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Tougher sanctions needed for illegal dumping – IFA

The Irish Farming Association is calling for tougher sanctions to be introduced to tackle illegal dumping. It’s warning communities to be alert over the Christmas season as there will be an increase in littering across the countryside. Bigger fines and the installation of CCTV are some measures the association is suggesting. IFA Environment Chairman, Thomas

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Big win at home for Stute over Cliftonville – FT Report & Reaction

There was a 10 goal thriller at the Brandywell Stadium on Saturday evening between Institute and Cliftonville which was won by ‘Stute 6-4. Michael mcCrudden scored four goals while Joe McCready got himself a brace on the way to the two goal victory. Eamonn McLaughlin was there for Highland Radio Sport… After the match Eamonn

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St. Eunan’s beat Buncrana in U21 Hurling Final with strong second-half showing

St. Eunan’s proved too strong for Buncrana in the Donegal U21 Hurling Championship Final last night, beating the Inishowen club on a scoreline of 3-10 v 1-08. The sides were level at half-time, 1-05 v 0-08, with James Hartnett scoring the only goal of the half for Eunan’s. The second half saw St. Eunan’s dominate,

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Donegal patients now availing of New Robotic Surgery in Galway

  Some cancer patients in Donegal who travel to Galway for treatment are now being partly cared for a by a robot. The Saolta University Hospital Group in conjunction with Cancer Care West recently introduced Robotic Surgery at University Hospital Galway The surgical robot is currently being used by the urology team at the hospital

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€34 million to be spent on Donegal’s roads in 2019 – Mc Hugh

Minister Joe McHugh says more than €34million is to be spent on road projects in Donegal next year. €2.5million will be spent progressing N14/N15 to A5 Link and the Ten-T routes, while  €1.5million is being spent on the four lane carriageway in Letterkenny. Safety works will also be carried out, including more than €2.8million on four

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Breaking news: House sealed off after suspected arson attack

  A house in Falcarragh remains sealed off this morning after a fire broke out at the property yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were first alerted to the unoccupied bungalow at Derryreel shortly before 3pm however the house has been extensively damaged by the blaze. Gardai have confirmed that they are treating the fire as a

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Seasonal workers’ rights & earnings set to improve

New regulations announced is set to improve seasonal workers’ employment rights and earnings. The amendment will allow seasonal and casual works earn €7500 a year without it impacting their rights to Jobseeker’s Benefit. Minister Joe McHugh has welcomed the changes and praised Minister Regina Doherty for her meeting with a delegation from Killybegs. Manus Boyle

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Police appealing for information following a report of theft in Limavady

Police in Strand Road are appealing for information following a report of theft from the Limavady Road area. Constable Blair said: “Sometime between 12pm and 3:30pm on Thursday 13th December, it was reported that a quantity of scaffolding was stolen from the area. Enquiries are continuing. Police are appealing to anyone who saw a lorry

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New sewerage scheme for Falcarragh a step closer

  Irish Water has confirmed that an application for a Compulsory Purchase Order has been submitted to progress the Falcarragh Sewerage Scheme. The utility says consultations with landowners have been ongoing with construction expected to begin in 2019. The proposed scheme will end the discharge of poorly treated sewage into Ballyness Bay. Cathaoirleach of Donegal

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Post-Brexit border questions yet to be resolved – Coveney

The government’s Brexit contingency plans don’t spell out how a hard border with Northern Ireland will be avoided. The document published last night says the government is committed to avoiding a hard border but it doesn’t say how that will be done. Earlier, European Affairs Minister Helen Mc Entee suggested the government will not plan

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Gardai confirm increase in burglaries in Donegal ahead of festive season

  There has been an increase in burglaries in the county in recent days, with thieves said to be targeting the Finn Valley, Convoy, Manor, Killea and other border areas. As a result, Gardai in Donegal are urging home and business owners to be on alert and to take all precautions over the festive season.

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Donegal IHF Chair says no-deal Brexit would hit the hotel sector

Concern is growing among hoteliers in Donegal over a potential no deal Brexit and its implications. According to the latest data from the Irish Hotels Federation business sentiment among hotels in the county has dropped significantly. This is despite reports of a good year in terms of growth in the industry reported for 2018. Paul

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Government will not plan for hard border under any circumstances

  The government will not plan for a hard border with Northern Ireland under any circumstances. Ministers have said preparing for that scenario means it’s more likely to happen. It comes as the government published contingency plans for a no-deal Brexit last night that warn of a sobering impact on Ireland if the UK crashes

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