a few days to go to have your say on the Draft County Donegal Development Plan, people are being reminded to get their submissions in ahead of the deadline. A public consultation is currently underway on proposed material alterations to the Draft County Donegal Development Plan, which will operate until 2024. There are

  There have been calls for the people of Derry to support striking university lecturers. Lecturers at Magee are set to go on strike this week in response to plans by University bosses across the UK, including at Ulster University, to slash contributory pensions which workers have been paying into. Spokesperson for People Before Profit

As the country braces itself for a week of snow and ice, Met Eireann has issued a weather warning for the entire country. Winds sweeping across Siberia from the North Pole are expected to bring sub zero temperatures and biting winds. The Government’s National Emergency Co-ordination Group on severe weather will meet tomorrow morning. While

Gardaí are not treating as suspicious the death of a 71 year old man whose body was discovered in Letterkenny on Thursday night. In a statement, following the post mortem examination yesterday, Gardaí have said there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. The alarm was raised on Thursday evening when a car associated with