Eileen Magnier

North West Correspondent

A home affected by defective blocks (file image)

Meeting to discuss redress for defective block homeowners

A large gathering is expected at a public meeting in Buncrana, Co Donegal tonight to discuss calls for 100% redress for homeowners affected by defective concrete products in the county.

Ulster • 26 Mar 24

Ali Farren (L) and Thomas Sean Devine are part of the 100% Redress party

Mica redress campaigners to run in Donegal elections

A new political party which is campaigning for 100% redress for homes affected by defective blocks has now confirmed four candidates who will run in the local elections in Donegal.

Ulster • 26 Mar 24

Cracks in the walls at Raphoe Community Playgroup have been growing at an 'alarming rate'

Donegal playgroup facing closure due to defective blocks

A community playgroup in Raphoe in Co Donegal is facing closure because of defective concrete blocks.

Ulster • 22 Mar 24

The arrests were made this morning in the on-going investigation into the explosion at the service station and apartment building on 7 October 2022

Two men arrested over fatal explosion in Creeslough

Two men in their 50s have been arrested in connection with the Garda investigation into the tragedy in which ten people died in Creeslough, Co Donegal.

Crime • 22 Mar 24

The plan proposes a number of ways to enhance the local area, deal with dereliction and accessibility, as well as highlighting some climate actions

Creeslough renewal plan to include new community centre

The people of Creeslough will hear details tonight of a village renewal plan which has been drawn up in the aftermath of the tragedy in the Donegal village in which ten people lost their lives in an explosion at a local service station, shop and apartment building.

Ulster • 21 Mar 24

TDs urged to support 100% redress over defective blocks

Campaigners for a 100% redress scheme for homeowners affected by defective blocks in Donegal have sent a copy of what they call The People's Document to all TDs and senators, as well as every councillor in the county.

Ulster • 12 Mar 24

Saoírse Ruane's funeral cortége in Kiltullagh, Co Galway

Saoírse leaves 'void that will never be filled' - Mother

The mother of Saoírse Ruane - the girl who inspired the Late Late Toy Show appeal - has told her daughter's funeral mass that 'there is now a void in our hearts that will never be filled'.

Ireland • 10 Mar 24

A long-awaited review of the school transport system has been published (stock photo)

School transport review welcomed, but some see trouble

The Minister for Education has published a long-awaited review of the school transport system which she described as a very significant moment. The review has been broadly welcomed although some people foresee there could be trouble ahead.

Analysis and Comment • 04 Mar 24

The incident happened on the Sligo campus of Atlantic Technological University (file image)

Arrest over 'concerning incident' at Sligo ATU campus

A man was arrested on the Sligo campus of Atlantic Technological University this afternoon following an incident there.

Connacht • 27 Feb 24

Some 20,000 pairs of sports shoes were delivered to Cape Town in South Africa

Thousands of donated shoes delivered to South Africa

A total of 20,000 pairs of pre-loved sports shoes donated by children from all over Ireland have been delivered to Cape Town in South Africa to benefit children in local schools and townships.

Regional • 27 Feb 24