A North West TD is accusing the government of failing to realise the potential for development in the region. Deputy Marc Mac Sharry says the latest report from the Western Development Commission highlights the need for the government to develop a coherent strategy so that the potential of Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim can be realised. …
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Tyrone’s injury woes have deepened with the news that ace attacker Lee Brennan has been ruled out for eight weeks with a hamstring injury. Brennan aggravated an existing problem during Sunday’s Ulster SFC defeat to Monaghan, and will miss the entire Qualifier series. He could be back in time for the Super 8s, should Tyrone …
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A delegation from the Donegal Municipal District will meet with Transport Minister Shane Ross next Tuesday to press for the upgrade of the R232 Pettigo to Laghey Road. Cllr Mícheál Naughton has been pressing for the redesignation of the road for some time, arguing that it should be upgraded to National Secondary Road status. Cllr …
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A burst water main on Gola Island has been repaired today, it’s after concerns were raised earlier this year when the main water line servicing the island from the mainland rose to the surface. Irish Water have confirmed that repairs have taken place with water currently being restored to the island. An alternative water supply …
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Derry are targeting an upset at Celtic Park this coming Sunday by defeating Donegal in the quarter final of the Ulster Senior Football Championship. The Oak Leaf troops have regrouped since their relegation in the league and are seeking out a win in the challenge ahead. Derry haven’t won their opening game in Ulster since …
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A place in the Ulster Senior Championship semi final is at stake on Sunday as Donegal face off with Derry at Celtic Park. You have to go back to 2008 when Derry last beat Donegal in the provincial championship, since then Donegal have won four on the trot against their neighbours from 2011 to 2015. …
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National Slow Down Day gets underway tomorrow, starting at 7am, running for a period of 24 hours. Motorists in Donegal are being warned that double the amount of Go Safe operations will be taking place across the county along with speed checks conducted by Gardai. The aim of “Slow Down day” is to remind drivers …
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There were 14 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. All 14 were waiting on wards with none reported to be waiting on a trolley. Cork University Hospital was the most overcrowded with 38 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 370 people waiting at hospitals across …
The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm. On this weeks programme, John Lynch the former Tyrone defender joins Tom Comack to reflect on Tyrone’s defeat to Monaghan, in the Ulster Championship. The former All-Star also looks ahead to Sunday’s quarter final meeting of Donegal …
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The Teachers’ Union of Ireland will hold a lunchtime protest today outside community and comprehensive schools, ETB schools and education centres, and also Letterkenny Institute of Technology. The dispuite is part of what the TUI say is the ongoing campaign for pay equality in the public service, which has been an issue since 2011. TUI …
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Concern has been raised once again over a high level of illegal dumping at a recycling facility in west Donegal. Large cardboard boxes containing waste unsuitable for recycling were discovered at the bring bank in Gaoth Dobhair this morning. The area has been subject to numerous other instances of illegal dumping in the recent past. …
Gaoth Dobhair recycling site subject to illegal dumping yet again Read More »
The race for the Ulster Senior League has gone right to the wire – and may now go beyond it. A 2-0 win for Cockhill Celtic over Derry City Reserves on Wednesday night means that Cockhill go into the final League game of the season on Sunday against Letterkenny Rovers knowing a point will be …
Advantage Cockhill but Rovers are still in the USL title hunt Read More »
The first votes in the abortion referendum will be cast today as people on islands off Donegal and the west coast get their say. In the northwest, 743 residents are registered to vote on five islands off Donegal. It’s the last day of the campaign ahead of most of the country going to the …
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A Donegal fisherman has been warned that he faces jail if he is caught committing further offences under the Fisheries Act. 54 year old Neil Sweeney of Finnbanes, Barnesmore received a 3 month jail sentence, suspended for two years, after he, along with 3 other men were discovered with fishing nets and a salmon after …
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Voluntary search and rescue groups across the North West are to receive a share of £84,000 in funding announced today by the Northern Ireland Department of Justice. The funding will provide direct support to hundreds of volunteers in covering some fuel costs associated with the work carried out by the organisations. Foyle Search and …
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Teachers are warning they may be forced to go on strike if progress isn’t made on the pay equality issue. The Teachers Union of Ireland is holding lunchtime protests at schools and colleges around the country today as part of their campaign. There has been engagement with government to abolish lower pay rates for people …
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The Dail has begun debating a Private Member’s Motion calling for a fairer penalty points regime for fishermen. The motion was introduced by Fianna Fáil Marine Spokesperson Pat the Cope Gallagher, who says Minister Michael Creed was wrong when he introduced points through a Statutory Instrument. That regime has now been deemed unconstitutional by the …
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