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Almost €50,000 announced to support two clubs in Gaoth Dobhair

Almost €50,000 in funding has been announced to support two clubs in Gaoth Dobhair. Over €33,000 has been allocated to Chumann Peil Cheiltigh Ghaoth Dobhair for the purchasing and erecting of a fence and ball stop nets. While €13,000 has also been sanctioned by the Department of Culture, Heritage and Gaeltacht for Gaoth Dobhair Golf […]

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Forensic accountant given access to Jim Ferry’s financial documents

Donegal County Council has been granted orders by the High Court to access financial documents relating to Jim Ferry’s former waste collector business. Mr Ferry and his partner, Carol Eliot have agreed to a forensic accountant being given access to the papers which are currently held by Gardai in Letterkenny. The court heard that the

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LUH second most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today

  Letterkenny University Hospital was joint second most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today with 40 people awaiting admission there this morning. Nine people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 31 were waiting on wards. Its up significantly on yesterday’s figure of 27. Sligo Hospital also had 40 people waiting for a

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McConalogue has ‘beef’ with Taoiseach

Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue has hit out at the Taoiseach over his claims her was trying to reduce his carbon footprint by eating less meat. The Fianna Fail Agriculture Spokesperson says, Leo Varadkar’s ill-judged comments have angered beef farmers across the country. During a Dail exchange, Deputy McConalogue accused the Taoiseach of threatening the Irish

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Local Link carried 250,000 passengers in Donegal last year

The manager of the Local Link service in Donegal has said that since the service came under the auspices of the National Transport Authority, it has become more established in the community. Fiona O’Shea told a Municipal District meeting in Inishowen this week that last year, 250,000 passengers in Donegal were carried by 120 drivers,

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Discussions to take place over future educational needs for Letterkenny

  There are calls for Greenfield sites in the Letterkenny MD to be earmarked for educational use in the years ahead. Discussions are to take place between the Department of Education, Donegal County Council and principals of both secondary and primary schools in the area over future needs as part of the Local Area Plan.

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Council urged to explore options to tackle issues at local estate

Donegal County Council is being urged to explore all options with a view towards creating a small development where a vast amount of illegal dumping is taking place. The local authority has vowed to carry out an extensive clean up operation at the Council owned land at Windmill View in Letterkenny but it’s thought more

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Vital works on water supply in North West Donegal to start

Minister Joe McHugh has announced vital works will be carried out in the coming months to guarantee supplies to homes, businesses and tourism firms in North West Donegal. As part of Irish Water’s €40 million investment in the county, the mains water supply at Marble Hill servicing Portnablagh is to be replaced. Minister McHugh says

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Shortage of planners in Inishowen causing problems for Cllrs

Councillors in Inishowen say a shortage of planners is preventing them from representing their constituents. Cllr Rena Donaghey said it’s becoming impossible to secure site meetings, and that means potentially contentious issues are not bring addressed. Figures published this week show that in the first 11 months of last year, 1830 planning applications were received

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Current system for returning emigrants not working – Gallagher

  There is a serious need for a solution to the current system in place for returning emigrants in Ireland. That’s according to Councillor Marie Therese Gallagher who says it is near impossible for people to re-settle in the country. She says the difficulty in obtaining a driving licence or planning permission has left returning

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HSE to host support meeting for those effected by Killygordan tragedy

The HSE is hosting an information meeting in Killygordan this evening to offer advice on supporting young people effected by the death of Jasmine McMonagle. The mother of two was murdered at her home in Forest Park, Killygordan on Friday the 4th of January. Psychologists will be on hand this evening to offer advice to

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Appointment of Gaeltacht Tourism Officer widely welcomed

  The appointment of a Gaeltacht Tourism Officer for Donegal has been widely welcomed. Donegal County Council in conjunction with Údarás na Gaeltachta announced today that Máire ní Fhearraigh will take up the role. The development of a marketing campaign to showcase the Gaeltacht areas within the county is now set to commence. However, while

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Donegal Gardai ill-equipped to deal with spike in crime – Glackin

There are further calls on Donegal County Council to highlight the need for extra Garda resources in Donegal. It follows reports of an increase in burglaries, unprovoked assaults and dangerous driving in various parts of the county in recent months. The issue is to be raised at today’s sitting of the Letterkenny Municipal District. Cllr

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27 people awaiting in-patient beds at LUH

There were 27 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, six of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s 13 down on yesterday’s figure, according to the latest INMO trolley watch report. Cork University Hospital was the most overcrowded today with 42 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 598 people waiting at hospitals

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Parents of pair accused of Australian murder say they are innocent

The parents of two men facing murder charges in Australia say they just want their boys home. Speaking to today’s Inishowen Independent newspaper the parents of Christopher McLaughlin and Nathan Kelly say their children are not guilty and they didn’t set out to harm anybody. The pair are charged with murder of 66 year-old Paul

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No deal scenario could make united Ireland more likely – May

British MPs vote on the draft Brexit deal this evening. Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to be defeated as she tries to get the withdrawal agreement through parliament. Here, the government will be discussing its latest preparations for Britain leaving the EU without a deal. Speaking in the House of Commons yesterday, Theresa May

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Derry set to host first Green Infrastructure & Climate Change Conference

Derry is set to host the first Green Infrastructure and Climate Change Conference in Northern Ireland this year. A range of global climate change and green space experts will gather on March 12th in The Guildhall. Derry City and Strabane District Council is leading the way in the battle against climate change by hosting the

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Four men arrested outside Donegal Town appear in court

Four Eastern Europeans with addresses in South Dublin have appeared at a county Donegal Court charged with having items that could be used in connection with theft or burglary. Donegal Town District Court was told they were detained by Gardai after they were detected driving and allegedly acting suspiciously at Tullyearl Roundabout Donegal Town on

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Forestry sector workers in Donegal expected to earn €378m

Forest Industries Ireland is forecasting major growth in the coming years in Donegal as the supply of raw material increases. It predicts workers within the sector will earn an estimated €6.4bn of which €378 million will be earned in Donegal. Currently there are around 545 people working in the forestry sector in the county. The

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Erection of white crosses in Falcarragh sparks debate

The pro life group North West Alliance which erected white crosses outside the Medical Centre in Falcarragh has defended the action, saying their only intention is to offer women genuine options. Amanda Gallagher of Pro-Life Sligo denied that the protest would intimidate women, saying the facility was closed, and no patients were in the area.

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40 people awaiting in-patient beds at LUH

There were 40 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, seven of them on Emergency Department trolleys. The hospital was the fourth most overcrowded in the country this morning, according to the latest INMO trolley watch report. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded today with 59 people waiting there. Nationally, there

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