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Naomh Colmcille announce the club won’t be fielding tonight

Naomh Colmcille have once again announced that they will not be fielding a team tonight against Fanad Gaels. This comes after Donegal GAA stated that all the scheduled fixtures will take place this weekend in response to the Newtowncunningham side announcing on Friday night, that they were suspending all club activities. In the statement, the

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Donegal GAA confirm all this weekend fixtures will go ahead

Donegal GAA have confirmed that all scheduled club fixtures will go ahead this weekend, including Naomh Colmcille’s game with Fanad Gaels. The Newtowncunningham club had announced the suspension of all club activity as a precautionary measure following a challenge game last weekend against Derry side Glack. Glack are one of several clubs that have ceased

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Pressure builds on funding works for disabled parking spots

There’s further pressure on Donegal County Council to come up with the funding to carry out works on disabled parking spots in Letterkenny. A recent survey conducted in the town noted that disabled parking bays were deemed largely compliant and fully functional and that the proposed works identified are only for the enhancement of the

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Cancer Screening services must be restored – ICS

There will be “excess and avoidable” cancer deaths in Ireland, unless there is immediate action on screening services, according to the Irish Cancer Society. It says hundreds of early detections have been missed because of COVID-19. Director of Advocacy at the Irish Cancer Society Rachel Morrogh says the resumption of screening is needed quickly…………..

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Plan to ease restrictions in August could be reversed further

  The current plan to ease Covid-19 restrictions in August could be reversed if cases continue to rise. That’s according to the head of the National Public Health Emergency Team’s Modelling Advisory Group. It follows a warning the country’s now in a ‘precarious position’ with the virus after a rise in new infections. Professor Philip

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Is grass maintenance in Letterkenny not cutting it?

  It’s been claimed that Donegal County Council’s grass maintenance service in Letterkenny is currently not cutting it. It’s thought that the grass is not being harvested the way it used to be with residents in the town raising concern that it’s gathering in the driveways and doorways and leaving some routes dangerous for pedestrians.

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Minister criticised over delay in Leaving Cert results

  The Education minister has shown utter disrespect for Leaving Cert students according to the Labour party. It was revealed last night that Calculated Grades would not be available until September 7th, three weeks later than normal. Labour’s Education Spokesperson is criticising Norma Foley for announcing the news through a press release, despite being asked

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Ireland in ‘precarious position’ in relation to Covid-19

    The National Public Health Emergency Team’s warning Ireland is in a ‘precarious position’ in relation to Covid-19. 21 further cases of the virus have been confirmed, bringing the total to 25,698, while the death toll now stands at 1,749, after another death was recorded. One extra case has been confirmed in Donegal with

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Calls for more traffic calming measures on Letterkenny ‘race track’

  More traffic calming measures are being sought for what’s been described as a ‘race track’ in the heart of Letterkenny. The Circular Road is a densely populated area of the town with residents said to be unable to emerge onto the main road from nearby estates due to the high speed some motorists are

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Donegal councillor proposes Gaeltacht Civil Rights movement

A Donegal Councillor says a Gaeltacht Civil Rights movement may be established to ensure that people in those communities are treated with respect and given their rights. Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig was speaking after receiving the answers to Dail questions about the promised new ferry service to Tory Island. He says it’s clear

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Gartan Technology expanding workforce as Covid 19 creates demand

Donegal company Gartan Technologies is increasing its workforce in response to a growing demand for its products and services because of Covid-19. The company, which employs 24 people, specialises in rostering, payroll and competency management software for the Emergency Services, with clients in Ireland, Australia, and the UK. CEO Malachi Eastwood says they have been

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McConalogue ‘disappointed’ over missing out on Agriculture position

  Charlie McConalogue has admitted that he was disappointed over not being appointed Minister for Agriculture yesterday. The Donegal Deputy and former FF spokesperson for Agriculture was one of the leading favourites to replace controversial TD Barry Cowen in the job but the Taoiseach appointed Dara Calleary instead. The Junior Minister described it as a

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Restructuring plans at Magee spark fears over job cuts

  More details over restructuring plans underway at Magee Clothing in Donegal Town are expected to be released shortly. All parts of Magee are now open and trading but a statement from the company’s Chief Executive indicated that the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in uncertainties in the national and global textile and clothing retail sectors.

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Cost of providing third level education will increase in short term

  The cost of providing third level education will increase in the short term as a result of COVID-19 the Higher Education Minister has warned. However students are being assured fees will not increase over the next number of years. A plan outlining how colleges and universities can reopen in September will be published this

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Publicans describe delay in reopening pubs as ‘hammer blow’

  Publicans are describing the delay in reopening pubs as a ‘hammer blow’. Those that aren’t serving food must now stay shut until August 10th, after government’s decision to delay phase four due to an increase in the reproductive rate of Covid-19. The Vintners Federation of Ireland’s calling for grants of up to 50,000 euro

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