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First win for Donegal jockey Kyle McHugh in Limerick as McAteer also triumphs

In horse racing, young Donegal jockey Kyle McHugh had his first win as he steered the 13/8 favourite Big Baby Bull to victory in the Family Fun Day June 24th Appreciation Apprentice Claiming Race at Limerick for trainer Denis Hogan. Meanwhile, another Donegal jockey, Luke McAteer, was also in the winners enclosure after riding the

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Detectives appeal for information following assault with hammer in Derry

Two men are reported to have been assaulted with a hammer in the Duke Street area of Derry in the early hours of this morning. Detectives are appealing for information. Police responded to the call at around ten past one this morning. One man sustained head injuries and the second, head and facial injuries as

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Communications Minister to meet with Chair of RTE Board this afternoon amid Tubridy payment row

Communications Minister Catherine Martin will hold face-to face to talks with the Chair of the RTE Board, Siun Ni Raghaillaigh this afternoon as the row over secret undeclared payments to Ryan Tubridy continues. RTÉ has been formally called before the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee next Thursday to answer questions about the salary of Ryan Tubridy.

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More B&Bs could enhance Donegal’s tourism industry – Senator Blaney

Fáilte Ireland recently hosted an Oireachtas Information Clinic for TDs and Senators. This was to provide updates on the work groups are doing to develop tourism as an economic activity in Donegal. Senator Niall Blaney said with progress being made on both the Wild Atlantic Way and local initiatives, more footfall is evident. The problem

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Safer Summer Together campaign launched in Derry and Strabane

PSNI in Derry City and Strabane have launched their Safer Summer Together campaign this week. It aims to encourage the public to be mindful of safety issues while having an enjoyable summer. While launching the campaign Chief Inspector Yvonne McManus said PSNI want everyone to have a great time, and that involves ensuring they aren’t

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Three car collision at Knockbrack junction

Three people have been taken to Letterkenny University hospital following a road traffic collision involving three cars. The collision occurred at around 12:30pm this afternoon at the Knockbrack Junction in the Listillon area of Letterkenny. Gardaí and emergency services are currently attending the scene. Injuries sustained are believed to be non-life threatening.

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Manager Donegal Domestic Violence Services says interagency approach is needed to tackle domestic violence

The Manager of the Donegal Domestic Violence Services says while steps are being made in the right direction to tackle domestic violence, there needs to be an interagency approach. From January, the Department of Justice will oversee domestic violence with a dedicated unit to be established. Dr Marie Hainsworth told today’s Nine til Noon Show

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Warning issued over another scam impersonating Gardai

A warning has issued over yet another scam impersonating Gardai. This time scammers are targeting people via email. Gardai in Donegal say they are aware of a current E-mail based scam/ fraud where an individual receives correspondence claiming to be from An Garda Síochána. The scammers claim the recipient is being investigated in relation to

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Finance Minister pledges to continue to work on resolution for defective block mortgage holders

The Finance Minister says it is important defective concrete block homeowners are treated as potentially vulnerable mortgage customers and dealt with accordingly. Minister Michael McGrath met this week with the Banking & Insurance Redress Focus Group. He was responding to Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty who has called for bespoke arrangements recognising the unique circumstances of

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Implementation Plan for National Housing Strategy for Disabled People welcomed

The Implementation Plan for the National Housing Strategy for Disabled People has been broadly welcomed. It places an emphasis on people with disabilities being able to live independently. The plan also focuses on inclusion within communities, while ensuring their needs are met. Claire Feeney, Director of Services and Inclusion with the Housing Agency, says the

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Official launch of Earagail Arts Festival takes place today

The official launch of the Earagail Arts Festival takes place today. This year’s festival, running from July 8th to July 23rd features an expanded programme of events. The annual event will see activities taking place on the Gaeltacht islands off West Donegal to the East coast of the county and Inishowen. Speaking ahead of this

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MAG issue written appeal to Minister McConalogue

As another deadline for the implementation of the revised Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme is missed, the Mica Action Group has written to Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue, appealing for him to urgently listen to the concerns of homeowners and provide clarity. The Defective Concrete Blocks Act was due to commence on June 14th. Housing Minister

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‘People cannot afford housing crisis to worsen’ – Deputy Doherty

A Donegal Deputy has told the Dail that people cannot afford for the housing crisis to worsen. The Central Bank has forecast that Government will miss its housing targets up until 2025. Deputy Pearse Doherty says the bleak forecast is deeply concerning. He pressed Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath to admit the Government’s housing plan

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ATU to benefit from plans for student accommodation

Planning is underway to provide additional student accommodations for TU’s, including Atlantic Technological University. The universities in question have been given eight weeks to indicate how much accommodation would be needed in the regions. Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris says it is a significant milestone in the development of State supported policy on student

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Blaney says disruption caused by Portsalon Pier closure will be minimised

The outgoing Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council has said every effort will be made to minimise disruption as a result of the closure of Portsalon Pier next month for improvement works which are set to last until October. A meeting on the pier heard opposition to the closure, with a number of businesses saying they

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Father bereaved in Creeslough tragedy says no plan should proceed without clarity on explosion site

  One of the bereaved Creeslough families has questioned the council’s plans, saying they don’t believe that anything should be done until there is clarity on what is to happen to the site of the explosion in October of last year. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Hugh Harper, who lost his daughter Leona in

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Protests in Cork as International Security Forum opens

The Tánaiste has responded angrily to protesters at the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy. Micheál Martin was opening the event which looks at the country’s foreign, security, and defence policies. But as he began speaking, protesters heckled him, chanted anti-war slogans and unfurled a banner. As they were escorted out of the lecture hall

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DCC urges people not to burn waste materials on St John’s Night bonfires

Tomorrow night, June 23rd, is St. John’s Eve, which traditionally was a night when fires were lit at sunset, and had to be watched and tended until early morning. The bonfire tradition remains strong in parts of Donegal, with Donegal County Council particularly anxious that people do not waste materials such as mattresses, tyres, and

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Creeslough Working Group Chair urges people to attend consultation event today

The Chair of Donegal County Council’s Creeslough Working Group is urging people to attend a public consultation at Massinass Hall today as work continues on two projects. Director of Services Liam Ward says the open event between 2pm and 8pm will update people on progress with the village plan, which has already been the subject

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