6 h. ago Government signs new sonar contract to enhance maritime security

The new sonar capability will be used on Irish Naval vessels to monitor activities in the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone.

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8 h. ago Girl pierced by needle used by father to take drugs in potentially ‘catastrophic’ incident, judge told

Woman secures temporary protection order after telling court her drug addicted partner’s behaviour ‘scares the children’

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30 h. ago Road closures and public transport changes announced for Donegal rally weekend

Featured image: Cullion Road turnoff from the Four Lane in Letterkenny. Several road closures have been announced in advance of… The post Road closures and public transport changes announced for Donegal rally weekend appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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32 h. ago Everyone’s friend: How Mongolia stays on good terms with Russia, China and western powers

Annual conference discusses competing security interests in northeast Asia

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34 h. ago Speedy signage installation welcomed by Letterkenny councillor

A Letterkenny councillor was delighted when signage was installed less than an hour after he raised the issue with the… The post Speedy signage installation welcomed by Letterkenny councillor appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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35 h. ago Special School in Galway is transformed by the work of 80 volunteers

A remarkable transformation has taken place at St Joseph’s Special School in Galway — thanks to the incredible efforts of 80 volunteers from Volunteer Ireland and Fidelity Cares. Over the course of a dedicated community action day, the volunteers completed a wide range of upgrade projects across the school. These included enhancements to the gardens […] The post Special School in Galway is transformed by the work of 80 volunteers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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49 h. ago Two Letterkenny men with baseball bat and machete during burglary are refused bail

Two men have been remanded in custody following a burglary in Kilmacrennan earlier this week. Brandon McGinley and Adrian Mitchell… The post Two Letterkenny men with baseball bat and machete during burglary are refused bail appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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50 h. ago Moya Brennan and Mickey Harte confirmed for Letterkenny Pride 

World-famous singer, Moya Brennan, has been confirmed for this year’s Letterkenny Pride festival.  From August 14th to 16th, the town… The post Moya Brennan and Mickey Harte confirmed for Letterkenny Pride  appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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50 h. ago Tanáiste acknowledges "compelling case" for new naval base in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Tanáiste has acknowledged there’s a strong and “compelling” case for a new naval base in Galway. And it was Galway West TD John Connolly making that case in the Dáil, on the back of a public consultation on a new national maritime security strategy. He said […] The post Tanáiste acknowledges "compelling case" for new naval base in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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53 h. ago Grant of €50,000 secured for ‘Teen Zone’ in Drumboe Woods Park

Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher TD has welcomed the approval of a €50,000 grant to support the development of a dedicated… The post Grant of €50,000 secured for ‘Teen Zone’ in Drumboe Woods Park appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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2 d. ago Warehouse extension to provide storage for defective block home owners

Permission is being sought for an extension to a warehousing facility in Letterkenny. According to the application for the proposed… The post Warehouse extension to provide storage for defective block home owners appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 d. ago Government launches public consultation for Maritime Security Strategy document

The new maritime security strategy is expected to be published before the end of the year and is likely to focus on security of critical undersea infrastructure such as internet and electrical cables.

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3 d. ago Ireland needs a plan to protect its undersea cables and government wants your views

The new maritime security strategy is expected to be published before the end of the year and is likely to focus on security of critical undersea infrastructure such as internet and electrical cables.

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3 d. ago Collision at Lurgybrack, Letterkenny causing major traffic congestion

A collision at Lurgybrack on the outskirts of Letterkenny is causing major traffic congestion this afternoon. The collision happened just… The post Collision at Lurgybrack, Letterkenny causing major traffic congestion appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 d. ago Upgrade of power system could spark €83 yearly increase in household electricity bills

Government should consider energy credits to help households struggling with costs, Electricity Association of Ireland says

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3 d. ago Údarás invest €4.55M to secure future of Gaoth Dobhair Business Park

Údarás na Gaeltachta has announced a capital investment of up to €4.55 million to carry out essential upgrade and replacement… The post Údarás invest €4.55M to secure future of Gaoth Dobhair Business Park appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 d. ago Plans moving forward for upgrade of Oranmore Train Station carpark

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The wheels are in motion for the much-needed upgrade of the car park at Oranmore Train Station. It comes as works are set to begin this year on the addition of a passing loop and extra platform. The long-awaited passing loop and additional platform will add extra […] The post Plans moving forward for upgrade of Oranmore Train Station carpark appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Naval base for Galway could form part of Ireland’s first maritime security strategy

Tánaiste announces four-week public consultation for strategy due by year end

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3 d. ago Three teenagers charged with riot in Ballymena while leisure centre set alight in Larne in third night of violence

The leisure centre in Larne, which had been used as emergency shelter, was set on fire by masked vandals

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3 d. ago Woman avoids contempt after Judge asks if she was recording in Letterkenny court

A woman avoided being charged with contempt of court after being caught taking a photograph of an accused during a… The post Woman avoids contempt after Judge asks if she was recording in Letterkenny court appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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