Category: Old Donegal

The Government’s announcing a number of new initiatives to support remote working.

The Government’s already re-purposed buildings like old train stations and cinemas into remote working hubs.

A new mobile app is being launched today to allow people to book work spaces in their local hubs, while a new 5 million euro fund will be available for further investment to increase capacity and provide better facilities.

Minister Heather Humphreys says a new information campaign is also being launched so that people know what’s available to them.

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A novice motorist has been caught speeding in icy conditions in south Inishowen.

The driver was clocked traveling at 101KPH in a 60KPH speed zone in the Fahan area yesterday evening.

Buncrana Roads Policing Unit detected a car travelling at 101KPH in a 60KPH speed zone this evening in the Fahan area.

The novice driver was issued with a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice (€80 fine and 3 penalty points)

Buncrana Gardai say that weather conditions were treacherous and visibility was poor at the time.

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Vast power outages across Donegal has resulted in a number of closures this morning:

Trentagh National School is closed today due to power outage.

Woodlands National School in Letterkenny is closed today due to power outage

Craoibhin in Termon is closed this morning due to power outage.

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Motorists are being advised to watch out for fallen trees and debris on the roads in the aftermath of Storm Franklin.

It comes as a status yellow wind warning is in place for the whole country this morning until 9am.

An orange wind warning for Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo came to an end at 7am.

There are reports of a number of fallen trees and debris across the county – people are being advised to exercise caution.

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The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council says he is confident that today’s delayed meeting of the council will go ahead as planned at the third attempt.

The meeting was originally scheduled for the 31st of January – but numerous disruptions paused both meetings, meaning that none of the planned business could be discussed.

Cllr Frank McBrearty was suspended from all council activity and it’s understood Donegal County Council has pursued a legal injunction against the Councillor, to prevent him attending today’s meeting.

Cathaoirleach Cllr Jack Murray says he expects the meeting will go ahead without delay today:

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Thousands of homes and businesses in Donegal are currently without power this morning.

Worst affected areas include Milford, Carndonagh, Rossgeir, Dungloe and Convoy.

Outages are also reported in Moville, Ballyraine Letterkenny, Stranorlar, Glenties and Kilcar.

Crews are currently carrying out repair works with power expected to be restored to most areas later this morning.

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It’s going to cost 56% more to release clamps from illegally parked vehicles.

The Department of Transport has confirmed that release fees for cars clamped on public roads are to rise from 80 to 125 euro from March 1st.

According to the Irish Independent, the price rise is the first in 24 years.

It quotes a department spokesperson as saying the price rise will bring the fees in line with the maximum allowed by the National Transport Authority for private clampers, and is designed to “prevent any impression” that parking in clamping zones on public roads is less serious than elsewhere.

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A local Councillor says that the issue of a floating water pipe leading to Gola Island is “ridiculous”, after a boat struck the pipe over the weekend.

It’s believed a ferry struck the exposed water pipe on Saturday, which stretches for several hundred metres on the surface of the water.

No injuries or substantial damage were reported, but it is the latest in a long line of near misses involving the pipeline.

Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig says that this issue has been ongoing for several years – and despite approval being granted for works to be carried out in April of last year, nothing has yet been done…

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Tyrone beat Kildare 2-7 to 12 points in Division One of the Allianz National Football League Sunday afternoon.

Conn Kilpatrick and Darren McCurry with the goals for the All-Ireland champions and that’s their first victory this season.

Manager Brian Dooher praised his side at full-time…

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Tyrone got their first win in this years National Football League with a 2-07 to 0-12 victory over Kildare.

Second half goals from Darren McCurry and Conn Kilpatrick helped the Red Hands to victory.

Francis Mooney has the full time report from Healy Park…

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