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Department refuses to meet “Lost at Sea” compensation recommendation

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food says it will not pay compensation of almost quarter of a million euro to a South Donegal family, as recommended by Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly, as it fears doing so would leave the government exposed to major financial liability. The report relates Lost at Sea scheme was introduced in

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GAA – Brian Roper Retires

Brian Roper has retired from Donegal duty after making a record number of appearances for the county. The 35-year-old played 159 times for the Ulster team with the All-Ireland SFC quarter-final defeat by Cork in August his last inter-county game. Roper won the Ulster U21 championship with Donegal in 1995 and secured a National League

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Keyholders urged to check unoccupied premises for water problems

Water supplies to a number of areas in the North West have been significantly affected by freezing temperatures. Both Donegal County Council and Northern Ireland Water say sub-zero temperatures have led to bursts occurring on watermain network and in customers’ homes. They’re urging customers to check any vacant or isolated properties for leaks, saying there’s

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Thaw sets in after “White Christmas” in Donegal

Temperatures have risen slightly after a white christmas, with many areas of Donegal experiencing fresh snowfalls on Christmas Day. However, gardai are warning motorists that while temperatures are not reaching the record lows experienced earlier this week, they will slip below zero in places tonight, and extreme caution is still needed on roads, particularly minor

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Man in court on traffic charges

The man suspected of involvement in the roasd collision whih caused the death of Garda Gary McLoughlin, was discharged from hospital yesterday, and brought to court within hours. 24-year-old Martin McDermott appeared before a special sitting of Carrick-on-Shannon District Court on foot of warrants for his arrest. McDermott, of Castlegrove, Raphoe was accused of drink-driving

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Schools closed today December 22nd

St Patrick’s NS, Lurgybrack Teevog national school Cloughan Scoil Mhuire Gan Small Letterkenny Scoil Colmcille L’kenny ( boys school) Gaelscoil Adhamhain L’kenny St Patrick’s National School Murlog Scoil Colmcille, Drumman, Ballyare Ramelton St Mura’s National school Tooban re opening on the 7th January St Baithins national school St Johnston Scoil Colmcille national school Greencastle Scoil

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School closure list

Gleneely national school Killygordan closed for children till after Christmas Glenswilly national school will be closed today The Rosses community school Dungloe will be closed today, but will remain open for 2 & 5th years to complete exams Only local teachers need attend Shessinaghoneil National School B’bofey will closed today & remain closed till after

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Review of state funded community groups in Gaeltacht ordered

Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Minister Éamon Ó Cuív has ordered a full review of all state-funding community groups in the gaeltacht areas. Minister O’Cuiv says the review will provide for necessary realignment and restructuring while gaeltacht communities may see this as a precursor to more cuts. Mnister O’Cuiv says all Gaeltacht areas will be

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Health Minister meets Senator Keaveney on infant post mortem issue

Health Minister Mary Harney has met briefly with Senator Cecilia Keavney to discuss the lack of arrangements for infant post mortem examinations in Donegal. The possibility of a cross border agreement for the sharing of services was one of the issues discussed. The lack of a designated Pediatric Pathologist above the Galway to Dublin line

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