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Official opening of new Letterkenny Wastewater Treatment Complex

The Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan has officially opened the new wastewater treatment complex in Letterkenny. There had been suggestions that a number of local public representatives would boycott his visit in protest at the scrapping of the local Town Council and the refusal by the Minister for a meeting to discuss it. However, […]

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Two men in court on charges linked to the death of Constable Philipa Reynolds

Two men have been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on charges linked to the death of police constable Philipa Reynolds in Derry on February this year. 26 year-old Shane Frane whose address was given as HM Maghaberry Prison and Conor Clarence, 24, whose address was given as 27, Bond’s Hill in Derry appeared

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Fight to save Coleraine DVA jobs brought to Westminister

As the fight to preserve almost 300 vehicle licensing jobs in Coleraine continues, a deputation from the NIPSA Trade Union is in London for a series of meetings today. They’re meeting with the Transport Minister Robert Goodwill, and also addressing the Northern Ireland Select Committee at Westminister. NIPSA Assistant Secretary Ryan McKinney is leading the

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IFA says aquaculture plans can bring major benefits to Donegal

The IFA says the drafting of new multi annual plans for the development of aquaculture are a “defining moment” for the sector and coastal economies and could have a huge benefit for Donegal Those views were expressed by the Association’s Aquaculture Executive Richie Flynn who yesterday addressed over 100 national government, European Commission and parliamentary

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Judgement reserved in O’Domhnaill’s High Court bid to halt SIPO investigation

Judgement has been reserved in a High Court case taken by Donegal Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill seeking to halt an investigation by the Standards in Public Office Commission into alleged duplication of expenses claims. The Commission was due to begin a public session concerning the expenses matter, but that was postponed after Senator O Donhnaill

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West Donegal man back in Glasgow court charged with terrorism offences

A Donegal man was amongst five people with alleged links to dissident Irish republicanism who have made a second private appearance in court charged with terrorism offences. Four of the accused were also charged with a plot to murder Johnny Adair and Samuel McCrory, former high-profile members of the loyalist UDA. The five are charged

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Pringle says new working group should mark the beginning of the end of fluoridation

The government is being urged to prepare for the ending of flouoridation in Irish water supplies. The call from Independent Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle comes as the Department of Health announces the establishment of a working group examine the practice. On Friday, Sinn Fein will introduce legislation in the Dail to end fluoridation, amidst claims

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Deputy Pearse Doherty says he has been anonymously given unheard ‘Anglo Tapes’

Sinn Féin says it has secured new secret tapes relating to Anglo Irish Bank. The party says it’s not making the tapes public now on legal advice, but reserves the right to do so. Finance Spokesman Pearse Doherty says he has passed the recordings to the Gardaí and the Central Bank. And he says many

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Irish Wildlife Trust claims parts of Glenveagh National Park are being destroyed

The Irish Wildlife Trust is claiming that illegal dumping and large scale turf harvesting are threatening Glenveagh National Park. In a letter to management at Glenveagh, the trust says large areas of sensitive habitat are being destroyed by what it claims is the use of machines to extract large volumes of turf on a commercial

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Organisers of the Jamboree in the Park say the event will go ahead next year

The management board of the Ecclesville Centre in Fintona have said that the Jamboree in the Park will go ahead next year. A number of people were “crushed and trampled on” during the country music festival over the weekend. The organisers of the event met last night to discuss safety concerns surrounding future events. Chairman

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Update – Councillor urges mining company to brief council and community on Stranorlar plans

A Councillor has called on the mining company, awarded ten prospecting licences in the Stranorlar area to outline details of their plans to the council and the local commnunity. Connemara Mining has been awarded ten prospecting licences covering gold, silver and base metals. The area was selected by Connemara’s geologists following a extensive review of

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Cyber Bullying on the agenda of the Psychological Society’s AGM

A conference highlighting the issue of Irish female suicide, cyber bullying and Facebook amongst others gets underway in Sligo today. The Psychological Society of Ireland are hosting the four day conference and they are hoping to shine some light on many of the issues pertaining to social issues affecting the youth of Ireland. It follows

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Mayor will attend opening of Letterkenny Water Treatment plant

There was a large turnout at a public meeting in the Letterkenny Council Chamber last night expressing opposition to the government decision to abolish the town council structure and replace it with expanded county councils from next year’s local elections. Councillors were joined by community and business leaders, who expressed concern that Letterkenny’s status as

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Hopes for draft law before Christmas on giving gay parents equal rights

