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Maxi Curran says Croke Park is a great opportunity for young Donegal ladies

A new look Donegal begin their Lidl Ladies Football League Division 1 campaign on Saturday against reigning champions and All-Ireland winners Dublin at Croke Park. It’s been nine years since the ladies last played at GAA Headquarters. The side are without a large number of established players for the campaign, including Ciara Hegarty and Yvonne

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GAA President sends condolences to families of Donegal crash victims

Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael John Horan has offered his condolences and those of the Association to the families of John Harley, Shaun Harkin, Mícheál Roarty and Daniel Scott who tragically lost their lives last Sunday night in a road accident in West Donegal. He said: “I was truly saddened to hear the awful news that

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May seeks mandate to demand changes on backstop

British MPs are due to vote on 7 amendments later, which will influence the future of Brexit negotiations. Labour’s supporting an attempt to postpone Brexit if there’s a no deal scenario by late February. Meanwhile Theresa May is seeking to replace the backstop with “alternative arrangements”. Brussels has insisted it won’t reopen the Withdrawal Agreement.

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Community and local health campaigners urged to support nurses strike

There are calls on the community and local health campaigners to support the Nurses in strike action outside Letterkenny University Hospital. The 24 hour strike will begin at 8am tomorrow, meaning many services will be cancelled. Local injury units will not operate while planned inpatient surgery will be cancelled, except for cancer surgery. Spokesperson for

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Minister warns against Brexit compromises which dilute backstop

The DUP says it will back a Brexit compromise both Conservative remainers and leavers support. It includes effectively extending the transition period until the end of 2021 – and changing the backstop in the Withdrawal Agreement dealing with the border. The Unionist Party believes it is feasible. We’ll find out soon what amendments British MPs

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Gardai renew appeal for information on Moville hotel fire

Gardai have renewed their appeal for information regarding the fire which damaged a Moville hotel in which up to 100 asylum seekers were to be based. The attack happened just over two months ago, and a comprehensive garda investigation is continuing. Sergeant Charlene Atherton made the latest appeal on today’s Ninbe ’til Noon Show…..

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Man remains in custody after a major drugs seizure in Kerrykeel

  A man remains in custody this morning after a major drugs seizure in Kerrykeel. Gardaí from Milford, supported by the Regional Armed Support Unit searched a house in Kerrykeel shortly after 12 midday yesterday. Gardaí discovered a cannabis growing operation and seized cannabis plants with an estimated street value in excess of €400,000. A

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Increase to Housing grants for Elderly & Disabled come into effect on Friday

Increases to Housing grants for Elderly and Disabled persons paid by Donegal County Council will come into effect on Friday. The increases were ratified this week by the council, on foot of recommendations from the housing SPC. The council also agreed to relax the criteria for inclusion in the scheme, saying if a person’s condition

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Major upgrade of radiology services unveiled across Donegal

  A €1.7 million upgrade of community radiology services across Donegal have been unveiled. Last year, upgrading works to x-ray facilities were carried out at community hospitals in Donegal Town, Dungloe, Killybegs and Carndonagh. Noeleen Gallagher, Clinical Specialist in Community Radiologist Services, Donegal says the works have paved the way for the expansion of services

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Gardai seize cannabis plants worth €400,000 at Donegal house

  Gardaí have arrested a man in his 30s and seized a quantity of cannabis in an operation in Donegal today.  Gardaí attached to Milford Garda Station, supported by the Regional Armed Support Unit searched a house in Kerrykeel shortly after 12 midday. Gardaí discovered a cannabis growing operation and seized cannabis plants with an

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Gardai appealing for witnesses to fatal crash near Magheroarty

Gardai investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Gortahork last night are appealing to members of the public for help in tracing the movements of the vehicle prior to the collision. The occupants of the 01 silver Toyota Corolla Hatchback, four men in their 20s were pronounced dead at the scene last night. Emergency

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Donegal County Council meeting adjourned in honour of JJ Reid

Today’s sitting of Donegal County Council was adjourned for an hour in honour of the late Councillor JJ Reid and as a mark of respect for the passing of the four men involved in last night’s fatal crash. Fine Gael Councillor and former colleague Councillor Bernard McGuinness paid tribute to the late Councillor today in

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Cllr calls for insurance legislation to be expedited

There are fears small businesses in Donegal will be forced to close as a result of crippling insurance costs. Donegal County Councillor and local business owner, Councillor Martin Harley is bringing a motion before today’s full council meeting calling on the Government to bring forward legislation to crackdown on fraudulent or exaggerated claims. Councillor Harley

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Senior consultant at LUH lends support to nurses striking

A senior consultant at Letterkenny University Hospital has lent his support to nurses striking on Wednesday. During the first of six 24-hour nationwide work stoppages, more than 35,000 nurses will engage in industrial action. Seaking on today’s Nine til Noon Show, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Peter O’Rourke says nursing is a profession that deserves to

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Pressure mounting on Council to carry out interim flood defence measures

While some residents in Donegal still wait for flood defence measures to be constructed around their homes, there’s pressure on the local authority to carry out some interim measures. Some homeowners in Inishowen who were devastated by floods in August 2017 have reportedly been flooded since then and are now said to be living in

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Questions raised over lack of progress on Finn Valley CFRAMS project

Questions have been raised over a lack of progress on the implementation of the CFRAMS project for the Finn Valley. Funding for flood relief schemes in Lifford, Castlefin and the Twin Towns was announced last year. Councillor Gary Doherty says to date, no work to mitigate against flooding has been carried out despite money being

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Need for pedestrian crossing at High Road, L’Kenny highlighted

  There are urgent calls on Donegal County Council to install a pedestrian crossing at a thriving area of Letterkenny. Home to the new courthouse along with a number of businesses, the High Road has been described as a now busy thoroughfare with the need for a safe crossing highlighted as a necessary addition. Cllr.

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HSE issues advice ahead of nurses strike on Wednesday

The HSE has issued advice ahead of Wednesday’s nursing strike. It’s requesting patients only attend emergency services if absolutely necessary. It also says planned inpatient surgeries, day case procedures, and all outpatient appointments will be cancelled. The action by members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation follows the breakdown of talks on Friday.

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Irish Congress of Trade Unions in London today to discuss Brexit

A delegation from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions is heading to London today to argue that a deal on Brexit is essential for everyone. ICTU represents 800,000 workers North and South of the border. Assistant General Secretary Owen Reidy says they’ve lined up a series of meetings with British Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn,

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Donegal students encouraged to consider career in tourism/ hospitality

With the CAO deadline fast approaching, Leaving Cert students in Donegal are being encouraged to consider a career in the tourism and hospitality sector. Every year, the hospitality and tourism businesses around the country recruit over 6,000 entry-level employees across all areas of their operations. The deadline for CAO applications is this Friday February 1st

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DCC urged to take more pro-active approach in clean-up of derelict buildings

Donegal County Council has been urged to take a more proactive approach in dealing with derelict buildings in the Stranorlar Municipal District. The issue has been highlighted by the Cathaoirleach of the Stranorlar MD who says some residents are living a nightmare where derelict buildings beside them are attracting illegal dumping and vermin. Councillor Patrick

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