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Fianna Fail says Government has failed to protect farmers

The government has failed to protect farmers, according to Fianna Fáil. It comes in the wake of EU agreement for the Mercosur trade deal. It would allow greater access to the European market for some South American countries, including for beef imports. Fianna Fáil’s Agriculture Spokesman and Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue says it’s a bad

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Bright Sky 2, Support on Domestic Abuse, Highland Radio, letterkenny, Donegal

62 instances of Domestic Violence in Donegal last month

There were 62 instances of Domestic Violence reported in Donegal last month according to garda, a figure described by the Letterkenny based Domestic Violence Liaison Officer as ‘average’. Garda Michelle Kelly was speaking on today’s Nine til Noon Show to highlight the release of the Bright Sky app, which provides advice on local services and

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Fort Dunree, Fire, Fire Fighters, Smoke, Highland Radio, Letterkenny, Donegal

Fire service praised for swift response to blaze at Fort Dunree

Investigations are continuing into a fire at Fort Dunree yesterday morning. The blaze, which broke out at sheds at the historic site, was eventually brought under control yesterday afternoon. Significant damage has been caused to the property. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined and anyone with information is being urged to

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High demand for Highland Radio’s Mega Music Trip to Athlone!

🤩 We’re onto our FIFTH coach for our Mega Music Trip to Athlone 🤩 Join David James, Michael English & Band, Brendan Shine, Philomena Begley, Olivia Douglas, Ciaran Rosney & Band, Marc Roberts and the Ryan Turner Band for three great nights of Country Music Dances and Concerts in Athlone October 13th – 15th 2019 – you

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Calls for action over youths congregating at Buncrana Pier

    It’s hoped that Gardai will increase patrols at Buncrana pier following mass crowds of youths congregating there last week. It’s understood that hundreds of young people gathered at the pier last Thursday, a common occurrence during the summer months. While there were no major issues, there were reports of possible alcohol consumption at

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Climate Crisis Committee to be established for Derry/Strbane

A Climate Crisis Committee is to be established by Derry City and Strabane District Council. An SDLP motion brought forward last week was passed and a committee is now to be set up to examine the Council’s contribution to the climate crisis and mitigate the impact of climate breakdown on citizens, communities and the economy.

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Ollie Horgan, Highland Radio Sports, Letterkenny, Donegal

Results matter more than performances at this stage of the season – Horgan

Finn Harps have now taken 4 points from a possible 6 in their first two games following the mid-season break. They now sit 4 points clear of UCD in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. Harps manager Ollie Horgan told Highland’s Diarmaid Doherty that it’s results that matter at this stage of the season…  

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40% on gynaecology waiting list at LUH waiting over a year

A shortage of specialist doctors is forcing some women to wait years for a gynaecology appointment. 30,000 are currently on waiting lists, according to the Irish Hospital Consultants Association. It’s launched a new campaign calling on the government to address the problem. Figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund show that as of last month,

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Donegal Deputy claims HSE ‘throwing good money after bad’

The Government is being criticised again over its ongoing failure to grant capital funding to redevelop both St Joseph’s and Ramelton Community Hospitals. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has accused the HSE of ‘throwing good money after bad’. Its after it was confirmed that the HSE has still not received formal approval for projects at the

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Strabane, Vandals, Fire, Residents Being Terrorised, Highland Radio, Letterkenny, Donegal

Strabane residents being terrorised by vandals – McCrossan

A clean-up operation has commenced in Strabane today following an incident of anti-social behaviour and public disorder in the town over the weekend. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan claims residents of Melmount Villas, leading to Knockavoe Crescent are being terrorised by vandals. In recent days, damage was caused to private and public property as a

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Ambulance crews taking patients to LUH facing increasing delays

  Ambulance crews taking patients to Letterkenny University Hospital are facing increasing delays. Figures from the HSE have revealed that just under 20% of ambulances that arrived to Letterkenny University Hospital last year had a turnaround of more than an hour. While the target set out by the HSE is 95%, 81.3% of ambulance crews

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Marching Band, Cloughaneely Junior, Funding, Highland Radio, Letterkenny, Donegal

Funding announced for Cloughaneely Junior Marching band

  Funding of €3000 has been announced for the Cloughaneely Junior Marching band. The funding was announced by Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh, under the Department’s Non-Mainstream Music Education Bursary. The None Mainstream Music Education Bursary scheme. run by the Dept of Education and Skills, provides support in the form of small grants

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Ulster Ladies Beat Armagh, Highland Radio Sport, Letterkenny, Donegal

Donegal Ladies beat Armagh to win third Ulster title in a row

The Donegal Ladies put in a fantastic performance to win their third Ulster title in a row on Sunday, beating Armagh by 5-12 v 1-09. Amy Boyle Carr (1), Niamh McLaughlin (2) and Geraldine McLaughlin (2) scored the goals for Maxi Curran’s side. Match commentator Pauric Hilferty and match analyst Davy McLaughlin spoke after the

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