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Mary Lou McDonald is set to be the new Sinn Féin leader. She was the only person nominated to succeed Gerry Adams, who’s held the position since 1983. Deputy McDonald currently holds the role of deputy leader. At a Sinn Féin meeting in Belfast, Mr Adams announced his successor:

Gardaí in Donegal are reporting snow and black ice on roads in Letterkenny, Milford and Buncrana this morning, Saturday January 20th 2018. Conditions are especially bad along secondary routes. The AA are reminding motorists that stopping distances are up to ten times longer in icy conditions and are urging people to slow down and allow

Donegal GAA will receive €300,000 additional funding from Croke Park towards the Donegal Training Centre in Convoy. Speaking last night from Croke Park, County Chairman Mick McGrath welcomed the news that the GAA Management committee has rubber stamped the sum after a proposal from the National Finance and National Infrastructure committees No further comment will

A Donegal Court has been asked to ban a schoolboy from the County. The 17 year-old appeared yesterday at Ballyshannon District Court charged with assault causing harm and producing a knife during intimidation at Assaroe Falls, Ballyshannon on June 2nd last year. Prosecuting Inspector Dennis Joyce made the request for the teenager to be banned

The Donegal National Roads Office has confirmed that the Ballybofey/ Stranorlar resurfacing works will be delayed until next year. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle received confirmation that the planned resurfacing of the road from Lidl to the Road House Bar will go ahead and is likely to take place early next year, however the Ballybofey/ Stranorlar

Figures from the Irish Independent property price survey: How much is your house worth? show that house prices in Donegal are up 11%. The average price for a four bedroom semi-detached house in urban areas of the county is now €160,000, expected to increase by €5,000 during 2018. Mark Keenan is Residential Property Editor with

The Donegal Association in Dublin this evening announced Shay Given as the Donegal Person of the Year 2017. He will be officially bestowed the title at a Gala Event in Dublin in early march. He succeeds the 2016 person of the year Stephen McCahill and joins the likes of Daniel O’Donnell, Gerry Robinson and Brian

Three men are due before court this evening, charged in connection with a series of burglaries in County Sligo. They were arrested yesterday near Kinnegad in County Westmeath as part of Operation Thor. It followed a number of burglaries earlier in the day in Sligo. The men will be brought to a special sitting at

A number of Donegal Fire Service personnel were today presented with their 10 Year Long Service Awards at a special event at Milford Fire Station. Fire Fighters Shane McGettigan, Manus O’Donnell and Declan McWilliams each received their award from Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Councillor Gerry McMonagle at the special ceremony. Substation Officer Noel Gillespie

The National Lottery have confirmed a Donegal man has claimed over €280,000 after buying a winning ticket at G&S Supermarket in Carndonagh. The man in his 20s said he has not yet told anyone about his €283,274 windfall and is unsure if he will make it public. He says: “I saw on Facebook that there was

A meeting was held today on Tory Island to discuss the new proposed ferry service that is due to commence in April. Government Chief Whip Minister Joe McHugh, Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty and department officials met with the island community who previously expressed concerns over the boats suitability and safety. The Department of Culture, Heritage

Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday 19th January:

There were 46 people homeless in the North West between 25th and 31st December last year. Of those 19 were recorded homeless in Donegal with a further 27 in Sligo. Nationally, 5508 adults were homeless during the week following Christmas with a total of 1408 families homeless. During the last week in December 46 people

The exposure for the Irish Open at Ballyliffen Golf Course could be boosted further with news that negotiations are ongoing to have the legendary Tiger Woods play the event. Hundreds of millions of people are expected to tune in to the competition which runs from July 5th to the 8th at the Donegal links course.

IFA Connacht Regional Chairman Padraic Joyce has said that more details on the fodder transport subsidy is needed urgently. The Subsidy was announced by the Minister for Agriculture Michael creed at this weeks IFA AGM. The Connacht Chairman welcomed the Minister’s intention to introduce a subsidy but he said the scheme must be progressed without

Milford Fire Station has received a new €400,000 fire appliance. The new tender, will serve the Fanad and Rossguill peninsulas and surrounding areas and is one of 20 commissioned by Government around the country. This is the second appliance delivered to the station in the past 3 months and only the second purchased by Donegal

The HSE in Donegal have launched a free self-management course for people with Type 2 Diabetes. The Diabetes Education and Self Management for Newly Diagnosed course, Desmond for short, is a 6 hour course run by a nurse and dietitian and will take place at various locations throughout the county. Senior Community Dietitian, Marie Boyce,

There’s speculation that Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty may be in the running to become the next Sinn Fein Deputy Leader. His Dail colleague Mary Lou McDonald could be confirmed as the next party leader today. Nominations for the position close this evening and so far the Dublin TD is the only candidate. Last night, Donegal

A public meeting to discuss the future of St Joseph’s Hospital, Stranorlar that was to have taken place this evening has been cancelled. The Save Our St Joseph’s Hospital Stranorlar Action Group says the decision was taken because of the weather. Group Chairperson Fr John Joe Duffy says it’s important that public representatives shed some

School Closures – Friday 19th January 2018 – Collaiste Ailigh, Knocknamona, Letterkenny. Scoil Mhuire — Cresslough Scoil Naomh Bríd, Downings Lurgybrack School Letterkenny Scoil Eoin Baiste, Carrigart Scoil Mhuire, Ramelton St. Eunans National School, Raphoe Milford Adult Education Centre, Milford

The government will publish its plan on how to adapt to the effects of climate change later. The National Adaptation Framework will look at the possible implications on the country and set out a strategy for dealing with them. The Environment Minister will also announce that four local authority offices are being set up for

The OPW has confirmed consultants have been appointed to examine details of Augusts floods and the recent events of last month at Burnfoot. Following the review the agency say they will re-assess the possible options to manage the risks and economic viability of flood defences in the area. However, Senator Padraig MacLochlainn has conveyed his

Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin may face a backlash from his party after revealing his stance on abortion. He told the Dáil last night he was in favour of repealing the 8th amendment and bringing in abortion without restriction for up to 12 weeks. That’s despite the majority of his party holding pro-life views. After

A public meeting is to be held this evening in Ballybofey to discuss the future of St Joseph’s Hospital, Stranorlar. It follows what the Save Our St Joseph’s Hospital Stranorlar Action Group says is confusion over the Government’s plans for the long-stay residential beds at the hospital. The group says it will update the community on

Sub-zero temperatures have brought more snow and ice to much of Donegal. A status yellow warning remains in place until midday. Motorists are being urged to take extra care, with conditions said to be particularly bad in the region of Milford and Letterkenny.

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday 18th January:

The new Northern Ireland Secretary, Karen Bradley, has announced a fresh round of talks to try to re-establish power sharing in the North. Speaking alongside Tanaiste Simon Coveney, she said the negotiations – beginning next week – will be a last chance to form a devolved government. Mr Coveney is striking a positive note:

The Road Traffic Amendment Bill came before the Dail last night where TDs voted in favour of enforcing changes to drink driving penalties. The bill proposes automatic disqualification for motorists convicted of driving over the limit and will now come before the Seanad. TDs voted in favour of the Bill by 85 votes to 8,