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FF leader raises ‘enormous concerns’ about Boris Johnson’s appointment

  Boris Johnson is putting together his UK cabinet after a landslide victory in the Tory leadership contest. Mr Johnson secured more than two thirds of the votes, comfortably defeating foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt. The incoming prime minister used his victory speech to promise he’ll “energise the country” and meet the Brexit deadline at the […]

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Psychiatric nurses to begin industrial action this evening

  6,000 psychiatric nurses will begin industrial action this evening. The Psychiatric Nurses’ Association says its member will work only their contracted hours because of health management’s failure to address a recruitment and retention crisis. The PNA says the overtime ban will continue until the issue is resolved. The HSE says it’s putting measures in

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Concern over lack of progress on flood mitigation works in Finn Valley

  Serious disappointment over a lack of progress on flood mitigation works in the Finn Valley area has been conveyed at the latest sitting of the Lifford/ Stranorlar Municipal District. Funding for work to be carried out in the area was allocated by the OPW last April while a team has also been appointed to

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Council gives final go ahead for a number of initiatives in Letterkenny

  Donegal County Council has given the final go ahead for a number of initiatives in Letterkenny, including the construction of a Social Enterprise Centre adjacent to the Public Services Centre in the town. Works on Lower Main Street and Church Lane have also received the go ahead. Cllr Ciaran Brogan says the enterprise centre

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Opposition to plans for 5G mast to be constructed in Raphoe

  The Cathaoirleach of the Lifford/ Stranorlar Municipal District says he will not be accepting any plans for a 5G mast to be constructed in Raphoe. There’s speculation that a planning application is to be submitted to An Board Pleanala for a communication mast to be erected in the town. Councillor Frank McBrearty says given

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O'Neills Foyle Cup Parade, Marching Band, Highland Radio, Sport, Letterkenny, Donegal

Football fever as thousands attend O’Neills Foyle Cup parade spectacle

Football fever is in the Derry air as thousands of young soccer fanatics from across the world thronged the historic Walled City today for the O’Neills Foyle Cup opening parade. More than 6,000 players, coaches, match officials and supporters took part in the annual parade on Tuesday morning which is the main highlight of the

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Concern over 8 month wait for Housing Adaptation Grants assessment

Its emerged that older persons and persons with a disability applying for Housing Adaptation Grants in Donegal are waiting up to 8 months for an assessment by an occupational therapist. However, Donegal County Council says progress is being made to improve waiting times. Councillor Patrick McGowan says in some instances an occupational therapist is not

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Upgrade works to begin at Carndonagh and Buncrana hospitals

Junior Health Minister Jim Daly has confirmed that upgrade works at Carndonagh Community Hospital will begin in October, with works at the Community Nursing Unit in Buncrana to follow in 2020. The initial phase will involve the provision of temporary ward facilities at Buncrana to enable the transfer of beds from Carndonagh in order to

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Garda investigating suspected arson attack in Newtowncunningham

  Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a suspected arson attack at a derelict building in Newtowncunningham. The incident happened on Saturday evening at around 8pm. Emergency services attended the scene with the local fire service quickly bringing the fire under control. Garda Grainne Doherty is urging anyone with information to come forward:

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Donegal Home help, Slightly above national average, Highland Radio, News, Letterkenny, Donegal

Donegal Home Help hours slightly above national average

The number of home help hours in Donegal is slightly above the national average, according to figures published this morning by the ESRI. The study found that Community health and social care services are not evenly distributed across Ireland. As a result, the report says non-acute services are not meeting population demands. Supply is worst

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Meeting requested with Minister over community hospital concern

  Cllr Ian Mcgarvey will seek to meet Junior Health Minister Jim Daly today, saying it’s important that someone make it clear to the minister that the uncertainty over the future of Community Hospitals in Donegal is causing serious concern. Council officials said they are aware that a meeting room has been booked for Minister Daly

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Hopes for more detail on Mica redress when Minister visits Donegal

  It’s anticipated that the Housing Minister will provide further details surrounding the Mica Redress Scheme when he visits Donegal tomorrow. Eoghan Murphy is attending the County Houses in Lifford for a number of key engagements including a meeting with the Mica Action group. In May, the Government made the initial announcement that a redress

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Psychiatric nurses to resume ban on working overtime

6,000 psychiatric nurses will resume their ban on working overtime tomorrow. It’s after talks to resolve a dispute between the Psychiatric Nurses Association and the HSE broke down last night. The dispute centres on the recruitment and retention of mental health staff and has been ongoing for over 5 months. A spokesperson for Health Minister

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Work on new Letterkenny housing development to start next month

  Donegal County Council has been told that work on a new housing development in Letterkenny will get underway in the second week of August. Cllr Gerry Mcmonagle raised the issue of the long awaited project on Long Lane during the Chief Executive’s report at last evening’s council meeting. He told members he was sceptical,

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The McHugh View: Final Super 8s games should be played on the same day

Donegal will face Mayo on Saturday the 3rd of August at McHale Park, Castlebar in their final game of the 2019 Super 8s campaign. A draw will suffice for Donegal to see them through to the All-Ireland Semi-Finals, where they would face either Dublin or Tyrone; depending on other results. Martin McHugh looked back on

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Brexit, October 31st

Tánaiste believes Boris Johnson understands complexities of NI

  The Tánaiste says he believes Boris Johnson does understand the complexities of Northern Ireland. It comes as Mr Johnson looks set to be elected as Tory leader and Prime Minister. Voting in the leadership contest closes at 5pm this evening with the result to be revealed tomorrow. Tánaiste Simon Coveney says he dealt with

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Irish call up for Illies’ Golden Gloves boxer Carleigh Irving

Carleigh Irving of Illies Golden Gloves has been called up to the 32-strong Irish squad which has been confirmed for next month’s European Schoolboy and Schoolgirl Championships in Georgia. Irving has won National titles and has also represented Ireland at Schoolgirl level previously. The 17th edition of the tournament officially begins on August 2 in

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The Food Coast Donegal, Highland Radio, News, Letterkenny, Donegal

Public urged to get behind Foodie Destinations 2019 and vote

People are being urged to get behind the Foodie Destinations 2019 project and vote for Donegal. It was announced last week that Donegal Food Coast and Donegal Town had made it to the final list in the Restaurant Association of Ireland’s competition. The Donegal Food Coast initiative was developed by the Local Enterprise Office as

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Cllr. Nicholas Crossan, Signing Contracts, Final Phase, N56 Mountcharles to Inver Road, Highland Radio, News, Letterkenny, Donegal

Contracts for last phase of Mountcharles to Inver Road Scheme signed

Contracts for the final phase of the N56 Mountcharles to Inver Road Scheme have been signed by the Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council. The project will not only improve the level of service and safety for all road users but will enhance the accessibility of south west Donegal and in particular, Killybegs Port. The N56

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St Joseph's Community Hospital, Stranorlar

Minister urged to clarify future of Donegal’s Community Hospitals during visit

Junior Minister Jim Daly is being urged to outline plans being considered by Health chiefs for the future of Donegal’s Community Hospitals and older persons services when he visits the county tomorrow. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty says the lack of clarity and misinformation coming from Government over the future of the community hospitals in Lifford,

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MacGill, Brexit, Climate Change & Sectarianism, Highland Radio, Letterkenny, Donegal

Brexit, Climate Change and the economy to dominate MacGill Summer School

Brexit, Climate Change, Ireland’s economy and what kind of Government the country needs will be up for discussion at this week’s MacGill Summer School. The 39th annual Summer School and Arts Week was opened yesterday with an address from the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Ireland. Tribute will be paid at this

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