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The inquest into the disappearance of Castlederg teenager Arlene Arkinson has ended. According to BBC News in a statement from the Arkinson family read out today they accused some witnesses of “lies” and said their suffering will continue “long beyond the conclusion of this inquest”. The 15 year old disappeared in 1994 after attending a disco in […]

Letterkenny traffic unit have seized a vehicle after it was found to have no insurance, tax or NCT. Gardai have advised that Court proceedings are to follow.

Letterkenny Chamber says it wants to be involved in the tendering process for the safety works on the four lane road linking the Polestar and Dry Arch Roundabouts. Following a meeting of local businesses last evening, the Chamber’s Infrastructure Committee says they want to ensure that problems with recent works at Kiltoy are not repeated.

  Transport Minister Shane Ross has committed to visit Letterkenny to see first hand the traffic issues facing people there. A delegation from the Letterkenny Municipal District met with the Transport Minister at Government buildings today to discuss infrastructure in the town and surrounding area. Letterkenny Cllr. Ciaran Brogan was in attendance and says the Minister

There were 25 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. 12 people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 13 were waiting on wards. Cork University Hospital was the most overcrowded today with 34 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 375 people waiting at

  The Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District is hopeful a solution can be found regarding controversial proposals for a road through a scenic forest on the peninsula. Lisnagrath Woods near Muff is a popular amenity in Inishowen however Coilte plan to construct a road through it with concerns locally over the environmental impact this

  Letterkenny has scooped the Connaught/Ulster Regional Award in the Bank of Ireland National Enterprising Town Awards at last night’s gala ceremony in Tullamore. Both Letterkenny and Donegal Town were among the 76 Towns and Villages shortlisted as finalists for these awards with Letterkenny taking the Connaught/Ulster Regional Award. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr.

The Health Minister is being urged to reopen Milltown House swimming pool in Carndonagh as a matter of urgency. The amenity which had been providing physiotherapy sessions to disabled people closed in July due to an irreparable heating system. People in the area now have to avail of services in private hotels or simply do

A delegation from the Letterkenny Municipal District is meeting with the Transport Minister at Government buildings later this morning to discuss infrastructure in the town and surrounding area. It follows two previous meetings held over the summer months, calling for various road improvements to and from the town centre. Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher

An Scoil Bheag in Gortahork is due to close its doors for the final time tomorrow after 10 years of caring for children in the area. The Crèche is the first of four ETB crèches in Donegal that are set to close in the coming months with reports suggesting that it’s down to a lack

A Donegal Senator has claimed that hospitals in Letterkenny and other areas are in crisis because rather than properly invest in the health service, the current government chose instead to implement tax cuts. Speaking during a Seanad debate last evening, Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn said the overcrowding crisis at Letterkenny University Hospital will continue, because

A Donegal County Councillor is urging the authority to carry out cleaning and draining works of the River Lennon in Ramelton. Councillor Michael McBride has told Letterkenny Municipal District that if works are not carried out, floods similar to those in Inishowen in August may be experienced in the area. He says someone needs to

A North West delegation is in Boston after a series of meetings this week ahead of the Golden Bridges conference tomorrow. The cross border group is made of council officials, politicians, education leaders and local business The schedule has included meetings with civic and business leaders in Philadelphia, Worcester and Boston itself. Earlier this week,

A Sinn Féin delegation met with senior police officers in Derry this morning to discuss a spate of recent shootings across the city. The Sinn Féin delegation included Elisha McCallion MP and Raymond McCartney MLA. Speaking after the meeting, Mr McCartney, reiterated a call for the “PSNI to get to grips with armed gangs”. He

Letterkenny Chamber is urging businesses in the town to attend a meeting in the town tonight to discuss planned works including the proposed Irish Water works and safety works on the four lane stretch between the Polestar and Dry Arch roundabouts. The chambers Infrastructure committee will brief the meeting on progress to date, and is

Ulster Bank has confirmed it is closing 11 branches in Northern Ireland, a number of them in the North West. They are Dungiven and Draperstown in County Derry, Irvinestown in County Fermanagh Stewartstown and Castlederg in County Tyrone. West Tyrone MLA Daniel Mc Crossan says this now means Castlderg will have no bank at all

Derry’s “historic core” has been named the ‘Best Place in Northern Ireland in a competition, organised by the Royal Town Planning Institute. The competition acknowledges the places protected, carefully planned or improved by town planners for communities. Nearly 4,000 people voted on a shortlist of 10 places, with the area spanning Guildhall Square, the Peace

There were 16 patients awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. All 16 people were waiting on wards. Cork University Hospital was the most overcrowded with 46 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 463 people waiting for a bed at hospitals across the country.

