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Met Eireann rules out snow

Met Eireann is playing down suggestions that snow is imminent, saying temperatures are still too high. Parts of South West England have been hit by snow this weekend, with  three inches reportedly falling in Bath, catching motorists by surprise and causing disruption for train services. Her though, Met Eireann says despite the cold weather here,

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New group promises a more inclusive approach to austerity protest

A new group has been established in Donegal to protest against the Household Charge and any future water and property charges. “Can’t Pay, No Pay – Donegal Inclusive” say they are not a breakaway organisation, but will reach out to all people and groups, including closer ties with Donegal Action Against Austerity. The group was

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Letterkenny Chamber defends Pramerica’s JobBridge record

The Letterkenny Chamber has defended Pramerica in its use of the JobBridge programme. Today, Socialist Party MEP Paul Murphy said a recent advertisement for interns by Pramerica in Letterkenny highlights what he claims is the failure of the government’s JobBridge programme. The company is seeking 10 interns, with Paul Murphy asking if JobBridge did not

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Friday’s GAA Championship finals postponed until Saturday

The two Donegal GAA Championship final matches scheduled for MacCumhaill park this (Friday) evening have been rescheduled. The matches will now take place in Tir Chonaill Park, Donegal Town tomorrow (Saturday). Aodh Ruadh versus Buncrana in the Intermediate Reserve Final will throw in at 1pm. Aodh Ruadh versus Termon in the Intermediate Final will get

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John McAreavey says ‘Match for Michaela’ is helping him stay positive

John McAreavey says he hopes this weekend’s ‘Match for Michaela’ will show people you can move forward in the right way. Donegal’s All-Ireland winning footballers will take on an Ulster selection tomorrow to raise funds for the foundation set up in memory of Michaela who was killed on honeymoon in Mauritius nearly two years ago.

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Minister for Children to asked Lativan authorities to investigate ask.fm

The Minister for Children says she will ask the Latvian authorities to investigate the safety standards used by the social networking website ask-dot-fm. The website – which is registered in Latvia – is at the centre of controversy following the death of 13-year-old Erin Gallagher in Co Donegal last week. The teenager took her own

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Socialist MEP says Pramerica hiring of interns shows failure of JobBridge

Socialist Party MEP Paul Murphy says a recent advertisement for interns by Pramerica in Letterkenny highlights what he claims is the failure of the government’s JobBridge programme. The company is seeking 10 interns, with Paul Murphy asking if JobBridge did not exist, would Pramerica have hired people instead? He says at one point in October,

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‘One Donegal’ Cultural Diversity Month aims to tackle racism

‘One Donegal’ Cultural Diversity Month was today officially launched in the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny. Over 200 activities including exhibitions, seminars, workshops, storytelling, drama, and Intercultural events will take place in over 32 venues throughout the county from the 1st to the 30th November. The month of events aims to allow people space to think

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Small businesses in Northwest interested in green economy invited to programme

Small firms and business people interested in renewable energy or the Green economy are being invited to participate in a new EU funded cross border programme. The Renewable Energy Networking Project has been awarded almost €400,000 to establish a network of businesses and individuals across the five councils who make up the North West Region

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Local activist hits out at Sinn Fein for supporting Fianna Fail Udaras nomination

A local Independent Donegal activist has criticised Sinn Fein in Donegal for supporting Fianna Fail Cllr David Alcorns nomination to the Board of Udaras na Gaeltachta. At the last meeting of Donegal County Council Cllr Alcorn was nominated by 15 votes to 11. After the vote Sinn Fein said they had supported Cllr Alcorns nomination

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Fresh claims that Donegal GPs are charging medical card holders for blood tests

There have been fresh claims that some Donegal GPs are charging medical card holders for blood tests. The issue’s been raised by Cllr Jack Murray, who says he hjasd received a number of complaints from people who were charged 10 euro for blood tests. He says he received confirmation from Donegal’s Area Manager for the

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Double killer John Gallagher avoids prosecution on a technicality

An attempt to prosecute double killer John Gallagher for absconding from custody failed yesterday when the judge ruled that the summons was incorrectly served. 46-year-old Mr Gallagher, who shot dead his ex-girlfriend 18-year-old Anne Gillespie and her mother 51-year-old Annie in the grounds of Sligo Hospital in 1988, was released from the Central Mental Hospital

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Donegal’s All-stars reflect on their Championship winning year

At the Conventions Centre in Dublin’s North Wall Quay at the weekend Donegal’s All Ireland winning team collected eight GAA/GPA Football All-Star Awards. Charlie Collins spoke to all eight men at the event. First up was Karl Lacey, he capped off his year by being named Footballer of the year: Glenswilly’s Neil Gallagher moved from

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Principal of Finn Valley College urges parents to talk to children about tragedy

The principal of Finn Valley college has urged parents to talk to their children about the tragedy which has befallen the school after 13 year old Erin Gallagher took her own life on Saturday. An investigation is continuing into what gardai have described as a “personal tragedy”. Erin took her own life just hours after

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Suicide prevention group urges cyber-bullying victims to seek help

The national suicide prevention organisation Console, is urging anyone affected by cyber bullying to seek help from the organisation immediately. It comes after three Irish teenagers – who were being bullied online – took their own lives in the space of a few weeks. The latest tragic incident occured in Donegal on Saturday, when 13

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Pro-life campaigner voices concern over illegal advice given at pregnancy clinics

A leading pro life campaigner in the county has voiced her shock over revelations that some pregnancy counselling services were giving illegal and dangerous advice to woman. Speaking to Highland Radio, Mary Doherty stated that the undercover probe carried out by a group of woman highlighted a very worrying issue. The Gardai and HSE have launched an

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Objections to bar application may jeapordise Derry Christmas market

It’s emerged that a planned Christmas market in Derry’s Guildhall Square may not now go ahead because of objections from five local bar owners. The application for the market licence includes provision for a bar, but the objectors claim it will affect thei Christmas trade. The application was adjourned until next Tuesday. The application for

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