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Common Agricultural Policy proposed budget change welcome – McConalogue

A Donegal TD says changes to the proposed budget for the Common Agricultural Policy are to be welcomed, but this is only the start of the process. Deputy Charlie McConalogue, the Fianna Fail Spokesperson on Agriculture, Food and the Marine says it’s positive that the proposal has moved from a proposed cut to a small […]

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Amber Barrett sees red on return to women’s women’s Bundesliga action

Donegal’s Amber Barrett was back in action this afternoon as she lined out for FC Koln in the women’s Bundesliga in Germany. After an 89-day break due to the coronavirus pandemic, professional women’s soccer returned in Germany. But her side were beaten 4-0 defeat by league leaders VfL Wolfsburg, and Barrett, who had looked lively

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Downward trend of Covid-19 cases at LUH ‘encouraging’

  The General Manager of Letterkenny University Hospital has said the downward trend in Covid-19 cases at the hospital is encouraging but warned against complacency. The latest HSE figures show two patients with suspected Covid-19 were admitted to the ICU at Letterkenny University Hospital in the past day while the number of confirmed cases has

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Councillor calls for re-instatement of Bunbeg cliff rescue

There are renewed calls on the Government to reinstate the cliff rescue element to the coastguard in Bunbeg as a matter of urgency. The service was withrawn from West Donegal some years ago, with local Coastguard sources saying they’ve been prevented from attending such rescues as they once did. Local Cllr Michael Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig

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Two meter rule not feasible for schools in September – INTO

  The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation feels it’s not physically possible for children to return to schools in September under the two metre social distancing rule. The group says the Department of Education will publish a roadmap for the reopening of schools in two weeks time. It says teachers will have no difficulty returning to

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Claims misuse of prescription drugs in Strabane is major problem

  It’s been claimed that the misuse of prescription drugs in Strabane is a major problem. The use Benzodiazepine, Opioids and Amphetamines is said to be increasing at an alarming rate, particularly among young people. It’s further claimed that the new type of drug use is leading to youths being hospitalised. Community Activist Michael McLaughlin

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New figures show extent of Covid-19 in Donegal nursing homes

  There are currently almost 30 deaths or suspected deaths from Covid-19 recorded in both public and private nursing homes in Donegal. Confidential HSE figures obtained by The Irish Times show for the first time the precise impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on those living in care homes and residential facilities. In Donegal’s public nursing

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Almost 100 Donegal people hold learner permits for over 20 years

  Almost 100 people in Donegal have been driving with only a learner permit over 20 years. According to freedom of information figures, 255 people in the county have been driving with a learner permit for 10-20 years. The figures also show that there’s currently a total of 7,055 learner driver in the county. Aisling

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ESRI – Ireland on course for its largest recession in history

  Ireland is on course for its largest recession in history, according to new research. The Economic and Social Research Institute has released its quarterly forecasts for the coming year. For this research, the ESRI outlined three possible scenarios. It’s baseline scenario would be if the government’s roadmap is implemented as planned, which it states

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Leaving Cert students reminded of deadline for graded register

  Leaving Cert students have until 10 o’clock tonight to register for calculated grades. The system was brought in by the Department of Education to replace the written exam due to Covid-19. More than 50,000 students have registered so far. Ciara Fanning, president of the Irish Second Level Students’ Union, says it’s an easy process:

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