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  Work is beginning on safety works on the Glenfin Road outside Ballybofey, with signage being erected next week, and traffic calming measures being put in place in the coming weeks. Cllr Patrick Mc Gowan says the work is taking place in the vicinity of three estates, including Blue Cedars, one of the biggest estates […]

  A company which is part owned by the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has begun operations in Monaghan, with work due to start on a major plant in Killybegs next year. Bio-Marine Ingredients Ireland has now commenced full commercial production at its processing facility in Lough Egish, Co Monaghan. The Killybegs facility, which will make marine

Gardai in Donegal say there is anecdotal evidence that illegal fireworks and bangers are not as prevalent as they used to be in the county. Issuing a Halloween safety message this afternoon, the Donegal Division’s Crime Prevention Officer Paul Wallace said the force locally has been proactive in intercepting such articles, which he says can

Derry City and Strabane District Council has picked up a prestigious ‘highly commended’ Council of the Year award at the Social Enterprise Awards NI 2017 in the Stormont Hotel in Belfast. Mayor of Derry and Strabane Council, Councillor Maolíosa McHugh, said it recognises the great work that is being done to promote and support social

Donegal’s Mayor has questioned GoSafe operating a speed check on the four lane road in Letterkenny on the same day new signs were erected dropping the legal speed from 100 to 80 kmp/h. The lower speed limit was passed earlier this year but only came in to force with the erection of new signage on

A Letterkenny civil servant has pleaded guilty to 12 charges related to accessing information from social welfare files, to pass on to private investigators, for which he was paid a total of over €6000, Donegal Town Circuit Court was told. 50-year-old Rory Lenihan, 2A Ballaghderg, Letterkenny pleaded guilty to a charge that while being an

  There were seven people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. 5 people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 2 were waiting on wards. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded this morning with 57 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 359 people

The Agriculture Minister thinks the UK should re-run the Brexit vote because of the damage it’s likely to cause. Michael Creed says a second referendum – or viewing last year’s result as consultative – would be “ideal”. There is growing concern about the impact Britain’s exit could have on our agri-food industry. Mr Creed says

Donegal County Childcare says their figures on the average cost of childcare in Donegal for this year suggests a small increase compared with the same period last year. Figures released today from The Early Years Sector shows that the average fee in Donegal is €152.06 which DCC say is not a true reflection. DCC are

The Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District is calling on the Irish Government to recognise Catalonia’s independence. It’s after the Taoiseach claimed Ireland wouldn’t recognise the result of the Catalonian referendum which voted in favour of separating from Spain. Meanwhile the region’s sacked President is due to make a public appearance in Belgium today after

  Serious concern has been raised after yet another business premises in Strabane was broken into, in what’s been described as a worrying trend of anti-social behaviour in the town. Significant damage was caused to Glen fresh Foods last night – the latest property to be targeted over the weekend. It’s believed that a gang

We’re being reminded to check in on our elderly relatives and neighbours this evening. Halloween can be particularly difficult for older people due to loud noises and constant callers. The charity Alone says parents should talk to their children about which houses to trick or treat at. CEO Sean Moynihan says it’s all about being

The deadline to restore the Northern Ireland executive has been extended again. The DUP and Sinn Fein were locked in talks yesterday in the hopes of reaching a deal before midnight last night. The Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire decided on the extension, after the parties made additional requests of the UK Government which he

  The Joint Policing Committee has confirmed that the current CCTV system in Letterkenny is to be upgraded. Contractors are currently being procured to carry out refurbishment works to the existing CCTV system in the town. An application has been put forward by Letterkenny Chamber for an extension to the existing CCTV scheme in place.

  A Donegal County Councillor has raised concern over the impact plastic bottles are having on the environment. Councillor Terence Slowey raised the issue at the recent sitting of Donegal County Council, where he urged the local authority and the Department of the Environment to reduce single-use plastic waste in the county. The majority of

A West Tyrone MLA has called for an urgent meeting with the PSNI following a spate of anti-social behaviour in Strabane last night. Across the town, three separate fires were deliberately lit, one behind Poundland in Strabane Retail Park, another at the old Adria site and the third saw a Halloween display at The Tinneys,

Government Chief Whip Minister Joe McHugh has announced today that Extended Optical and Dental services are now available to qualified PRSI contributors. The extension of services is to include employees, the self-employed, and their dependent spouses or partners. Minister McHugh has said that it’s hoped this will encourage more working people to take better care

Two men charged in connection with ‘a paramilitary style kidnapping’ have been refused bail despite a solicitor telling the court there was ‘no evidence against them.’ Damian Donaghey, 31 of Circular Road, Derry and George McBrearty, 33 with an address at Burnfoot Co Donegal were charged with kidnapping a man in the Westway area of

Police are appealing for information following a recent report of criminal damage to the Baptist Church in Donemana. Constable Plews says Skylights at the church have been broken on two occasions over recent months with the latest incident reported to police yesterday. Reports suggest a nearby house on Berryhill Road also sustained damage and may have

Gardaí are continuing to investigate a two vehicle collision last night in Glenties. It is believed the crash between a car and a van ocurred in the Kilraine area at 8:10pm. The driver and occupant of the car were taken to hospital for treatment to their injuries while the driver of the van was uninjured.

A strike due to begin this Wednesday at the Inishowen Oil Company Ltd has been deferred following an agreement by the company to enter into talks with the workers’ union. The strike was called after it was claimed that the Inishowen Oil Company had refused to accept an invitation by the Workplace Relations Commission to

Irish Water are currently working to repair two burst water mains in Donegal. The utility has advised that repairs may cause supply disruptions in the Drumhaggart, Drundean, Drumacross and surrounding areas with an estimated completion time of 6pm this evening. Meanwhile, work to repair a burst water main is due to be completed this afternoon

Two men are to appear at Derry Magistrates Court tomorrow charged with kidnapping. The charge relates to an incident in Derry on Thursday last when Police received a report that a man had been pulled into a vehicle in the Westway area of the city. The victim was later located safe and well. The pair,