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Donegal Gaeltacht groups still out thousands following MFG collapse

Some Donegal groups remain thousands of euro out of pocket since the collapse of MFG over a year ago. MFG was a partnership company involved in implementing Leader funding for schemes in Gaeltacht regions around the country. The limited company collapse in September last year. It was claimed in the Seanad today, that some groups […]

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Dismissed Killybegs harbour chief fights Coughlan bully cliams

A former harbour master has brought a High Court action alleging he was unfairly dismissed from his job following allegations of wrongdoing made by former Tánaiste Mary Coughlan. Patrick J Kelly was dismissed as harbour master of Killybegs harbour, after an investigation into complaints about the performance of his duties. Mr Kelly, from Drumrooske, Donegal

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Two men on trial for racially aggravated murder of Malin Head labourer in Scotland

Two men have gone on trial charged with racially aggravated murder after a 57-year-old Donegal man died of severe injuries earlier this year in Scotland. 20-year-old Asif Rehman, and 19-year-old Adel Ishaq, are accused of punching, kicking and stamping on William McKeeney in a prolonged attack just yards from his home in Pollokshields, Glasgow. 57-year-old

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Taoiseach says development of wind energy off Atlantic coast has huge potential

The Taoiseach says the development of wind energy off our Atlantic coast holds huge potential for developing the Irish economy. Speaking in Brussels, Enda Kenny said plans are well advanced to launch an integrated marine strategy to take full advantage of Ireland’s off-shore resources. He said he’s hopeful EU President Manuel Barrosso will launch the

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IFA treasurer says farmers will do well to break even this year

The IFA’s national treasurer says rising costs, coupled with the weather over the summer, continue to put substantial pressure on farmers. JJ Kavanagh attended a meeting of the association’s Donegal executive last night. Speaking to Greg Hughes on today’s Shaun Doherty Show, Mr Kavanagh said farmers will be doing well to break even this year………….

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Mc Conalogue worried by rise in burglaries in Northern Garda Region

The surge in burglaries in the Northern Garda Region this year emphasises the need to protect community garda resources, according to a Donegal North-East Deputy. According to the latest CSO crime statistics, there was an 18.3% increase in burglaries in the Northern Region in the year to the end of June. The Northern region includes

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Airfield owner praises Malin Head coordination after microlight crash

It’s reported today that the 22 year old man who was critically injured when his microlight plane went down yesterday is now out of danger. The Buncrana based pilot was attempting to land at Ruskey Airfield between Convoy and Castlefin at around lunchtime yesterday when the plane crash landed. John Kilpatrick, the owner of the

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Doherty criticises today’s payment of one billion euro to bondholders

Sinn Fein are holding a demonstration in Dublin to protest against the handing over of a further one billion euro to unsecured AIB bondholders today. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty, the party’s Finance Spokesperson says people need to realise that this is why HSE services are being cut and people’s standards of living are being compromised.

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DAAA Group left disappointed at Phil Hogan no-show at Mount Errigal Hotel meeting

The Donegal Action Against Austerity Group have expressed their disappointment today after the Environment Minister didn’t show up for a meeting at the Mount Errigal Hotel last night. It was believed that Phil Hogan would at some stage attend a meeting of the Local Authority Members Association at the hotel last night. Around 40 members

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Sam’s tour of Donegal ends in Glenswilly as council plans reception

Donegal’s All Ireland winning footballers are to be given a civic reception by Donegal County Council. County Mayor Cllr Frank Mc Brearty says he will formally propose at the next council meeting that the players, management team and representatives of the County Board be honoured by November at the latest. It’s a formality which will

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Group behind A5 legal challenge claims the public inquiry was “a sham”

The Alternative A5 Alliance says it had no choice but to initiate a legal challenge into the proposed dualling project on the route between Aughnacloy and Newbuildings. Chairperson John Dunbar told Highland Radio News today that they don’t believe their voices were heard during the statutory process, and nobody should be surprised that they took

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Directive preventing gardai from speaking out about station closures ‘outrageous’

A directive to prevent gardaí from speaking out about station closures has been branded as “outrageous” by Donegal North-East Deputy Padraig MacLochlain. A directive from Garda Commissoner Martin Callinan that forbids members of An Garda Siochana from using their influence to lobby public representatives regarding any decision on proposed closures has been challenged in the

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Donegal Senator says Junior Minister resigned because of clash of personalities

A Donegal Labour Senator has said that the resignation of Junior Health Minister Roisin Shortall was the result of a clash of personalities. Minister Shortall resigned her position, and the Labour Party whip last night, over what she says is a lack of support for reforms promised in the Programme for Government. Difficulties between Minister

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Deal on Ireland’s bank debt in question, Deputy Pringle not surprised

The future of a potential deal on Ireland’s bank debt is in question – after Germany, Finland and the Netherlands have appeared to row back on the agreement made earlier this year. They’ve issued a joint statement saying Europe’s ESM fund should only be used to deal with current difficulties, and it should not apply

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Judge pays tribute to Yvonne and Jim McGuinness on All Ireland success

Jim McGuinness’s wife Yvonne was paid a special tribute in court today(Wed) for her husband’s triumph with Donegal. Mother of three Ms McGuinness was back at work as a solicitor for the first day after Donegal beat Mayo in the All-Ireland final. Judge Paul Kelly was at Glenties District Court in Jim McGuinness’s home town.

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