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‘Relief’ locally as funding package announced for childcare sector

    A Donegal childcare provider has described todays funding announcement as a huge relief for the sector locally. The funding package of €75m for the childcare sector has been agreed by Cabinet today and is designed to help providers to operate with less parental income. Creches are scheduled to open on June 29th with […]

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Gardai can’t prosecute anyone for breaching travel restrictions

    The Justice Minister says a number of grey areas means gardai can no longer arrest people if they’d don’t adhere to travel restrictions. Under Phase 2, people can only travel 20km or anywhere within their own county. But it’s emerged, this is only a guideline and gardai can’t prosecute anyone for breaching it.

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O’Neill objection unfortunate for grassroots soccer – Danny Ferry

Dunfanaghy Youths FC have been without playing facilities for two years but their proposal for a new pitch and clubhouse is being met with opposition. Objections have been lodged on the planned development at Horn Head but the most notable one is from former Republic of Ireland Manager Martin O’Neill who owns an old derelict

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Murphy & Canavan pitch in to celebrate “Sideline Heroes”

O’Neills have launched a campaign to help celebrate the unsung sports club heroes who have risen to the challenge to support their communities during the coronavirus crisis. The O’Neills “Sideline Heroes” campaign will recognise and reward the trojan efforts of the volunteers at the fore of their local communities in the battle against COVID-19. O’Neills

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Calls for clarity on 2-week self-isolation period for travellers

  Some of Ireland’s leading tour operators are calling on the government to outline when the 2-week self-isolation period for travellers will cease. The Inbound Tour Operators Association wants the government to ease or remove the 2-week quarantine rule for travellers from overseas countries as soon as possible. Their president Rob Rankin says they need

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Donegal heritage projects to share funding pot of €140,000

  Thirteen heritage projects in Donegal are to share a funding pot of €140,000. Among the highlights include €80,000 for repairs to St Eunan’s Cathedral Raphoe while €10,000 is being awarded for works to the house where playwright Brian Friel based his world renowned play Dancing at Lughnasa. The funding is being sanctioned under the

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Councils begin to appoint Cathaoirleachs

  Councillor Noreen McGarvey has been announced as the new Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District. She takes over from Councillor John Seamais O’Fearraigh with Councillor Marie Therese Gallagher also confirmed as Leas Cathaoirleach. Councillor McGarvey says it’s a great ending to her first term as Councillor: Elsewhere, Councillor Micheal Naughton has been elected as

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New Bill could help businesses battle Covid court proceedings

  Sinn Fein’s Finance Spokesperson has told the Covid-19 Committee that his Consumer Insurance Contracts Bill would be very helpful for businesses who face a battle in court with their insurers as some refuse to pay out claims for interruption to business due to Coronavirus. The legislation when enacted would increase transparency and strengthen protection

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Winning €500,000 Daily Million Plus draw ticket sold in Letterkenny

The National Lottery is appealing to its Daily Million Plus draw players in Letterkenny to check their tickets carefully. Its after a winning €500,000 quick pick ticket was sold at Letterkenny’s Applegreen Service Station. The winning numbers from yesterday’s 9pm Daily Million Plus draw are: 05, 06, 18, 23, 27, 28 and the bonus number

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Priests told to wear face masks when distributing Communion

Priests have been told they should wear face masks while distributing Communion when churches reopen later this month. It’s among the guidelines included in a framework document to ensure they can welcome parishioners back safely. From June 29th, church services are set to resume. Ahead of that – The Irish Catholic Bishops` Conference has issued

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Former auxiliary Bishop of Derry, Francis Lagan has died

The former auxiliary Bishop of Derry, Francis Lagan has died. Tributes are being paid to the former bishop this afternoon, who was widely known across Derry and Donegal. The late bishop was involved in many important times in people’s lives, including confirmations, christenings and other events. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan said that he has

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Changes to social distancing rules considered for hospitality sector

  The National Public Health Emergency Team’s considering changing the social distancing rules for the hospitality sector. The 2 metre guideline could be reduced to 1 metre, but only for periods when the Covid-19 transmission rate is low across the country. Thousands of workers in hotels, pubs and restaurants may not be able to return

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Strabane residents not so ‘happy’ with latest rubbish incident

  A Strabane Councillor has hit out over an increase in dumping in the town following the reopening of a large fast food outlet. McDonald’s reopened on a drive thru only basis last week as lockdown restrictions continue to ease. However, subsequently, the remnants of takeaway containers have been found dumped in nearby car parks

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City dwellers looking to Donegal as new business destination

  Estate agents in Donegal are said to be experiencing an increase in calls from businesses and individuals based in Dublin looking to move to the county. It’s understood that it’s in light of the ongoing challenges and strains of city living that have become even more pronounced now during the Covid 19 pandemic. Donegal

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