A Donegal County Councillor has strongly disagreed with Minister Charlie McConalogue’s claim of “significant progress” under the Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme, saying the government’s narrative is “deeply misleading” and ignores the scientific and human reality facing Donegal families. Cllr Joy Beard said the Minister points to 205 completed homes as proof of success, “but […]
Council gritters to be deployed across Donegal tonight
DONEGAL County Council’s gritting service will be deployed this evening and tomorrow morning amid a drop in temperatures across Donegal. The council have confirmed that all Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 8pm tonight, Thursday, December 11 and 6am tomorrow, Friday, December 12. The designated gritting routes include: 01: National Primary […]
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Banks ripping people off by not passing on lower interest rates – Pearse Doherty TD
A Donegal TD has said banks are continuing to rip people off with high interest rates on mortgages. Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty TD, said new data from the Central Bank show Irish homeowners are paying some of the highest interest rates in the EU. “Banks are ripping people off by not passing […]
Donegal player scoops winning €500, 000 Quick Pick ticket
A EuroMillions player in Donegal had a Tuesday night to remember after winning the top prize of €500,000 in last night’s Plus draw. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw at XL Blaney Stores in Lagg, Milford. The winning numbers in the Tuesday, December 9 EuroMillions Plus draw were: […]
Minister McConalogue launches Christmas in the Post Offices campaign
Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, visited Carndonagh Post Office to officially launch An Post’s nationwide Christmas in the Post Offices campaign alongside local Postmaster, John McGuinness. The initiative highlights the central place of post offices for local communities, business and commerce, especially at Christmas time with post, ecommerce, financial services and last-minute gift ideas […]
Essential maintenance works to safeguard water supply in Donegal continuing
UISCE Éireann’s efforts to safeguard water supply for homes and businesses in Donegal is continuing, with essential maintenance works taking place this week. Crews are continuing with necessary reservoir cleaning works at reservoirs on Frosses–Inver Regional Water Supply Scheme today, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Although unlikely, customers in Mountcharles and Frosses may experience some supply disruptions or […]
The restoration of school dental services in Killybegs to be raised in Dáil this morning
The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the restoration of school dental services in Killybegs, Co. Donegal, will be raised by Senator Manus Boyle in the Seanad this morning. It is one of the Commencement Matters selected by the Cathaoirleach for discussion from 10:30 am. The Senator has five minutes to […]
Three people taken to hospital following collision in Stranorlar
THREE people have been taken to hospital following a collision in Stranorlar. The single vehicle collision occurred at Mullindrait shortly before 7.45am this morning. A garda spokesperson said: “Three people were brought by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.” Advertisement The road remains open, but motorists are urged to expect delays. […]
Hundreds still without electricity after Storm Bram
HUNDREDS of customers in Moville and Stranorlar remain without electricity this morning. In Moville, 777 customers are affected, while 52 customers are without power in Stranorlar. ESB estimates that supply will be restored in Stranorlar before 1pm today, and in Moville before 2pm. Advertisement A spokesperson for ESB said: “We’re assessing the damage to the […]