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Carthy and Anderson denied entry into Gaza as EU delegation is turned away by Israel

Sinn Féin MEP’s Matt Carthy and Martina Anderson have been denied entry into Gaza. They were part of a delegation of 15 MEPs from 6 countries. Speaking from Jerusalem, Ms Anderson, who is leading the delegation, said the Israeli government refused the delegation entry on the grounds that the visit to the region is ‘not […]

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Councillors to discuss proposals to designate Carnagarve as a “bathing beach”

The Inishowen Municipal District Committee will today hear a proposal for Carnagarve Beach in Moville to be designated under the Bathing Waters Directive. This would open the way for the beach to be awarded Blue Flag Status, and woul also mean Donegal County Council would have to revisit its plans for the location of a

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HSE seeking people’s views as work begins on Donegal Suicide Prevention Plan

The HSE is cooperating with a number of organisations and local groups to develop a Suicide Prevention Action Plan for County Donegal. The HSE says while lots of good work is going on in the county, there is still much that can be done to promote mental health, prevent further suicide deaths and support those

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IBEC North West calls for investment and tax breaks in pre-budget submission

IBEC North West is calling for investment in infrastructure in next months budget, as well as measures to boost consumer spending. The group says the right tax environment is needed to encourage companies to reinvest their money in new projects, and says the best way to promote growth is to put money in people’s pockets

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Up to 300 people could be facing homelessness in Strabane because of social housing crisis

A West Tyrone MLA has claimed that there is a social housing crisis in Strabane. And 308 people could face homelessness in the town if the crisis isn’t addressed. 680 people are currently on the social housing waiting list, and 308 of these are considered urgent. Meanwhile up to 400 houses need maintenance work in

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Action group call on Council to explain were funding for Cockhill footbridge went

The Cockhill Bridge Action Group are calling on Donegal County Council to explain why money raised for a new footbridge hasn’t been used. The council levied developers of a new housing estate near Cockhill Bridge which was meant to pay for a new footbridge. But no footbridge has ever been built. The action group are

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Foyle MLA says funding hasn’t been delivered for Derry City of Culture legacy

SDLP Derry MLA Colum Eastwood has criticised Northern Irelands Culture Minister for what he described as a “failure to deliver on key promises for Derry’s City of Culture legacy.” Mr Eastwood made the comments following the revelation that no money has been allocated to the Minister’s department to strengthen the legacy of Derry’s year as

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On the Run letters to be deemed worthless by British Government

It’s claimed Northern Ireland’s Secretary of State will tell hundreds of IRA terror suspects they no longer have immunity from prosecution. According to the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Theresa Villiers is due to announce that the “comfort letters” – issued to on-the-run suspects ahead of the Good Friday Agreement – are now worthless. The letters were

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Gallacher, Westwood & Poulter are McGinley’s Europe wildcards

Paul McGinley’s Ryder Cup team is complete. Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and tournament rookie Stephen Gallacher have been named as the European wildcards ahead of the tournament later this month. Former World number one Luke Donald misses out, but McGinley says tournament rookie Gallacher deserves his place…. Team Europe: Rory McIlroy,Henrik Stenson, Victor Dubuisson, Jamie Donaldson, Sergio Garcia, Justin Rose, Martin Kaymer, Thomas Bjorn, Graeme

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HSE urging parents to check children’s vaccination records

The HSE is urging parents to check their children’s vaccination records. In particular, parents of children that started school this September are being reminded to ensure that their children have received the school vaccination booster. The HSE says the school booster vaccines include Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping cough, Polio, Measles, Mumps and Rubella, the Tetanus vaccine will

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Almost €20 million raised through NPPR in Donegal since 2009

Almost 20 million euro has been raised in Donegal through the Non-Principal Private Residence charge since it came into effect in 2009. According to the Local Government Management Agency, the total amount processed for the NPPR for Donegal up to 8.30 this morning is €19,443,320. Nationally, the figure is 443.2 million. People in arrears could

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Councillor unveils proposals to develop services at the foot of Mount Errigal

Independent Councillor Miicheal Cholm Mac Giolla Easpuig has unveiled his proposals for the development of services for tourists at the foot of Mount Errigal. The Councillor wants facilities including benches, toilets and a small shop as well as improved signage to the area. Councillor Mac Giolla Easpuig is meeting with council official today to discuss

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Martin McGuinness calls on dissident republicans to call ceasefire

Sinn Féin’s Martin McGuinness has urged dissident republicans, on the IRA ceasefire 20th anniversary, to “take that same step into politics and away from conflict”. Mr McGuinness said there could be “no return to the violence and repression that scarred this society for so long”. Dissident republican groups are opposed to the peace process. Mr

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Donegal ease into all Ireland Senior Football Championship Final

Donegal have beaten Dublin to book a place in the All Ireland Senior Football Championship Final. The game finished Donegal 3-14 Dublin 0-17 Ryan McHugh scored Donegal’s first two goals either side of half-time before Colm McFadden added a third in the 45th minute. After the match Donegal Manager Jim McGuinness hailed his team’s character

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