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A Donegal hotel manager says the impact of Brexit is already being felt in Donegal and the border counties, with the political uncertainty allied with the drop in the value of sterling causing a reduction in the number of visitors from Northern Ireland and the UK. Micháel Naughten is manager of the Clanree Hotel in

Police in Strabane are appealing for information after a 65 year old woman was robbed as she made her way home in the early hours of Saturday morning. Four people were seen in a silver coloured car parked on the lay by at Bridge Street, two got out of the car and chased the victim

The local community group which spearheaded the reopening of Doe Casle to the public says they want to see it open seven days a week. Next Friday, the castle will re-open again for weekends in July and August, following an initiative to install visitor facilities and provide trained tour guides in 2015. “Moving Mevagh Forward”

Theresa May has signed a deal with Northern Ireland’s DUP to clinch a second term as Britain’s prime minister. Officials from both the DUP and the Conservative Party signed a deal this morning at Downing Street after a brief meeting. The deal includes an extra billion pounds in funding for the North, as well as

The National Youth Council of Ireland is expressing concern at the number of young people in County Donegal who are unemployed for 6 months or more. According to new data from the Department of Social Protection, there are 1,181 people under 26 in Donegal in receipt of Jobseeker’s Allowance or Benefit for 6 months or

The Department of the Gaeltacht is being urged to urgently review the decision not to fund any of the Donegal Islands under the Islands Capital programme for road improvements announced last week. After last week’s announcement, Chief Whip and Gaeltacht and Islands Minister Joe Mc Hugh said an application from Donegal County Council was with

A Westminster deal between the British Conservative Party and the DUP is thought to be edging closer, as efforts to restore the institutions at Stormont continue in Belfast. This morning, Ireland’s church leaders have written to all of the Northern parties, urging them to reach a deal on power sharing. Sinn Féin and the DUP

Over 400 lamb carcasses have been destroyed following an outbreak of sarcocytosis. According to The Irish Times, lambs at meat plants across the country have been destroyed after being found to contain the disease which can be transmitted to humans. Michael Chance, Chairman of the Donegal Executive of the IFA has confirmed that the outbreak

With just 17 new Gardai allocated to Donegal in the past three years there are calls for the county to be prioritised when 600 trainees graduate this year. Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue has described this figure of 17 as abysmal. He is now calling on Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan to ensure Donegal receives an increased

The leaders of Ireland’s main churches have written a joint letter to the northern parties, urging them to reach agreement on the restoration of power sharing. The religious leaders are calling on the five main parties “to go the extra mile”. They say an agreement will be “for the common good of all in our

Detectives in Derry are investigating an assault on a teenager in the early hours of this morning in the Creggan area of the city. At approximately 4am the 19 year-old man was walking between Glenowen Park and Forrest Park when he was set upon by three males. The victim was struck a number of times

Allegations of suspected social welfare fraud have risen to an average of 500 per week, according to the Social Protection Minister. Regina Doherty says around 5000 complaints have been received in the past two months – a 50% rise on the same period last year. It follows an anti-fraud campaign launched in April by her

A 50 year-old man has been jailed for 12 months and ordered to pay £5000 in compensation after defrauding his fiancée and her family out of thousands of pounds. Matt Jaeger of Albany Street Lane, Edinburgh pleaded guilty to eight charges of fraud by false representation at Derry Magistrates Court. Jaeger who has been on

A Donegal Deputy is calling on the Agriculture Minister Michael Creed to ensure that an emergency crisis aid fund for tillage farmers is established as soon as possible. Many farmers, particularly in Donegal had their crop destroyed last year due to unseasonable weather with most still counting the cost ever since. Earlier this week it

Questions are being asked over the level of health and safety measures being implemented during broadband upgrade works in West Donegal. It’s been claimed that a number of residents are concerned in relation to man holes being left open and unattended. It’s feared that should a tourist or someone unfamiliar with the area be travelling

A warning has been issued to farmers in Donegal following the theft of a number of sheep in the east of the county. Two seperate incidents have been reported in recent days – one in the Raphoe area at some stage last weekend. It’s understood that in the other case, the stolen sheep were recovered

Almost two million euro has been announced in funding for Ireland’s regional airports. Minister Shane Ross says the 1.94 million will go towards safety and security projects at Ireland West Airport Knock, Waterford and Kerry. Donegal Airport receives €22,500, substantially lower than others. However, with further grants to be announced later this year, Deputy Pat

  There were 13 people waiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. According to the INMO there were six waiting on trolleys while a further seven were waiting on wards. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded in the country today with 41 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 280 people waiting for a

The Cathaiorleach of Donegal County Council says there are questions to be asked about the HSE’s confirmation that further fire proofing works are needed at the new Emergency Department and Medical Bloc at Letterkenny University Hospital. It’s been confirmed that a phased series of closures and restrictions will be needed to allow the works take

The number of planning permissions granted for new dwellings in Donegal in the first quarter of the year was double the figure for the first three months of 2016. CSO figures released this morning show 88 new dwellings given permission between January and March this year, compared to 44 in the same period last year.

The North FLAG, Fisheries Local Action Group, Strategy Fund is being formally launched at the Maritime Museum in Greencastle today. The fund will deliver €468,000 in investment across 31 distinctive marine projects for the region. The launch, which cooincides with the two day Laurentic Festival was told that the initiative is designed to support and