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Immigration is a “ticking time bomb” – Casey

EU Parliamentary candidate Peter Casey says Ireland must suspend EU Freedom of Movement temporarily to avoid an immigration boom that will overwhelm the country. Mr Casey is calling for what he describes as a “mature discussion” on Ireland’s immigration policy to ensure migrants help sustain and grow the Irish economy rather crippling it, and told

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FF leader seeking full explanation from Cllr O’Domhnaill over LIS allocation

The Fianna Fail Leader says he will be seeking a full explanation from the Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr Seamus O’Domhnaill over the ongoing Local Improvement Scheme controversy. It follows revelations that 41 thousand euro was spent under the scheme to carry out repair works to the laneway which leads to Cllr O’Domhnaills home.

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Relentless: Patsy McGonagle memoir set for release

Former Irish athletics team manager Patsy McGonagle is to release his autobiography next month. McGonagle was Irish athletics team manager for 25 years, during which time he led the cream of Irish track and field (including Sonia O’Sullivan, Rob Heffernan, David Gillick, Derval O’Rourke and Mark English) into 4 Olympic Games, 6 World Championships and

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Report attributes staff shortages to delay in Air Corps assisting in major gorse fire

A report commissioned by the Minister for Defence has found that delays in the Air Corps responding to a major gorse fire in West Donegal last month was due to staff shortages. It took almost 8 hours for support from the Air Corps to arrive at the scene of the blaze which started in Annagry.

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Breaking: Bus route confirmed for Termon/Kilmacrennan school children

It’s been confirmed that a school bus for children in Termon and Kilmacrennan who attend schools in Milford will be in place from September again. There had been concern locally that while the issue was addressed for this current school year; Bus Eireann indicated that it was only a temporary solution. However, the Department of

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Funding applications invited under Community Enhancement Programme

    Donegal County Council and the Donegal Local Community Development Committee are inviting applications for a programme which provides funding to communities in Ireland. €4.5 million of initial funding is available nationally. The Community Enhancement Programme is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and will provide grant funding in 2019 towards

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New buses for Donegal as Bus Eireann announce major passenger growth

  Bus Éireann’s passenger numbers are at a ten year high. The company said it carried over 83 million passengers in the last year. It’s also turned its finances around – seeing an operating profit of one-point-six million euro. Over 100 new buses are being introduced this year – with double deckers for Cork City,

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‘Water’ they at!! Another Game of Thrones blunder in the finale! NO SPOILERS

After 73 episodes, Game of Thrones has finally come to an end. The series broadcast its last ever episode overnight but many aren’t happy with the final series as a whole. Some feel the drama has suffered because author George RR Martin hasn’t actually finished writing the books. One thing that was noticed earlier this

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Minister urged to intervene after yet another water outage in Falcarragh

  The Environment Minister is being urged to intervene after yet another water outage in the Falcarragh area this morning. Numerous bursts on the main pipe network will mean homes and businesses will be without water for much of today and potentially tomorrow. Irish Water has scheduled long awaited pipe replacement works for this coming

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Donegal coastal communities to share over €580,000 in FLAG funding

  The Government has announced grants worth more than €580,000 for coastal communities around Donegal. 46 projects countywide are to share the funding with a focus this year on enterprise, innovation, job creation and enhancing skills. In a statement, Donegal Minister Joe McHugh described it as a fantastic investment in our coastal communities – the

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Green areas in local estates to get long awaited funding injection

  A local councillor in Letterkenny has welcomed Capital Investment for maintenance work in three estates in the town. €60,000 has been allocated to Cnoc Ard, Litir Ard and Fairgreenhill following the submissions to the council in past months for investment in the Estates’ green areas. Litir Ard has also been selected to have the

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Castlefin Celtic win Donegal Junior League Premier Division title

Castlefin Celtic are the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Champions following a 5-0 win over Kildrum Tigers on Sunday. Corrie-Lee Bogan, Ronan Tourish, Emmett White and Raymond Foy scored for Castlefin. Chris Ashmore was there for Highland Radio Sport… After the match, Chris spoke with Castlefin boss Kierann Brennan and Captain Raymond Foy…

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Cricket Review: Weather plays havoc but Donemana and Strabane record wins

Just two games were played to the finish in the North West Cricket Union Premiership yesterday while all the Championship games had to be called off. In the games that were played, Donemana continue their fine run of form as they beat Ballyspallen while Strabane picked up a valuable win over Glendermott. Highland’s Cricket Correspondent

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Brendan Boyce and Rob Heffernan on Boyce qualifying for Tokyo 2020

Brendan Boyce has qualified for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo following a fantastic 5th place finish in the 50k European Walking Championships in Lithuania on Sunday morning. Boyce walked a Personal Best of 3:48:13 to ensure his automatic qualification as part of the Irish team for next year’s Olympics, which will be the Donegal man’s

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Athletics: Brendan Boyce is Tokyo-bound following PB at European Championships

Donegal’s Brendan Boyce has booked his seat on the plane to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo following a fantastic performance in the 50k European Race Walking Championships. Boyce finished in a Personal Best time of 3:48:13 to claim fifth place overall. The race for third was a three way battle between Boyce, Portugal’s Joao

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Emergency services at scene of crash on Killea to Newtowncunningham road

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on the Killea to Newtowncunningham road. The single vehicle crash occurred near the Argony Pub shortly before 9pm on Saturday evening. There are no details of any injuries at this time. The road is closed at the Argony Pub wth diversions being established.

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