A new initiative that will allow members of the public to access the toilet facilities in local businesses has been launched by the Mayor of Derry and Strabane. The Community Toilet Scheme permits members of the public to use the facilities for free during normal opening hours, without having to make a purchase. In return, …
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A Leitrim councillor has said that it is ‘ludicrous’ that the county has been included in a new tourism campaign and not been added to the Wild Atlantic Way. Yesterday Failte Ireland launched an initiative to encourage people to visit the midlands, called ‘Hidden Heartlands’. Fianna Fail councillor Justin Warnock is based in Kinlough, less …
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Business leaders in Donegal were told today to capitalise on opportunities being thrown up by Brexit rather than let it define their success. Government Chief Whip Minister Joe McHugh was speaking at a Brexit conference in Solis Lough Eske, Donegal Town today where he said that Britain’s split from Europe will open new markets for …
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Partial agreement has been secured on payments for farmers who had lands burned in 2017. There were protests in Donegal last year after it emerged that farmers were denied payments for lands damaged by gorse fires, even if they were wild fires which were not the fault of the farmer. Now, following discussions involving farm …
There were 22 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. According to latest figures from the INMO, 5 people were on trolleys in the hospital’s Emergency Department with a further 17 on wards or in overflow areas. There were 505 people waiting on a bed at hospitals across the country today with University …
It’s been confirmed that the ferry service from Rathmullen to Buncrana will begin operating from the June Bank Holiday. The service is set to run for a 13 week period until September. Donegal County Council has stated that it’s satisfied that arrangements are in place for the ferry to set sail on its maiden voyage …
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Serious concern has been raised that someone could be seriously injured outside a Ramelton housing estate because some motorists are driving too fast. The Acres Housing Estate in Tullymountain has three entrances and despite this, there are currently no traffic calming measures in place on the main road. Donegal County Council has agreed to explore …
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An Inishowen councillor says the structure of Leader application forms must be changed to make it easier for small groups to apply for funding. Cllr Martin Mc Dermott says the process is geared towards larger projects, and the point is being reached where smaller concerns run by a few volunteers who are looking for relatively …
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There is outrage in West Donegal after a kayaking group consisting of tourists had the tyres of their vehicle slashed. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening at Tra a Bhaid pier near Donegal Airport in Carrickfin when the group were out on the water, discovering the vandalism on their return. Cathaoirleach of the Glenties …
Derry City will look to continue their good home form tonight when they welcome the Premier Division joints leaders Waterford United to the Brandywell. Derry are unbeaten since their return to the refurbished venue but will have to play tonight without Darren Cole and Nicky Low. Ronan Curtis is a doubt and may not feature …
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A new Irish film about the homelessness crisis, which is directed by Paddy Breathnach and written by Roddy Doyle, is to open in cinemas later this year. Rosie, which stars Sarah Greene (Noble, Penny Dreadful) and Moe Dunford (Michael Inside, Vikings), will finish filming in Dublin this week and will be released in cinemas in the autumn. …
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Ireland’s Eurovision hopeful Ryan O’Shaughnessy has said he’s going to “step it up” ahead of next month’s contest in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. The 25-year-old Dublin born singer will be performing his track Together, which he wrote as part of a team of The Nucleus writers, in the first semi-final on Tuesday May 8. The …
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Police in Derry are appealing for information after a car was driven into the garage of a house in Clonmeen Drive area of Strathfoyle before being set alight in the early hours of Monday morning. Constable Alan Fenton said; “A white Citroen Saxo car was driven into the door of a detached garage at the …
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday 12th April:
The Tánaiste is to address business leaders at the annual Derry Chamber of Commerce President’s Lunch later this month. It is anticipated Minister Simon Coveney will make reference to cross-border trade and other issues surrounding Brexit. Chamber President Jennifer McKeever says “Local business leaders who trade cross-border, within the EU or have specific interests in …
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It’s hoped that talks will take place tomorrow to address an issue with three staff members at St Joseph’s Hospital. The HSE has confirmed that a small number of male staff employed as Multi Task Attendants at the hospital have recently expressed objections to carrying out the full range of duties as set out in …
The Republic of Ireland schools team won the Centenary Shield this afternoon, sealing the title with a 3-1 win over Scotland at Home Farm in Dublin. Two Donegal men, Daniel Houghton and Kieran Farren, started for the Republic, who are under the management of William O’Connor. Finn Harps Manager Ollie Horgan is also one of …
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Finn Harps Manager Ollie Horgan is expecting a stern challenge against UCD this evening in their First Division clash in Dublin. UCD are the joint leaders with Shelbourne and Drogheda, five points ahead of Harps in the standings. If the Ballybofey side are to take points, Horgan says they’ll have to be on top of …
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