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Bishop Boyce announces positional changes in Raphoe Diocese

The Bishop of Raphoe, Dr Philip Boyce, has made a number of clerical changes across the diocese. A total of twelve different changes which include retirements, new appointments and study leaves were announced by Bishop Boyce’s Diocesan Secretary, Fr Michael McKeever. Bishop Philip Boyce has announced that the Very Rev Canon John Gallagher will be

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Apprentice Boys of Derry parades – details of routes and traffic diversions

The annual Apprentice Boys of Derry parade is taking place in Derry today with motorists being advised to expect delays and diversions. It’s the largest loyal order parade in Northern Ireland, with 140 bands and Apprentice Boys’ Clubs expected. PARADE ROUTES There will be smaller parades in the morning prior to the main parade, which

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Appearance of thousands of dead fish on Downings is a “natural occurence” – Council

Donegal County Council has described the deaths of thousands of fish washed up on Tramore Beach in Downings as a “natural occurrence”. The dead fish were photographed yesterday. In a statement, the council says “It was discovered that dead sprat had washed up at one particular point of the beach. This is believed to have

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Mac Lochlainn says LGH cancer patients may have to be referred to other hospitals

Concern is being expressed this morning that cancer patients using the Oncology Department at Letterkenny General Hospital may be referred to other hospitals because of medical staff shortages. Donegal North East Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has written to hospital manager Sean Murphy seeking clarification on the issue, following discussions with what he has termed ‘informed’

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Loyal orders publish document on protestant culture ahead of Derry Parade

Loyal orders have issued a consultative document setting out guidelines for lodge members and bandsman taking part in parades in Derry. The Maiden City Accord has the support of the Apprentice Boys of Derry, the Orange Order and the Black Preceptory. It comes ahead of this weekend’s Apprentice Boys Parade in Derry, one of the

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Former minister says location of LGH Emergency Department shouldn’t have been cleared

A former Junior Minister for Planning has said that the Emergency Department of Letterkenny General Hospital should not have been allowed to be located where it is. The carpark of the A & E Department was flooded on Tuesday night after 40 centimetres of rain fell in 40 minutes. It was the second time the

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