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New Letterkenny Emergency Department will open in September – Reilly

Health Minister Dr James Reilly has confirmed the new Emergency Department, medical admissions unit and other wards will open at Letterkenny General Hospital in September. Speaking to Highland Radio News in Glenties this morning, Minister Reilly also confirmed he has instructed hospitals in Dublin not to refuse treatment to patients from Donegal and elsewhere on

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Council official says wind energy potential can be realised in a sustainable way

The Director of Community Development on Donegal County Council says he believes members will find a formula to allow the county avail of wind energy opportunities while protecting the landscape and environment of Donegal. The issue is dominating much of the discussion on the new County Development Plan which is currently being finalised. Michael Heaney

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Vandals slammed for destroying Garda Gary McLoughlainn’s memorial plaque

Vandals have been slammed for damaging a plaque left at the scene of a collision which resulted in the death of Garda Gary McLoughlain. Superintendent Kevin English has said the Garda’s family are devastated after the plaque was sprayed with paint and broken in half. Half of the plaque was then placed on Garda McLoughlainn’s

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Mc Conalogue urges Rabbitte not to leave Donegal behind in broadband strategy

Fianna Fail TD Charlie McConalogue has called for serious deficiencies in Donegal’s broadband access to be dealt with by the Government. The National Broadband Plan is to be rolled out next month with the Government stating they are committed to bringing fibre-powered broadband to 90% of homes and business across Ireland. Deputy McConalogue is urging

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Council announces 30 summer work placements for third level students

Donegal County Council has unveiled it plans to provide paid summer work placements for up to 30 students. Applications are invited from full time students, who are currently undertaking a third-level course in Engineering, Business, Finance, Arts or related disciplines. The council says that applicants must have completed two full academic years at third level

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Pringle urges government action on treatment refusal issue

Donegal SW Deputy Thomas Pringle has challenged the government on the refusal of Dublin hospitals to treat patients from outside their catchment area due to funding issues by the HSE. Speaking during Leaders’ Questions, the Independent TD stated that a policy has emerged in the Dublin hospitals that is preventing seriously ill people from getting

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Special – “Anne feared for her life” – Former teacher speaks to Shaun Doherty

A former teacher at St Columba’s College in Stranorlar has spoken of how she was told by Anne Gillespie that she had been threatened by John Gallagher several times before he killed her and her mother Annie in the car park of Sligo General Hospital in 1988. On today’s Shaun Doherty Show, Greta outlined how, just

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Shatter apologises for delay in briefing Gillespie family about Gallagher’s return to CMH

The Justice Minister says he regrets that the Gillespie family were not told sooner that double killer John Gallagher was back in custody. John Gallagher shot and killed mother and daughter Anne and Annie Gillespie in the grounds of Sligo General Hospital in 1988 – he was tried for their murder but was found to

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“Economic situation is bringing out the best in people” – Neeley

Donegal County Manager Seamus Neeley says there is a spirit of cooperation in Donegal which gives him confidence for the future. Speaking after the County Development Board’s annual strategy day, Mr Neeley acknowledged that there is concern at the financial situation, and no-one is understating the extent of the challenge facing the county. However, he

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Calls for more cooperation as dissident threat is discussed in Dail

Calls have been made for more cross-border co-operation between the Gardai and the PSNI to combat the threat from dissident republicans along the border. The activities of Republican Action Against Drugs, and Monday’s find of a number of explosive devices in a flat in the Bogside in Derry were highlighted in the Dail yesterday evening.

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Security alert ends in Creggan as man is due in court following bomb find on Monday

A 30 year old man is due in court in Derry facing terrorism and explosives charges. The man wass detained during an operation in the city on Monday night which led to the discovery of several viable devices in the Maureen Avenue of the Bogside. Meanwhile, a number of people were evacuated from their homes

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Gardai examine files at County House as part of expenses investigation

It’s reported this morning that gardai recently spent over two hours examining files in the offices of Donegal County Council. The Donegal Democrat reports that some of the files were removed as part of the investigation, which is believed to centre on the expenses claims of one councillor. Gardai are confirming that the investigation is

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Michaela trial hears claims of police brutality as admission statement is withdrawn

The trial of two men charged with murdering Michaela McAreavey in Mauritius has this morning heard claims that one of the two accussed, 30-year-old Avinash Treebhowoon, was the victim of police brutality. He had made a statement admitting involvement in the killing of the 27 year old Tyrone native, but his legal team said this

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Finance Minister tells Donegal TDs that he can’t intervene in Highland Bakery dispute

The Minister for Finance has said the Independent status of Revenue means that he cannot get involved in the Highland Bakery tax dispute which is threatening the future of 42 jobs. Donegal Deputies Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty raised the issue in the Dail this afternoon. It follows Monday’s stand off between the Bakery’s staff

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John Gallagher’s sister in law believes he still doesn’t regret his actions

The sister in law of double killer John Gallagher has expressed her belief that he still does not think he has done anything wrong. John Gallagher is back in detention after handing himself over to authorities yesterday. The 46 year old killed mother and daughter Anne and Annie Gillespie in the grounds of Sligo General

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CDB told Donegal is well placed to benefit from green economy

Donegal County Council is well placed to avail of the opportunities provided by renerwable energy and the green economy. That’s according to the Director of Community Services Michael Heaney, who was addressing the Donegal Community Development Board’s annual strategy day today. He says there are many opportunities available, and the council is working on maximising

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Revenue can reach agreement to save Highland bakery – Mac Lochlainn

Donegal Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn has called on Revenue to negotiate with the management of Highland Bakery to allow it pay its tax liabilities but stay in business. A stand off between staff and agents of the Revenue Commissioners ended at the Letterkenny facility last evening. Bailiffs arrived at the premises to remove machinery but

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Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD blocked from raising ‘Highland Bakery’ in the Dail

Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has been blocked this evening from raising the plight of Highland bakery staff in the Dail. He was seeking to raise the matter after today’s stand-off between staff and officials working on behalf of the Revenue Commissioners. The stand-off began this morning when agents acting on behalf of Revenue arrived at the

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Men convicted of IRA membership following Letterkenny arrest launch appeal

The Court of Criminal Appeal has reserved judgement in the case of three Northern Ireland men appealing against their convictions for membership of the IRA. In November 2010, Gerard McGarrigle, Desmond Donnelly and Jim Murphy  were convicted of membership of an illegal organisation styling itself the Irish Republican Army, otherwise Oglaigh na hÉireann, otherwise the

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