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Irish Water is facing fresh controversy this morning after it was revealed how much it plans to charge households to fix a leak. It comes as several senior members of Government are said to be hoping to change the company’s CEO and board in an effort to defuse the growing public opposition to the charges.

The life and legacy of Peadar O’Donnell is being remembered in Dungloe this weekend with a series of debates which the organisers say provide an alternative to the McGill Summer School. Peadar O’Donnell was born in Meenmore in 1893, and died at the age of 93. He was a republican socialist, and an opponent of

Irish Water has been accused of treating the people of Donegal with contempt by refusing numerous requests to meet with Donegal County Councillors. Councillor Marie Therese Gallagher says local representatives are keen to meet with Irish Water to discuss a number of issues effecting the county. She says their refusal to do so is all

Motorists are being advised to drive with extra care today – as a weather alert remains in place until tomorrow morning for the west and the northwest. Met Eireann is warning that heavy showers or prolonged spells of rain will bring rainfall totals of up to 60 millimetres in places. The status yellow alert affects counties

An International delegation representing water inspectorates from the UK and Spain are in Donegal next week to see what they can learn from a number of private group water schemes in the county. The start their visit on Thursday in Inishowen to view the Bunn Water Scheme which supplies a private water supply to 88

Donegal County Council has confirmed that no council house tenants will be threatened with or face eviction for the non payment of water charges. It emerged yesterday that Wicklow County Council has told households on its Rental Accommodation Scheme that they could be kicked out for not paying the charges. But Donegal County Councillor Patrick

A Co Mayo curate has been awarded 27% of a Donegal home he once shared with a former Franciscan friar, with whom he was in a relationship. Ballina-based Father Gabriel Rosebotham had claimed he is entitled to half ownership of Rose Cottage, Letterbarra near Donegal town. However, Hugo Crawford, who still lives in the house,

A 32-year-old man, who was shot and had his house burnt in St Johnston, has appeared in court in relation to a £2.1m drug haul. Declan Gallagher, whose address was given as the Greater Manchester area, appeared in court in Derry today. Declan Gallagher was described as ‘a major player in an organised crime gang

Emergency Services have attended scene of a Road Traffic Collision on the Rossgier Road. The crash involving a single vehicle happened just after 12pm on Friday The was closed for a time but has since reopened. A man was cut from the vehicle and taken to hospital for treatment, the extent of his injuries is

The opening of a new pet shop and garden centre tomorrow will result in the creation of 30 new jobs in Letterkenny. Cooney’s Home and Garden will open in Letterkenny Retail Park on the site formerly occupied by Atlantic Homecare, just next to Lidl. The new store will include homewares & giftware, a party shop, furniture,

A Donegal County Councillor has welcomed the Transport minister’s decision after Donegal County Council were asked to reconsider speed limits in housing estates. Paschal Donohoe says he wants all councils across the country to take a second look at the limits, and whether they’re doing enough to ensure child safety. Councillor Patrick McGowen says the

Hundreds of people gathered today in the Twin Towns for the funeral  of 19-year-old Kym Harley. The daughter of Fine Gael Cllr Martin Harley died following a car crash in the early hours of Monday morning.  

Can”t Pay Won’t Pay expects thousands to attend a march against water charges planned for Letterkenny next month. The group has described concessions in Budget 2015 as a ‘con trick’ and says they remain firmly opposed to the charges. A series of nationawide protests take place on November the 1st across the country, including Letterkenny.

Detectives in Derry are appealing for information about an assault on a woman. Detective Inspector David McQuade said: “At about 3am on Saturday 11th October, the woman was walking from the garage on Abercorn Road down Maureen Avenue and was accosted by an unknown male who tried to drag her into a dark medium-sized car.

Two Donegal skippers pleaded guilty this afternoon to charges of failing to make an accurate landing declaration of catch, within 48 hours, in Killybegs, ten years ago, at Donegal circuit court. Michael Kavanagh, Ballybough, Greencastle, captain of the McKee boat admitted failing to make an accurate landing declaration of catch within 48 hours on October

Gardai have renewed their appeal for information in relation to an arson attack on Newtowncunningham Orange Hall last month. Thousands of euro of damage was caused in the fire in the early hours of the 14th of Spetember. After receiving new CCTV footage Gardai are looking to speak to three men who were seen in

Concerns have been raised about a dangerous stretch of road in Gweedore were there has been more than a dozen accidents during the past twelve months. It’s understood that up twenty-five cars have went off the Meenanillar Road in Derrybeg in the past year. Cllrs are concerned that someone could be seriously injured as Derrybeg

Management at Letterkenny General Hospital are asking the public to consult their doctor before coming to seek medical attention today unless in the case of an emergency. The hospital is said to be experiencing high activity levels at present which has led to the cancellation of a number of inpatient operations. “Due to the high