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The campaign to have the N4 Sligo to Dublin Road upgraded is being brought to Dublin today. The Revive Northwest group is marching on the Dail this afternoon demanding that the entire stretch be upgraded to motorway status. It’s currently undergoing a partial upgrade but the group says further improving the infrastructure will create jobs and boost […]

It’s been claimed that motorists in Inishowen are being let down by the National Driving Licence Service. The campaign for an NDLS office in the Inishowen peninsula has been an on-going issue for some time, with people having to travel to Letterkenny to get a new driving licence. The issue has been raised with the

People are being urged to have their say on future oyster farm developments as part of an independent review which is currently being carried out. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed has appointed a review panel regarding the licensing process and the associated legal framework in the view of changing legislation. There

One male pupil was arrested by police responding to a disturbance between students at the Holy Cross College in Strabane. Police were called to the scene when a large number of students were involved in an altercation in the school’s canteen. Police say there were no serious injuries and the parents of all students involved

A local woman has spoken out of sheer frustration at the lengthy waiting lists at Letterkenny University Hospital. It follows an RTE Investigates programme that found tens of thousands of patients aren’t included on official waiting lists. Helen has been speaking on today’s Shaun Doherty Show; her daughter has been waiting for a year and

There were 18 patients awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, six of them on Emergency Department trolleys and 12 in treatment rooms, ward chairs and overflow areas across the hospital. That’s down slightly on yesterday’s figure of 22. Nationally, the INMO says there were 590 patients waiting on trolleys at hospitals around the

A Donegal Deputy is calling for changes in the Garda vetting procedure for Special Needs Assistants, with concern being expressed that delays in approving applications will a detrimental impact on schools over the coming months. Deputy Charlie McConalogue says there are problems with duplication under the current system, because unlike teachers, SNA’s have to reapply

A public meeting is to take place in Greencastle in April to discuss the need for harbour improvements to be completed. A major project was approved some years ago, and preliminary works were carried out, including the partial construction of a breakwater. However, work was suspended in 2010 as a result of the economic downturn,

There has been an increase in the number of vacant commercial premises in Donegal. The latest research from GeoDirectory shows a commercial vacancy of 15.6% an increase of 1.4% in a year. The figures cover the last quarter of 2016 and show Donegal has the third highest commercial vacancy rate in Ireland and is 2.1%

Concern has been raised at the high level of disruption to the water supply in various areas of Inishowen in recent days, without any prior warning. A major burst occurred in the Clonmany area at the weekend which saw a significant number of residents having no running water for a number of days in some

A contract has been signed for the delivery of a water main rehabilitation project in Ballybofey, which Irish Water say will ensure badly needed improvements in water services for consumers in the area. This investment of €1 million by Irish Water will be delivered by Conwell Contracts Ltd. in partnership with Donegal County Council. Irish

Three quarters of students at Letterkenny Institute of Technology are receiving grants from Student Universal Support Ireland, the highest proportion in the country. Figures from SUSI which have been published by the Irish Times this morning show 74.4% of student at LYIT in receipt of grants, compared to a national average of 61% for institutes

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association is stressing that the Areas of Natural Constraint Payment must reflect the actual constraints faced by farmers. If a proposed review is incorrectly applied, the Association says a substantial part of the ANC budget budget will not go where it is most needed, and that will have a

  The family of an elderly man have appealed for witnesses to come forward after he was allegedly assaulted on the Port Road in Letterkenny. It’s understood the incident happened at 3pm on Saturday afternoon when the 77 year old was stopped in traffic near the polestar roundabout and another motorist began sounding his horn.

  The Taoiseach’s warned of a possible return to cross border criminality and even armed conflict if Brexit negotiations fail to take account of the island of Ireland. Enda Kenny says while the UK is opting for a hard Brexit, many of their intentions remain unclear until after article 50 is triggered next month. He

  Letterkenny University Hospital General Manager, Mr Seán Murphy, has confirmed that the replacement Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist is on track to take up post on the 6th March and the normal medical oncology service at LUH will resume when the new Locum Consultant starts on that date. Mr Murphy stated, “Letterkenny University Hospital provides

  A man who was caught with 1.6kg of high grade explosives and three detonators on a bus bound for Derry has been jailed for seven years. Patrick Brennan, 53, of Lindisfarne Avenue, Clondalkin in Dublin, was arrested in June last year. RTE is reporting that The Special Criminal Court offered to suspend the final

The Dail has been told that a number of appeals have lodged in relation to the decision to grant licences for oyster farms in West Donegal. The issue was raised by Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan, who criticised what he termed the lack of community consultation and the failure to carry out an Environmental Impact

There were 22 patients awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, six of them on Emwergency Department trolleys and 16 in treatment rooms, ward chairs and overflow areas across the hospital. Nationally, the INMO says there are 461 patients waiting on trolleys at hospitals around the country today. Meanwhile, nursing unions will meet with

A Letterkenny Councillor is urging motorists to be patient in the vicinity of the traffic lights close to the former Unifi site in the town. Cll Gerry Mc Monagle says some motorists have been jumping the lights at Ballyraine, and that’s causing bigger tailbacks and longer delays. He’s urging people to obey the lights, which

As the search continues in the Foyle for for 23 year old Jack Glenn, Foyle Search and Rescue saved a man’s life yesterday. At ten to three, as a team was on the river searching for Jack, the PSNI reported a man being seen entering the water. The search and rescue boat was diverted to

Brexit is the subject of separate dialogues in Cavan and Roscommon today. Communications Minister Denis Naughten is hosting an All-Island Brexit civic dialogue on energy – in Boyle, County Roscommon – while Arts Minister Heather Humphrey’s will be in Cavan to host a dialogue on the impact of Brexit on rural communities. These are the

Mobile network Three has been asked to explain what’s been described as a deterioration in their service within Donegal, since they replaced O2. Donegal Deputy and Junior Minister Joe McHugh has written to the company to express his concerns, and is urging customers who are experiencing problems to log their complaints with Three. He says

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed announced today that Killybegs Harbour is to receive €6.2 million for upgrade works. As part of the 2017 Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Capital Programme, €28 million has been made available nationwide for Ireland’s Local Authority owned small harbour network. €5 million of the funding

Gardai in Ballyshannon are investigating an incident in the Market Street area of the town in which a woman was discovered with injuries. The incident which happened at approximately 2:30am this morning when Gardai discovered the woman who is believed to be in her 20’s. The woman was taken to Sligo University Hospital for treatment to

Searches are continuing around the River Foyle in Derry for missing man, Jack Glenn. The 23-year-old was seen entering the water on Thursday. Searches are being carried out each hour leaving from the Peace Bridge in the city. The PSNI have warned those searching to take care and consider their own safety along the river