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Father of missing Lifford man says clothing found in river belonged to his son

The father of missing Lifford man David Colhoun says he believes a tracksuit bottom and shorts found in the river between Strabane and Lifford belonged to his son. Speaking on the Shaun Doherty Show to mark six months since his son went missing in May, Joe Colhoun said he is convinced David’s body is between

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One man hospitalised and another arrested after Letterkenny altercation

One man has been brought to hospital and another arrested following what gardai are describing as an altercation on Letterkenny’s Lower Main Street this morning. It’s alleged that an iron bar was used during the incident which happened close to Oldtown Bridge just before 9.30. Gardai say they are investigating the incident, with initial indications

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15 patients on trollies at Letterkenny General Hospital

There were 15 patients on trollies at Letterkenny General Hospital this morning according to figures released by the INMO. The overnight situation was so serious that three clinics were cancelled at the hospital’s Out Patients Department this morning. Patients are being contacted to make alternative arrangements, and people are being asked to avoid A&E unless

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Donegal IFA Chair calls for septic tank “retro-fit” scheme

The Donegal IFA Chairman is calling for a retro fit scheme to be added into new legislation governing the inspection and possible replacement of Septic Tanks. New environmental rules are being introduced which it’s feared will leave thousands of rural dwellers having to replace non-compliant septic tanks, possibly at a cost of several thousand euro.

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IMPACT call for political intervention to address Now DOC concerns

IMPACT in Donegal is urging all Oireachtas members in the county to attend a special meeting on Friday, saying uncertainty over the future of the NoW DOC service needs urgent political intervention. The HSE is currently planning on redeploying Receptionist and Call Handler staff in Carndonagh, Derrybeg, and Mountcharles. The centres in these places will

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Medical and ENT clinics cancelled after busy night at Letterkenny A&E

A number of Out Patient clinics have been cancelled at Letterkenny General Hospital after what’s been described as a particularly busy night in in the A&E Department. The affected clinics are Dr Patel’s ENT clinic and Dr Steele and Dr Mohammed’s Medical Clinics. The fracture clinic will go ahead as usual. Patients are being contacted

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Donegal fishermen urged to make their views known on quota allocations

Donegal fishermen are being urged to make their views known before the EU Fish Councils quota negotiations next month. The meeting will take place in Brussels on the 15th and 16th of December. The Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney will represent Ireland in the negotiations. Donegal North-East Deputy Joe McHugh is encouraging fishermen from Inishowen

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Money intended for Ebrington may have been spent elsewhere by NI Executive

It’s emerged that money earmarked for the redevelopment of Ebrington barracks in Derry may have been spent elsewhere. The development of Ebrington is a flagship project in the city, and the site will host several UK City of Culture events in 2013. According to the BBC, money from the sale of Magherafelt Barracks should have

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Buncrana Leisure Centre starts online petition to highlight closure fears

Buncrana Leisure Centre could be faced with closure if it doesn’t recieve immediate funding. Staff at the leisure centre have started an online petition calling on the Town Council and Donegal County Council to make funding available. Management at the facility say it’s vital that they receive support from the councils. Buncrana Leisure Centre currently

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One Donegal school sends 100% of students to college according to IT report

New figures out today show that 31 secondary schools across the country send 100 per cent of their students on to third level education, 20 of them fee-paying schools. Only one school in Donegal acheived 100%, St Columba’s Comprehensive in Glenties. Next comes St Catherine’s in Killybegs on 84%, Colaiste Colmcille, Ballyshannon on 80%, Carrick

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Mc Hugh denies “loose talk” claim, saying all A5 options must be explored

Donegal North East Deputy Joe Mc Hugh has responded to Deputy Charlie Mc Conalogue’s claim that his suggestion that Europe may provide some funding for the  A5 is “loose talk”. Deputy Mc Hugh says while Deputy Mc Conalogue has a responsibility to hold the government to account in opposition, it’s also important that local politicians

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Shock at news that Flannagan’s Furniture has gone into liquidation

It has been confirmed that Flannagan’s Furniture has gone in to liquidation. Staff were informed of the new on Thursday, HIghland Radio News contact management on Thursday and Friday to get confirmation of the shock development, however at that time no comment was given. The company recently extended its number of stores to 5 and

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County Council to hold special meeting on proposed Septic Tank Legislation

Donegal County Council is being called on to hold a special emergency meeting to fully discuss and seek clarification on a number of issues regarding the proposed Septic Tank Legislation. The meeting is being sought by Councillor Seamus O’Domhnail. There is great concerns at the impact the new legislation will have on thousands of homes

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Woman robbed while doing her daily stations of the Cross in Donegal Town

Donegal woman’s handbag, €200 cash and her passport were stolen while she was doing her daily Stations of the Cross in her local Catholic church, a court heard Nancy McGinty from Mountcharles, was jailed for a week for stealing the material from Mary Breslin when she started her “stations” after daily Mass in St Patrick’s

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Letterkenny council to erect new signs on approach to hospital roundabout

Letterkenny Town Council is to erect signs advising motorists of lane changes on the Circular Road approach to the Hospital Roundabout. Previously, traffic travelling down De Valera Road used the outside lane, but now, De Valrea Road traffic is being directed into the inside lane, with the outtside lane just being used for traffic heading

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