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A man arrested in connection with a crash in Co Louth earlier this year that claimed the lives of three Donegal women has been released without charge. Margret McGonigle of Castlereagh Bruckless, her daughter Mairead Mundy of Ballyloughan Bruckless and friend Rachel Battles also of Ballyloughan Bruckless died following a three vehicle collision near Aclint […]

The Irish Government says it will not recognise Catalonia’s declaration of Independence. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs said ‘we’re all concerned about the crisis”, but that Ireland “respects the constitutional and territorial integrity of Spain”. The Spanish Prime Minister has dissolved the region’s parliament and called an election. Fine Gael MEP is

There has been some scrutiny over the allocation of capital grants approved by the Department of the Gaeltacht. Tuairisc.ie has revealed that over 90% of Department of Gaeltacht capital grants over the past 15 months have gone to Donegal and Connemara. Tuairisc.ie has reported that during the period from 1 July 2016 to October 10

Gardai in Letterkenny have seized a car after it was found to have no tax or insurance. The silver Volkswagen was seized by the Traffic Unit in the town yesterday.

10 people have been killed in crashes on Irish roads over the October Bank Holiday period in the past six years. While an additional 40 people have been seriously injured. Communications Manager with the RSA, Brian Farrell, says weekends are high risk periods at the best of times:  

The Coalition to Repeal the 8th’ has organised a vigil today in Donegal to mark the fifth anniversary of Savita Halappanavar’s death. Members of the public are invited to join vigils across the country today including Dublin and more than 20 other locations around Ireland, from Cork, Galway and Donegal. Convener of the Coalition, Ailbhe

Police are appealing for information after three men entered the home of a 101 year old pensioner in Strabane, making off with a sum of money. It is believed the men forced their way through a back window in the property on Railway Street, sometime before 9:30pm last night and confronted the well-known local man,

Concerns have been raised over the absence of an occupational therapist in the Gweedore and Lower Rosses area. Other concerns coming to the fore include positions of Occupational Therapists on long leaves of absence not being filled. Councillor Micheal Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig says this delivery of service by the HSE is unacceptable. He is calling

A Donegal County Councillor has called for temporary road staff be employed to deal with the recent flood damage to the roads infrastructure within the county. Many roads and bridges were destroyed or damaged following the flash flooding that hit the Inishowen peninsula in August. Donegal County Council says the current plan to resource the

Donegal is now the ‘Media’s Favourite Place in Ireland’. Michael Collins, founder and Managing Director of TravelMedia.ie presented this prestigious award to Donegal County Council Chief Executive Seamus Neely and Cathaoirleach Cllr. Gerry McMonagle at yesterday’s Donegal Tourism Seminar in Harvey’s Point Hotel. “This is an excellent achievement for Donegal and a wonderful addition to

Main evening news, sport, nuacht and obituaries Friday 27th October 2017

Last night’s Homelessness Conference has revealed the public’s concern for the problem in Donegal. That’s according to Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle who says people in the county feel that hidden homelessness is reaching unacceptable levels and something needs to be done before the problem gets worse. The event was organised by Housing Rights Awareness to

Irish Water have today released a statement confirming, they have committed to invest in the wastewater infrastructure within Donegal to safeguard the environment and protect public health. This follows the latest EPA report which found untreated sewerage being discharged into receiving waterways at 44 locations across Ireland. Irish Water have confirmed they are currently progressing

A man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with a collision in which three Donegal women lost their lives. Margret McGonigle of Castlereagh Bruckless who was 69, her daughter Mairead Mundy of Ballyloughan Bruckless and Rachel Battles also of Ballyloughan Bruckless both in their 30s died following a three vehicle collision near Aclint

  The Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District is warning that anti-social behaviour of any kind in the area will not be tolerated over the Bank Holiday weekend. It follows concerns raised in recent weeks over a gang of youths congregating in Buncrana, letting off fireworks and being abusive towards elderly residents. Gardai are also warning

SIPTU members employed as drivers by the Inishowen Oil Company Ltd in Carndonagh will begin a strike at 8.30 a.m. on Wednesday next. They say it’s in response to their employer’s refusal to accept an invitation by the Workplace Relations Commission to a conciliation conference in relation to a pay claim. The workers will be

  The man who was killed in a fatal crash on the N15 Sligo/Donegal Rd has been named locally as Packie McGrath of 7 St. Benildus Ave, Ballyshannon. The incident between a car and a motorcyclist occurred on the Sligo town side of Cliffoney yesterday afternoon at approximately 4pm. The 66 year old motorcyclist was

Police in Strabane are appealing for witnesses following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in the Peacock Road area of Sion Mills at around 11.10pm last night. In a statement Sergeant Judith Breen said: “A black Volkswagen Passat was involved in a collision with a blue Vauxhall Astra. As a result, two people in the Astra

  Councillors have met with the CEO of Donegal County Council to discuss draft proposals for the National Planning Framework 2040. A number of key road projects for Donegal have been included in the draft plans with a number of submissions made following an on-going consultation process. Cllr. Paul Canning says it was a positive

