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Fine Gael representatives in Inishowen accused of misleading public over Cockhill Bridge

A Donegal North East Deputy has said that Fine Gael elected representatives in Inishowen need to clarify their position on Cockhill Bridge. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn said that it is understanding that local Fine Gael elected representatives have been giving assurances that a new bridge at Cockhill will be funded by this Government. But in

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Donegal Senator says Government has let down rural Ireland

A Donegal Senator has accused the Government letting down rural Ireland. Brian Ó Domhanill says the Government should have implemented recommendations made by the Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas. The commission, chaired by former footballer and GAA pundit Pat Spillane, made a number of recommendations about services and facilities in rural communities, and how they

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Inquest into 2006 murder of Dennis Donaldson adjourned for the 14th time

The Denis Donaldson inquest was told today that criminal inquiries have now extended to another police force’s juristiction.. Garda Supt Michael Finan said that there had been “a recent significant development” in the investigation which had travelled outside the state since the last inquest hearing on March 27. Assistance requests were being prepared for another

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Over one million euro allocated to Donegal sporting organisations

Just over a million euro is coming to Donegal through the government’s Capital Sports allocation programme. The biggest allocation is to Castlefin Celtic Football Club which receives 100 thousand euro while Drumkeen United gets 90 thousand euro. Other beneficiaries include the Sheephaven Sub Aqua Club, the Lifford and Rosses Athletic Clubs Mountcharles Rowing Club and

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HSE orders investigation after ‘spy camera’ found in Letterkenny General

The HSE has ordered a full investigation after a ‘spy camera’ was found hidden at Letterkenny General Hospital. The camera, which was hidden in a cardboard box, was located at a maintenance office and allegedly used for security surveillance. This came to light after a whistle-blower contacted the Tirconail Tribune newspaper. The CCTV device has

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Fianna Fail Cllrs call on Agriculture Minister to take measures to tackle beef crisis

A group of thirty Fianna Fáil Councillors from the West and North West is calling on Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney to immediately take measures to deal with the issue of plummeting cattle prices. Last night, the Councillors met with the party’s Agriculture Spokespersons Éamon Ó Cuív TD and Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill, as well as

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ERNACT to make submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement

A Cross Border project to enhance IT and communications technology in the North West over 20 year ago will make a submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement tomorrow. ERNACT, the European Regions Network for the Application of Communications Technology was set up by Derry City Council and

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Update – Aranmore lifeboat assists two yachts as Round Ireland Race passes North West coast

The Aranmore Lifeboat today went to the asssistance of two yachts, both believed to have been taking part in the Round Ireland Yacht Race. The first call out involved a yacht with a damaged boom on which two sailors sustained minor injuries, the second had a damaged main sail, and requested an escort into port.

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PARC welcomes news that changes to be made to the way GSOC operates

The road safety organisation PARC is welcoming news that changes are being made to the way the Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission operates. It follows a report from the Oireachtas Justice Committee which makes a number of recommendations which Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald says she will be implementing. They include bringing the Garda Commissioner under GSOC’s

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Gardai renew appeal one year after Feddyglass burglary on pensioners

Gardaí in Letterkenny are renewing their appeal in relation to an Aggravated Burglary which took place at Feddyglass, Raphoe a year ago yesterday. Gardai are hoping that anyone with any information which may progress the investigation will come forward, partiocularly anyone who saw any suspicious activity on the N14 Letterkenny to Lifford road on July

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Jason’s winning matches!! Rory Gallagher releases Jason Quigley boxing anthem

Following on from penning what became the anthem for Donegal’s All -Ireland success, Rory Gallagher has released a new track ahead of the pro boxing debut of Jason Quigley. His native Twin Towns and the whole of the county will be cheering on The Golden Boy Promotions fighter when he makes his pro debut in

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Barrister says Donegal conviction for FB criminal damage is a wake up call

A legal expert has described the first Irish prosecution for criminal damage to a social media account as a wake up call. A 30 year old Donegal man yesterday received a 2,000 euro fine for criminal damage after he admitted posting an offensive message on his ex-girlfriend’s Facebook page. Barrister Fergal Crehan – who specialises

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GWIG “delighted” as Councillors adopt windfarm changes

County Councillors have adopted a variation to the County Development Plan which will see new conditions imposed on wind-farm developments. The changes include a set back distance from homes and to dezone some river catchments to protect fresh water pearl mussels. It is understood the executive of the council recommended the changes were not adopted

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Age action Ireland warns of impact of changes to free travel scheme

Groups representing the elderly say rural Ireland could be devastated if private bus companies pull out of the free travel scheme. It comes as private transport companies have warned that they’ll have to pull out of the scheme unless the government increases its funding. The government says it has no plans to scrap the initiative,

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Tourism expert questions fairness of regional airport subsidies

The Director of the National Centre for Tourism Policy Studies says state subsidies for regional airports should be reassessed, arguing that such subsidies may give the regional airports an unfair advantage, while working against balanced regional development. Professor Jim Deegan makes the comment in a paper prepared for the Shannon Airport Marketting Consultative Committee. Speaking

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