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Changes to the Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016 has been welcomed. Government Chief Whip Minister Joe McHugh has welcomed the announced amendments which enable local breweries in Donegal to operate tours and sell alcohol. Minister McHugh says the new laws will allow the brewery and the new Sliabh Liag distillery to operate tours

Police in Derry are investigating reports of sectarian graffiti in the Bonds Street and Duddy’s Court areas. Police say a number of reports were received of sectarian slogans having been painted at both locations sometime last evening and today. Enquiries are ongoing and Inspector Ray Wilson would appeal to anyone with information to contact police

A Derry Councillor has condemned an attack on Council Community Wardens in the Galliagh Park area of the city. On Friday night last Community Wardens were on duty when their van was vandalised. Councillor Caoimhe McKnight said she has spoken with local residents who are outraged by the attack. Councillor McKnight has praised the wardens

Tullan Strand, Bundoran could become Ireland’s first independent lifeguarded beach. Speaking to Highland Radio this weekend, Killian O’Kelly, local business owner in Bundoran and member of the Bundoran RNLI has called on Donegal County Council to employ lifeguards to man the beach next season. The call comes amid calls for toilet and shower facilities along

Irish Water are currently working to repair a burst water main in the Three Trees area. Homes and businesses in the Three Trees, Ture, Muff and surrounding areas may experience supply disruptions. Irish Water say crews are currently working to restore supply with work is due to be completed by 5pm this evening.

The community of Bundoran have taken the lead in a bid to prevent against further deaths by drowning at Tuallan Strand. A public meeting was held among local residents and representatives from local businesses, Irish Water Safety, the RNLI and Gardai to discuss the issue of signage at the beach during which it was agreed

There have been further calls on the Government to introduce a redress scheme for homeowners affected by Mica in Donegal and elsewhere without delay. Housing Minister Damien English visited the county last week to meet with those affected by the defective block issue and did confirm that recommendations 1 and 2 of the expert panels

The Council has been asked to act as a voice for the people of Donegal who have concerns relating to insurance companies. Cllr. Michael McBride moved the motion at the latest sitting of Donegal County Council asking for the matter to be dealt with in the Oireactas as a matter of urgency. He says more

A Foyle MLA has called on Enforcement to take serious action on businesses who refuse to manage their refuse responsibly. The call comes this week after sightings of vermin in the Rossvile and William Street areas of Derry were reported this week. Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan has called for robust action to be taken

The British government has insisted the avoidance of an Irish border is still one of its top priorities in the Brexit talks. That’s after Leo Varadkar said it wasn’t Ireland’s duty to try and design a solution to the border problem that Brexit will create. A spokesperson for the UK’s Brexit secretary, David Davis, says

€6000 in funding has been announced for two Donegal festivals. Today Government Chief Whip Minister Joe McHugh welcomed funding released by Minister Heather Humphreys under the Department’s Small Local Festival and Summer School Fund. Minister McHugh confirmed that Ballyshannon Folk & Traditional Music Festival has been awarded €3,000 and the Michael Ó Cleirigh Summer School

Concern had been raised over what was described as on-going sewerage slick at Dungloe Bay. A number of people reported slick in the water in recent days and concerns were raised over possible health and safety dangers. Irish Water have responded to the reports and have confirmed that the sewage slick has been investigated and

The Chair of the Save Our St. Joseph’s Hospital Group has made an emotional plea to Minister Joe McHugh to do everything in his power to retain long term care at the hospital. Father John Joe Duffy was speaking on the 10 to 1 show today following the publication of the Rhatigan report earlier this

  Police in Derry are appealing for witnesses following a report of a robbery in the Galliagh Park area of the city in the early hours of this morning. It was reported that between 12:20am and 1am this morning that a taxi driver was robbed at knife point by two males. During the incident no

A number of Council officials have met with landowners in relation to access to the Great Pollet Arch in Fanad. It’s understood that a verbal agreement has been reached over access to the walkway and new car parking facilities. Funding for the project is expected to be secured by September and it’s hoped that work

Concern has been raised over what’s been described as on-going sewerage slick at Dungloe Bay. A number of people noticed the slick in the water in recent days and questions are now being asked over the danger it poses from a health and safety perspective. It’s understood that residents have requested a meeting with Irish

  There were eleven people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. Figures show that there were nine people on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further two were waiting on wards. University Hospital Kerry was the most overcrowded this morning with 50 people waiting there. Nationally

The IFA Donegal Grain Representative is warning farmers that they only have less than a month to submit their applications for the new Crop Loss Scheme. Farmers who suffered losses in the 2016 harvest will be able to access up to €10,500 in support under the new scheme which was announced earlier this week. The

It’s been confirmed that upgrade works to connect the Churchill water scheme to the Goaldrum Letterkenny water supply will be completed by the end of August. Homeowners in Glenswilly, Churchill and Gartan have been raising concerns over an inadequate supply for some time, with reports of severe water discolouration in some areas. Irish Water says

  The Minister for Foreign Affairs has called on the EU to move the country’s border into the Irish Sea. The Times Ireland Edition reports the suggestion has ratcheted up tensions between Ireland and the UK. Senior British Officials are said to be concerned about efforts by Simon Coveney and new Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to

  Donegal County Council has agreed to establish an implementation plan for the Irish Open 2018 in Ballyliffen. The plan will be in co-operation with Ballyliffen Golf Club, local Gardai and other relevant bodies in preparation for the prestigious event. Cllr. Bernard Mc Guinness says there is an endless list of issues in the county

Figures released by Donegal County Council show a significant drop in the number of emergency call outs for the fire brigade since the fee was increased. The bill for fire call outs doubled from 100 to 200 euro in 2011 and the data reflects a year on year decrease in the number of calls made

A Donegal County Councillor is calling for the new bin charges to be abolished. The Council say that they are currently waiting direction from the Department of Environment on the implementation of the new changes with a view to promoting an awareness and information campaign for the public later in the year. Cllr. John Seamus