A CRIPPLING strike by the public sector has been averted after their unions struck a new draft €5.2 billion pay deal. The Government has agreed proposed increases of 10.75 per cent over the next two years for 400,000 workers like teachers and nurses. Some public sector staff had revealed that their €78,000 salary meant they […]
BREAKING: Donegal schools receive bomb threats again
DONEGAL schools have received bomb threats again today. Some schools in the county are reported to have evacuated as threatening emails were sent to schools across the country. This follows a similar incident last month when many schools received threats while closed during the national public sector strike on October 14. Advertisement Today, gardaí say […]
Solicitors return to work after new €1,000 deal
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A LOGJAM of cases in Donegal’s courts could soon be eased after a long-running legal dispute was resolved. Solicitors across the county have accepted a deal that guarantees flat-rate fees ranging from €520 to €780 and €1,040. They were refusing to take on clients in court since July past when Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan capped […]
Safety check will be carried out on Dry Arch Roundabout
A SAFETY check will be carried out on the Dry Arch Roundabout after concerns were raised over the condition of the stone masonry. The Letterkenny roundabout features a sculpture of a stone arch and two stainless steel figures, known as ‘The Workers’. Fears emerged recently that a “very precarious situation” could occur as some of […]
Family holds six-month Mass for missing man
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THE disappearance of Ronan Strain is approaching six months with his family to hold a special Mass in his memory. Ronan (36), from Raphoe, vanished from coastal town Howth in Co Dublin on May 13 or 14 past. His body has not been, but his devastated mum Ann fears the worst, revealed Ronan’s heartbroken uncle […]
Gogglebox Ireland stars entertain from their Ardara sofa
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TWO sisters who are famous for watching TV have proven once again to be a massive hit on Gogglebox Ireland. Barbara and Janet first appeared on the long-running reality show in 2019 but dropped out a year later during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, they have been as popular as ever since they returned to screens, […]
Banks Goes to Hollywood – a huge success for CLG Naomh Muire
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By Eoin McGarvey An unforgettable weekend of entertainment, outstanding local talent and tremendous community spirit saw CLG Naomh Muire’s hugely successful ‘Banks Goes to Hollywood’ fundraiser raise over €100,000 towards the development of a new training pitch at the Banks. It was a weekend that will live long in the memories of everyone involved, as […]
RTE announces second Donegal family for TV challenge
A SECOND family from Donegal is to test their fitness on telly as part of the Ireland’s Fittest Family show. The McKennas will be on RTE One this Sunday, following the Gibsons from last week’s episode. In the latest broadcast, the McKennas will be coached by Ellen Keane as they take on two families from […]
End-of-season aggressive wasp surge frightens homes
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THE annual surge in aggressive wasps is frightening homes as the hungry insects buzz in search of food. People across the county have reported late swarms of wasps – but pest control experts say it is perfectly normal. However, they are also warning families to beware Asian hornets. Advertisement Households tend to shut doors and […]
Railway campaigners tell minister ‘we need a train service’
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THE highest levels of Government were told by Donegal railway campaigners that the county needs a train service. Minister Seán Canney, who is Minister of State at the Department of Transport, received a presentation in Dublin about cross-border rail. A spokesperson for the West Ulster Railway (WURI) initiative that travelled to Government buildings said: “A […]