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New measures proposed in relation to distribution of tips

Bars and restaurants could soon face new rules around how they handle tips. Donegal Senator Padraig MacLochlainn is calling on Fianna Fail and Fine Gael to support a Sinn Fein Bill coming before the Seanad today which aims to give hospitality workers a legal right to their tips. However, Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty says […]

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New angling facility to be launched in Donegal

  A new angling facility is to be launched in Donegal next week. Minister Sean Canney will officiate the opening of the Creeslough & District Angling Association. The facility, which is co-funded by Inland Fisheries Ireland through its National Strategy for Angling Development will see the improvement of angling access and infrastructure across Owencarrow River,

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Second person claims medical file found on High Road, L’Kenny

An investigation has been launched by Letterkenny University Hospital after a patient’s medical files were found dumped in a park. The documents belonging to an elderly woman were discovered by a family in Bernard McGlinchey Park, near the hospital. Last month medical files were also found on the streets of Cork and Drogheda. Member of

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Efforts continuing to de-escalate tension over Rockall – Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has told the Dail that discussions are continuing between the Irish and Scottish governments to de-escalate the tensions over Rockall, with the Scottish government threatening to challenge any Irish vessels fishing in the waters around the rock. The issue was raised during the Order of Business by Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher,

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Gardai caution against social media posts while on holiday

Gardai are urging people to adopt security measures while on holiday, and in particular, not to make it obvious that their homes are empty. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Milford based Garda Claire Rafferty said some peoples’ interactions on social media are the equivalent of putting a ‘vacant house’ sign outside their home for

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Almost €1 million funding for Donegal Airport

  The Government has announced an investment package of almost €1 million for Donegal Airport in Carrickfinn. The funding has been approved through the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and totals more than €880,000. The funding will go towards a runway apron extension, explosive screening equipment and air traffic control systems including beacons among

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Errigal Arts Festival described as major economic boost to Donegal

  The Errigal Arts Festival has been described as a major economic boost to the county. This year’s festival was officially launched at Rockhill House Estate with events officially getting underway from the 10th to 28th July. In one of her very first engagements, Newly-elected Leas Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Niamh Kennedy launched the

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Investigation launched after medical files found in local park

  The Saolta Hospital Group has confirmed a full investigation into the discovery of a medical file in a Letterkenny park will be carried out. The file, containing sensitive medical records of an elderly woman, a patient of Letterkenny University Hospital, was found at the Bernard McGlinchey Town Park. In a statement, Saolta says; ‘Letterkenny

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Coveney says Stormont talks ‘mood music’ best in two years

The ‘mood music’ in talks between Northern Ireland’s political parties is better than at any time in the past two years. That’s according to the Tánaiste, as negotiations to restore power-sharing resume later in Belfast. The latest efforts to bring back a devolved government began on May 7th, after journalist Lyra McKee was killed in

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Number of motorists detected driving under influence of drugs in Donegal

Gardai in Donegal have reissued an appeal to motorists to never drive under the influence. It comes as Gardai confirm three motorists were detected driving under the influence of illicit drugs over the course of the weekend. On Saturday, Gardaí from Letterkenny and Buncrana Garda Stations stopped three motorists who tested positive for driving while

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Go-ahead given for Primary Care Centre in Donegal Town

Planning permission has been granted for a new Primary Care Centre to be constructed in Donegal Town. The four storey Primary Care Centre and Ambulance Station at Drumlonagher will be constructed under a public private partnership following an agreement between the HSE, DHM Developments, and Remcoll Ltd. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher says this project

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Doherty wants meeting with Bruton to discuss mining opposition

Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty says the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment has confirmed to him that they have received formal letters withdrawing applications for prospective mining licences in the Glenfin area. He’s now seeking a meeting with Minister Richard Bruton to discuss the issue. Deputy Doherty has praised the local community, saying a

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Irish navy will not be deployed to Rockall – Tanaiste

Tanaiste Simon Coveney says the navy will not be deployed to Rockall despite calls for that to happen from a Donegal TD. It’s after the Scottish authorities declared Irish vessels fishing there were doing so illegally, and would be challenged. The UK claimed Rockall in 1955, but Ireland, Iceland and Denmark have previously challenged that

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Tyrone travel to Longford while Derry host Laois in All-Ireland Qualifiers

The draw for the second round of Qualifiers in the All-Ireland series took place this morning. Beaten Ulster semi-finalists Tyrone will face a trip to Longford while Derry will host Laois. Elsewhere it’s another all-Ulster qualifier for Monaghan in this round as they are set to take on Armagh. The fixture details will be confirmed

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KFO CEO says Rockall escalation threatens Donegal fleet

Irish fishermen are continuing to defy Scotland’s ban on fishing at Rockall for a third day today. Sean O’Donoghue from the Killybegs Fishermens’ Organisation says Irish crews have been legally fishing Rockall for decades. He believes that the Scottish threats represent a major challenge to their livelihood…………. Sinn Fein is among those saying Ireland cannot

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Donegal All County League Results

Division 1 Fri, 07 Jun, Kilcar                                     2-15        V             0-12        Sean Mac Cumhaill Glenswilly                             1-10        V             0-10        Cloughaneely Sun, 09 Jun, Milford                                   0-9          V             0-10        Glenswilly Gaoth Dobhair                      1-13        V             1-9          St Eunan’s St Michael’s                           1-11        V             0-15        Kilcar   Division 2 Sun, 09 Jun, Ardara                                    1-12        V            

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