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The cost of one of Ireland’s biggest ever road projects has hit over £70million – despite being stalled for eight years. The A5 was given the go-ahead by the Northern Ireland Executive in 2007. Yet the scheme remains stalled, with a court ruling killing it off for the foreseeable future. It can be revealed the […]

A Donegal TD is calling on the Health Minister and the Saolta Hospital Group to immediately set a date for the reinstatement of rheumatology services at Letterkenny General Hospital. Deputy Charlie McConalogue says for four years, the HSE and the Saolta Hospital Group have been giving assurances for the past four years that the service,

A Mayo County Councillor has retracted his comments after he called Bundoran a “shanty town”. Speaking at a meeting of the West Mayo Municipal District of Mayo County Council this week, Independent Councillor Christy Hyland said that signage over pubs had become “gaudy” and that Westport was in danger of becoming “a shanty town like

Shots have been fired at a parked car in the Shantallow area of Derry. It happened in Drumleck Gardens shortly after midnight. No injuries have been reported, police are investigating.

A Midlands Northwest MEP is accusing the Department of Environment of using intimidating tactics against LEADER groups. Marian Harkin is alleging the Department wants to discourage the LEADER groups from applying for funding. And she says this is so that the Local Community Development Committees , which were established by the Government, can have what’s

A woman in her 50’s is being treated for burns after a house fire in Derry. It happened at Moyglass Place in Strathfoyle shortly after 10 o’clock last night. Three fire crews from Derry and one from Limavady attended the scene. The woman had already been rescued from the house by a neighbour. It’s not

A Blackpool teen accused of raping a young girl is believed to be on the run in Ireland after he fled the UK in March. And it’s understood that the man could be in the Northwest. Gardai are seeking to trace 18-year-old Ryan Humpage after he was spotted in the Northwest. It’s believed that he

West Tyrone MLA Joe Byrne says his stance is clear on marriage equality. Calls were made earlier today for him to explain his stance on marriage equality. It’s after the SDLP representative missed a Stormont Assembly vote on marriage equality earlier this week, it is the fourth time he has missed a vote. Sinn Fein

Up to 70 jobs have been lost at Elanco in Sligo. The animal health company says its restructuring its vaccine manufacturing facility. The company says Sligo will continue to be the commercialisation, labeling and packaging hub for Europe and there will be no impact on products made there. The 166 workers at Elanco were informed

An 18 year-old County Donegal man who sued an entertainments company called Funky Monkey over a “bucking bronco” was described as “acting the maggot” at Sligo High Court. Brian McDonagh, from Letterkenny sued Funky Monkey Entertainments after claiming he fell off a bucking bronco on June 26 2010 when he was 13, at Letterkenny Town

Calls are being made on West Tyrone MLA Joe Byrne to explain his stance on marriage equality. The SDLP representative was not present for a Stormont Assembly vote on marriage equality earlier this week, it is the third time he has missed a vote. Sinn Fein MLA Barry McElduff says the SDLP claim their party

The Consultant Breast Surgeon based at Letterkenny General Hospital has urged women to avail of screening at breast check, and to act immediately if they have any concerns. Mr Michael Sugrue was speaking after the hospital’s Breast Centre published the results of an eighteen month study. It found that of women with a family history

Farmers and landowners affected by the designation of a Special Conservation Area from Falcarragh to Meenlaragh are seeking a meeting with Arts and Heritage Minister Heather Humphries to seek a number of exemptions. Following a meeting with MInister Joe Mc Hugh and discussions with representatives of the National Parks and Wildlife Service, local people believe

  Islands around the country should be categorised as one region in order to qualify for funding from the EU Leader programme. That’s the recommendation from the Sinn Fein MEP Liadh ni Riada. The Leader programme is supposed to tackle rural isolation and generate employment and stimulate village and town renewal in rural parts of

Police in Derry say the warning given before a device exploded in Crawford Square on Monday night was inadequate. The device went off just before 11 o’clock outside the Probation Service Office, with no injuries reported. Local residents were evacuated from their homes, but returned yesterday afternoon. Supt Mark McEwan said the warning which was

A Donegal Councillor says there is speculation that the amount paid out by insurers following flooding at Letterkenny General Hospital could be as much as 10 million euro less than the actual costs incurred. Cllr Dessie Shiels has written a letter to the Manager of Letterkenny General Hospital outlining a number of questions which he

The owners of the Milford Inn have today taken over the operation of the businesses after the leasing company which was running it ended its association with the hotel. Martin Kelly, owner of Bluebird Care, purchased the building two years ago with the hotel being run by Neil Blaney – Mr Kelly’s wife Patricia has

Radio listening on smartphones and tablets is set to be transformed with the launch of the Irish Radioplayer, which sees every radio station in the Republic of Ireland available on a single mobile platform. The app, which is available now for free from the iTunes App Store (iOS) and the Google Play Store (Android), was

Crawford Square in Derry has now reopened following an explosion in the area last night. The blast was reported just before 11 o’clock. No-one was injured, but Probation offices in the area were damaged. Meanwhile, there are calls for a permanent Army Bomb Squad presence in the North West following the latest attack. MLA Ross Hussey now wants

The Garda Representative Association’s annual conference is to hear calls from Donegal for improved training for members of the force. It backs a recommendation in the Guerin report. Donegal GRA spokesperson Brendan O’Connor says it is essential the police service has the knowledge and skills to deal with cases correctly. Also on the agenda at

As the TTIP talks continue in a bid to secure a new international trade deal, Midlands North West MEP Matt Carthy says it’s clear that trade is being prioritised over the welfare of citizens. He was speaking after Michael Froman, the Chief Negotiator from the US expressed disappointment at the European Commission’s proposals to allow

Following yesterday’s decision by the Donegal Education and Training Board to keep Colaiste Chineal Eoghain open, Donegal North East Deputy Charlie Mc Conalogue is calling on the government to prioritise the proposed three school campus for Buncrana. There’s been a long term plan to locate Colaiste Chineal Eoghain, the Buncrana Gaelschoil and Crana College on

As a security operation continues in Derry following an explosion outside the Probation Service office in Crawford Square last night, Foyle MLA Raymond Mc Cartney has hit out at those responsible. He says this attack is in complete contrast to the opening of a new Leisure Centre in the city yesterday afternoon. He’s also highly

The proposed North-South electricity interconnector from Tyrone to Meath is being discussed by TDs and Senators this morning. The Joint Committee on Transport and Communications is continuing a series of meetings on the development. Monaghan Anti-Pylon committee will give its views on the possible impact of those living around the path of the planned interconnector.

The Chairperson of the Donegal Education and Training Board says increased enrolment is what is required to secure the long term future Buncrana’s Gaelscoil Coláiste Chineál Eoghain. It was confirmed yesterday that the school will remain open following a campaign from parents who objected to an earlier announcement that it was to close. The Chairperson

A Strabane man who was guilty of being disorderly in the A&E department of Altnagelvin Hospital was told today that normally that sort of behaviour ended up with a prison sentence. 59 year old Patrick Kelly of Townsend Street in Strabane admitted a series of offences that occurred on February 18. The court heard that

A security operation is continuing in Derry following an explosion in Crawford Square last night. The blast was reported just before 11 o’clock. No-one was injured, and [olice and army experts remain at the scene while another suspicious object is examined. A number of residents have been moved from their homes.

It was confirmed today that Buncrana’s Gaelscoil Coláiste Chineál Eoghain will remain open. It is a u-turn on an earlier announcement from the Education and Training Board that the school was closing-a decision described as the “death knell” for the peninsula’s Irish language primary and pre-schools The news that the school will remain open was