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Record €5.64m sports capital and equipment funding for Donegal

A record €5.64m in funding has been announced for Donegal under the Sports Capital & Equipment Programme. The funding will go towards numerous improvements to over 80 groups in the county including the development of clubhouse facilities, new dressing rooms and flood lighting. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue, says the funding

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Feels Housing Dept has vendetta against Mica homeowners – MAG PRO

It almost feels as though the Housing Department has a vendetta against Mica homeowners. That’s according to the PRO of the Mica Action Group who has warned the patience of affected homeowners is wearing very thin and he believes the Department is intent on passing a redress scheme that comes at a significant cost to

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Inland Fisheries recruiting Seasonal Fisheries Officers in Donegal

Inland Fisheries Ireland have announced a recruitment drive to appoint new Seasonal Fisheries Officers in Donegal. As part of a national campaign the agency plans to hire 49 seasonal fisheries officers with 6 posts in Donegal. Seasonal Fisheries Officers from Donegal will join operations teams over the summer for a six month period to help

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FG whip says failure to co-opt Johnny McGuinness onto council is an embarrassment

Donegal County Council’s monthly meeting was adjourned for a week this evening without even agreeing the minutes of a meeting in July. The meeting saw Cllr Frank McBrearty suspended from all council, committee and municipal district meetings for a month, and also facing a 10% cut in his pay and expenses for 12 months. A

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NPHET advises government that almost all Covid restrictions can be lifted

NPHET says almost all Covid restrictions, including Covid Certs, can end in the coming days. It’s issued a letter to the government after a lengthy meeting earlier today. It’s understood it’s advised the 8pm curfew on hospitality can end, and nightclubs can reopen whenever the government sees fit. Paul Hosford, from The Irish Examiner, says

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Two people injured in Laghey RTC – road to remain closed overnight

Two people remain in hospital this evening following a serious two vehicle collision on the N15 between Laghey and Ballintra. The crash, involving a car and an articulated lorry, occurred at 4.10pm. Two people were taken to Sligo University Hospital for treatment of their injuries. Investigations are ongoing. The road is expected to remain closed

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Breaking: Gardaí investigate unexplained death of man in Buncrana

A Garda investigation has been launched following the discovery of a man’s body in “unexplained circumstance”. At approximately 7:30pm on Friday evening, the body of a man in his 50s was discovered lying in a laneway behind a row of houses in the vicinity of Knockalla Drive in Buncrana. The body remains at the scene.

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