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Plans for the regeneration of Sion Mills are a step closer after the project was given the green light to proceed to the next stage. An external consultancy team has been appointed and will begin work now on a heritage focused strategy which will support the sustainable regeneration of the village for the next 10-15 […]

Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a two vehicle collision on the main Letterkenny to Kilmacrennan road. The crash between a tractor and a van happened between the townlands of llistrin and Gortnavern at around 7.30 this morning. Gardai have confirmed that the road is currently closed with diversions in place. A number

  Letterkenny University Hospital has moved to clarify that while the vacant Short Stay Ward is currently being used to house required services, it’s on a temporary basis. The Radiology Rebuild Project began in October 2017 and in order to facilitate the project some staff and other accommodation had to be relocated. Hospital Management have

There were 20 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. One person was on a trolley in its Emergency Department while a further 19 were waiting on wards. Cork University Hospital was the most overcrowded today with 43 people waiting there. Nationally, there were

Gardaí believe people living in Donegal could have important information about a murder 6 years ago. 24-year-old Andrew Allen was shot dead in front of his partner at his home at the Links View Park in Buncrana on the night of 9th February 2012. A silver Vauxhall Cavalier, thought to be involved in the murder,

Snow and ice has affected Donegal and parts of the country overnight with more wintry showers forecast this morning.  A status yellow warning from Met Eireann is in place until midday. Accumulations of up to 3 centimetres are expected in the north and west. Motorists are being advised to exercise extreme caution this morning and

Approval has still yet to be granted for a permanent second consultant breast surgeon for Letterkenny University Hospital. It’s understood that the current post holder is employed on a temporary one year contract which is set to end this July, while approval for a permanent post for the hospital has not been sanctioned. The clarification

It’s been claimed that Ireland’s rate of jobless households demonstrates that tens of thousands of families are not feeling the benefits of the economic recovery with Donegal deemed one of the worst affected areas. According to Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher, the Government’s ‘Action Plan on Jobless Households’ launched last September is not moving

Tomorrow marks six years since Andrew Allen was murdered in his home in Buncrana. Gardai are renewing their appeal for information. On the 9th February 2012 24 year old Andrew Allen was murdered in his home at the Links View Park in Buncrana in front of his partner at approximately 9.20pm. He received a number

Gardaí in Letterkenny are investigating after a man was stabbed overnight.  The incident happened at approximately 11pm at an apartment at Fortwell Court, located near Lower Main Street. A man in his late 50s received a stab wound to the leg when a number of men broke into the apartment. The injured man was taken

There are genuine fears that someone will be killed on the Lenamore road if safety measures are not implemented. The road, situated on the border between Donegal and Derry carries huge volumes of traffic on a daily basis however it’s claimed that hidden dips on the stretch have led to numerous minor crashes. Cathaoirleach of

Police in Derry have reissued an appeal for information following a serious assault that took place in the Chapel Road area on Sunday, December 30, 2017. It was reported that sometime between 1:00am and 1:30am, a 37-year-old man was attacked by three males at the junction of Chapel Road and Margaret Street, suffering injuries to

Met Eireann is warning that temperatures are set to plunge this evening, forecasting snow, frost and ice for Donegal and throughout the country. A Status Yellow snow-ice warning has been issued, beginning at 9pm tonight until 9am tomorrow morning. Scattered snow showers are forecast, with accumulation of less than 3cm. Showers are set to be

Concern is being expressed following the construction of a wall extending onto the road at Battery Brae, on the road from Greencastle to Shrove. Donegal County Council is investigating the emergence of the wall in recent days, just weeks after another nearby wall was removed to improve safety in the area. Local councillor Martin Farren

There were 22 people awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, nine of them on Emergency Department trolleys. Thyere were 500 people awaiting in patient beds at hospitals across the country this morning. According to the INMO, the most overcrowded was Cork University Hospital where 57 patients were waiting for a bed, followed by

  ShopLK Letterkenny has reached another milestone with sales hitting a record €1.5m over the Christmas period. Letterkenny Chamber created the ShopLK brand in 2004 and added the Vouchers in 2006. Since then, sales have increased year on year. Christmas sales increased by 16% and with sales from 1st November 2017 to 24th January amounting

Highland Radio continues to have the highest market share of any local radio station in the country, according to the latest Joint National Listenership Research figures which have just been released. The station has seen an increase equivalent to 1,000 extra listeners each day, with significant growth at weekends. Chief Executive Fionnuala Rabbit says the

