Author name: oisinkelly

Sinn Féin sitting TDs in Donegal have backed the bid by Cllr Gary Doherty to be approved as a general election candidate. Deputies Pearse Doherty and Padraig Mac Lochlainn have issued a joint statement saying they would welcome Gary Doherty’s inclusion as a third Sinn Féin candidate. They say while it would present a significant […]

Gardai have confirmed a body has been found near Manorcunningham within the past hour. The body, believed to be that of a man in his sixties was found during a search for a local man who had been missing since yesterday afternoon. That search has now been called off. Gardai are investigating, but are stressing

A former senior police officer has told the BBC he believes Arlene Arkinson’s alleged killer was close to telling him where her body was located. Arlene Arkinson was last seen with Robert Howard, who died in prison earlier this month, after attending a disco in Bundoran in August 1994. Howard was charged eight years after

Donegal politicians have been reacting to Budget 2016. The coalition’s targeted families and workers in its final budget before the general election. From tax cuts to childcare, no increase in the property tax and free doctor visits to under 12’s, everyone gains except smokers who are hit with a 50 cent hike from midnight last

The Donegal based Pro Social Drivers Programme has won the Social Entrepreneurs of Ireland Impact Award 2015. The award was announced at a ceremony at Dublin’s Mansion House tonight (Tuesday). The programme is targeted mostly at young motorists convicted of road traffic offences such as drink driving and speeding. To date, over 100 offenders have

The Minister for Finance Michael Noonan and Minister Brendan Howlin have been delivering Budget 2016 to the Dail this afternoon. Details of the key announcements are available HERE. Reaction to the Budget has been swift: OPPOSITION Fianna Fail’s Finance Spokesperson Michael McGrath, says this budget is the coalition’s cynical bid for re-election. Sinn Féin Finance

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin has concluded his Budget 2016 address to the Dail. You can also scroll down for the key points from the Minister for Finance Michael Noonan. OVERSEAS AID Budget of 640 million euro in 2016 for official development assistance such as fighting global hunger and poverty EMERGENCY AEROMEDICAL

  The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed they are treating the fire at the Old Herdman’s Mill in Sion Mills as deliberate. The ‘significant fire’ started in the central ground floor area of the disused factory and quickly spread to involve the entire ground floor of the building. 63 fire fighters and

Fianna Fail Head quarters have yet to decide whether or not to add a third candidate to the party ticket in Donegal. There are mixed views within the party locally on if a third name should be added to the ticket to run alongside Deputy Charlie McConalogue and the returning Pat the Cope Gallagher. At

News that the Department of Education has sought additional information about a potential site for the proposed three school campus for Buncrana has been given a cautious welcome. There’s been a long term plan to locate Colaiste Chineal Eoghain, the Buncrana Gaelschoil and Crana College on the same campus, but no decision has been made

Almost 2,600 students from across Donegal will attend the County Council’s annual Road Safe Road Show events taking place today and tomorrow. Now in its ninth year, the initiative is one of the most effective road safety promotion tools in Donegal. Earlier this month the council was been named winner of the “Road Safety Award

Letterkenny General Hospital is facing fines of just over €214,000 for failing to meet waiting list targets. The Irish Independent is reporting this morning that the HSE has contacted all but two of the country’s acute hospitals, to inform them of the consequences of failing to comply with the 18-month waiting list target since June

Derry has been named as the runner-up in the Irish Foodie Towns, narrowly losing out to The Burren in County Clare. The Restaurant Association of Ireland has confirmed that Derry secured the highest number of online public votes, and is certainly a big contender for next year’s competition. Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Tourism

  The price of the average three-bed semi detached house in Donegal has increased by almost 5% to €82,500 in the last three months according to a recent study. The Real Estate Alliance Average House Price Survey concentrates on the sale price of Ireland’s typical stock home, the three-bed semi, giving an up-to-date picture of

  The N15 Donegal/ Sligo road remains closed between Tullaghan and Magharacar roundabout in Bundoran following a road traffic crash yesterday.  One person was a serious condition in Sligo Regional Hospital this morning, it’s believed they have since stabilised. Two vehicles are believed to have been involved in the incident. Local diversions are in place

    Gardai in Donegal are warning the public to be more vigilant following an aggravated burglary in County Longford. Three men broke into a house and held a number of people at knifepoint in the early hours of yesterday morning. There have also been reports that criminals are posing as undercover Gardai in rural

  Sinn Féin Councillor Gary Doherty has today  confirmed that he intends to put his name forward to seek party approval to contest the forthcoming general election. Cllr Doherty’s decision means that, if successfully added to the party ticket, he will be Sinn Féin’s third candidate to contest the election for the newly formed constituency

  An investigation is underway into a fire at the old Herdmans Mill in Sion Mills. Over 60 fire fighters and 9 appliances spent hours at the scene yesterday afternoon, some remaining there until late last night to keep the blaze under control. The cause of the fire is not yet known but police in

  The 49 year old man who died following a fatal road traffic collision in Omagh has been named locally as Paul Mills from Omagh. Investigations are continuing today following the head-on collision on the Dromore Road in Omagh. The male driver of the Yaris was taken to hospital but died from his injuries. The

  Emergency services are continuing to combat a blaze at the old Herdmans Mill in Sion Mills.  It’s believed over 60 fire fighters and 9 appliances  attended the scene earlier today, it’s believed some remain there this evening. The fire service were called shortly before 4 o’clock this afternoon and fire fighters spent the last number

  A 49 year old man has died following a car accident on the Dromore Road in Omagh. The head-on collision involved a Toyota Yaris and a Saab Vector and was first reported last night at 10pm. The man, who was driving the Yaris, was taken to hospital but died from his injuries. The driver

  The N15 Donegal/ Sligo road is closed between Tullaghan and Magharacar roundabout in Bundoran following a road traffic crash. Two vehicles are believed to have been involved in the incident. The extent of injuries is not yet known at this point. Local diversions are in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area