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Councillor predicts metering process will cause Donegal’s water network to fall apart

A Donegal County Councillor has warned that the county’s water piping network will fall to pieces when the work of installing water metres begins in earnest. Councillor Patrick McGowan was speaking in the case of Siobhan Kelly  – Ms Kelly says that her family have regularly been left without drinking water over the past six […]

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Strabane man cleared of allowing his basement to be used by paramilitaries

A Strabane man has been cleared of allowing his basement to be used by paramilitaries. James McGettigan, was found not guilty of providing property for terrorism. The case was brought after photographs showing five masked and armed men apparently holding a bound and hooded drug dealer hostage appeared in the Strabane Chronicle. The article also

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‘High-risk violent offender’ Casey Morgan arrested and back in custody

 One of Northern Ireland’s most wanted criminals, who had reportedly been living in a caravan in West Donegal,  has appeared in the High Court following his arrest on an extradition warrant. 18 year old Casey Morgan has been remanded to St Patrick’s Institution overnight. The PSNI describe Casey Morgan as ‘a high-risk violent offender’. When

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Coleman & McClean in Ireland squad for upcoming games

Giovanni Trapatonni has named his Republic of Ireland squad for their upcoming series of friendlies and their World Cup qualifier meeting with the Faroe Islands on June 7. Killybeg’s Seamus Coleman and Derry’s James McClean have both been included. Richard Dunne remains absent through injury along with his Aston Villa teammate Ciaran Clarke. Kevin Doyle

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Quigley set for Europeans

The Irish Amateur Boxing Association have confirmed their 10-man squad for the 2013 European Elite Championships. The Championships, the 40th edition of the tournament, begin in Minsk, Belarus on Saturday, June 1st. Current Irish Elite champion Jason Quigley will wear the Irish middleweight vest at the Palace of Sports Venue. The Donegal man will be aiming for

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Public meeting to be held over bed closures at Dungloe Community Hospital

A public meeting has been called in response to the HSE’s decision to close 10 respite beds in Dungloe Community Hopital. Last week, the HSE said there had been an increase in long term sick leave, staff retirements and planned maternity leave, and because of the recruitment embargo, they have to temporarily reduce the number

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Post-mortem confirms body found in river Foyle to be Kieran McKeon

A body recovered from the river Foyle on Thursday has been identified as that of missing teenager Kieran McKeon. The 18-year-old went missing on the 14th of March after arriving in Derry from Dublin with his friend, 21-year-old Alexandra O’Brien. Her body was recovered from the river Foyle the following day. Search and rescue services

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€450,000 grant for Donegal Airport welcomed by Minister Dinny McGinley

Donegal South-West TD Dinny McGinley has welcomed the granting of €450,00 towards Donegal Airport. The funding is part of the CAPEX scheme for safety and security projects at regional airports. Earlier this year some €151,000 was provided towards Navigation Charts and Hold Baggage X-Ray equipment. The grant will 90% fund an extension to the security

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Fisheries Council Meeting will be crucial for future – O’Donaghue

Fishing industry representatives says a Fisheries Council meeting on Monday and Tuesday of next week will be crucial for the future of the industry here. Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation CEO Sean O’Donaghue says there are a number of key issues which Minister Simon Coveney must address. Mr O’Donaghue, who will attend the talks in Brussels, says as President of the Council, Simon

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Health Minister greeted with silence at INMO conference – apologises for offensive ‘quip’

  The Minister for Health Dr James Reilly was this afternoon greeted with silence when he arrived to make his speech to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation conference Letterkenny. The Minister was addressing the conference on its final day. There was a small amount of heckling during his speech, but delegates clapped when the

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Donegal Deputy says Morris Tribunal lessons have not been learned

Sinn Fein’s Justice spokesperson says that despite 60 million euro being spent on the Morris Tribunal recommendations arising from it have still not been implemented. Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission was critical of gardai in its investigation into alleged collusion between members of the force and a convicted drug dealer. One assertion in the investigation is

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70 years today since 19 young people lost their lives in Ballymanus Sea Mine Disaster

Seventy years have passed since the Ballymanus mine disaster which killed 19 people. A special mass will be held in the Ballymanus Community Centre tonight at 7 o’clock to mark the anniversary. 19 lives were lost in the incident which occurred in west Donegal on 10th of May 1943. A mine washed ashore at Ballymanus

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McGuinness hits out at GAA President over ‘Bitegate’ comments

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness has broken his silence over allegations Paddy McBrearty was bitten by a Dublin player during last month’s league tie. McGuinness confirmed his player was bitten. But Dublin player Kevin O’Brien escaped a three match ban because McBrearty did not attend a disciplinary hearing. Donegal were criticised by GAA President Liam O’Neill

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Update:INMO says Health Minister’s reception depends on what he has to say

Today is the final day of the INMO’s Annual Delegate Conference in Letterkenny, with Health Minister Dr James Reilly due to address the conference today. He’s likely to get a lukewarm reception at best, with concerns of the effects of cuts on patient safety high on the organisation’s agenda. The INMO’s North West INdustrial Relations

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President of the Massachusetts Senate to visit Donegal today

The first female President of the Massachusetts Senate, Senator Therese Murray will travel to County Donegal today. Ms.Murray was elected Senator of the Plymouth and Barnstable District in 1992 and has been a driving force behind children’s issues and health care reform. Donegal County Council will host a ceremonial event to welcome the Massachusetts Senate

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INMO delegates in Letterkenny pave the way for a possible vote on industrial action

Delegates at the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation conference in Letterkenny have this afternoon voted unanimously in favour of an emergency motion on Croke Park II. The motion mandates the organisation to continue to explore alternatives to the Croke Park proposals. Delegates, speaking on the motion, outlined their difficulties in paying their bills from mortgages,

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Plans for a new 15 million pounds whiskey distillery in Derry take a step forward

There has been a broad welcome to the news that a new £15 million whiskey distillery in Derry has been granted planning permission. Niche Drinks, the company behind the city’s St Brendan’s cream liqueur operation, is to build a custom-built factory complex in the city. The move is however dependent on the company’s current site

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