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Hundreds of people turned out at the Abbey Hotel on Monday evening for a public meeting called following the refusal of planning permission for a new cinema in Donegal Town. Earlier this month, Donegal County Council refused plans for the five-screen cinema along with public parking and a shop and restaurant. In the wake of […]

Frances Fitzgerald was made aware of a garda strategy to take an aggressive stance towards Maurice McCabe a second time in the summer of 2015, by way of a media query. The then Justice Minister was advised that if asked about this, she could say that Sergeant McCabe was a valued member of the force.

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday 27th November

There are calls on the Council to write to the Education Minister requesting that community schools in Donegal be included in the Deis programme. Earlier this month, €1.8 million had been allocated by Government to the programme however, no school in Donegal is to benefit from it. Cllr. John Sheamais O’Fearraigh says there’s an onus

Payments are due to be issued next week to Donegal farmers who suffered loss and destruction as a result of the Inishowen flooding in August. Government Chief Whip Minister Joe McHugh says he acknowledges the scheme is limited, he says EU rules governing it are very specific in that it does not cover arable crops

Irish Water are currently working to repair a burst water main in Letterkenny. Supply disruptions may be experienced in the Drumany, Letterkenny, Dromore, Drumardagh, Rossbracken and surrounding areas. The utility is advising that a traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works. It is estimated works will be completed by

There has been condemnation in Strabane after a car was crashed into a road sign before being set on fire in the Ballycolman Estate area of the town in the early hours of yesterday morning. West Tyrone MLA Michaela Boyle has described the actions of the driver who abandoned the car as completely reckless as

Four Donegal surfers will be honoured at Irish Water Safety’s National Annual Awards Ceremony this Wednesday for their quick actions when a group of teenagers got into difficulty at Tullan Strand earlier this year. Owen Murphy, Fergal Muller, Friederike Rost and Sean Young were giving surf lessons on Tullan Strand when a group of nine

An 18-year-old Donegal man who told police he was looking for women after he was stopped driving a tractor in Derry City Centre has been fined £50. Anthony Breslin from Gortnaskea, Burnfoot Co Donegal admitted having no L plates on his tractor on August 16th this year. District Judge Barney McElholm said: “This is Don

A new document proposes a post-Brexit ‘customs arrangement’ between the UK and EU. The British-Irish Chamber of Commerce has published a report which suggests a trade relationship between Britain and Europe that is effectively borderless and tariff free. It follows extensive consultation with interest groups and stakeholders. Director General of the British-Irish Chamber of Commerce,

Gleann Ghaoth Beara Community Development has been awarded €50,050 in funding. The funding will aid in the resurfacing of the pitch and fencing. In welcoming the news, Government Chief Whip Minister Joe McHugh says: “The development will help the local community as Forbairt Pobail Ghleann Ghaoth Beara in providing a very safe facility for people of

Questions are being raised over Donegal County Councils Capital Budget 2018-2020. Under the proposals there are 21 units planned for social housing for Donegal next year with Cllr. Marie Therese Gallagher branding that number as inadequate. She’s calling on the Council to be more ambitious in their plans and request more funding from Government………….. Meanwhile

Donegal Sinn Fein are set to hold their selection convention this weekend. It’s taking place in the Mount Errigal Hotel on Sunday at 7pm. County Chair Cllr. Jack Murray says whatever happens in the coming days, Sinn Fein want to be election ready…………..

There were 18 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. According to the INMO 5 people were on trolleys in the hospitals Emergency Department with a further 13 on wards. 386 people were waiting on a bed at hospitals across the country today, University Hospital Limerick the most overcrowded with 46 people waiting

  Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty is welcoming recent progress made in respect to the ongoing efforts to address the issue of coastal erosion at a number of communities throughout West Donegal, including at Maghery, Magheraroarty, Carrickfinn and Portnoo. Deputy Doherty’s comments come following a recent briefing from the Environment Section of Donegal County Council on

Government Chief Whip Joe Mc Hugh says if the immediate political crisis can be overcome, rather than limp through on the current Confidence and Supply agreement, FG and FF should immediately negotiate a new agreement for the next 2-3 years. Speaking to Greg Hughes on the Nine ’til Noon Show, Minister Mc Hugh said any

Derry Councillor Brian Tierney says he will not be deflected by an attack on his home over the weekend. He and his wife Cheryl have issued a statement this morning pledging to continue their efforts to make the city a better place for everyone living there. Cllr Tierney’s car was set alight outside their home

A 33 year old man is due to appear before Derry Magistrates’ Court this morning folllowing a search in the Buncrana Road area yesterday. He is facing a number of charges, including driving while disqualified, using a motor vehicle without insurance and taking a motor vehicle without authority. He is also charged with Possession of

Derry City and Strabane District Council says it is exploring options regarding its joint bid with Belfast for the title of European Capital of Culture in 2023. Last week, the EU commmission said applications from the UK would not now be considered in light of Brexit. The two councils say they are working with the

Government Chief Whip Joe McHugh has announced that payments will issue to farmers affected by the Inishowen flooding from next week. The Donegal TD secured the scheme after the August weather event which caused significant damage to farms. More than 300 farmers will begin receiving payments, ranging from 250 to 15,000 euro from next Monday,

The British Irish Chamber of Commerce is publishing a proposal that they believe will ease trade relations post Brexit. They’re proposing a solution for trade between the UK, Ireland and the EU. Details of the document will be published later this morning. Meanwhile, Ireland’s being accused of ‘playing tough’ over a threat to veto EU

A survey across Highland Radio’s social media shows the majority of people are opposed to the holding of a snap General Election before Christmas. In an effort to avoid going to the polls, The Taoiseach is meeting Micheál Martin again in Dublin tonight. It comes as the Department of Justice confirms that one of its

The PSNI are appealing for information following two burglaries at properties in the Waterside area of Derry early yesterday evening. Detective Sergeant Ray Phelan said: “In the first incident, which was reported to police at around 7.40pm, two men entered a house but left empty-handed.  “The second burglary was reported just before midnight. This house

Half of Irish drivers support the use of speed cameras on our country’s roads. A recent survey shows most motorists believe speed cameras improve road safety. Research carried out by the AA also shows 7 in 10 motorists know at least one location where they would like to see a speed camera installed. There are

The UK International Trade Secretary says the issues of the border with the North can’t be settled until there are talks on a post-Brexit trade deal. EU commissioner Phil Hogan says Ireland may threaten to use its EU veto to prevent Brexit talks from moving on – because of the issues. Politics professor Dr Matthew