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All change for the Donegal Speed Limits
New legislation kicks in today to reduce speed limits on many roads in the Republic.

Landlines Being Phased Out?
A listener who depends on her landline is concerned to hear that landlines are going.

Apprenticeship Week
Ever wonder where all the brickies, tilers and dental nurses come from?

VAT Means ‘We Can't Compete with the Republic’
Disquiet in NI hospitality as the Republic prepares to lower VAT on their sector again.

Celebrating St Brigid’s Day
Goddess? Abbess? We’re exploring St Brigid with Dr Caitriona O Dochartaigh.

‘We Have Much to Talk About After the Storm’
Our gardener Gareth Austin takes stock of last week's storm.

A New Sainsburys for the Crescent Link?
Sainsburys consult the public on a proposal for a new food store in BT47.

Should Donegal Council Lead the Return of the Letterkenny Railway Line?
The Donegal councillor on leading the restoration of the Letterkenny/Derry line.

28/01/2025
Mark Patterson presents a snapshot of life in the north west.

Storm Éowyn - The Clean Up Continues
Rural areas, water supply, electricity outages – thousands still living with Storm Éowyn.