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Brexit: Government urged to ‘hold the line’ for fisheries sector

  A Donegal Deputy is urging the Government to ‘hold the line’ as it relates to the fisheries sector in the Brexit negotiations. It’s thought that the sector is under the biggest threat in terms of the on-going talks and the increasingly likelihood of a no deal Brexit. Speaking in the Dail, Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn

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Ulster Minor Championship may not be played under latest restrictions

It’s understood only senior inter-county GAA matches will be allowed to proceed under the government’s Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions, which come into force tonight. The government had stated “No training or matches should take place, with the exception of inter-county gaelic games.” However, reports this morning suggest that does not include games at minor or

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Minister to meet Ulster Bank later over ‘worrying’ review of operations

  Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe will meet with the heads of Ulster Bank later to discuss an ongoing review of its Irish operations. Last month the bank’s owner, NatWest, confirmed a ‘strategic review’ is underway in the Republic, following reports it’s considering winding down. Ulster Bank employs 3,000 people on the island of Ireland –

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Enhanced contact tracing needed on both sides of border – GP

A GP says the first covid lockdown was inevitable, the second unfortunate and if there’s a third it will be unforgivable. Dr Maitiu O’Tuathail says the inability to contact trace is [proving a major issue, and that must be addressed. He says we need to dramatically expand the contact tracing system. and include cross border

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Donegal League announce postponement to the start of new season until January 2021

Donegal League have announced the postponement to the start of new season until January 2021 below is the full statement from the Donegal League Executive Committee ================================================= The Executive Committee of the Donegal Junior League have been working in the background over recent weeks to formulate the 2020/’21 season. The ever changing restrictions in relation

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Two Donegal projects successful at National Heritage Awards

Two Donegal projects were successful at the National Heritage Awards this morning. The on-line event, hosted by The Heritage Council, saw the ‘Heritage of Education’ Award go to the Rathmullan and District Local History Society for their ‘Rathmullan goes back to School’ project during Heritage Week. Meanwhile, the ‘Re-Learning Skills from Our Heritage’ Award was

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“People’s behaviour is why we’re here”, says health specialist

  A leading public health specialist in Donegal says while he empathises with local businesses and people having to move to Level 5, it is the actions of some that have led us to this point. House parties, family gatherings and the number of people exceeding the amount advised at certain events are all said

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‘Unlikely’ bars will reopen properly in time for Christmas

  The Tanaiste has told publicans that it’s ‘unlikely’ bars will reopen properly in time for Christmas. In a conference call with 10 business groups last night, Leo Varadkar said the country would likely be on Level 3 restrictions when the country comes out of lockdown. Level 3 restrictions would also mean indoor dining would

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New system of fines for breaching Covid restrictions to be discussed

  A new system of fines for breaching COVID restrictions will also be discussed by Ministers today. Cabinet will likely give approval to a series of graduated fines for things like breaking the 5km travel limit and not wearing a facemask in certain settings. The legislation is being given priority status and could come before

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Government set to confirm six week Level Five Lockdown

It’s believed the government is preparing to move to the entire country to Level Five Covid 19 restrictions for six weeks. There had been suggestions that a more time limited hybrid of levels Four and Five would be announced, but latest speculation around Government buildings suggests the government will accept NPHET’s advice. Party leaders are

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