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    It’s been confirmed that the total repair cost for roads infrastructure in Donegal following the recent floods is estimated at €15.3m Meanwhile the Council has issued their latest update in the recovery operation: · R244 at Craignahorna on the Mountain Road between Buncrana and Carndonagh expected to open in 4 weeks. · Local

  The owner of Moville Tool Hire in Inishowen has reiterated that his company does not conduct sales on a door to door basis. It follows reports in recent weeks of people selling equipment such as power washers in Inishowen wearing jackets bearing the company’s name and handing out business cards which appear to be

  The CEO of an Inishowen charity which provides a youth club and special interaction for children with autism says they still receive no formal funding from the state, 17 years after the service began. Angela Tourish heads up iCare, which has been described as a lifeline by parents of children with autism, and exists primarily on

There were 21 patients awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, eight on Emergency Department trolleys and 13 on wards and in overflow areas. Nationally, the latest report from the INMO shows 422 people are waiting in emergency departments and overflow areas of wards. University Hospital Limerick is the most overcrowded with 52 people

A Donegal councillor is urging the authority to notify Google and other relevant e-mappers when majopr changes are made to road layouts in the county. Cllr Michael Mc Bride will raise the issue with engineers at a Letterkenny Municipal District meeting today. He says he was prompted to make the call after hearing of a

Over 23-thousand houses were sold across the country in the first six months of the year. Dublin saw the most sales at almost 7,500, an increase of 11% on the same period last year. The MyHome.ie analysis of the property price register shows that Cork came in second, followed by Kildare, Galway and Meath. Sales fell

It’s hoped new evidence received in connection with the case of Castlederg teenager Arlene Arkinson may shed light on what happened when she disappeared almost 23 years ago. Two folders have been submitted to the coroner from Gardai, believed to contain information on lines of inquiry and searches conducted in the Republic of Ireland. The

Talks at Stormont are due to recommence today with an agreement yet to be made between Sinn Fein and the DUP. SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has called on both the Irish and British Governments to intervene if the political deadlock continues this week. Mr Eastwood is proposing both Governments place their own joint proposals on

The Garda Commissioner has announced her retirement. Nóirín O’Sullivan earlier notified the Taoiseach and Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan of her intentions. In a statement she said; “I devoted much of my summer break to considering if continuing would be the right thing to do. It has become clear, over the last year, that the core

As Hurriance Irma continues to batter Florida, it is reported that 3 people within the state have died. Irma has already killed at least 22 people in the Carribean. More than 6 million people were ordered to evacuate with Florida Governor Rick Scott pleading again today with residents to heed advice. Donegal man Joe McFadden

Up to one thousand Gardaí could be investigated over the recent breath test controversy. Today’s Sunday Independent says an investigation is on the cards after a report found that 1.5 million fake tests were recorded. The Justice Minister has referred to the scandal as a “very dark chapter” in the history of the Gardaí. Charlie

A Status Yellow weather warning has been issued for Donegal. Heavy rain showers are expected with accumulations of 30 to 50mm of rain with wind speeds of 60km/h also expected. The warning will remain in place until 12 noon tomorrow. Meterologist at Met Eireann, Aoife Murray has this update:

Members of Derry City and Strabane District Council have highlighted the need for preventative measures to be put in place to prevent a recurrence of the destruction caused as a result of flash flooding that hit the North West almost 3 weeks ago. Members unanimously voted in favour of a proposal to write to the

Almost 150 people in Donegal have received Humanitarian Aid funding following last month’s flash flooding that devastated Inishowen. 135 people have received the initial emergency funding of €150 under Stage 1 of the Humanitarian Aid, to help cover the cost of purchasing food and clothing. An additional 13 households have received Stage 2 payments with

The Government’s answer to the homelessness crisis has been unveiled. In the lead up to winter time, 200 extra emergency beds will open and family hubs will be created with a price tag of 10 million euro. A Homeless Inter-Agency Group is also being established to deliver homeless services. Some say it falls short of

Bertie Ahern says out of all the European countries, Ireland is giving Brexit priority focus. The former Taoiseach was speaking last night at the Kennedy Summer School in New Ross County Wexford: He says the repercussions of Britain leaving the EU is of utmost importance to this country rather than anywhere else:

It has been confirmed that emergency works are to be carried out at two schools in Donegal. Ballymore National School, and Glassan National School, Glassan are due to receive confirmation of funding in the coming days for the purpose of carrying out mechanical works. Government Chief Whip, Minister Joe McHugh has thanked Minister Richard Bruton

Donegal County Council is being asked to investigate the possibility of re-surfacing the Portsalon to Ballylar road. A new water main and road realignment was carried out on the section last autumn with concern that the road is now in a very poor condition. Cllr Adrian Glackin says the road is a busy one, particularly

  Since the severe flooding on the 22nd August, Donegal County Council has been working to have the priority regional routes in Inishowen open as soon as possible and below is an update on the status of these roads: The road at Riverside between Quigleys Point and Carndonagh – is now open to single lane

The Irish government is being urghed to apply to the EU for a special fund to help farmers affected by Brexit. Midlands North West MEP Matt Carthy says agricultural communities in Ireland, North and South are deeply interwoven, and currency fluctuations and other factoirs have hit them severely in recent months. He’s tabled an amendment

40 jobs are being created in Derry with the opening of a new cafe-bistro on Strand Road in Derry. Primrose, which already operates two cafes in the city, plans to open the new facility in the first week of November. Owner Ciaran Breslin says it’s a substantial investment…………. Pic – Malenie and Ciaran Breslin