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Institute still looking for a first win after heavy defeat in front of new boss

Institute are still looking for a first league win of the season. They were beaten 4-1 by Larne at the Ryan McBride Bandywell Stadium on Saturday afternoon with newly appointed manager Sean Connor watching from the stand. Two goals each for Johnny McMurray and Martin Donnelly gave the visitors a comfortable win. Joe McCready scored a penalty […]

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GAA Preview: A look ahead to the second round of the Donegal Senior Championship

This weekend see’s the second round of the Donegal Senior Football Championship. In one of the tie’s of the round St Michael’s take Gaoth Dobhair at The Bridge in Dunfanaghy. Highland’s Tom Comack was joined by Glenties man Martin Doherty to preview this weekends action… Highland’s coverage of the 2019 Donegal Senior Club Football Championship

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PSNI launch appeal following burglary in Grovemount Court, Derry

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following the report of a burglary at a house in the Grovemount Court area of Altnagelvin, Derry on Thursday last. Entry is believed to have been gained to the property between 11am and 2pm. Detective Sergeant Boyd says the two owners have been left shaken after returning to find

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EA Sports Cup Final Preview: Devine hoping glory days return to the club

Derry City are looking to win back to back EA Sports Cup’s for the first time in 11 years when they face Dundalk at the Ryan McBride Brandywell stadium on Saturday night. The Candystripes are the cup’s most successful side but their recent form against Dundalk does not read well for Derry fans. They haven’t

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Beef talks won’t be simple task – Donegal Beef Plan Movement

The Donegal Beef Plan Movement says today’s talks aimed at resolving the ongoing beef dispute won’t be a simple task. Meat Industry Ireland has confirmed it is entering the negotiations organised by the Agriculture Minister, Michael Creed which will take place later today at the Department of Agriculture in Dublin. Minister Creed is appealing to

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Health Minister urged to publish HSE Winter Initiative

The Health Minister is being urged to publish the HSE Winter Initiative in light of the worsening trolley crisis. The Labour Party spokesperson for the Glenties Municipal District says excessive trolley figures are not acceptable to patients, their families or those who have to work in such conditions. Seamus Rodgers says while everyone is distracted

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Meat Industry Ireland to attend meeting at Department of Agriculture

Talks aimed at resolving the ongoing beef dispute will begin again later. Meat Industry Ireland, which pulled out of planned discussions last Monday, says it WILL attend the meeting at the Department of Agriculture in Dublin. The row over beef prices has seen production stopped at many factories due to blockades by farmers. Taoiseach Leo

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Number of patients awaiting outpatient appointment hits record levels

There’s almost 2,000 people more waiting on an outpatient appointment at Letterkenny University Hospital since the beginning of the year. Latest figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund show that last month, there were 17,831 people on outpatient waiting lists at the hospital, up 12% since January and up 16% compared to the same period

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Cllr McBride calls for areas to be resurfaced with anti-skid material

There are calls for a number of areas in Letterkenny to be resurfaced with anti-skid material. It’s claimed the anti-friction surface at the bottom of Gortlee road has worn away with concern that it may result in it being ineffective. Meanwhile the same material at number of roundabouts in the town is also said to

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Draw made for 1st and 2nd round of the Knockalla Caravan’s Senior Cup

      019/20 Knockalla Caravans Senior Cup First Round Fanad United v Kilmacrennan Celtic Buncrana Hearts v Finn Harps Reserves Aileach v Glengad United Bonagee United v Castlefin Celtic Derry City Reserves v Milford United Greencastle v Letterkenny Rovers * Games scheduled for Sunday, October 13, 2pm ======================================== 2019/20 Knockalla Caravans Senior Cup Second

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Tanaiste claims Good Friday Agreement ‘shaken’ by Johnson

The Tánaiste claims the Good Friday Agreement has been ‘shaken’ by the British Prime Minister’s ‘aggressive’ approach to Brexit. Simon Coveney says the whole point of the 1998 deal was to unite communities and eliminate borders. But he says Boris Johnson wants Brexit to create ‘divergence’ between Britain and EU. The Tánaiste says that’s bad

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Public toilets needed in Letterkenny Town Centre – Bradley

