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No applications for assistance received following weekend flooding

The Department of Social Protection says it has not received any applications from members of the public in Donegal seeking assistance following heavy rain and flooding at the weekend. The east Inishowen area was worst hit by Saturday’s heavy rain ...

27 Jul 2022 at 11:24

Local News

Colourful One Donegal Social Inclusion Week starts soon

Get ready for Social Inclusion Week as it kicks off next Saturday, March 25 in the An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny followed by a Festival of Colour hosted by the Letterkenny Indian Community. This will be a family event for everyone where you ...

20 Mar 2023 at 13:09

National News

National: Legislation on reduced welfare payments for Ukrainians goes to Cabinet

The Minister for Social Protection is set to bring legislation to the Cabinet this morning to give effect to the Government decision to reduce welfare payments for any new arrivals from the Ukraine. The decision, which was made before ...

09 Jan 2024 at 11:22

Local News

€500 payment to support almost 5,000 Donegal carers

Almost 500 Donegal carers and their families will receive a €500 lump sum payment this week to support them with the cost of living challernges. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal TD, Charlie McConalogue, today ...

21 Nov 2022 at 12:19

National News

Varadkar: Electricity supply will be ‘quite tight’ for next two weeks

Electricity supply is going to be “quite tight” for the next two weeks, the Tanaiste has said. Leo Varadkar said an amber energy alert could be issued due to low temperatures and low wind speed affecting supply. But he moved to ...

08 Dec 2022 at 17:10

Arts & Entertainment

'We start life with the odds stacked against us' - Former foster kids praise Barry Keoghan

Oscar nominee and Bafta winner Barry Keoghan has been hailed as inspirational by young people who have been through the care system. The star of The Banshees of Inisherin, who has spoken about his experience in foster care as ...

10 Mar 2023 at 11:22

Local News

AIB reverse decision to end cash services move welcomed in Donegal

There's been a broad welcome in Donegal to the news that AIB has reversed its decision to end cash services at 70 branches around the country, including six in this county - Ballybofey, Ballyshannon, Buncrana, Carndonagh, ...

22 Jul 2022 at 13:39

Local News

Garda operation tackling anti-social behaviour on public transport underway

A special Garda operation combatting anti-social behaviour on public transport is underway across Ireland. Officers aim to prevent and detect anti-social behaviour today (Friday July 29) by patrolling Dart, Luas and rail ...

29 Jul 2022 at 16:02

Local News

Council proposes expenditure increase of €10m for 2024

Donegal County Council’s spending will increase by over €10million in 2024 if its proposed budget is passed next week. The proposed expenditure of €185,577,941 is a significant hike from the €175,555,907 approved last ...

29 Nov 2023 at 19:07

National News

National: Timeline for social welfare boosts and €150 energy credits in Budget 2024

An agreement on dates for extra social welfare payments and energy credits is expected to be announced by the Government later today. The payments that were included in last week's Budget as part of the cost of ...

17 Oct 2023 at 10:17

Local News

Launch of One Donegal Social Inclusion Week

One Donegal Social Inclusion Week aims to increase awareness and understanding of inclusion and diversity in Donegal. Social Inclusion Week is an annual, fun, action-packed week of events that offers ...

06 Mar 2024 at 17:51

Local News

€600 million confirmed for A5 as government commits to Donegal Ten T road projects

The Government has today confirmed €600 million allocation to the A5 Northwest Transport Corridor and funding for the Donegal Ten T projects. The A5 is the Derry to Aughnacloy single carriageway and ...

20 Feb 2024 at 18:18

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