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Fort Dunree could be in line for major funding boost

  Fort Dunree could be in line for a major funding boost. Inishowen Municipal District has been told that Fort Dunree has moved to the next stage in a national funding competition for Immersive Heritage and Cultural Attractions. Last year, Failte Ireland launched its Platforms for Growth Investment Programme, with €150 million being made available

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Timetable for Mica Redress roll out expected next week

  It’s hoped that the first meeting of Donegal County Council’s Mica Redress Committee next week will see the publication of a timetable for the roll out of the scheme, and the process by which affected householders can apply. Inishowen Municipal District Cathaoirleach Martin Mc Dermott says next Thursday will be a very important day

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Storm Denis: Forecasters warn to expect coastal flooding

  Forecasters are warning people to expect flooding this weekend when Storm Dennis arrives. Met Eireann will issue weather warnings later today, which will be in place from Saturday to Monday. It says flooding is likely and very strong winds may also cause disruption. Cathal Nolan, from Ireland’s Weather Channel, says coastal and midland areas

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Roinn na Gaeltachta does u-turn on including smaller islands in assessment

Roinn na Gaeltachta has announced that all islands in Donegal will now be included in an assessment being conducted of the needs of various offshore islands around the country. Earlier today, Councillor Micheal Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig accused Roinn na Gaeltachta of discriminating against the county’s smaller islands. Department personnel are currently on Arranmore and are

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NCCP still refusing Rapid Access Prostate Clinic at LUH

The National Cancer Control Programme is being criticised for its continued refusal to approve a Rapid Access Prostate Cancer Clinic at Letterkenny University Hospital. Over 120 cases of Prostate Cancer were diagnosed at the hospital last year. At a recent conference in Donegal, Urology Consultant Abdullah Aslam confirmed a second urology post has been approved

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Councillor claims Rionn na Gaeltachta is discriminating against small islands

A Donegal councillor has criticised the Department of the Gaeltacht for it’s attitude to Donegal’s smaller islands. Rionn na Gaeltachta is conducting an assessment of the needs of various offshore islands around the country, with department personnel on Arranmore at the moment and Tory due to be visited shortly. However, smaller islands such as Gola,

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Nominations now open for Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards

  Nominations are now open for the 2020 Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards. The awards recognise groups or individuals that have excelled in their field, while honouring their contribution to Ireland and its Diaspora. Donegal County Council continues to celebrate and forge links with the Irish Diaspora with a unique awards ceremony which takes place

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HIQA makes recommendations for Letterkenny Maternity Unit

  The health watchdog has made a number of recommendations to ensure the sustainability of maternity services at Letterkenny University Hospital. While the hospital received an overall positive report, HIQA has stated that some minor improvements are required. An inspection of services in Letterkenny was carried out in August with the details published today. The

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Donegal sees Ireland’s first conviction & sentencing for coercive control

  The first conviction and sentencing for the Offence of Coercive Control in Ireland was handed down yesterday at Letterkenny Circuit Court. Coercive Control is an offence contrary to Section 39 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018. Following yesterday’s proceedings at Letterkenny Circuit Court, Detective Chief Superintendent Declan Daly, Garda National Protective Services Bureau said:

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Concern over suspension of podiatry services in Dungloe

  Concern has been raised over the suspension of podiatry services in Dungloe. The HSE has confirmed that due to works commencing shortly at Dungloe Community Hospital to improve patient services, privacy and ensure compliance with HIQA standards the Podiatry Service will no longer be housed there. The body says relocation options are currently being explored

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Record revenue for GAA

The G-A-A’s Director General Tom Ryan has revealed that the final cost of the redevelopment of Pairc Ui Chaoimh will be around 96-million Euro. He says there’s bank borrrowings of 21-point-five-million on the venue with Cork’s County Board also owing 10-million loan to the G-A-A. The Association made that 10 million available “to fund critical

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