There’s calls on Donegal County Council to install public toilets on Main Street in Letterkenny as a matter of urgency. In its response, the local authority says that there are a number of locations in the town with such facilities, including a public convenience at Justice Walsh Road adjacent to the Main Street while there

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Letterkenny MD must “look after Manor” – Canning

It’s been confirmed that boundary changes which came in before May’s local elections will be fully implemented at the end of the year, meaning that from January 1st, Manorcunningham, Magherabeg and surrounding areas will become part of the Letterkenny Municipal District. However, one Inishowen councillor says there could be a potential issue, because long term

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Three Donegal groups share almost €75,000 in Leader funding

  Three groups in Donegal have each secured funding under the Leader programme to help them improve services and facilities for communities. Each of the groups receives just under €25,000. Drumhome Heritage Society is funding geophysical surveys at two different locations in the Ballintra/Laghey area, Downstrands Family Resource Centre is extended the office facilities at

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DAERA adopts a “wait and see” approach to Foyle dredging

  The North’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has confirmed that there are no immediate plans to pursue enforcement action in relation to a dredging operation on the River Foyle near Strabane. During a meeting, the department’s Permanent Secreatary stated to West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan that they are waiting to see the

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Donagh Park takeover stalled because of wayleave issues

It’s emerged that Donegal County Council’s takeover of Donagh Park in Carndonagh has been stalled because a document pertaining to a wayleave regarding one house on the estate hasn’t been obtained. The takeover is regarded as vital to allow the council proceed with footbridge bridge repairs which would facilitate the restoration of a river walk

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Cllr hits out over Irish Water’s refusal to meet with him

A West Donegal Councillor has hit out at Irish Water as he claims the utility has refused to meet with him Councillor Micheal Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig says people living in Magheraroarty, Glasserchoo, Meenaclady, Derryconor, Curransport and Meenlaragh are frequently going days without water due to bursts in the area. He says he has requested representatives

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NW projects urged to apply to Regional Enterprise Development fund

Projects across the North West are being urged to apply for funding under the Regional Enterprise Development fund. The fund is an open national competitive call to stimulate and support regional projects and initiatives and is provided by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation, through Enterprise Ireland. They are seeking applications for projects in

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Donegal designer claims larger companies consistently steal designs

Edel MacBride, a knitwear designer from Donegal, claims that her intellectual property and the intellectual property of others is consistently being stolen by larger commercial companies, without any recognition or repayment. Speaking to Greg Hughes on the Nine til Noon Show, she explained the impact this practice has on her business and the businesses of

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Former Donegal footballer to represent Donegal in Young Entrepreneur final

Former Donegal footballer Martin O’Reilly will be one of 24 finalists in the Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) competition this Sunday, after winning the Donegal and Regional IBYE awards earlier this year. O’Reilly joined the other finalists in meeting with several government ministers in Dublin to discuss their businesses and ideas, ahead of the finals

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Roads funding must be restored to previous levels – Blaney

Serious concern has been raised over the standard of the Letterkenny to Milford road. Donegal County Council has stated that there is no current funding programme to carry out extensive works on the stretch but that it will be kept available for consideration. Cllr Liam Blaney, who raised the issue, says despite numerous promises made,

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Donegal has the second lowest burglary rate in the state – PhoneWatch

  Donegal had the second lowest burglary rate in the state over the past ten years, according to figures published this morning by PhoneWatch. Dublin is the county with the most burglaries over the past decade. According to new research, one in five properties in the capital has been targetted by burglars since 2009. Home

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Funding sought as LUH Cancer Research project is deemed a success

A cancer research project at Letterkenny University Hospital has been hailed as a success, with funding now being sought to roll out a programme for cancer survivors next year. The research involved testing the “Moving On” programme, which encourages people who have gone through treatment to improve their lifestyles, and become more healthy. A group

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Crawford seeks clarification on temporary closure of Lifford dental clinic

Its emerged that the dental clinic located at Lifford Community Hospital is to close on a temporary basis. The service currently operates on a 3 day a week basis serving the Lifford, Raphoe and St Johnston areas. Its understood that the clinic will cease to operate on Friday and to facilitate necessary works. Local Councillor

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