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Twin Towns to get public toilets after signing of innovative scheme

  The Balor Arts Centre in Ballybofey has signed up to a new innovative scheme that will see it providing community toilet facilities in the Twin Towns under Donegal County Councils new Community Toilet Scheme. The scheme is being piloted by Donegal County Council in the area with a view towards increasing the number of […]

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Council confirm progress on Buncrana Leisure Centre refurbishment

  Donegal County Council Officials have confirmed that they intend to invite tenders for the design of a new leisure in Buncrana. It’s expected that a proposed model will be presented to local representatives for consideration in the coming months. The Council has also stated that significant discussions between them and the Buncrana Leisure Centre

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HSE accused of deliberately deferring decision on future of Lifford Hospital

  The HSE is being accused of deliberately deferring a decision on long term care at Lifford Community Hospital. The HSE has continuously said that the situation in Lifford won’t be reviewed until 2021 – pending on Census figures. However, documentation from the HSE for CHO area 1, which includes Donegal, shows that the projected

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Donegal man who falsely claimed jobseekers has case put back

  A Donegal man who falsely claimed jobseekers allowance from the Department of the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection had his case put back for a year to monitor repayments. Alan Carr from Bluestack Drive, Letterbarrow claimed €26,444 from the Department. Alan Carr pleaded guilty at Donegal Town District Court to one count

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New fruit & veg processing facility approved for Claudy area

  Plans for a new fresh fruit and vegetable processing and distribution facility for the Claudy area were granted full planning permission at a meeting of Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Planning Committee yesterday. The new premises is proposed for lands opposite 613 Baranailt Road, Claudy, and local food firm Seasons Harvest will operate

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Eugene Gallagher co-opted onto Donegal County Council

Eugene Gallagher has been officially co-opted onto Donegal County Council. He replaces Dessie Shiels who resigned earlier this month. Gallagher will now serve as a Councillor in the Letterkenny Municipal District. Speaking in Lifford today, Cllr Gallagher says he has a number of key objectives going forward. He also paid tribute to his predecessor:

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Council meeting adjourned after tributes to Dessie Larkin

Today’s sitting of Donegal County Council has been adjourned as a mark of respect to the late former Cllr. Dessie Larkin. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr Seamus O’Domhnaill led tributes this morning in Lifford saying that Dessie Larkin left quite a legacy behind following his sad and untimely death. Cllr Ciaran Brogan commented it

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Wind Energy billboard campaign being launched today

Today marks the launch of a county-wide billboard campaign highlighting the role of wind energy in tackling climate change. It’s part of a wider national campaign backed by Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton and the Irish Wind Energy Association. Wind energy’s central role in Ireland’s fight against climate change is being

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‘Back with the Big Boys’ – Declan Bonner on Donegal’s return to Division One

Donegal have made their way back to Division One of the National Football League and they’ve also booked their place in the Division Two final following an impressive 1-20 v 0-10 win over Kildare at Ballyshannon on Sunday. Donegal had 10 different scorers throughout the course of the 70 minutes with Jamie Brennan scoring the

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2019 Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Club Football Championship Draws

The Draw for the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Club Football Championships was made on Sunday. Details of the full draw can be found below. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh ran through the draw on Highland Radio Sunday Sport… SENIOR: Group A: Gaoth Dobhair – 2018 Senior Champions Ardara St. Michael’s St. Eunan’s Group

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Police launch murder probe following death of Limavady man

Detectives from PSNI’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation following the death of 23-year-old Darren McGurk from Limavady. Officers received a report around 4:20pm on Thursday (21st March) that Mr. McGurk had sustained a serious head injury following an assault at a house in the Glenbeg Walk area of the town the previous

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Young rural drivers still left stranded over lack of driving testers

The Government’s being accused of leaving young people in rural Ireland stranded without cars. Fianna Fail’s Transport Spokesperson says Minister Ross is forcing young people to wait months on end to get a driver’s licence – after failing to hire enough driving test instructors. Deputy Robert Troy says it’s impossible to get around rural Ireland

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MPs rubbish talk of coup as anti-Brexit petition reaches 5 million

In the UK, senior cabinet ministers have rubbished talk of a coup to oust Theresa May. One of her rumoured replacements, David Liddington, says he’s 100 percent behind the British Prime Minister. Meanwhile, Brexit Secretary, Stephen Barclay, says a general election would become more likely if MPs vote this week for a Brexit option the

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Donegal will be back in Division 1 next year and face Meath for Division 2 title

Donegal are back in Division 1 of the National Football League after just one year in Division Two following a 1-20 v 0-10 win over Kildare in Fr. Tierney Park, Ballyshannon on Sunday. Declan Bonner’s men can also pick up the Division 2 title as they will take on Meath in the final next weekend

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Haven’t played in conditions like that since I was underage in Donegal – Seamus Coleman

The Republic of Ireland have ended a poor run of results in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier. They’d only picked up one victory in their last 11 matches before the 1-nil win away to minnows Gibraltar in Group D. Killybegs man Seamus Coleman picked up his 50th cap for the Republic of Ireland on Saturday

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Derry will have to defend better to win Division 4 title – Damien McErlain

Derry have warmed up for the Allianz Football League Division Four Final with a win. The Oakleaf County edged a thriller against Wexford by 3-21 to 4-16. They’ll take on Leitrim in that Division 4 decider and the Connacht side were 1-20 v 2-09 winners over Waterford in their final warm-up. Derry manager Damien McErlain

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It was more physical than we were used to – Karen Guthrie after win over Westmeath

The Donegal Ladies booked their place in the semi-finals of Division 1 of the LIDL Ladies National Football League on Saturday with a 1-08 v 1-04 win over Westmeath. Maxi Curran’s side now have 5 wins from 6 and will take on Galway in their next League game. Donegal captain Karen Guthrie, who scored 0-05

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