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More cruise ships, carrying thousands of passengers are set to visit Co Donegal next year. The ships, which are part of the P&O/Carnival line, will dock in Killybegs in what is seen as a huge boost for tourism in the area. The MV “Adonia” carrying 800 passengers is due in port on June 17 next

The Dáil is about to vote on a motion of confidence in the government. TDs have been debating the motion for over three hours, with sharp exchanges from both sides of the floor. The Opposition used the debate to launch more attacks on the government. Donegal Deputy, Thomas Pringle says this Government has done nothing

The Norths Deputy First Minister has said the Irish Government will review its decision to withdraw €500 million in funding for the A5 road expansion. Speaking in the Assembly today, Martin McGuinness said he believes progress can be made on the issue following a discussion at last weeks North/South Ministerial Council meeting. The €650 million

Actor Gerard McSorley has significant debt, a court heard today. Judge Paul Kelly was dealing with an application by AIB to examine Mr McSorley’s means in court. The court heard that AIB claims Gerard McSorley has a debt totalling €20,026. The 64-year-old actor , who has starred in a number of movies including a biopic

A convicted sex offender’s sentence was delayed today(Tues) until after Christmas because his solicitor is ill. Judge Paul Kelly was told at Dungloe District Court that defence solicitor Jacqui Sharkey was ill and unable to be present to represent Neil McBride. McBride, 44, was convicted at an earlier court when he admitted having 43 child

The Donegal man who found a young kitten which was badly burned having been thrown on a fire is to adopt it. Burtonport Animal Rescue were notified of the injured kitten on Saturday night. A vet who examined the animal says she is in no doubt it was delibretly thrown on a fire. The kitten

A Donegal Councillor claims the West/North West Hospital Group has spent €117,000 so far this year on a firm of outside Dublin Public Relations consultants. Dessie Shiels claims the money has been spent to spin positive news and is therefore hindering transparency in the health system. Councillor Shiels says spending €11,000 per month on PRis

The Northwest is in for some stormy weather in the coming days. Met Eireann has issued an ‘orange’ weather alert for high winds expected in parts between now and Thursday morning. Officials say stormy conditions are likely to develop overnight and tomorrow in coastal areas of Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo. Gusts of between

Hundreds of people from Co Donegal will travel to Dublin today for a national demonstration against water charges. In the region of 10-15 buses left the County at around 6:30am this morning, and they will join thousands of people outside Leinster House this afternoon. Gardai have said “plans are being put into place” to deal

The North Donegal Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) has the highest waiting list in Ireland. Out of the 51 centres across the country, the Donegal branch has a waiting time of 9.8 weeks – four times tha national average of 2.5 weeks. Last year the Donegal service had an average waiting time of 20

Work is set to begin on upgrading a section of road where two people have died in road traffic accidents over the past couple of years. Phase One of the Blackburn Bridge Realignment Scheme on the N15 will get underway in the next few weeks. The bridge is 2kms south of Ballybofey on the route

Two Gardai have been reprimanded after they drove away from a man who collapsed with a heart attack in Donegal earlier this year. Seamus Duffy complained of chest pains after being stopped by Gardai at a checkpoint in Ballybofey on the 7th of April Witnesses at the scene rang for an ambulance and Mr Duffy

Drivers have been warned to take extra time for their journeys as snow and ice affect some parts of the Northwest this morning. A yellow warning from Met Eireann remains in place across most parts of the country. Hail and snow storms battered parts of the north and west last night and forecasters are warning

Motorists are being warned 14 more traffic offences will get them penalty points from today. Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe has unveiled changes which will see unaccompanied learner drivers given points on their licence for the first time, as well as learners or novices who don’t display their special plates. The changes will also increase the

The IBTS is concerned that blood supplies will be difficult between now and Christmas – New Year period and is urging donors to make a special effort to give blood during this time. The IBTS needs 15,000 donations over the coming weeks to maintain the blood supply. They will be based in Trinity Hall, Letterkenny

Motorists are being advised to drive with extra care this evening and tomorrow morning, as a weather alert is in place for the Northwest. Met Eireann has issued a status yellow snow and ice warning for Co. Donegal and will remain  in place until tomorrow morning at 10.00 am. Thundery showers are expected to turn

Investigations are continuing after a man was shot with a pellet gun and beaten in his home in St. Johnston. A gang of masked men burst into the man’s home in the centre of the village of yesterday evening at around 5pm. They shot him at close range with what is believed to have been a pellet

A Donegal man who admitted assault on an 87-year-old before robbing her of €1,800 was put on probation when a judge ruled he was ‘just about able’ to tell right from wrong. Michael Gilmore, 36, went into the home of a woman neighbour he knew, Cissie McGuinness at Benildus Avenue, Ballyshannon, at 7.30 a.m. on

The Dail has been told that as well as improving coordination between the ambulance service and hospital Emergency Departments, there must also be investment in ambulances and staff. Donegal North East Deputy Charlie Mc Conalogue was commenting on the publication this week of HIQA’s review of the ambulance service, which found unacceptable delays in a