The Housing Minister anticipates that a MICA redress scheme for affected homeowners in Donegal will be rolled out next year. Last week, the Cabinet approved a redress scheme which is to be introduced under “exceptional measures” and is not part of the official Budget. However more clarity surrounding the finer details of such a scheme …
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A Donegal County Councillor wants a change in policy to allow rural houses be built on higher ground than they are currently allowed. At the moment, planning permission regulations do not permit the foundation of a new rural house to go beyond one foot above the nearby road. However, Cllr Paul Canning believes that this …
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A substantial amount of drugs have been seized by Gardai after search was conducted at a house in the Ramelton area. Gardai from both Letterkenny and Milford raided the property yesterday afternoon. During the search, Cannabis with an estimated value of €14,000 and Cannabis herb with an estimated value of €2,000 was also discovered. Both …
Stephen Rochford looks set to make a quick return to inter county football. The former Mayo manager is said to be joining the Donegal coaching staff. The Crossmolina man stepped down after three years in charge of his native county in August. Reports now claim Rochford has agreed to join Declan Bonner’s back room staff …
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The Republic of Ireland are facing the prospect of relegation in the UEFA Nations League. A second-half Harry Wilson free-kick handed Wales a 1-0 victory at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday night. It means the Boys in Green are set to finish bottom of their Nations League group. Derry men Shane Duffy and James McClean …
Shane Duffy gutted with Wales defeat and letting down Ireland Management Read More »
There were 27 people awaiting in-patient beds this morning at Letterkenny University Hospital according to the latest trolley watch report. Six people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 21 were waiting on wards. The number is up three on yesterday’s figure of 24. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded hospital …
Calls are being made on Peter Casey to withdraw from the race to be Ireland’s next President over comments he made about travellers. Speaking to the Indepdent.ie’s podcast ‘The Floating’ Voter he said travellers should not be recognised as an ethnic minority. Pavee Point has described the comments as grossly insulting and offensive and …
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A man is said to in a critical condition after a fire at an apartment block in Derry. It’s understood that he has been transferred to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast for treatment. The blaze broke out yesterday afternoon in Great James Street. The cause of the fire is not yet known with investigations …
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A contract for the delivery of a new Health Centre for Dunfanaghy has been signed by the HSE. The €2.5 million project will replace the current dispensary and offer a range of HSE clinic services including; public health nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy as well as including a dedicated ambulance …
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The EU is considering allowing Britain to leave the EU over a longer period in return for agreeing to prevent a hard border on the island of Ireland. It’s reported in the Irish Independent today that the idea of extending the two year Brexit transition by one year is being considered to provide more …
Design proposals for a planned cycling and walking route linking Lifford and Strabane are due to go on display next week. The route is part of an overall greenway project that once complete will see the development of three routes across the North West. Two information days will be held on Wednesday October 24th …
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Gardaí in the Milford District have seized drugs in a search of a property in Ramelton area. As part of ongoing enquiries into drug activity, varying amounts of controlled substances including Heroin,LSD, Ecstasy and Cannabis resin were seized. A Cannabis growhouse was also discovered within the property along with a substantial amount of money. One male …
Donegal GAA are expected to confirm the appointment of former Mayo manager Stephen Rochford to the county senior set up. Donegal boss Declan Bonner has moved quickly to replace Karl Lacey by bringing in Rochford as the new coach. Lacey stepped away after a year in the role due to family commitments. In his early …
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The Republic of Ireland under-21s ended their European Championship qualifying campaign with a 2-nil defeat away to Germany on Tuesday night. It was a fourth defeat of the group for Noel King’s side. Derry City’s Ronan Hale played 75 minutes but couldn’t find the net as he did in the previous game against Israel. Meanwhile, …
Sligo Rovers will not be renewing the contract of manager Gerard Lyttle following its conclusion at the end of this season. The club avoided relegation this year but won just 11 times in 33 games. In his first season in charge last year Lyttle also kept Sligo safe in the Premier Division. Sligo Rovers chairman …
Letterkenny Institute of Technology made presentations to 8 New Entrant Sport Scholars on Tuesday 16th October. Those awarded the scholarship, which is worth €1,000 to each successful applicant, were selected from the current academic group of new entrant students, in recognition of their performance and achievement in either GAA at Intercounty level or Soccer at …
Jason Quigley has warned former World title challenger Freddy Hernandez that he’s coming into their showdown at the peak of his powers. Quigley (14-0, 11KOs) faces the seasoned Hernandez (34-9, 22KOs) for the NABF middleweight title – a bout that will be screened live in Ireland by eirSport. Hernandez’s most recent notable win was a …
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Minister Joe McHugh has been appointed as Minister for Education and Skills. Denis Naughten’s resignation as Communications Minister last week prompted a Cabinet reshuffle with Minister McHugh’s nomination as Education Minister passed within the last hour following a Dail vote. Richard Bruton has been appointed Communications Minister as Independent Seán Canney is also confirmed as Junior …
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