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LK Update – Circular Road clear following collision near hospital

Gardai say Letterkenny’s Circular Road close to the hospital is now clear after an earlier collision. Traffic was backed up beyond the roundabout immediately after the incident, with motorists facing ling delays for a time. Emergency Services, including two ambulances, attended the scene, but no serious injuries have been reported.

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One Donegal disclosure on SIPO’s report on political donations in 2018

SIPO, the Standards in Public Office Commission, has published its report on donations to politicians in 2018. Of 230 TDs, Senators, and MEPs, five public representatives disclosed donations with a total value of €6,480. One of them was from Donegal. Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn declared a €1,000 donation from Donegal Office Services, High Road, Letterkenny

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Outrage after fire hydrant inaccessible during devastating gorse fires

  It’s been claimed that a fire hydrant, close to the worst of the weekend gorse fires in West Donegal was blocked, preventing fire crews and locals from having a readily available water supply to combat the blaze. It’s reported that the hydrant, located at Belcruit National School has been covered over with tar, resulting

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Homes & business from Ballindrait to Tober currently without water

  Homes and business from Ballindrait to Tober are currently without water – the fifth time in the last fortnight. Crews have been tasked to repair the suspected pipe burst however it’s understood that despite their efforts over the past two weeks, outages keep occurring. Residents have already signed a petition over the issue but

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Paul Dillon asks GAA to ‘see sense’ over potential club ban

  A Donegal man who has motor neuron disease says he feels guilty that his local GAA club is being potentially punished for helping him. Naomh Colmcille’s in Newtowncunningham allowed one of their pitches to be used for a charity soccer tournament in aid of Paul Dillon. The club had requested permission from Donegal GAA

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Local woman issued fine after using bogus waste disposal company

  It’s emerged that a local woman has been issued a fine for illegal dumping after contacting a bogus waste disposal company. Following an investigation, it’s understood that the woman fell victim to an unregistered service which was advertised online. It’s widely thought that various instances of industrial scale dumping across Donegal could be connected

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£10,000 reward offered for information on Lyra McKee murder

  A 10-thousand pound sterling reward has been offered for information about the murder of Lyra McKee. She was shot dead by members of the New IRA in Derry during riots last Thursday. Her killing has led to new calls for Northern Ireland’s political leaders to talk about resuming power sharing. At Lyra’s funeral yesterday,

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Legal advice says Ten-T route selection is not a matter for councillors

Donegal County Council has been told that the adoption of preferred routes on the Ten-T network is an Executive Function, meaning it is a matter for officials and not members to decide. After the issue was deferred last week, councillors were to have signed off on the preferred routes at a reconvened meeting this afternoon,

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Enda McGuill U19 and Mark Farren U17 Cups First Round Draws – Harps start Mark Farren defense against Sligo

The first round draw for the SSE Airtricity Under-19 Enda McGuill and Under-17 Mark Farren Cups have been confirmed. SSE Airtricity U-19 Enda McGuill Cup 2018 Champions Bohemians have received a Bye to the Second Round of the competition whilst Drogheda United will travel to Shamrock Rovers in the First Round. In the SSE Airtricity

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Politicians urged to work together at Lyra Mc Kee’s funeral

A Belfast priest has used the funeral service of Lyra McKee to urge politicians in the North to work together to produce a better life for young people. President Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and British Prime Minister Theresa May have attended a celebration of the 29 year old’s journalist’s life at St. Anne’s

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Donegal GAA moves to clarify the position regarding Naomh Colmcille in Newtowncunningham

Donegal GAA has moved to clarify the position regarding Naomh Colmcille in Newtowncunningham. In a statement published on their website this morning, they say that following media coverage that the CLG Naomh Colmcille were suspended for eight weeks, CLG Dhún na nGall have received numerous requests for comment. In clarification, the statement continues, the club

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President, Taoiseach & British PM to attend funeral of Lyra McKee

  The President, Taoiseach and the British Prime Minister will attend the funeral of Lyra McKee today. Hundreds are expected at the service in St Anne’s Cathedral in Belfast for the 29 year old journalist who was shot dead while covering riots in Derry on Thursday night. Lyra’s family issued a statement, saying she would

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Issue of pay inequality for teachers ‘unfinished business’, says Minister

  Fianna Fail is calling on the Education Minister to bring in a timeline for the introduction of pay parity for newly qualified teachers. Yesterday, Minister McHugh told the INTO conference the issue of pay is ‘unfinished business’. Meanwhile, he told the ASTI convention he was hopeful the issue of pay equality will be addressed

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GAA urged to revoke proposed ban on Naomh Colmcille Club

  A Donegal County Councillor has moved to clarify details surrounding a proposed ban on Naomh Colmcille GAA Club. Following an investigation, the GAA has recommended an eight week ban on all adult members after the club hosted an ‘unauthorised tournament’ in February. It’s understood that the tournament was a fundraiser for Newtowncunningham man Paul Dillon,

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Funeral of murdered journalist Lyra McKee to take place in Belfast

  The family of Lyra McKee says she was a “gentle innocent soul” who wouldn’t wish ill on anyone. In a statement, they say Lyra would’ve wanted hate and intolerance to be overcome with “love, understanding and kindness”. The journalist’s funeral takes place in Belfast today, after she was killed by dissident republicans in Derry

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Primary teachers concerned over ‘bombardment’ of new initiatives

Primary School teachers are demanding an end to what it says is the constant ‘bombardment’ of new initiatives. The INTO claims there’s an ever expanding list of things schools are expected to implement. Curriculum changes, well-being initiatives, child-safety programs are just some of the things adding to teachers’ workloads. Outgoing General Secretary of the INTO

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Concerns raised over parking issues at Larkin’s Lane

Concern has been raised once again over parking problems at Larkin’s Lane in Letterkenny. Donegal County Council has stated that enforcements have been initiated and motorists parking on double yellow lines is no longer an issue. However it’s thought a pay and display system installed there would eradicate problems entirely. Local Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh says

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