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There are calls for the Tanaiste to publish two Brexit related reports without further delay. Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue has described the Government’s refusal to publish the reports as ‘irresponsible and unhelpful’. The reports look at the impact of cross-border trade and the likely impact Brexit would have on most exposed sectors. Deputy McConalogue says

Concern has been raised over a decision to block work being carried out in West Donegal to protect against coastal erosion. Funding has been secured by Donegal County Council to carry out repair works at Braade, Carrickfinn, to build up the existing dunes as part of works to protect the area from further erosion. However,

A warning has been issued to Churches across Donegal following a theft at St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon. It is understood the incident occurred yesterday afternoon with those responsible making off with an unknown sum of money from a number of Shrine Boxes. This is the third time the Church has been targeted this year.

The latest Red C poll shows a dip in support for the Government. Fine Gael maintains a 4 point lead over Fianna Fail – with Leo Varadkar’s party on 29 per cent compared to Micheal Martin’s 25 per cent. But that’s down a point for both. Sinn Fein will also be disappointed – down 2

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Newmarket Street in Derry during the early hours of this morning, Sunday 22 October.  Shortly after 2am police received a report of an altercation between a number of males on Newmarket Street. A male, aged in his 30’s, sustained serious injuries to his head after

People in the Finn Valley area are being warned to exercise caution following reports of bogus callers in the locality. The warning was issued after Gardai were alerted yesterday to a person calling to a house in the Lifford area, portraying themselves as Department of Health officials. Gardai are appealing to anyone who may know

Parts of the country have been affected by flooding as Storm Brian makes landfall. In Limerick the River Shannon has overflowed with emergency crews being deployed while flooding in other areas of the south and west have also been reported. A status orange wind warning remains in place for many coastal areas with gusts of

225 people were caught speeding yesterday during National Slow Down day. The most notable incident nationwide, was a vehicle doing 177km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N13 at Listillion in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Throughout the county a total of 5 motorists were detected travelling in excess of the applicable speed limit. In Drumskellan, Muff, a

Searches are continuing today of the River Foyle for a man who has been missing for over a week. It is believed that 46 year-old, Mark Gallagher entered the water on Friday last. The PSNI say Foyle Search & Rescue are coordinating searches while anyone who wishes to assist in the search are advised to

€2.3 million has been allocated by the Department of Rural and Community Development for the renewed Seniors Alert Scheme, coming into effect from November 1st. Since 2015, 490 senior citizens in Donegal have received a personal alarm with more to qualify this year. Government Chief Whip Minister Joe McHugh has welcomed the news, he says

A woman has been seriously assaulted by a number of males in Derry during the early hours of this morning. Shortly before 5:25am police responded to a report of a disturbance in the Carnhill area of the city. A female, aged in her 20’s, sustained injuries to her head and face after she had been

Two Dublin men have appeared at Derry Magistrates court charged with theft and possessing articles for use in fraud which police believe to have occurred on both sides of the border. 40 year old Nicholas Keane of Chapel Street and 22 year old Jamie Shannon, of Empress Place, both in Dublin, are jointly charged. Keane

There are further calls for the Irish Government to include measures to minimise the impact of Brexit on communities on both sides of the border. Government Chief Whip and Minister Joe McHugh says the National Development Plan needs to be Brexit proof and build more bridges across the border. The draft National Planning Framework –

Nationally, over 110,000 vehicles have been checked by Gardai and Go Safe since national Slow Down Day began this morning at 7am. 172 vehicles were detected travelling in excess of the applicable speed limit. In Donegal 5 motorists have been caught speeding with detections in the Lisfannon, Muff, Lifford, Tawnawully Mountains and Newtowncunningham areas.  

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries, Friday October 20th

A missing Donegal teenager has been found. The teenager was reported missing today after not being seen in over 24 hours. It is believed that she left for school yesterday morning to get the bus into Buncrana and then went to a friends house to collect some things however, she did not make it to

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council has refused to meet with Prince Charles on his visit to the city today. The Prince is visiting the North West where he will meet with victims of Augusts flooding. In a statement issued by Mayor Maolíosa McHugh he says he believes the meeting is ‘premature

As national Slow Down day continues, Gardai have released details of a number of detentions already made today in Donegal. A vehicle doing 119km/h was detected in a 100km/h zone on the N13 at Lisfannon, Bridge End. Another motorist was found traveling at 125 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the R238 at Drumskellan

  Pramerica has officially opened its new state-of-the-art campus. The new 130,000-square-foot premises located at Letterkenny Business & Technology Park has grown to become the largest employer in the northwest region with more than 1,500 people on staff. Vice President of Technology and Communications at Pramerica is Gerard Grant. Speaking earlier at the event he says the

Leaders from the other 27 EU countries have agreed to begin talks among themselves ahead of the second phase of Brexit negotiations. But they insist there’s still not enough progress to officially enter the next stage. The European Commission president says he’s still working on the assumption a final Brexit agreement will be reached. Meanwhile,

The number of people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital fell to 27 this morning, with 14 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s down on Wednesday and Thursday’s figure of 38, with 25 on ED trolleys. Nationally, the INMO says there were 466 people awaiting admission at acute hospitals, with the highest number,

Efforts will be made to secure more support and investment for flood hit communities in Donegal as Minister Kevin Boxer Moran visits the county next week. The Minister with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief is to visit Donegal this Monday and Tuesday and will meet with various groups, including

The official opening of Pramerica’s new state-of-the-art campus is getting underway this morning. The premises located at Letterkenny Business & Technology Park is one of the county’s biggest employers. Government Chief Whip and Minister Joe McHugh says the new campus shows a firm commitment by the company to Donegal:

  It’s national Slow Down day, and motorists are warned of extra speed checks right across the county.  For 24 hours, the garda roads division is pulling out all the stops to detect speeding motorists. There’ll be garda vans and laser checks as well as 50 Go Safe vans in areas where speeding is common.

Communities along the west and south coasts are preparing for another potentially damaging storm. Met Eireann has issued a Status Orange wind warning from midnight, as Storm Brian approaches. Ahead of that, a Status Yellow Rainfall is coming into force this morning in all Atlantic coastal counties from Donegal to Waterford. Storm Brian’s arrival comes

  Education Minister Richard Bruton has been accused of showing a complete lack of respect to students, parents and teachers in Buncrana. When he was questioned in the Dail yesterday about the Three College Crana Campus plan, Mr Bruton said his department and Donegal County Council are still working on a site, and while that

An Independent Senator says the Defence Forces are not being given the resources to respond adequately to flooding and the effects of high winds. Earlier this week, Defence Minister Paul Keogh said the army was “ready, willing and able” to help local authorities deal with the effects of bad weather, with engineering capabilities in barracks

Four people will be presented with Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards at a ceremony in Buncrana next month. The four recipients are former Ireland and Celtic goalkeeper Packie Bonner, Fraser Doherty, founder of Super Jams in Scotland, Barbara Koster, Senior Vice-President of Pramerica and Marty Meehan, President of the University of Massachusetts, Boston. The award

Farmers are being urged to put safety first while dealing with the fallout from winter storms. IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy says many farm families still have no electric power and are in a very stressful situation having to deal with farming operations, like milking. He’s urging farmers to look for help, and not take