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Have your say on the Strabane Pedestrian/ Cycle Bridge project

  People are being invited to have their say on the impact of the Strabane Pedestrian/ Cycle Bridge project. An online questionnaire aims to establish whether the bridge has improved pedestrian and cycle connectivity and if there are any ways the service could be improved. Members of the public and sports clubs are being urged

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MacRory Cup heartache as St Eunan’s lose their Quarter Final

St Eunan’s Letterkenny will go no further in the McRory Cup, after losing out at the Quarter Final stage today. They were beaten by St Coleman’s, Newry in Belfast this afternoon, with a final scoreline of 2-9 to 0-11. Ryan Ferry reports………………. St Eunan’s Manager David O’Herlihy says while the result was disappointing, the team

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Gardai following definite line of inquiry in Bunbeg limb mystery

  Gardai say that a definite line of inquiry is being pursued in relation to the discovery of human remains at Bunbeg beach yesterday. An intact limb, believed to be a woman’s leg, was found washed ashore by a walker yesterday. Both the Gardai and the coastguard are continuing searches along the coastline this afternoon.

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Searches continue at Bunbeg after discovery of human remains

  Searches are resuming in west Donegal this morning following the discovery of human remains.  A walker raised the alarm after coming across the remains on Bunbeg beach yesterday. Both the Gardai and the coastguard are involved in the searches which are continuing along the coastline. The area remains cordoned off with investigations on-going.

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SF to meet smaller parties & Independents as talks intensify

  Sinn Fein will meet smaller parties and Independents today as talks intensify to form a coalition government. Housing, health and climate will be the focus at the discussions with the likes of Labour, the Greens and Independents for Change. The Fianna Fail parliamentary party will meet this evening to discuss its next moves after

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Randox Dungloe involved in making new Coronavirus test

  It’s emerged that Randox in Dungloe is involved in manufacturing the diagnosis system used for a Coronavirus test which the company has developed. Randox say the test can speedily and accurately detect the potentially lethal Covid-19 strain, which has been the cause of global concern for the past few weeks. Crucially, Randox says the

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LYIT sign up to online system for reporting of sexual assault

Letterkenny Institute of Technology is one of nine colleges across the country that have signed up to an online system for students to report sexual assault. The new service will allow victims of assault and harassment to report their cases anonymously. The aim is to provide a space for people to feel comfortable in coming

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Donegal Connect Launch, Programme of Events, Highland Radio, Letterkenny, News, Donegal

“Donegal Connect” will return in 2020 – Council

  Donegal County Council’s Director of Economic Development says there will be more Donegal Connect events into the future, but each year will see a different emphasis. Garry Martin was speaking after the inaugural 2019 event won the Best Tourism Initiative at the All Ireland Community and Council awards 2020 last weekend. In late September

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Gardai uncover substantial amount of cocaine in St Johnston

  Gardai have confirmed that five thousand euro worth of cocaine has been uncovered during a search of a car in the St Johnston area. The drugs were discovered by Gardai carrying out a routine traffic stop yesterday evening. The driver initially tested positive for driving under the influence of drugs with Gardai subsequently conducting

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New three-storey radiation oncology centre for UHG

Construction will shortly begin on a new three-storey radiation oncology centre at University Hospital Galway. The Saolta Hospital Group says the new centre should be operational by 2023. While many Donegal patients now receive radiotherapy services at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry, a large number are still treated in Galway. The new facility there will include

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Police in Derry investigating serious assault in early hours of Sunday

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in the Fahan Street area of Derry during the early hours of yesterday morning. It was reported that sometime around 2.15am a 34 year old man was walking along Fahan Street from the direction of Waterloo Street when he was attacked from behind by an unknown

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IPU survey reveals huge support for retention of local Post Offices

86% of people are in favour of financial support from Government to keep their local Post Office open and would like to see more State services offered. A recent survey also revealed that 91% said their Post Office provided a valuable service. The Irish Postmasters Union has commissioned a major report to cost and recommend

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