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Further arrests in Donegal as part of prostitution investigation

Garda have made further arrests as part of their investigation into prostitution in Donegal. Yesterday, six Romanian nationals appeared before a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court yesterday on prostitution-related charges following a garda operation in Letterkenny. Detective Sergeant Carroll told the court that the Riverside Apartment complex on Pearse Road had been under surveillance

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Letterkenny General again one of the most overcrowded hospitals in the country

Figures released by the Irish Nurse and Midwives Organisation today show that Letterkenny General Hospital is AGAIN one of the most overcrowded hospital in the country today. 21 people are currently waiting on trolleys and ‘in wards’ in Letterkenny General today – 17 on trolleys and 4 ‘in wards’. Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda

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Donegal make two changes for semi-final against Antrim

Rory Kavanagh and Neil Gallagher return to the Donegal team for Sunday’s Ulster Football Semi-Final against Antrim. The duo’s inclusion at midfield sees youngsters Odhran MacNiallais and Darach O’Connor dropping to the bench. Kavanagh was suspended for the win over Derry while Gallagher wasn’t risked from the start because of injury. Kavanagh was suspended for

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Mc Conalogue says new GLAS scheme will exclude many commonage farmers

The Dail has been told that the regulations governing commonage under the new GLAS scheme are prohibitive, and will prevent many farmers in Donegal from taking part. Yesterday morning, Deputy Mc Conalogue joined farmers from Donegal who were taking part in a national protest against the restrictions. Later, Deputy McConalogue raised the matter during Topical

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Dunlop to have fun in Donegal but will give the International Rally a real go

Over 150 crews will be putting their finishing touches today to their preparations for this weekends Donegal International Rally. This afternoon the cars will go through scrutiny ahead of Friday’s start to the event. The Rally always pulls a big name or two for the weekend and this year see’s the king of road racers

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Hayfever time of year

Frances Guiney, Director of Nursing with the Asthma Society is taking your questions on Hay Fever. At this time of the year there are many people suffering from allergies. Every year, approximately one in ten people in Ireland experiences the discomfort of allergic rhinitis, commonly referred to as hayfever. Some people only have symptoms during

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Varadker extends PSO for Donegal – Dublin air lnk

Transport Minister Leo Varadker has extended the Public Service Order governing flights from Dublin to Donegal until next February to allow the service continue during the tendering period for the new contract. The current contract expires in November, but the three month extension will allow the recepit and assessment of applications. Welcoming the extension, Deputy

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Council official promises education report recommendations will be followed through

A Senior Donegal County Council official says the findings of a report published this week into difficulties in the education sector in Donegal will not be allowed sit on a shelf Liam Ward is Chair of the Economic Security Sub-group of the council’s Childrens Services Committee which commissioned the report. It found that further cuts

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Traffic disruption in Letterkenny following two vehicle collision

Emergency services have attended the scene of a road traffic collision close the Oatfield Roundabout in Letterkenny. It’s understood at least one person required treatment following the collision between two vehicles shortly before 7pm on Wednesday evening. The injuries are not thought to be serious. Traffic flow was disrupted for a time in the area.

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Western Trust confirms it’s investigating patient file data breach

The Western Trust says it is investigating a data breach after a patient who had requested his medical records was given a file containing another person’s records. Jonathon had attended Altnagelvin Hospital with a heart condition and as he wasn’t happy with his diagnosis he requested his medical records. He told the Shaun Doherty Show

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Donegal Down Syndrome call on Government to reimburse people who are getting back medical cards

Donegal Down Syndrome are calling on the Government to reimburse money to people who are getting back their discretionary medical card. The next month will see 15 thousand discretionary cards returned to people around the country. But Donegal Down Syndrome are demanding the coalition go further and reimburse them for the costs they’ve been facing

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Donagh Kelly looks to make up for Killarney mistake and win his home international rally

Donagh Kelly is hoping the Donegal Rally this weekend will give him his first  international win. The Frosses driver came very close to winning The Rally of the Lakes in Killarney last month, only for him to ditch the Focus after taking the lead from Declan Boyle in the closing stages. Donagh says if he

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