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Serious concern has been raised over the Government’s commitment to the development of Greencastle Harbour and breakwater. Millions has already been spent on the breakwater there but the project is only at a halfway stage with the Department of Marine now saying that responsibility lies with the Department of Housing. Donegal Senator Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

An application for a controversial Oyster farm licence in Cruit Strand and Kincasslagh Bay has been refused by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The application had caused huge concern in the locality when initially made by the applicant with thousands of local submissions made to the Department voicing their objection. One of

An analysis of figures from Census 2016 has show while employment has grown in Donegal, the county continues to have the second highest unemployment level in the State. The report, which was conducted for the Western Development Commission says a growth in accommodation and food service businesses indicates a boost in tourism. However, Brexit continues

It’s been claimed that young carers are not getting the support they need. Last week, the CSO published census figures showing that there were 156 carers in Donegal under the age of 14. At the weekend, a number of Donegal’s young carers were present a two day meeting in Mullingar, which was also attended by

  We’re expected to be cautious with our spending in the run up to Christmas. Economists are predicting shoppers will be looking for bargains after October’s figures dropped slightly again. Spending is increasing slowly overall but 2017 trends have been up and down from month to month KBC Chief Economist Austin Hughes says people are

  It’s been claimed that proposed cuts to the Fire and Rescue Service in Derry show a lack of understanding and appreciation of the dangers faced by firefighters. Foyle MLA Mark H.Durkan says the potential impact of cuts to the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service cannot be overstated. He says one of the measures

The N14 has now reopened at Tullyrap close to Lifford on the N14 Letterkenny Road. Earlier this evening, a two car collision has closed the road for a period. Gardai say two people have been brought to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.

A 20 foot whale has been beached on Arranmore Island. The whale was first seen on Saturday night when members of the Arranmore Lifeboat were attending a cheque presentation at the Waterfront hotel. They were asked to investigate when people reported there was a flock of birds diving in one spot in the water. Members

Gardai in Letterkenny are searching for a weapon that may have been used in the murder of a man in the town. The 36 year old died from injuries he sustained at a house in Sylvan Park last week and following the results of a post mortem the investigation has been upgraded to murder. Detective

There were 34 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning – the second most overcrowded hospital in the country today. 21 people were waiting on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 13 were waiting on wards. St. Luke’s Hospital in Kilkenny was the most overcrowded today with 36 people

Concern has been raised over inadequate ATM services in Glenties. The only ATM in the village is out of service on a regular basis, leaving residents and tourists having to travel to other towns to access money. Chair of the Glenties Community Development Group is Brian Carr, he says the issue is causing a major

  A Detective Inspector investigating the murder of a man in Letterkenny believes there are people out there that could assist Gardai with their inquiries. The 36 year old died from injuries he sustained at a house in Sylvan Park last week and following the results of a post mortem the investigation has been upgraded

A Donegal County Councillor has criticised a decision by a popular British talent show to hold auditions in Letterkenny. ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ is due to hold auditions in the town this week but Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig is strongly opposed to the move. Speaking on the 9 till Noon show earlier, Cllr Mac

There are renewed calls for the Garda station in Kilmacrennan to be manned on a 24/7 basis. It follows confirmation from Garda officials that the station does not have a Garda presence around the clock after concerns were raised by local Cllr Michael McBride. Officials previously stated that the station was manned continuously but according

  The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council has described a weekend robbery at St. Conals Hospital in Letterkenny as a shocking act. Extensive damage has been caused to the hospital after windows were smashed in the Occupational Therapy Unit, Finance Department and the Eye Clinic in the early hours of Saturday morning. It’s also thought

  Gardaí in Buncrana are investigating a single vehicle collision involving a quad bike. The crash happened on the main Carndonagh to Buncrana Road near Drumfries shortly after 5pm yesterday evening. A 16 year old male was brought to Letterkenny University Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The road was closed for a short time but

Extensive damage was caused to St Conal’s Hospital in Letterkenny during a robbery over the weekend. It is understood that during the early hours of Saturday morning, an individual or individuals gained access to the building smashing windows in the Occupational Therapy Unit, Finance Department and the Eye Clinic. It is also thought access was

Gardaí in Letterkenny have launched a murder investigation following the death of a 36 year old man. Gardaí were called to an incident at Sylvan Park, Letterkenny at approximately 4.49pm on Wednesday November 1st 2017. A 36 year old man had received serious injuries following an assault. He was removed by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital. The

MEP and first Vice-President of the European Parliament Mairead McGuinness has warned that Ireland must not become fixated on Brexit. Speaking on Saturday at a regional meeting of the Eisenhower Fellowship of Ireland in Dundalk, McGuiness said that the departure of the UK from the European Union cant dictate the future. She said Donegal’s concerns

There’s a warning over ongoing scam emails doing the rounds in Tyrone. The emails have reportedly appeared as legitimate from organisations such as the TV license service, NatWest and the HMRC. Police in Strabane have encouraged people to spread the word and not to engage with potential scammers, a sentiment echoed, by West Tyrone MLA

A delegation is to meet with Post Office services after concerns have been raised over the future of a number of Post Offices in Derry. The post offices on Park Avenue, Bishop Street and the General office on Custom House Street are all said to have uncertain futures. Its reported that Foyle MP Elisha McCallion

The real benefits of tackling climate change now will come to future generations. The Climate Change advisory council says it’s hard to get people to engage with initiatives that have little reward in the short term. The Citizens Assembly has heard over two weekends that the world faces major problems. Professor John Fitzgerald, Chair of

Gardaí are investigating the theft of a motor engine in Bruckless. The theft occurred sometime between Friday night and Saturday morning. Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

A motorist has been arrested in Letterkenny after being found drink-driving. Letterkenny traffic corp also seized the vehicle, a van which had no number plate or tax. Court proceedings are to follow.