
Emma Ryan
Digital Journalist, North West Region at Irish Independent
Digital Journalist, North West region @Independent_ie 🖥 📰 🗞 Views are my own. Email - [email protected]
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1 week ago |
independent.ie | Emma Ryan
An Bord Pleanála has rejected the request for an oral hearing for the application to rebuild the Creeslough Filling Station where the devastating explosion occurred in October 2022. An oral hearing was requested to be held by a number of objectors who are family members of some of the victims as part of their appeal against the planned redevelopment of the service station.
Over 110 Leitrim council-owned homes damaged during Storm Éowyn with repairs still to be carried out
1 week ago |
independent.ie | Emma Ryan
114 council owned homes were damaged with over 70 homes suffering roof damage. The damage caused varied in level of severity and the repair works were prioritised based on the damage caused with roof repairs being carried out first to prevent an ingress of water into the houses. The council said this was a “significant volume of work that took a significant amount of time” to carry out.
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1 week ago |
independent.ie | Emma Ryan
The annual Donegal International Rally takes place this weekend from Friday to Sunday. The Donegal International Rally is the county’s biggest event of the year, attracting thousands of people annually. In order to police the event, additional Garda resources will be in place to ensure the safety of people attending the rally and visiting Donegal over the weekend.
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1 week ago |
independent.ie | Emma Ryan
Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Jerry Buttimer TD, have) announced the successful projects under the Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2025. The funding aims to provide capital supports essential for the many small community groups and organisations, particularly those who serve disadvantaged areas in rural and urban areas.
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1 week ago |
independent.ie | Emma Ryan
The collision occurred on Beragh Hill Road and was reported to police at approximately 7.25pm on Sunday evening, June 15. Police and Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended the scene where the occupants of one of the vehicles were checked over by paramedics. The driver of the second vehicle, a black Volkswagen Passat, fled the scene making off onto Alder Road towards Muff in County Donegal. Enquiries are ongoing.
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