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Gardai release images of items seized in Donegal raids

Gardai have released images of items seized during an operation in Donegal on Tuesday. They seized around 60,000 illicit cigarettes, a large quantity of tobacco, a large quantity of counterfeit clothing, DVDs and other items including money were seized during the operation. Pics: Donegal Garda Facebook Page As part of the same operation, Detectives in

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Minister pressed for more clarity on Mica Redress rollout

The Housing Minister has been pressed to clarify why only €20 million has been allocated for the Mica redress scheme and why the terms and conditions of the scheme have not yet been drafted. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle challenged Minister Damien English in the Dail yesterday on ongoing delays of the implementation of the scheme

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Suicide prevention group seeks to expand programme into Donegal

A leading suicide campaigner is calling for the rolling out of a community based prevention programme in Donegal. Caroline Mc Guigan, the founder and CEO of Suicide or Survive says latest figures suggest approximately 400 deaths per year nationally with many more people attempting to take their own life. She says the Eden programme is

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Weapons & counterfeit goods seized in major cross border operation

  A major cross border operation has resulted in a number of weapons and counterfeit goods being seized. Detectives in Derry seized two assault rifles and one submachine gun in relation to the investigation into INLA criminality. Gardai in Donegal conducted a follow up search which resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of

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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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