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FF Justice spokesman says problems continue at Loughan House

Two people convicted of homicide-related offences are currently on the run from open prisons in Ireland – according to an opposition spokesperson on justice. The revelation comes after another three prisoners escaped from Loughan House in Co. Cavan for a number of hours yesterday. The inmates were apprehended in a joint operation involving Gardai, the […]

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Pat the Cope Gallagher welcomes latest efforts to stop Mackerel overfishing

The Committee on Fisheries in the European Parliament has approved the introduction of new trade measures including sanctions which are designed to prevent overfishing by non EU country. Ireland North West MEP Pat the Cope Gallagher was appointed to oversee the introduction of the measures. There aim is to pressure the Faro Islands and Iceland

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Overcrowding leads to clinic cancellations at Letterkenny General

Clinics have been cancelled at Letterkenny General Hospital today following another very busy night. The 20 beds in the hospital’s overflow ward are full which means people are being treated or awaiting treatment on trolleys in the outpatient department. As a result, Mr Mohomad’s and Dr Steel’s medical clinics have been cancelled – Mr Patel’s

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Smithwick Tribunal hears claim that Mc Guinness authorised RUC officers’ murder

The Smithwick Tribunal has heard a claim that Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness was involved in authorising the IRA murder of two RUC officers in March 1989. The claim, which Sinn Fein denies, was made by former British intelligence officer Ian Hurst – also known as Martin Ingram. The two RUC officers were

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Report finds 8 out 9 gardai stationed in Gweedore couldn’t do their duties in Irish

Garda management failed to comply with the law when eight out of nine Gardaí assigned to serve in Gaoth Dobhair in the heart of the Donegal Gaeltacht could not carry out their duties through Irish. A report of an investigation, published today in An Coimisinéir Teanga’s Annual Report for 2011, found that the Garda Commissioner

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It’s claimed US Senators proposed huge funding cut following Donegal visit

It is claimed American Senators who visited Donegal on behalf of President Ronald Reagan in the 80’s to report on the benefits job creation only witnessed ‘ money for middlemen and not one decent job proposal’ The claim is made in a letter to the Irish Independent by a Declan Foley Berwick, Australia, who claims

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Parents reminded of the warning signs of meningitis

The dangers of meningitis and septicaemia are being highlighted today, on World Meningitis Day. The illness causes the deaths of around 1-thousand children around the globe every day. Those who survive can be affected with brain damage, blindness, deafness, behavioural problems and memory loss. Clodagh Hegarty is with the Meningitis Research Foundation – and explains

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Former County Manager defends ‘Whole System of Work’ spending

Former County Manager Michael McLoone has again defended the Whole System of Work after the controversial project hit the headlines once again. The Irish independent reports states the Council ignored a damning report in paying an extra €90,000 to consultancy firm – that payment has been defended by the council today. The WSW is a

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Mc Conalogue urges parents not to use loan sharks for First Communion bills

A Donegal TD is urging parents not to resort to moneylenders to pay for First Communions in the coming weeks. Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children Charlie Mc Conalogue says a recent EBS survey suggests that Irish parents will spend a total of €33 million over the next few weeks on their children’s First Communions, while

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SDLP insists Assembly reshuffle is not linked to Derry funeral controversy

The SDLP’s Colum Eastwood has been replaced on the Stormont justice committee by the Mid-Ulster assembly member, Patsy McGlone. The Foyle MLA was at the centre of controversy last week over his attendance at the paramilitary-style funeral of Seamus Coyle, who Mr Eastwood has described as a close friend. His party colleague, Mark H Durkan,

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Udaras appoint new CEO

Udaras na Gaeltachta has approved the appouintment of a new Chief Executive. Last evening, the Board of Údarás confirmed that Steve Ó Cúláin will take over the top job, subject to completion of contractual arrangements. He’s been with an t-Udaras since 1980, and is currently employed as Planning and Policy Manager. Glencolmcille Udaras Chairperson Liam

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No resolution following meeting between Church and parents in Pomeroy

The Catholic Church is describing as “inconclusive”, a meeting in Pomeroy last night. The meeting, involving parents and representatives of the Archdiocese of Armagh, discussed an incident involving a local priest last month. The meeting was called after indecent images were projected onto a screen during a power-point presentation that Father McVeigh was giving at

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Calls for An Taisce to withdraw fully its ‘flawed’ planning report

There are calls for An Taisce to withdraw its highly critical report on local planning practices in Ireland after the heritage body admitted it was flawed. In the report Donegal ranked as having the worst planning system in the country . The report was based on  eight aggregated scores for each county, however overzoning was

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St. Eunan’s National School in Raphoe win Show Racism the Red Card competition

St. Eunan’s National School in Raphoe, has won this year’s Show Racism the Red Card, Creative Competition. Over 120 schools participated in the competition – which asked pupils to come up with different ways to get across an anti racism message. St. Eunan’s were awarded the top prize of a laptop for their school at

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