Irish Water has just completed a €0.5 million investment in the Rathmullan Water Treatment Plant which the utility says will ensure improved water quality and security of supply for customers served from this plant. As part of the project Irish Water constructed a multi-flow clarifier, a sludge storage facility as well as providing new chemical

  It’s been claimed that the Council can’t upgrade its main chamber because of prioritises lying with the Inishowen flood response. There have been on-going concerns that the chamber in its current format is not fit for purpose with inadequate seating for Councillors and the general public. Cllr. Paul Canning believes an interim solution could

The Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District has expressed his shock over the amount of people who aren’t registered to vote. It follows a previous call by Cllr. Jack Murray earlier this month for people to get themselves on the electoral register ahead of the November 25th deadline. He’s also warning that the process can

It’s been claimed that the Government is ignoring requests for additional beds at Letterkenny University Hospital. The current proposal submitted to Saolta is for an additional 20 bed capacity from 330 beds to 350 beds. The €1.8 million funding request would also include an extra 14 staff nurses, additional care assistants and CNM posts plus

  The President and CEO of the Worcester Chamber of Commerce, Tim Murray, hosted an Ireland North West delegation of civic leaders, officials and educational institutions in the Massachusetts city for a day of meetings and networking events. The schedule included a working lunch with the Worcester Chamber of Commerce and engagement between Worcester State

Questions have been raised over the HSE’s compliance with planning permission at Letterkenny University Hospital’s Emergency Department. Councillor Dessie Shiels has asked for confirmation following a report in March 2015 that stated further works were required to fully comply with the a condition of planning permission to ensure no public water discharges from the Mountain

It has been confirmed that a special workshop will be held between Donegal County Council and a number of agencies to discuss the growing issue of homelessness in Letterkenny. Councillor Ciaran Brogan raised the issue at a meeting of Letterkenny Municipal District, urging the council to work with other agencies to provide more emergency accomodation

  The IFA says the deepening fodder problems will have to be addressed by the Agriculture Minister. The organisation’s Donegal Chair Michael Chance says the Executive Council has reiterated its call for urgent action, particularly in the north-west and west of the country. A meeting was to have taken place with Minister Creed on December

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday November 14th

Health Minister Simon Harris has given the go-ahead for a new consultant at Letterkenny University Hospital to assist in the care of diabetes patients. Government Chief Whip Joe Mc Hugh has confirmed a second endocrinologist at the hospital has been approved by the independent Consultant Application Advisory Committee. Minister Mc Hugh has praised the work

The taxpayer is set pay the costs of District Court sittings for the failed prosecution of more than 150 summonses for illegal fishing on the Gweebarra River. The cases were dropped because the Attorney General decided that a defect in legislation prevented Inland Fisheries Ireland proceeding with the prosecutions, many of which dated back to

  Concerns have been raised over the impact works on the outskirts of Letterkenny will have on West Donegal. Councillor Seamus O’Domhnaill says planned works for the four lane stretch between the Polestar and Dry Arch roundabouts in Letterkenny will impact on traffic from West Donegal, as will work at on the N56 at Bluebanks,

  There are calls for Donegal County Council to ensure more resources are put in place in order for an application for the proposed Greenway from Letterkenny to Burtonport be submitted. Councillor Marie Therese Gallagher says there is huge tourism potential in West Donegal and the council needs to exhaust all resources to reach its

  There were 23 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. 10 people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 13 were waiting on wards. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded with 36 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 428

Serious concern has been raised over reports that beef will be included in the final deal between the EU and South American Mercosur countries. Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture & Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue any such move could have a potentially catastrophic impact on the Irish beef sector and could threaten the quality of produce

The High Court has ordered Donegal waste collector Jim Ferry to allow the Environmental Protection Agency to enter his land to investigate an illegal dump with a view to it being cleaned. It also directed that Ferry must pay all costs involved and be invoiced for them on a monthly basis if necessary. Orders were