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New information on the movements of Donegal’s Basking Shark population

There has been a major breakthrough in learning the movements of Donegal’s Basking Shark population. Up until now it had only been speculated as to where the animals travelled for food when not in the waters around Donegal mostly during the summer. But new research from the Irish Basking Shark Project has identified a shark

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Emigration levels set to continue into 2013 – Deputy MacLochlainn

More than 200 people a day left Ireland in 2012, as emigration surged to levels not experienced since the famine. It’s understood that over 26,000 people left Ireland this year to go to Australia, with around 5,000 migrating permanently. Ireland is now among the top 10 source countries for migration to Australia. Meanwhile, almost 16,000

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The Road Safety Authority urge party go-ers to leave car keys at home at night

As New Year’s Eve celebrations get underway later today, party go-ers are being urged to leave the car keys at home. The Road Safety Authority is reminding motorists that drink-driving is not worth the risk of killing someone or themselves. It comes as thousands of people are expected to ring in the New Year tonight

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Derry gears up to welcome year as UK City of Culture

Thousands of people will line the River Foyle tonight as Derry celebrates the beginning of its status as UK City of Culture with Ireland’s biggest ever fireworks display. The family event begins at 730pm with a pyrotechnic and fireworks display due to commence at 813pm. Marketing Officer with Derry City Council, Jacqueline Whorisky said tonight’s event will be a

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66-year-old man dies tragically in Drumkeen accident

A 66-year-old man died tragically yesterday in Drumkeen while cutting down trees. Father-of-four Norman Frizzell was fatally injured in an accident that Gardai are describing as “not suspicious”. Mr Frizzell was found by his daughter yesterday afternoon close to his home and emergency services were unable to revive him. The incident occured between 12.30 and

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Strabane town centre could lose £20m if Three Rivers Project goes ahead

Strabane Town Centre traders stand to lose more than £20 million if a major development on the Lifford road goes ahead. Shop owners from Strabane met with the Norths Environment Minister, Alex Attwood last week to discuss out of town applications which they said is threatening the town centre. Representing Strabane Chamber of Commerce, was

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Almost three quarters of Irish pharmacies were victims of crime this year

Almost three quarters of Irish pharmacies were victims of crime this year. That’s according to the Irish Pharmacy Union, who have called for more Garda protection for their businesses, and tougher sentences for those who break the law. In 2012, 71% of pharmacies surveyed had experienced shoplifting or robbery, with one in four raids involving

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Survey shows children are unsupervised for 80 per cent of the time they’re online.

A new survey shows children are unsupervised for 80 per cent of the time they’re online. Three-hundred 10-to-15 year olds were polled by Niall Mulrine – a computer expert, who gives anti-bullying lectures. Another study – of more than 200 16-to-18 year olds – found almost ALL of their time online was unsupervised. The research

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Mauritian police identify new suspect in Michaela murder investigation

Five months after reopening the investigation into the murder of Michaela McAreavey, police in Mauritius have reportedly identified a suspect. Investigators of the Central Criminal Investigation Department (CCID) have compiled an interim report in the criminal investigation, and that document has already submitted it to the Director of Public Prosecutions. Michaela McAreavey was murdered in

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Donegal has the state’s lowest level of septic tank registration

It’s been confirmed that Donegal has the lowest level of septic tank registration in the state. Latest figures show that up to last Wednesday, 26% of Donegal tank owners has paid reguistration fees, compared with 81% in Kerry. The Local Government Management Agency, almost 259,000 properties had been registered up to last Wednesday, with a

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Buncrana town cllr says scrapping town council will cost more in the long run

A Town Cllr has said if Buncrana Town Council is scrapped it will cost the Government more money in the long run. Buncrana Town Council have passed their budget for 2013 yesterday. It was revealed yesterday that less than 1% of its total budget goes towards members expenses. Cllr Nicolas Crossan said scrapping Buncrana Town

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23 year-old Warrenpoint man sentenced for possessing indecent images of children

A Warrenpoint man who was a student at Magee University in Derry has been sentenced for possessing indecent images of children. 23 year-old Brendan Murphy of 25, Meadowlands Avenue, Warrenpoint was charged with 23 counts of possessing images and videos. The court heard how a fellow student noticed some images on Murphy’s computer and the

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Judge upholds decision to block Christmas night opening for most clubs

Nightclubs in Donegal today(Fri) lost a tradition of opening for late extensions on Christmas night. In most areas of the country clubs don’t open on Christmas Day but there has been  tradition in Donegal for about three decades of opening that night. Judge John O’Hagan upheld a District Court order refusing extensions from one minute

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Asda gets Derry go ahead but four other retail plans are rejected

Environment Minister Alex Attwood has today announced decisions on five major retail applications in Derry, with an ASDA store on the Waterside getting the go ahead, but four others refused. The Asda supermarket will be developed on the site of the current Homebase at Crescent Link on the Waterside. Three other applications for Crescent Link,

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