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Concerns have been raised over the increasing number of potholes on local roads throughout the Omagh and Strabane District. A delegation met with the head of Transport NI’s western division during the week to discuss the budget crisis and the condition of the roads. Speaking after the meeting West Tyrone MLA Declan McAleer acknowledged the

A Midlands North West MEP says Ireland’s forestry strategy must be reassessed and redirected. Luke Ming Flanagan says for the first time ever, non-farmers and institutional investors are being given the same level of premium support as farmers. He claims there is a hidden agenda to promote the use of land in the West and

Donegal County Council’s Road Design Office has recommended stalling further work on Logue’s Bridge on Glenfinn Road until a route for the Ballybofey-Stranorlar By-pass is agreed. Local Councillor Patrick McGowan says this is deeply disappointing news, it is further delays to infrastructure development in the Twin Towns and the completion of works on Logue’s Bridge

Gardai are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Ards Beg, Gortahork at approximately 4pm on Friday afternoon. A male cyclist in his 40s was fatally injured when he was involved in a collision with a car. The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has been removed to Letterkenny

Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday 26th January:

The Magheroarty to Ardsbeg Road at Gortahork is currently closed due to serious road traffic collision. Gardai are advising motorists to avoid the area. Donegal County Council says local diversions are in place and HGVs should divert via R257 Gaoth Dobhair and N56. No further details are known.

A new €1.8 million Wild Atlantic Way initiative has been launched. The ‘Wonders of the Wild Atlantic Way’ promotion has been specially designed to boost tourist numbers from Britain. A €1.35 million marketing campaign in Britain will be complemented by a Fáilte Ireland €500,000 programme to support businesses along the Wild Atlantic Way to position

A member of Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Refuse Collection Services suffered serious facial injuries after he was attacked by a dog while on duty. The incident occurred on Wednesday in the Bogside area of the City, the man was taken to hospital where he was treated for his injuries and has since been

  A former clerical officer at the Department of Social Protection in Letterkenny who received more than €20,000 in return for confidential information on social welfare recipient has been jailed today. Rory Lenihan, with an address at Ballaghderg in Letterkenny admitted twelve sample charges out of a total of forty one charges. Today, he was

There were 24 people awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, 16 of them on Emergency Departmernt trolleys. That’s six down on yesterday’s figure of 30. Nationally, the INMO says there were 534 people awaiting admission at Irish hospitals this morning, the largest number, 52, at University Hospital Limerick.

  The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht is to arrange another meeting next week with hopes of solving the on-going debate over the Tory ferry service. It follows a previous meeting held last week on Tory Island attended by Minister Joe McHugh and departmental officials. In a statement today, the Department said that

A Donegal Councillor wants the new County Development Plan to encourage the development of small one and two person businesses in rural areas. Clle Martin Harley, the Cathairleach of the Stranorlar Municipal District, says there have been instances when small busines ventures such as hairdressers and beauticians have been refused in rural areas and urged

It’s emerged that despite the urgent need for fire proofing measures at the new bloc at Letterkenny University Hospital, work has yet to be carried out. The overcrowding crisis and on-going pressures at its Emergency Department have been cited as the cause for the delay. The problem was first brought to the fore last June.

New figures have revealed that the number of Gardai in the Traffic Corps in Donegal has dropped by over fifty per cent since 2010. The data, which was provided through parliamentary question by Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan to Fianna Fail’s Robert Troy shows that there were 20 members in the division in 2017 compared with

The HSE has confirmed that a decision on the Cleary Centre Project will be made at the next meeting of the HSE’s Capital and Property Steering Group. The centre was deemed no longer fit-for-purpose in 2014 and services were relocated to the Victor Building Complex in Donegal Town, to provide short-term accomodation for staff and

  A Donegal councillor wants the authority to establish a forum to discuss issues affecting border communities and draw up strategies to attract more EU funding. Cllr Patrick Mc Gowan says there are areas of Donegal where the border is a daily reality for people, and that’s not appreciated by the government and by national

The National Oversight and Audit Commission has published its report on Performance Indicators in Local Authorities 2016 and has found that regional roads in Donegal are among the best in the country. The report also states that the local authority is addressing significant deficits and that the implications of Brexit is a significant concern for

A vessel has been safely towed into Mulroy Bay after it began taking on water, 1 mile North of Melmore Head. At 3:10pm this afternoon, Loughswilly Lifeboat and the Mulroy Coastguard were tasked to the scene by the Marine Rescue Centre at Malin Head. The vessel was safely towed by the Mulroy Coastguard back to

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday 25th January:

The ban on pubs opening on Good Friday has been abolished. The Dáil approved the measure this afternoon. It’s expected to be signed into law by the President before Good Friday this year. That means alcohol can be sold this Good Friday for the first time in more than 90 years. The Chief executive of

Donegal County Council has launched an app highlighting the county’s coastline, and giving people a chance to share stories and read about the experiences of others. The app was launched in Letterkenny this morning. The Hericoast Donegal Coastal Experience App was launched today by Joe Mahon, who is best known for the long-running television series,

The Seanad has been told it’s vital that a meeting take place between councillors in Inishowen and two key cabinet ministers to discuss funding for the restoration and reopening of Swan Park. Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn has called on the leader of the Seanad to contact Ministers Eoghan Murphy and Michael Ring, as well as

There were 30 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. 17 people were waiting on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 13 were on wards. It’s down slightly on yesterdays figure of 33. Cork University Hospital was the most overcrowded with 48

The health watchdog has found issues of major non-compliance at three separate residential units in Donegal. The centres in question are James Connolly Memorial Residential Unit in Carndonagh, St Martin’s House Residential & Respite in Falacarragh and Inbhear Na Mara in Bundoran. Issues such as staffing, accessibility to facilities and staffing files have been highlighted.

The Taoiseach says that the border agreement reached between Ireland and the UK in December must be translated into a legal document. Leo Varadkar is attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, along with the British Prime Minister and other world leaders. In a series of meetings today, the Taoiseach will reaffirm Ireland’s commitment to

The Aranmore Lifeboat was launched last night shortly after 7 o’clock after the Coastguard received reports of what appeared to be flares spotted between The Stags and Owey Island. A spokesperson for the lifeboat says they conducted a wide search of the area for two hours, but nothing was found. The lifeboat was then stood

Dr. James McDaid has stepped down as Chairperson of the Donegal Hospice. The former Donegal TD has served five years in the post and stated that no member of an executive committee should serve longer than that period. He says he also wishes to focus on the Good and New cancer Charity in Letterkenny which

Pubs could open their doors on Good Friday for the first time in 90 years this Easter. The final stages of a bill that would end the ban are due to be debated in the Dáil later. Donal O’Keeffe, Chief Executive of the Licensed Vintners Association, says the current ban is having a negative impact

A man arrested in Dungloe yesterday has been charged with series of thefts amounting to over €100,000. 52-year-old Billy Mooney was arrested at St Peter’s Terrace, Dungloe and taken to Glenties Garda station where he was also charged with dishonest accountancy. The 52 year old is accused of stealing sums of cash varying between €2,000

The government is being urged to publish the long awaited C-FRAMS report into flood risk areas, and release funding for necessary mitigation works at the same time. Cllr Gary Doherty told a meeting of Stranorlar Municipal District this week that if the Finn Valley suffers one more serious flooding incident along the lines of what

A Donegal Deputy says the latest ESRI report shows the need for an economic vision to counter the decline in Donegal and rural Ireland. The report projects the population growth is to be greatest major Irish cities, particularly, Dublin while the number of older people is forecast to be highest in border regions. Deputy Pearse