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  The Market Square has been the focal point of Letterkenny down through the years. It was once a busy, bustling place full of activity with markets or marts there on a daily basis. But what is like today and does it need a revamp? There have been concerns over the poor lighting at night

A group of Donegal mothers are to meet next with the Health Minister to discuss issues of paediatric care in the county. Gina Grant and Mary Louise Crossan of Letterkenny, Ashling Nibbs of Trentagh, Brenda McGeehan of Fintown, Sharon Thompson of Moville and Fiona Rodgers from Arranmore Island will meet Minister Varadkar in Dublin on

There’s a snow and ice warning in effect across the country. Met Eireann has a status yellow alert in place for wintry showers, which could lead to up to 3cm of snow during tonight and tomorrow. The northwest, as well as high ground, are expected to see the largest accumulations. It’s to remain windy with

100 people were rescued during 98 lifeboat launches in Donegal last year according to figures released this morning by the RNLI. Aranmore Lifeboat launched 38 times, rescuing 41 people, Lough Swilly Lifeboat launched 33 times rescuing 32 people and Bundoran lifeboat launched 27 times, rescuing 26 people. This year, Lough Swilly will become the first

Donegal North East Deputy Charlie Mc Conalgue has written to the government and the Stormont executive to seek clarity on what plans are in place to fund the A5. Money had previously been set aside by both administrations, but the work was stalled as a result of a legal challenge, and the project has been

A new all Ireland Independent political grouping has been formed to represent the views and concerns of Independent Councillors. Independents from Donegal are part of the “Independents Together” group which also promises to offer information and supports to elected indendent representatives. The inaugural Chairperson is Donegal Cllr Nicholas Crossan – he says it is not

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow snow and ice warning for Co Donegal. Wintry showers will bring up to 3cm of snow on lower ground tomorrow and into Thursday, with all areas at risk. Showers will be most frequent in the northwest and over hills and mountains, with higher snow accumulations expected there. The

Moya Doherty has been named as the Donegal Person of the Year. The co-founder of ‘Riverdance’ will be presented with the coveted award in Dublin on March 7. Ms Doherty, is a native of Pettigo but grew up in Dungloe. She succeeds Liam Ó Cuinneagáin from Glencolmcille. She follows in the footsteps of people such

The theft of a six-foot sculpture statue of a Celtic sea god, that has prompted a campaign for its safe return, has now led to a ‘missing persons appeal’ by the PSNI. Manannán Mac Lir, which is made out of fibre glass and stainless steel, was stolen last week from Binevenagh Mountain near Limavady in

West Tyrone MP Pat Doherty has strongly denied suggestions that Sinn Fein could be forced to take their seats in Westminster. YouGov’s Peter Kellner has predicted that Sinn Fein will take up their seats in the House of Parliament after the next General Election. The political analyist said that they would have to do this

There has been a further worsening of the overcrowding crisis at Letterkenny General Hospital after a warning from hospital management last night. According to the INMO there are 28 patients either on trolleys or in wards awaiting a bed. Those waiting for a bed at Letterkenny General Hospital have been accessed by medical staff and

There has been a further worsening of the overcrowding crisis at Letterkenny General Hospital after a warning from hospital management last night. According to the INMO there are 28 patients either on trolleys or in wards awaiting a bed. Last night Saolta, the group which runs the hospital urged people to avoid the Emergency Department

It has been revealed for every meeting of Donegal County Council 500 euro is spent on paper. This despite 15 thousand euro being spent on tablets for councillors at the start of the current council’s term. The council has expressed its intention to move to paperless meetings but no timeframe for that move has been

A second rare, endangered turtle has washed up on Co Donegals coastline. A loggerhead turtle washed up on Glencolmcille beach, it’s being treated for hypothermia at Exploris Aquarium in Portaferry, County Down. It is believed the turtle was blown off course, swapping the warmth of the Gulf Stream for the colder waters of the North

