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Independent candidate accuses Labour of hijacking his polling clerk issue

There is a spat amongst two local election candidates over the issue of polling clerk positions being offered to people on the live register. The call was made by Labour’s election candidate Siobhan McLaughlin, but Labour has been accused of hijacking the issue by Peter Cutliffe who is a long time campaigner for the move. […]

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Fianna Fail Ard Fheis passes two significant Donegal North East motions

The Fianna Fail party has passed a motion from Donegal North East delegates calling for active and serious participating and engagement in the political process in Northern Ireland. The motion was passed without debate at The Fianna Fáíl Ard Fheis which is taking place this weekend. The party’s leader Micheál Martin has now confirmed Fianna

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Gardai renew appeal for information on Letterkenny single vehicle crash

Gardai have renewed an appeal for information into a single vehicle crash in Letterkenny which left a young Lifford man in a critical condition in hospital. 23 year-old Darry McDaid was driving a silver BMW which crashed between the Polestar and Dry Arch roundabouts in the early hours of Thursday morning – he’s still being

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Strabane family welcome news that deadly meningitis vaccine to be introduced

A Strabane family have welcomed the announcement that a vaccine that protects against a deadly form of meningitis is set to be introduced in the UK and Northern Ireland. Meningitis charities said more data had led to today’s decision, and it was a “wonderful outcome”. About 1,870 people contract meningitis B each year and one

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Traffic disruption in Strabane after lorry overturns on Bradley Way

An overturned lorry at one of Strabane’s busiest roundabouts has caused major traffic disruption today. The lorry overturned on Bradley Way, blocking the roundabout near Asda in the town, affecting mainly traffic travelling on the busy A5. A PSNI spokesperson said the area would suffer from “major disruption” until further notice. There is currently a

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Luke “Ming” Flanagan to contest EU Election in Midlands North West

The outspoken Independent TD Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan says he believes he’s in with a “very good chance” of being elected to the European Parliament. The Roscommon/South Leitrim deputy confirmed this morning he will be a candidate in the Midlands-North West constituency. Luke Ming Flanagan says he’s conducted a poll which suggests he’ll have enough support

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Police involved in St Patrick’s incident in Derry moved to alternative duties

Police in Derry have confirmed that two officers filmed lifting a drunk woman into a bus lay-by on St Patrick’s Day have been moved from any duties that bring them into direct contact with the public. The incident happened in John Street on St Patrick’s Day. Police say the decision to reposition the officers is

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Gas fitter jailed for the manslaughter of two teenagers in Castlerock

A County Derry gas fitter has been sentenced to two years in prison and two on licence for the manslaughter of two teenagers in 2010. 52-year-old George Brown, from Ballygawley Road, Aghadowey, admitting killing Neil McFerran and Aaron Davidson and a string of other charges, including health and safety breaches. The pair died after they

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“Into the West” seeks clarity on Kennedy’s transport hub proposal

The lobby group Into the West is calling on the North’s Regional Development Minister to clarify his intentions for the old Waterside Railway Station in Derry. Yesterday, it was confirmed that the outcome of a public consultation on the future of rail services showed a clear majority in favour of refurbishing and reopening the facility.

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Donegal road safety campaigner meets Minister Varadkar at RSA conference

The Transport Minister says he doesn’t share or agree with the criticisms of the Garda whistleblowers. Leo Varadkar is describing the actions of Sergeant Maurice McCabe and former Garda John Wilson as distinguished. He is also calling on the Garda Commissioner to withdraw his “disgusting” remark made in relation to the whistleblowers. Minister Varadkar says

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1.5 million for Killybegs harbour project and Donegal’s storm damaged piers and harbours

Donegal has been allocated 1.5million euro under two packages announced by Minister Simon Coveney today. 700 thousand euro has been granted to Killybegs for Phase 1 of a small craft harbour while Donegal County Council has been given 751 thousand euro to repair 28 piers and harbours damaged by the severe winter storms. The biggest

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Councillor says Letterkenny road closure underlines need for Bonagee Link

A Councillor says a road closure in Letterkenny today, which led to significant traffic jams and delays for motorists, underlines the importance of the proposed Bonagee Link Bridge Road. The road was closed after a 23 year-old man was critically injured in a single vehicle collision on the Port road between the Polestar and Dry

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Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann are looking for a lone intruder

Police believe a sex attacker who targeted young girls in Portugal may be linked to Madeleine McCann’s disappearance. The man abused five girls aged between 7 and 10 during break-ins at holiday homes in the Algarve. The attacks all happened in the three years before Madeleine vanished in 2007. Madeleine’s grandparents are from Donegal and

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Hundreds of women in Northwest post ‘no make-up’ selfies to raise cancer awareness

A new viral craze has taken over Facebook and this time it’s for a good cause. The trend began early last night and has had a snowball effect with hundreds of females in the Northwest posting photos of themselves with no makeup on the social networking site. This latest craze allows friends to nominate each

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‘Let’s Talk About Sex Week’ for young people and parents to take place in April

A week long event to raise awareness of the importance of talking to young people about their sexual health takes place in Donegal next month. ‘Let’s Talk About Sex Week – Talking about sex in a healthy way is OK!’ runs from April 7th to 12th and is organised by the Donegal Youth Service in

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15 year-old Derry youth due in court on attempted rape charges

A 15-year-old youth has been charged with a number of offences including attempted rape and common assault and is to appear at Derry Magistrates’ Court this morning. His arrest followed reports that a 13-year-old girl had allegedly been attacked. The assault is believed to have happened in the Rathkeele Way area in Creggan yesterday morning.

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Police in Belfast questioning 77 year old man about abduction and murder of Jean Mc Conville

The PSNI’s continuing to question a man arrested in connection with the killing of Jean Mc Conville, one of the so-called Disappeared. The west Belfast woman was abducted and murdered in 1972, and her body wasn’t found until 2003. A 77 year old man has been detained by the PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch. Belfast Security

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