We’re gaining an extra hour in bed this weekend as the clocks go back. Every year there’s discussion around whether the 100 year old practice should stop. Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune believes its time for a change in tradition:

  Gardaí in Sligo are investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving a motorcyclist and a car. The incident occurred on the N15 Sligo/Donegal Rd on the Sligo town side of Cliffoney yesterday afternoon at approximately 4pm. The male (66) motorcyclist was seriously injured and pronounced dead at the scene, he was taken to Sligo

Donegal County Council has been urged to consider widening its approach to Japanese Knotweed. Cllr Adrian Glackin has called for a national or local plan to be put in place to eradicate the problem completely. Concerns of the invasive species also spreading along river banks have been relayed to the council. Meanwhile, a pilot programme

A Midlands North West MEP is claiming that British Prime Minister is wearing two masks when it comes to Brexit, giving one message in Brussels and another in London. Marian Harkin says Theresa May pursued a charm offensive with other leaders in Brussels, but then returned to London and told the British Parliament that unless

  The National Car Testing Service has confirmed that from next month, VRT appointments will be offered in the Carndonagh NCT test centre. This centre will serve customers from the Inishowen Peninsula who currently travel to Letterkenny NCT to conduct a VRT inspection.

An East Derry MLA has hit out at those who have vandalised security measures in place around Ballymeen Bridge in Claudy. The bridge partially collapsed during the floods in August, and it may take six months to repair. In the meantime, fencing and detour signs have been put in place, but they have been renmoved

  Derry City and Strabane District Council says families with young children who were affected by August’s floods may be eligible for special financial support. The council says it’s been working in close partnership with a number of community organisations to identify potential small grants assistance for families affected by the recent floods across the

The new Educate Together School in Letterkenny has opened. Staff and pupils gathered at the temporary premises in Ballyraine this morning, and walked the short distance to the new school in Kiltoy. The school, which opened in a series of pre-fab buildings in 2006 currently has just under 250 pupils, and principal Aine Fabisiak says

The number of people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital rose again this morning with 25 patients waiting, six of them on Emergency Department trollies. That’s up from yuesterday’s total of 16. Nationally, the INMO says there were 399 people waiting at acute hospitals, the largest number, 42, at University Hospital Galway.

A Ballyshannon minibus bus driver has been found not guilty of causing the death of a Letterkenny mother- of- three Sheena Stewart, by driving without due care and attention in the town on January 1 2015, following a legal submission, at Donegal Town Circuit Court. 55-year-old William McKee, Carricknahorna, Cashelard, Ballyshannon, County Donegal had pleaded

  Well-known Donegal Town man Pauric Kennedy has been elected as the town’s new Mayor. Kennedy succeeded the outgoing Mayor, Patricia Callaghan and it’s understood that more than 1,100 people from the town and surrounding area cast their vote yesterday. Speaking to Highland Radio News, Mr. Kennedy has been outlining what he hopes to achieve going

  The General Manager of Letterkenny University Hospital says he’s open to the suggestion of employing a text reminder service for outpatient appointments. It follows concern raised earlier this week on Highland Radio that over 100 people failed to turn up to their outpatient appointment last week alone. Figures from the DNA revealed that the

An action committee has been established in Killybegs with a view of revitalising the town centre and promoting activities and services to attract visitors to the town. The group was formed at a public meeting in the Bay View Hotel last night following local concerns that while 200,000 people visit Sliabh Liag and Glencolmcille each

  The Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District has called for more autonomy to be given to the districts so that councillors can decide how to spend money and raise funds in their own areas. Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig was speaking after Glenties councillors decided to reject the Municipal District Budget because of

  Members of the European Parliament voted this week to recommend phasing out glyphosate, used in the weedkiller Round-Up, within five years. The final decision will be up to the European Commission and member states. The weedkiller is widely used by Irish farmers, and most Irish MEPs voted against the five-year phase-out. Donegal IFA Chairman

  Local residents, business owners and community groups across West Donegal are urged to attend a meeting tomorrow evening to discuss the County Development Plan. Information of what is set out in the County Development Plan will be presented with interested parties also given a chance to voice their views in relation to local services.

A post-Brexit boom in population is expected to strain our health service. It’s predicted an extra 1-point-1 million people will live here by 2030 according to a new ESRI report. It says healthcare will also be stretched by the number of older people which will have doubled by then. Maev-Ann Wren, is a Senior Research

The government’s been accused of doing too little, too late for people affected by the tracker mortgage scandal. Yesterday, the Minister for Finance said the banks were promising to compensate more than 12,000 customers by Christmas. Paschal Donohue said their treatment by mortgage lenders was a disgrace. But in the Dáil last night, Sinn Féin

  The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine is considering introducing a Statutory Instrument to give effect to the Penalty Points System for fishermen. A decision heavily criticised by Leas-Cheann Comhairle Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher. The introduction of a Statutory Instrument will result in penalty points applying to fishermen, regardless of how they

A Donegal Senator has renewed calls for the creation of a Sentencing Council, which would see the judiciary meet regularly with politicians and other stakeholders to discuss appropriate sentences for people convicted of crimes. Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn told the Seanad he attempted to move a bill establishing such a council when he was in