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Beyond Limits event to take place in Croke Park today

Over 1,000 people are expected to attend an event today to showcase the accomplishments of young people with disabilities. Beyond Limits takes place in Croke Park with guest speakers including Mark Pollock, Joanne O’Riordan, and Adam Harris. It’s organised by the Ombudsman for Children’s Office to raise awareness of the rights of children and young

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Donegal County Council monitoring weather conditions for winter season

Donegal County Council say they have started monitoring weather conditions for the 2019/2020 winter season. Daily updates on gritting activities will this year again be provided via the Councils social media platforms and on the Map Alerter as well as the Council’s interactive map on their website. Michaela Clarke has more:

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Donegal Youth Council joins in calls for minimum alcohol pricing

Setting minimum alcohol prices would protect young people. That’s the message from students who want Health Minister Simon Harris to ‘enact the act’ that was passed last year. The Public Health Alcohol Bill is being introduced in stages, with the promotion of alcohol within 200 metres of schools to be banned from next month. There

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Some progress in improving Letterkenny-Inishowen bus service

  Some progress has been made to improve the current Letterkenny to North Inishowen bus service. Following a key meeting today, Local Link has agreed to reinstate all services from Moville to Letterkenny and is willing to connect that to Greencastle It’s also been confirmed that McGonagle coaches will add an afternoon route from Buncrana

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Key meeting to determine fate of Letterkenny-Inishowen bus service

  It’s hoped that a key meeting this morning between TDs, local representatives and Local Link will determine how best to resolve major issues with the new Letterkenny to North Inishowen bus service. It’s understood that the main sticking points with service users include drop off points and pricing. The meeting is due to get

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New competition “something different” – USL secretary

Niall Callaghan, the secretary of the Ulster Senior League, says that the new North West of Ulster Intermediate Cup will bring something different for the teams involved. The new competition will see several Donegal sides take on teams from the NI Intermediate League. Bonagee United, Cockhill Celtic, Fanad United, Finn Harps Reserves, Derry City Reserves

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Government given three weeks to sort out consultant crisis

  The Government has been given three weeks to sort out the consultant recruitment crisis – or face potential strike action. The Irish Medical Organisation says pay inequality has led to mass medical emigration which has led to more pressurised conditions. It says consultants are feeling increasingly frustrated at having to deliver care in a

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Further funding granted for improvement to south Donegal road

    A further €800,000 has been granted for maintenance and renewal works on the main Laghey to Pettigo road in south Donegal. This is in addition to the €1.3m previously secured thus increasing the total allocation to €2.1m to date. Local Cllr Michèal Naughton believes the investment will significantly improve the level of service

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Donegal TD calls for extension called to Knowledge Transfer Scheme

  The Fianna Fail Agriculture Spokesperson has called for the Knowledge Transfer Scheme to be extended. Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue raised the programme with the Agriculture Minister due to a low take up from farmers across the country. The scheme has been open for applications as of 2016 and budgeted for up to 28,000 farmers

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Man arrested in Derry as part of INLA investigation released

A 57 year old man arrested yesterday in the Galliagh area of Derry by detectives from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Branch investigating criminality linked to INLA in the North West has been released following questioning. Police say the incident remains under investigation. The man has been released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service

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Government failing to tackle child homelessness – Doherty

The Government has been accused of hiding behind figures instead of tackling the growing child homelessness crisis. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has told the Dail that the Government is failing to focus on the people behind the statistics. 3,848 children were recorded homeless during the month of August this year, 20 in Donegal. Deputy Doherty

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‘Broken promises’ – Mum of Danielle McLaughlin dismayed at Taoiseach

  The mother of murdered Danielle McLaughlin has expressed her dismay over what’s been described as a lack of progress on promises made to her by the Taoiseach. Danielle was killed while backpacking in India in 2017. Despite commitments made by Leo Varadkar last year of a family liaison officer and counselling services for Danielle’s

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Greencastle, Breakwater, Wind, Sunk

Further warnings of disruption for Donegal fishermen post Brexit

  There are further warnings over severe disruption for Donegal fishermen post Brexit. Inishowen based fisherman Michael Cavanagh believes that everyone around that negotiating table is continuously ignoring the issues facing the sector in the months to come. It comes following reports of tensions already on the rise at sea. Speaking on today’s Nine Till

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LYIT gets €2.5M investment as University status plans progress

  It’s anticipated a €2.5 million investment will drive the LYIT’s ambition to become a university and intensify cross-border links. The allocation was made under the Higher Education Authority with some €2m being made available to progress the Connacht Ulster Alliance. Another €500,000 is being invested in LYIT as part of its deepening links with

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Big turn out for anti-Brexit protests at Donegal-Derry border

  Hundreds of people gathered at various border crossings in Donegal last night amid ongoing concerns over the potential impact Brexit will have on communities there. The demonstrations were organised by Border Communities Against Brexit, with protestors holding candles and standing in silence as to highlight their opposition to what a potential deal may have in

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GAA Programme – Donegal Senior Championship Final

The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 7.25pm – 8pm On this week’s programme, ahead of Sunday’s eagerly awaited Donegal Senior Championship final meeting between champions Gaoth Dobhair and Naomh Conaill, Tom Comack is joined by Piarais Coyle, the Gaoth Dobhair chairman and David Kelch, chairman

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