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The European Parliament is meeting in Strasbourg later to vote on whether sufficient progress has been made on Brexit negotiations. The timetable agreed between the UK and the EU states that significant developments have to have been made on the settlement payments before trade talks can begin. The Parliament is expected to vote no.

A special meeting will be held as requested by the shareholders of Inishowen Tourism after it closed its doors last month. A Crowe Howarth report into the running of the society was published however, it failed to be implemented resulting in the loss of funding from Government and 7 jobs. Senator Padraig MacLochlainn has confirmed

Concerns have been raised with the Director of Donegal Fire Service over the facilities at two offshore fire stations in Donegal. It was reported last week that a report commissioned by the Donegal Fire Association highlighted a number of means by which Arranmore Fire Station did not meet minimum standards. The report found that Arranmore

It’s been claimed that the lack of a Stormont Executive is threatening the future of City of Derry Airport. SDLP leader Colm Eastwood was speaking after a party delegation met with the permanent secretary of the Department of the Economy to discuss future funding for the airport. Speaking after last evening’s meeting, Colm eastwood said

The Chamber of Commerce in Gweedore is hosting a meeting tonight to discuss crime, and how the community can better prepare itself to help gardai prevent it. Chamber Chair Hugh Mac Giolla Bhride says the meeting will be attended by senior gardai and community representatives. He says while recent high profile burglaries in the county

The RNLI has published issued video footage showing the Portrush Lifeboat bringing a stricken trawler into Greencastle, assisted by the Lough Swilly Lifeboat. https://www.rnlivideolibrary.org.uk/getvideo.aspx?vid=wlOTTHeo The RNLI say the Portrush lifeboat crew was requested by Belfast Coastguard to launch their all-weather lifeboat at 10.37pm last night (Sunday 1 October) and go to the assistance of a

Donegal County Council’s Fire & Emergency Operations Plan is to be sent back to the SPC for additional time to consider. The move was proposed by the Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District Councillor Jack Murray. The report highlighted a number of issues within Fire Stations throughout the County. The motion was passed by 10

The social worker who visited Garda Keith Harrison and his partner Marisa Simms says no pressure was put on her by gardai to investigate the couple. Asked if she ever got a sense there was a garda operation to “get” Garda Harrison, Donna McTeague said no. The Disclosures Tribunal is examining contact between senior gardai

Councillor John Sheamais O’Fearraigh has officially been named as a member of the board of Udarus na Gaealtachta following much drama surrounding his nomination. At the sitting of Donegal County Council last week Councillor O’Fearraigh won the vote by one. However, Fianna Fáil Councillors called for a recorded vote following the nomination and sought legal

Intetrreg funding worth almost €15 million has been confirmed for the North West Greenways Project that will lead to the provision of 46.5km of new cross border greenways linking Derry and Donegal. The project has also successfully provided over €2m worth of cross border employment with eight new posts created between Derry City and Strabane

The issue of delays in driving test appointments in Donegal has been raised in the Seanad. In Buncrana, provisional licence holders are reportedly waiting up to 22 weeks before being able to take their test. Councillor Nicholas Crossan has emphasised the importance of holding a drivers license for young people, particularly in rural areas like

18 people were awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital today. According to the latest figures from the INMO, 5 patients were on trolleys in the hospitals Emergency Department with a further 13 waiting on wards or in overflow area. 416 people were waiting on a bed at hospital across the country today, with University Hospital

Gardai are currently investigating an overnight break-in at McCullagh Jewellers in Letterkenny Shopping Centre. It is believed that access was gained to the premises at approximately 2am with Gardai alerted after the alarm system was activated. McCullagh Jewellers is the latest target in a string of break-ins across the county. Sergeant Paul Wallace says access

The Lough Swilly Lifeboat has been tasked to assist in landing a fishing vessel at Greencastle pier after getting into difficulty off the coast of Malin. The alarm was raised between 10:30pm and 10:45pm last night after reports of a 15 metre fishing vessel with engine failure 10 miles north of Malin. The Portrush Lifeboat

A construction company currently under investigation into compliance with fire safety in schools has been contracted to build a new school in Letterkenny. According to The Irish Examiner Western Building Systems is still being contracted by the Department of Education to build schools across Ireland despite a number of issues in respect to fire safety

Las Vegas police have confirmed one shooter is down following a shooting at a concert. A hospital in the city says at least two people are dead and 24 injured. An area on the city’s famous main strip has been sealed off – while flights in and out of McCarran Airport in Las Vegas have

A quantity of drugs and a substantial amount of cash has been recovered from a property in Omagh. A search of the house was carried out in the town on Saturday. One male was arrested and is assisting police with enquiries. Later the same evening suspect Class B drugs were also recovered from three people

Questions over the sale of two Donegal Garda stations have been raised following the publishing of an interim report into the re-opening of 6 Garda stations. The assistant commissioner with responsibility for the Northern region advised Gleann Cholm Cille and Churchill are the two Garda stations that should be considered for reopening. However, both premises

  A public meeting will be held this Thursday in Annagry to discuss the possibility of establishing a committee to develop a children’s play park in the area. Local Councillor, Micheal Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig says work has been carried over the past year in considering a site for the development in the hope funding can

The of the A5 in the Irish Government’s key infrastructure ‘Ireland 2040’ plan has been welcomed in the North. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan has prasied Leo Varadkar for his continued commitment to the A5. The first stage of the western transport corridor is due to commence within the coming months and when complete will

A meeting of the Citizen’s Assembly on climate change in Dublin has heard that a notable increase in events such as the flash flooding that hit Donegal in August is expected. The 99 citizens as well as a panel of experts gathered at Malahide Castle today to discuss policy changes the government can implement to

A status yellow wind warning has been issued for Donegal. Met Eireann forecast winds will reach speeds of 55 to 65 km/hr with gusts of 80 to 90 km/hr in coastal areas. The warning was issued this morning and is due to remain in place until 10am tomorrow.

House prices in Donegal have increased by 3% in the 3rd quarter of 2017 compared to the same period last year. According to the latest Daft.ie House Price Report, the average price of a house in the county is now €142,000, 25% above its lowest point. Nationally, house prices have risen by an average of

Police in Derry have revisited the scene of an assault in which a 19 year old died. In the early hours of Sunday evening last an altercation took place between two males in the William Street area of the city. Jordan McConomy from Rossnagalligh, Derry died in hospital following the incident. An 18 year old