Donegal County Council is being accused of using cheap labour to replace staff. Sinn Fein Cllr Mick Quinn was speaking after it emerged that a number of people taken on under the Gateway scheme have been involved in road works in the Stranorlar area. Deputy Thomas Pringle said yesterday that the work would have been

Irish Water has confirmed a major investment in the water infrastructure in and around Letterkenny. Over the next three years as part of its Capital programme, Irish Water will invest in the network supplying areas including Carrigart, Cranford, Millford, Termon, Kilmacrennan and Letterkenny The work will also extend to Gartan, Churchill and Glenswilly. The new

Donegal County Council is to send delegations to the United States and Nottingham this St Patrick’s Day. As has become an annual affair, there was much discussion on the issue at this weeks council meeting with Sinn Fein seeking to see itineraries for the trips before offering their support. It was eventually decided that the

One of the world’s most endangered turtles has washed up on a beach in Co Donegal. A young Kemp’s Ridley was found on the rocks in Rossnowlagh, on Christmas Day. Coastwatch volunteer Aoife Flynn made the discovery. An autopsy on the foot-long turtle was completed over the weekend which has confirmed that the turtleit is

A man in his 30s has been detained after a security operation at an apartment block in Derry today. The incident began at about 2.30pm when police became aware of a man in a distressed state in a flat at John Street, close to Craigavon Bridge. Officers deployed to the scene and over a period

People are being urged to avoid the Emergency Department at Letterkenny General Hospital this evening, as a result of what management say is a very high number of attendances. In a statement this evening, Saolta, the hospital group which runs the hospital says – “The Emergency Department at Letterkenny General Hospital is extremely busy tonight

Foyle Road in Derry has now been closed between Craigavon Bridge and the Foyleside Roundabout as part of an ongoing incident which saw John Street closed earlier this afternoon. Police have issued a statement confirming they are at the scene of an incident at John Street in Derry where we have concerns for the safety of a

77 jobs are being created in Derry with the transformation of two historic buildings into hotels. Work has already begun at the former Northern Counties Club at Bishop Street at and a former bank building in Shipquay Street. The schemes are expected to give the local hospitality industry a significant jobs boost. The building in

A Donegal County Councillor is calling into the question the local authority’s decision to sell off property at half it’s market value. The council executive recommended the derelict property in south Donegal be sold for 16 thousand Euro, despite it being individually valued at 30 thousand Euro. Councillor Dessie Sheils has taken issue with this

A Donegal Deputy has claimed that Donegal County Council has breached the Gateway Scheme Deputy Thomas Pringle says he has been made aware that a number of people were employed under the scheme to carry out roadworks in the Stranorlar area. The Gateway programme is similar to jobbridge where people get an extra €50 on

Irish Water’s offer to each councillor for a ten minute meeting in Lifford today has been described as an insult. Fianna Fail, government parties and some independents met with the company but Sinn Fein and a number of independents did not. Irish Water would noly meet with Cllrs individually in private, and wouldn’t hold a

Independent Donegal Co Cllr John O’Donnell has confirmed that he intends to run in the next General Election. The 33-year-old Kilmacrennan man said he believes there is a massive opening for a ‘strong, independent voice in the county’. Cllr O’Donnel also confirmed that he has met with Shane Ross before Christmas, but he has not

Xtra-vision is closing two stores in Derry and Strabane with the loss of 10 jobs. The company’s store in Strabane will close this week while their store at Lisnagelvin shopping centre in Derry will follow suit on the 2 February. Xtra-vision closed a number of stores last year after going into receivership. Strabane Cllr Patsy

Sinn Fein have confirmed that they will not meet with Irish Water representatives in Lifford today. The party had requested that Irish Water meet them as a grouping in the County House today, but Irish Water said they’d only meet with Cllrs individually. Cllr Mick Quinn has claimed that the offer of ten minute meetings

A wintry blast is to bring snow showers, hail and ice later this week. A cold front is expected to sweep across the country on Wednesday. Met Eireann has forecast several centimetres of snow in places, with the west and north worst affected. Temperatures will drop to as low as minus 4 on Wednesday evening,