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Cullen believes that Breen is not getting the national media attention that he deserves

Ireland’s Craig Breen, who has competed with the very best in the World Rally Championship, is coming to the Joule Donegal International Rally this summer. A real star, his entry will bring added interest to the event, and he will certainly be one to watch. Not surprisingly, he is leading the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship. […]

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Government not prioritising vulnerable farming sectors – McConalogue

A Donegal TD says the publication of this week’s Teagasc’s 2018 National Farm Survey proves that the government is not prioritising vulnerable farming sectors. Deputy Charlie McConalogue, the Fianna Fáil Agriculture spokesperson, says 2018 was a very tough year for farmers, not least because the severe drought had a knock-on effect on feed and input

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Donegal councillor leads campaign to restore Udaras elections

A Donegal councillor is leading a campaign to re-introduce elections for the board of Udaras na Gaeltachta. Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig put up billboards today in Gaoth Dobhair and Croithlí to launch the campaign, saying the decision of then Minister Dinny McGinley to end elections in 2011 must now be reversed. He claims

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LK Gardai urge motorists to brush up on roundabout protocols

Gardai in Letterkenny have been praised for their intervention after congestion caused by road works led to serious traffic delays earlier this week, particularly on Wednesday. Yesterday, gardai were on duty at major junctions across the town, and that led to traffic flowing more freely. Today, gardai have issued an appeal to motorists to be

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Update – HSE promise maternity cover for Speech and Language service

It’s emerged that Speech and Language Therapy services could be compromised in West Donegal because cover is not being provided in the case of a staff member taking maternity leave. A number of concerned parents spoke on today’s Nine Til Noon Show, and Deputy Pearse Doherty confirmed on the programme that a Dail response he

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St. Oran’s NS, Cockhill, Donegal crowned SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme Champions

Students from St. Oran’s NS, Cockhill, Donegal battled all the way to a National Title in the SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme National Finals which took place in Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Wednesday 29th May. St. Oran’s NS, Cockhill claimed top honours in the Category for medium schools after a hard-fought campaign which began

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New scheme to assist Leaving Cert students with bereavement during exams

A new pilot scheme to provide for Leaving Cert students who suffer bereavement during exam periods has been announced by Education Minister Joe McHugh. The scheme will allow bereaved students to sit alternative papers in July if required. It comes after student Rhona Butler spoke out after losing her mother to cancer during her Leaving

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Over 500 ambulance staff on 24 hour strike over union recognition

Over 500 ambulance personnel are on 24 hour strike action today over trade-union representation rights, with 40% of those based in the North West. The National Ambulance Service Representative Association, a branch of the Psychiatric Nurses Association, are demanding their right to be represented by the PNA. The HSE currently does not recognise the PNA

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Water Safety Ireland urges parents to be vigilant around water

Water Safety Ireland is asking parents to be vigilant with children around water. It says a new moon on Monday will bring high tides and strong currents, and warns that while the air temperatures are warm, the waters around Ireland have not warmed up sufficiently for prolonged swims. Lifeguards start patrolling beaches this weekend. Roger

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Pringle hits out over Government record on rural development

A Donegal Deputy has criticised the Fine Gael and the Independent Alliance’s track record on rural development while in Government together. Independant TD Thomas Pringle spoke out in the Dail this week and urged the Government to properly examine ways to open up towns and villages to more people. Deputy Pringle said rural Ireland has

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Frustration as funding for St. Joseph’s and Ramelton Hospitals still not approved

A Donegal Deputy has slammed the Government and HSE after it was confirmed this week that funding for the long awaited redevelopment of St. Joseph’s and Ramelton Community Hospitals has still not been sanctioned. Deputy Pearse Doherty has described the situation as shameful and says that as a result, the futures of these services remain

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Calls for emergency meeting to discuss Letterkenny traffic delays

There are calls for an emergency meeting of Letterkenny Municipal District to discuss traffic congestion in Letterkenny as a result of road works. Cllr Michael Mc Bride has formally sought the meeting, saying what’s happening at the moment cannot be sustained. Works are taking place at a number of locations, and in the past number

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16 Donegal beaches have “excellent” bathing water – EPA

16 designated bathing beaches in Donegal have been deemed to be of ‘excellent’ quality by the Environmental Protection Agency. Four other beaches in the country are classified as ‘good’, while one has been described as ‘sufficient’. Nationally, the EPA monitors 145 bathing waters, 21 of them in Donegal. Of those, 16 were rated as ‘Excellent’

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GAA Programme – Fermanagh’s Finest Local Legends

The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm. On this week’s programme, Tom Comack’s special guest is well known Donegal/ Fermanagh journalist Gerry McLaughlin. Gerry a former Fermanagh senior hurler that played Fitzsgibbon hurling with UCG is about to launch his first major publication

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Senior officer says retention a huge issue for Defence Forces

An independent body is needed to review pay and staff relations in the Irish Defence Forces, according to a senior commander. Commandant Conor King, the general secretary of the officers’ representative association – RACO – says the government has failed to introduce a coherent retention policy. Commandant King is due to appear before the joint

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Magheraroarty and Dooey added to EPA’s bathing water list

5 well-known bathing places in Ireland have poor-quality water, according to a new report from the Environmental Protection Agency. Three of the substandard bathing waters are in Dublin – Sandymount Strand, Merrion Strand and Portrane Beach. The other two are Lilliput in Co. Westmeath and Clifden in Co. Galway. Three new bathing areas have been

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Public consultation confirmed for plans to develop Adria site

A planning application notice to redevelop the former Adria Factory site in Strabane has been put forward. The plans include the development of 160 social housing units comprising of houses and apartments as well as a creche and other community facilities. The site has been subject to much attention over the past number of years

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Failte Ireland seeks applications for new capital programme

Fáilte Ireland is to invest €150million in the development of major new attractions, with “Immersive Heritage and Culture” the initial focus of the programme. CEO Paul Kelly says it’s part of the ‘Platforms for Growth’ initiative, which he believes will transform the tourism landscape across the country. Failte Ireland says it has identified a number

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