A Donegal senator is asking for clarification about plans for the use of the noncommissioned short stay ward at Letterkenny University Hospital, particularly in the short to medium term. Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn says he understands there are plans to use the space to facilitate porter and clerical staff. He’s now seeking clarification from management

A Midlands North West MEP says Irish beef farmers are being sacrificed in the European Commission’s bid to secure a trade deal with the Mercosur countries. Matt Carthy was speaking following reports that the quantity of meat that Mercosur would have the right to export into the EU has been increased to 99,000 tonnes per

An Aonad Gaeilge is being established at the Abbey Vocational School in Donegal Town this September. Under the management of Donegal ETB, the school will cater for students who wish to be educated in an Irish medium environment. It will initially be offered up to Junior Cert level, with an ongoing review of the provision.

    The government’s facing a possible defeat today when the Dáil votes on a Fianna Fáil motion demanding a review of the National Broadband Plan. Fianna Fáil says an independent examination is needed, after Eir pulled out of the bidding for the huge project. However, the government claims the demand for a review has

A government minister has pledged to act on the Maternity Theatre at Letterkenny Unviersity Hospital that has yet to be commissioned, following its construction in 2000. During exchanges with Junior Minister Jim Daly in the Dail last evening, Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty renewed his call for the facility to be opened. Currently, of the five

The Donegal Joint Policing Committee is backing a garda call for miore people to join the Garda Reserve Force in the county. At the latest meeting of the JPC, Inspector Denis Joyce appealed for more recruits. Application is open to anyone between the age of 18 and 60 and will involve working to enhance the

The CAWT cross border health partnership has begun recruiting staff for a number of projects, some of them involving HSE personnel in Donegal. A total of 50 staff are being sought, with tomorrow week the deadline for applications. CAWT, Cooperation and Working Together, says a range of management, clinical and support roles have been advertised

Police have confirmed that body was recovered from the River Foyle this afternoon. It is believed to be that of 69 year-old Lesley McHugh who has been missing since January 6th. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan has expressed his sympathy with the family of Ms McHugh and says he is hopeful these developments bring closure

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday 7th February:

Police in Derry are investigating a report of a hit and run on the Racecourse Road close to the junction of St Brigid’s Avenue on Friday last. At approximately 6.55, a female pedestrian was crossing the road when she was struck by a dark coloured 4×4 sized vehicle. She attended hospital for treatment to her

The Dáil was suspended briefly this afternoon after a row over speaking time. Fianna Fáil’s Marc McSharry, who represents Sligo, Leitrim and South Donegal took issue with Independent Michael Healy-Rae in the chamber. The Dáil is trialing a new system where TDs need numbered cards in order to be allowed to speak on an issue.

A joint cross-border appeal has been launched for information in connection with the murder of Andrew Burns ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death. Mr Burns was murdered in the grounds of Donnyloop Church, Castlefin on 12th February 2008. While one man is in prison for his part in the murder, Gardai believe a

Searches are continuing in Strabane for Lesley McHugh who has been missing for over a month. The 69 year-old in described as 5’6 in height, of a slim build with brown hair and was last in contact with her family on the evening of Saturday 6th January. Meanwhile, in Derry, searches are ongoing for 27

The Seanad has been told that the National Planning Framework must recognise the North West City Region, encompassing Donegal, Derry and Tyrone. Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn says with a population of half a million, the region has plans to reverse years of neglect, and those plans must be reflected and acted on in the Irish

Údarás na Gaeltachta has today announced its support for two new marketing positions to enhance strategic tourism projects in Gaoth Dobhair and Dunlewey. The creation and funding of the new positions for Amharclann Gaoth Dobhair and the Dunlewey Centre will benefit tourism in the region through marketing, publicity, the creation of holiday packages and the

Ireland may gain two extra MEP seats once Britain leaves the EU, with the European Parliament today voting on the future make-up of the European Parliament post Brexit. At the moment Britain has 73 seats in the parliament, some of which will be redistributed once the UK leaves the EU. A European Parliament committee has

The National Medical Card Unit has confirmed it is considering introducing an online tracking system which would allow people check at what point their application for a medical card is at, and whether more information is needed. The issue was raised at Regional Health Forum level by Donegal Councillor Michael Mc Bride, who says staff