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Protecting Good Friday Agreement will protect environment say group

Protecting the Good Friday Agreement will also protect the environment. That’s the argument being put forward by a cross border group of environmental NGOs who are making a presentation to MEPs in Brussels today. Michael Ewing of the Environmental Pillar says upholding the deal in the current talks, will ensure high standards are maintained after …

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Council to request special meeting to discuss issues facing LUH

Donegal County Council is to request a meeting with the General Manger of Letterkenny University Hospital, the Head of the National Ambulance Service and the Regional Chief Fire Officer to discuss issues facing the hospital. High on the agenda will be the ongoing overcrowding situation in its Emergency Department while the issue of poor ambulance …

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Completion of Burtonport – Letterkenny Greenway could be a step closer

Plans to progress the Burtonport – Letterkenny Greenway could be a step closer. The Council say that it’s currently examining options to deliver the work with a view to preparing an application to the expected Greenways Fund 2018. 10km of the line is currently available for recreational use over routes in Creeslough, Falcarragh, Loughanire and …

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Progress made on three Donegal road projects

Transport Infrastructure Ireland has confirmed steady progress is being made on three N56 projects. It is expected that improvement works on the Kilkenny to Letterlily route, Coolboy to Kilmacrennan road and the Mountcharles to Drumbeigh stretch will all commence next year. In welcoming the announcement, Leas-Cheann Comhairle Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher is confident …

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Aidan Turner hints at the end of Poldark as he calls the series a “five-year gig”

Aidan Turner has once again stated that the beloved BBC show Poldark could very well finish after a fifth season. Back in June it was announced that Poldark would return for series four, but beyond that nothing’s set in stone – although star Aidan has hinted that an end is in sight. Speaking to the Daily Mail, the actor said: …

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Calls for DEIS programme to extend to community schools in Donegal

There are calls on the Council to write to the Education Minister requesting that community schools in Donegal be included in the Deis programme. Earlier this month, €1.8 million had been allocated by Government to the programme however, no school in Donegal is to benefit from it. Cllr. John Sheamais O’Fearraigh says there’s an onus …

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Government’s choice to exclude farmers in compensation scheme – McConalogue

Payments are due to be issued next week to Donegal farmers who suffered loss and destruction as a result of the Inishowen flooding in August. Government Chief Whip Minister Joe McHugh says he acknowledges the scheme is limited, he says EU rules governing it are very specific in that it does not cover arable crops …

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