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No extra punishment for Armagh player’s push on Donegal team doctor

The GAA has confirmed that Armagh player Aaron Findon will not be handed any further punishment for pushing Donegal’s team doctor during Saturday’s All-Ireland semi-final. The midfielder pushed medical attendant Kevin Moran to the ground during a brief melee which involved a number of players and team officials. Findon was shown a yellow card and

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Fermanagh South Tyrone MLA calls for outright ban for fracking

Fermanagh South Tyrone MLA is calling for an outright ban on fracking on both sides of the border. Phil Flanagan was speaking after the North’s Environment Minister Mark H Durkan rejected Tamboran’s proposals for exploratory drilling in Fermanagh under permitted development rights. This means a full Environmental Impact Assessment and planning application will have to

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One in 10 young people who used Headstrong last year reported thoughts of suicide

One in 10 young people who used a service offered by youth mental health organisation Headstrong last year reported thoughts of suicide. Figures in Headstrong’s annual report result from information from the 2,571 anonymous young people who used its Jigsaw service last year. Jigsaw provides direct prevention and early intervention mental-health support to people between

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Durkan rejects Tamboran’s latest fracking plan in Fermanagh

The North’s Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has today rejected Tamboran’s proposals for exploratory drilling in Fermanagh under permitted development rights. The Australian Mining Company applied last month for clearance to drill a core of rock from Cleggan Quarry in Belcoo as part of their ongoing exploration into the viability of fracking in County Fermanagh.

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Deputy hits out at Letterkenny General Hospital’s manager

A Donegal Deputy says weekend confirmation from the HSE that Oncology Services at Letterkenny General are to be maintained at there current levels does not go far enough. The statement followed concerns raised by Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn that cancer patients may be referred to other hospitals because of medical staff shortages. While the HSE has

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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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