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Tonight’s Finn Harps and St Patrick’s Athletic game postponed

The SSE Airtricity League Premier Division fixture between Finn Harps and St. Patrick’s Athletic has been postponed. The fixture was due to be played tonight, Friday, August 30th, with kick-off at 8pm, but has now been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The fixture will now take place next Friday, September 6th, with kick-off at 8pm

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Letterkenny’s Hospital Roundabout to close for three nights

Hospital Roundabout in Letterkenny is to close for three nights in the middle of next months to facilitate sewer works. It’s proposed to close the roundabout nightly from 7pm to 7am on Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th of September, to facilitate the installation of a new sewer. Donegal Council Council says this will

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INHFA proposes compromise to resolve beef crisis

12 meat processing plants have stopped operating and started laying off staff because of the ongoing beef protests. They’re continuing at some sites across the country, despite a number of High Court injunctions being in place. The Foyle Meats plant in Carrigans is not affected. Meanwhile, the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association has proposed

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Any Brexit deal must be based on withdrawal agreement – Coveney

The Minister for Foreign Affairs says that any Brexit deal has to be based on the withdrawal agreement. Simon Coveney’s comments come as Boris Johnson has promised a new renewed effort to secure a deal with the EU before the Brexit deadline. The UK’s negotiators will now meet their EU counterparts twice a week for

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Multi-Morbidity research team seeks Donegal GPs for study

A research team from NUI Galway and Queen’s University in Belfast is looking to recruit GPs in Donegal to take part in a cross border study focusing on the treatment of people with multiple long-term health conditions. The MyComrade Plus multimorbidity project is bringing GPs together to discuss how they navigate the complications of multi

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Council awaiting decision on island funding application

Donegal County Council has confirmed to Highland Radio News that it is liaising with the Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht with a view towards securing funding for a number of projects on Donegal’s islands. This includes proposed works to improve and maintain island roads. Last week, Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig claimed

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Dramatic increase in ED patients at Letterkenny University Hospital

Saolta has confirmed that over 150 people attended the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital on three consecutive days this week – this is around 40% more than usual. Following the high attendances, the hospital has admitted a significant number of ill patients, many of whom remain in the ED awaiting a bed. Actions underway

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‘Multi-pronged inquest’ to take place into death of local woman

  It’s been confirmed that a ‘multi-pronged inquest’ is to take place in December into the circumstances surrounding the death of a Letterkenny woman. Margret Callaghan was released from Letterkenny University Hospital in January 2018 after undergoing a non-emergency investigation. However, later that day, the 71 year old fell ill and her family called an

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Over 1M sign petition calling on British PM not to suspend Parliament

  A petition calling on the British Prime Minister not to suspend Parliament has been signed by over one million people. There’s been a huge backlash following claims that Boris Johnson is trying to stop MPs from blocking a no-deal Brexit. Protests were held across the UK last night and more are expected later. Sinn

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Calls for free books scheme as Donegal parents feel the pinch

  There are calls for a free books scheme to be included in an overall package to relieve back to school costs. Labour Party spokesperson for the Glenties Municipal District, Seamus Rodgers believes a free books scheme should be extended to all primary schools immediately, and to all secondary schools in two years’ time. The

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New fund to open for Derry & Strabane culture and heritage

  A new fund is due to open in September to support community-led tourism within Derry City and  Strabane District, aiming to further develop the region’s unique culture and heritage tourism offering. The support is being offered through a one off infrastructure fund under the Natural Connections Peace Tourism Project which is supported by the

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Harps legends Kelly & Sheridan backing Ollie Horgan’s current crop

As part of the Finn Harps 50th anniversary celebrations, the club will welcome past players and managers to this Friday night’s League of Ireland Premier Division match against St. Patrick’s Athletic at Finn Park. On the 17th August 1969, Harps played their first ever home game in the League of Ireland against Shamrock Rovers. The

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Over 2,000 runners expected on start line for 2019 Waterside Half Marathon

Over 2,000 runners are expected at the start line this weekend at the 38th staging of the Waterside Half Marathon is hosted by Derry City and Strabane District Council in partnership with City of Derry Spartans.   Runners will wind their way from the Ebrington site start, along the banks of the Foyle, crossing both

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Almost 300 people presented at LUH ED over past two days

The Saolta Hospital Group is advising that the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy this week. There were 34 people awaiting in-patients beds at the hospital this morning according to the INMO, 11 of them on trolleys in the Emergency Department. In a statement issued this evening, the Saolta Hospital Group says

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Calls for patients who miss appointments at LUH to be fined

There are calls for patients who miss an appointment at Letterkenny University Hospital to be fined. It follows concern raised over a high level of people missing outpatient appointments with claims that it’s adding further to the current backlog. Cllr Michael McClafferty says those who don’t present a valid excuse for missing the appointment should

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34 people awaiting in-patient beds at LUH this morning

There were 34 people awaiting in-patients beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO, 11 of them on trolleys in the Emergency Department. That’s down two on yesterday’s figure, but Letterkenny remains the fifth most overcrowded hospital in the country. Nationally, the INMO says there were 504 admitted patients waiting for beds

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Finn Harps Golf Classic

As part of the Finn Harps F.C. celebrations marking 50 years in senior football, a Golf Classic will take place at the Ballybofey and Stranorlar Golf Club on Sunday September 8th. Entry for teams is €100 and each person receives a €5 meal voucher. There will be excellent prizes on the day including overall prizes,

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Lyra McKee’s partner ‘appalled’ at attempt to justify her murder

  The partner of a journalist shot dead in Derry earlier this year, has condemned what she regards as an attempt to justify her murder. The New IRA has been blamed for killing journalist Lyra McKee. A party, which is allegedly linked to the terror group, has described her death as “regrettable” but refused to

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