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Donegal is the most expensive county for filling-up a tank of petrol with an average of 128.1 cent per litre, 1.6c higher than the national average. The AA says a number of garages in Donegal have the highest prices in the Republic with rates of 131.9 cent for a litre of the fuel – 5.4 […]

The Fianna Fail Ard Fheis at the weekend has been described as a major success, with Donegal Deputy Charlie Mc Conalogue claiming the party can surprise the pundits and return as the largest party in the next Dail. Deputy Mc Conalogue says while the presumption is that Fianna Fail could hope at best to be

The newly confirmed Fine Gael candidate for Donegal says he doesn’t believe geography should be a factor in the election campaign. Paddy Harte, who spent over 25 years working for the International Fund for Ireland, was confirmed as Minister Joe Mc Hugh’s running mate at the weekend after weeks of speculation. They are both based

  A Derry born businessman who indicated last year he would contest the General Election in Donegal has now said he will pursue a Seanad seat instead. Peter Casey, who is based in Atlanta, but regularly visits the North West is in discussion with Independent TD Shane Ross with a view to securing a nomination

Two new opinion polls paint a mixed picture of the government parties’ prospects ahead of the General Election. A Sunday Times poll shows Fine Gael dropping two points and Labour unchanged, while a survey by the Sunday Business Post indicates a two-point decrease for Labour with Fine Gael holding steady. In terms of the Opposition,

Details have emerged of a serious assault in Derry in the early hours of New Years Day. Police in the city have confirmed they are investigating a report of a serious assault on a man in the Foyle Crescent area between 1.30 and 2am on the morning of Friday January 1st. The man was attacked

Police in Derry are investigating a suspected arson attack at the rear of a house at Liscloon Drive in Shantallow this morning. A passing police patrol noticed the fire at a shed to the rear of the property at around 6.30am this morning. Fire service personnel attended the scene a short time later and extinguished

Police investigating the murder of James McDonagh in Toomebridge last weekend have arrested a woman. Mr McDonagh, who was 28 and from Castledawson in County Derry, was assaulted outside a bar last Sunday morning. The 33-year-woman was detained in Banbridge this morning and is being questioned on suspicion of withholding information. A 24-year-old man appeared

A Donegal TD says the recovery is being seen in Donegal, with 311 IDA supported jobs created in the county last year. Deputy Dinny McGinley says there are 12 IDA supported companies in Donegal 2,918 people, and that figure is set to rise, with 311 IDA jobs added to the Donegal economy last year alone,

It’s been confirmed that Paddy Harte Junior has been added as the second Fine Gael candidate to the ticket in Donegal. In a statement last night welcoming the nomination, Junuior MInister Joe Mc Hugh said they will bothwork hard to retain two Fine Gael seats in the County. Mr Mc Hugh acknowledged there is a

A 55 year old South Donegal man has been returned for circuit court trial, on a charge of driving without due care and attention, causing the death of a woman a year ago. William McKee of Carricknahorna, Cashelard, Ballyshannon is charged with driving without due care and attention, causing the death of 33 year old

A jury has found a Donegal man guilty of raping a 14-year-old girl at a teenage disco when he was a 15 year old. The 20-year-old man, who cannot be named to protect the victim’s anonymity, was alleged to have pushed the girl into the ladies toilets and raped her in a cubicle. The man

  Independent Councillor Frank McBrearty has confirmed his resignation of the Independent Grouping on Donegal County Council. Earlier this week Cllr McBrearty stated if Cllr John O’Donnell has not been expelled the grouping he would remove himself as he was not comfortable about working with Councillor O’Donnell. Cllr. O’Donnell was one of a number of

  A meeting regarding the recent flooding  crisis in Donegal has been positive according to various public representatives who attended. The meeting which was arranged by Minister Joe McHugh took place yesterday in Dublin and CEO of Donegal County Council, members of the OPW and the Loughs Agency. Various issues were discussed, including the need

(photo – Irish Independent)    Tributes are being paid from across the political divide following the death of PJ Mara. The 73 year old former Fianna Fail strategist passed away overnight after a long illness. Party leader Micheal Martin has described him as a “true original” who brought immense humour, judgement and commitment to his

  It’s been confirmed the Letterkenny town Centre project will be ending later this month due to lack of funding with Town Manager Dessie Larkin also leaving his role. Mr Larkin, former Mayor of Donegal County Council took on the position 18 months ago. The project centred on revitalising the Main Street area of Letterkenny

  Motorists are being advised to drive with extra care as the cold snap continues to grip the county. Yesterday Met Eireann extended an orange weather alert with snow accumulations of up to eight centimetres predicted in counties Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo until at least midday today. Temperatures fell well below freezing last night

  A judge has told the jury in the trial of a then 15 year old accused of raping a 14 year old at a youth disco that an underage person could not consent to a sexual act even if they appeared to be an enthusiastic participant. The Donegal accused allegedly pushed the 14-year-old girl

Met Eireann has extended its Orange weather warning for snow and ice  for counties Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo until Friday afternoon. Forecasters expect between 4 and 8 centimetres of snow tomorrow. High ground will be worst affected. The status Orange warning is in effect until Friday 15 January 2016 12:00. Snow has began to

A 52-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Donegal pensioner Seamus Doherty at Churchill four years ago. Samuel James Clarke, Magherahane, Raphoe, was remanded in custody at Buncrana District Court this morning. He is charged with murdering 67-year old Mr. Doherty on either June 16 or June 17, 2012. The victim’s body was

  A Donegal Election Candidate has accused the Taoiseach of being wrong in his belief that Donegal drivers will face border controls if Britain should decide to leave EU. The Taoiseach has called for Britain to remain in Europe, warning that any exit would be harmful to both Ireland and the UK due to a

  There have been reports that a man driving a silver/ white van has been lifting dogs in the Castlefinn/ St. Johnston area. A van matching that description and believed to have a northern reg was also seen acting suspiciously in the Lifford and Ballindrait on Tuesday evening. Resident pet owners in the area are