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Public meeting to discuss Buncrana’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations

Preparations are already getting underway for St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Buncrana next year. A public meeting is being held on Monday at the Lake of Shadows Hotel at 7:30pm. The Committee is inviting members of the public, business owners and existing supporters to come along. Councillor Nicholas Crossan says support is vital for the

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Dedicated support helpline available for all affected by Creeslough tragedy

People in Creeslough and surrounding areas are being urged to prioritise their mental health in the aftermath of the explosion last Friday. Free counselling services are being made available from specialist support teams. A dedicated helpline to provide direct access to professional support and advice has also been set up. Anyone seeking help can call

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More Radiation Therapists needed in GUH – Harkin

The Dail’s been told that more radiation therapists need to be appointed in Galway University Hospital. South Donegal TD Marian Harkin said notwithstanding the North West Radiotherapy Centre in Derry, most cancer patients from the region go to Galway for treatment, and that’s being compromised because of staff shortages. She was told a review will

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House of Commons told Derry’s university expansion is vital

Foyle MP Colm Eastwood has urged Northern Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris to follow through on the commitment to have 10,000 students on Ulster University’s Magee campus within five years. Speaking during the Westminster debate on the Identity and Language Bill, Mr Eastwood said it’s important that legislation is passed and implemented. However, he said there are

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Future of Defective Blocks Levy to be clarified next week

The Finance Minister is considering all submissions made following the announcement of a Defective Blocks Levy in last month’s budget. During exchanges in the Dail, Sinn Fein’s Matt Carthy told Minster Michael McGrath that there have been rumours about what may or may not happen with the levy, and they need to be addressed. He

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President speaks to media outside St Michael’s Church

President Michael D Higgins paid tribute to the community in Creeslough today after attending two funerals. He told journalists outside St Michael’s Church that the example of the people is one that will resonate around the country…… President Higgins also paid tribute to the Emergency Services, saying he will be speaking to them and to

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“All eligible applicants who applied on time now have a school bus place” – Bus Eireann

Bus Eireann says every eligible applicant in Co Donegal who applied by the July 29th deadline has received a place on school transport. Almost 11,000 tickets have been issued in the county, an increase of 18% compared to last year. They say applications submitted after 29th of July are deemed late. The statement continues with

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“Amidst the tragedy, Creeslough has given a gift to the world”

The funeral has taken place in Creeslough this afternoon of 39 year old Catherine O’Donnell and her 13 year old son James, both of whom died in Friday’s tragedy. Speaking to the congregation, Fr John Joe Duffy urged everyone present who needs support to avail of it, particularly at Mulroy College, where James was a

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President describes Creeslough families as “an inspiration to the country”

President Michael D Higgins, who is in Creeslough to attendthe remainder of the funerals, says the families of the victims are an inspiration to the country………… In the House of Commons in the UK, politicians have been sending solidarity to the victims of the Creeslough tragedy. Labour leader Keir Starmer and DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson

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Disappointment expressed over lack of respite services in Inishowen

An Inishowen Councillor has expressed his disappointment at the lack of progress on delivering respite services in the peninsula. Councillor Albert Doherty says Inishowen is melting fast in terms of respite care. He recently issued a plea to HSE officials to ensure the return of respite care to Riverwalk House. Councillor Doherty says it is

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Government accused of looking after rich and ignoring poor

The Government’s being accusing the Government of looking after the rich and ignoring the poor. It’s over plans to issue the €600 energy credit announced in the budget to the owners of 62,000 holiday home owners. It’ll cost the state 37 million euro, but Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore says its grossly unfair. Deputy Whitmore

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Car used to ram police vehicle bearing plates stolen from Donegal

It’s emerged a vehicle used to ram a police car in Derry earlier this week was bearing number plates stolen from Donegal. On Monday afternoon, two police officers escaped injury after their vehicle was rammed by a black Audi A4 in the Galliagh area, causing substantial damage. A woman and child while not injured, were

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Further supports required for small and medium enterprises – Report

Further supports are required for small and medium-sized enterprises to increase businesses and improve consumer demand. That’s one of the key findings in the latest SME Market Monitor published by the Banking and Payments Federation. It says despite the fall in Covid 19 infections, certain sectors such as accommodation and food services have not recovered

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Three more victims of Creeslough disaster to be laid to rest today

Three more victims of the Creeslough disaster will be laid to rest today. The funeral of 48 year old James O’Flaherty will take place in Derrybeg at 11am while Catherine O’Donnell and her 13-year old son James Monaghan will be buried following a funeral mass in Creeslough later this afternoon. It follows the funerals of

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ISPCC helpline open to support those impact by Creeslough tragedy

The ISPCC is urging parents and children impacted by the Creeslough tragedy to contact their support helpline. ISPCC’s Support Line service is available between 9am and 1pm, Monday to Friday by Calling 01 522 4300 or email parentingsupport@ispcc.ie. The helpline aims to help any parent or carer who is seeking information on how to support

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Hume Foundation event in Derry highlights importance of Magee expansion

The SDLP leader on Derry City and Strabane District Council says the city must receive its fair share of university places if it is ever to reach its full potential. Councillor Brian Tierney was speaking after attending a Hume Foundation event on higher education in the North-West of Ireland in the city yesterday. The event

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Martin was a carer who was full of kindness, love and compassion

Martin McGill has been described as a carer who was full of love, kindness and compassion. At his funeral mass this afternoon, Fr John Joe Duffy said Martin typified the spirit that has been evidenced in Creeslough since Friday’s tragic explosion, but has always existed there. He said Martin was always ready to do a

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