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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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Pat the Cope Gallagher reaction after losing seat

  Veteran TD Pat the Cope Gallagher was among the shock seat losses across the country. First elected in 1981, Gallagher went on to win eight further Dáil elections and three European Parliament elections. The Fianna Fáil TD was eliminated last night after a battle between himself and party colleague Charlie McConalogue for the final

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Storm Ciara: 1,300 homes & businesses without power in Donegal

  Around 1,300 homes and businesses in Donegal are currently without power with this morning. Areas around Milford, Stranorlar and Derrybeg are the worst affected with crews tasked to carry out repair works. It’s estimated that power will be restored to all properties at around 4pm. Donegal County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team is continuing

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Thomas Pringle, Charlie McConalogue and Joe McHugh elected to Dail

Thomas Pringle, Charlie McConalogue and Joe McHugh have been elected to the 33rd Dail. The final count has been declared and the three Deputies will be returned alongside Sinn Fein’s Pearse Doherty and Padraig MacLochlainn. Long standing TD and former MEP Pat the Cope Gallagher has lost out on a seat and will not be

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Milford Gardai search house after driver tested positive for drugs

A house has been raided in Donegal after Gardai in Milford last night detected a motorist driving under the influence of drugs. Gardai were on patrol when they stopped the driver who tested positive for the presence of cannabis. A controlled substance was also seized. Subsequently, Gardaí obtained a drugs warrant and a search was

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LUH oncology project could help address capacity issues

  An Oncology Nurse Specialist at Letterkenny University Hospital says a major research project announced last week has the potential to ease capacity issues at the hospital and while providing patients with cancer treatment in the community. The €160,000 project will see some oral cancer treatment provided in GP community care centres, with the patients

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Doherty and Mac Lochlainn returned to Dail Eireann

Sinn Fein’s two Donegal candidates have been elected on the first count with a surplus of over 8,000 votes. Pearse Doherty secured 21, 044 first preferences, Padraig Mac Lochlainn secured 13,891. The quota was 12,909. Deputy Pearse Doherty told Greg Hughes that after the loss of Padrakig Mac Lochlainn’s seat in 2016, the situation tonight

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