The Minister for Justice Alan Shatter says he hopes to have draft legislation before the Dáil by Christmas to look at giving gay parents equal rights in relation to children. Currently there are no laws in Ireland which grant same sex parents the same rights as a married or heterosexual couple. The government yesterday committed

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Deputy Pearse Doherty says party are fully behind Gerry Adams after ‘Disappeared’ documentary

Sinn Feins Finance spokesperson has played down claims that Gerry Adams position as party leader is under increased pressure after last nights ‘Disappeared’ documentary. In a Boston College taped interview with deceased IRA commander Brendan Hughes, which was played for the first time last night in the BBC programme, Hughes accused Mr Adams of ordering

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“Double whammy” as Government hires from Jobbridge to install water meters

A Donegal Councillor says he is disgusted at what he says is the Government trying to have water meters installed through cheap labour. Jack Murray was responding to a jobbridge advert which is aiming to recruit a water meter installer in Donegal. He says while he is absolutely opposed to the taxing of public water

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Connemara Mining to prospect for gold in the Stranorlar region

Connemara Mining has been awarded ten prospecting licences in the Stranorlar region of Donegal covering gold, silver and base metals. Spanning 413km2, the area was selected by Connemara’s geologists following a extensive review of gold opportunities in Ireland. Historical records of the Donegal area show certain anomalies consistent with gold while the geology shares similarities

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Strabane Councillor says tyres seized at Halloween must be brought back to Donegal

A Strabane District Cllr has called on Donegal County Council to foot the bill of sending old tyres back into the county. It’s emerged that police in Strabane seized 250 tyres which were being brought into the town from Donegal. It’s understood the tyres were destined for an illegal Halloween bonfire at the old Adria

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Letterkenny Tidy Towns Committee preparing action plan for 2014

The Letterkenny tidy towns committee held its annual awards ceremony last night, and also laid out its strategy for the next year. Schools, residents groups and businesses were honored for their efforts in another successful for year for Letterkenny in the tidy towns competition. Anne Mc Gowan is chairperson of the Letterkenny tidy towns committee.

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National launch for Farm Security booklet trialled in Donegal

The Garda Assistant Commissioner has launched a new ‘Farm Security’ Crime Prevention Booklet in Tipperary which was originally trialled in Donegal. This booklet was produced by An Garda Síochána in partnership with the Irish Farmers Association to assist in preventing farm related crime. The booklet aims to build on the success of existing good crime

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Ciara Grant wins Cup medal

Letterkenny’s Ciara Grant helped Raheny United to secured the FAI Women’s Senior Cup yesterday. Ciara scored the games first goal as the Dublin side beat Castlebar Celtic 3-2  after extratime. The Republic of Ireland International gave United the lead on 37 minutes with a fantastic effort from distance looping over the Castlebar keeper.

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Donegal windfarm campaigners in Brussels for EU commission briefings

Representatives of the Glenties Windfarm Information Group are among a group of activists travelling to Brussels today for meetings with senior EU Commission officials. The Brussels visit has been organised by Independent MEP Marian Harkin, who says the visitors will be briefed on relevant EU policies. She says windfarms have a role in Ireland’s future

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Gary Doherty selected to replace Cora Harvey on Donegal County Council

Local musician Gary Doherty has been selected by Sinn Fein to replace Cllr Cora Harvey on the Donegal County Council. The Castlefin man, who has a degree in politics, contested yesterday’s selection convention with Christina McGranaghan. Last month Cllr Harvey announced that she would not be seeking a nomination to run in next years Local

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Letterkenny councillor accuses Environment Minister of political cowardice

Letterkenny Sinn Fein Councillor Gerry Mc Monagle has accused Environment Minister, Phil Hogan of political cowardice. The councillors comments come as the minister plans to visit Letterkenny next week to open the new Water Treatment Plant in the town. Cllr Mc Monagle said “once again Minister Hogan is refusing to explain his decision to abolish Town

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Update – Fintona Jamboree promotor says there was a bottleneck, but no stampedeoncern at overcrowding reports at music event

An Omagh District Councillor has voiced his concerns over reports of overcrowding and safety issues at the Jamboree in the park event in Fintona last night. People who attended the country music event took to Facbook and Twitter today to voice their anger over the events organisation. The Jamboree has taken place the past two

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Sinn Fein Cllr criticises government decision to scrap the telephone allowance

A Sinn Fein councillor in Donegal says over 17,000 homes in the county will lose their telephone allowance next year, under the provisions of Budget 2014, and that this will have serious consequences. Cllr Marie Therese Gallagher says the importance of landlines in a rural county like Donegal cannot be overstated, with many personal and

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