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Crucial pipe replacement works to start in Finn Valley next month

  Crucial Irish Water pipe replacement works are to start in the Finn Valley next month, with one of the longest outstanding projects in the county included. Work on the stretch from Cross, Killygordon to Meenglass Crossroads in Ballybofey will be done in two phases, with the Killygordon works starting on January 21st and the […]

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FF concerned that No-Deal Brexit is looking increasingly likely

The British Cabinet is believed to have discussed plans to ramp-up preparations for a no-deal Brexit. They met for more than two hours this morning. The preparations follow Prime Minister Theresa May’s failure to convince MPs to back her EU withdrawal agreement. Leader of the Commons, Andrea Leadsom, admits a no-deal exit from the EU

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Doherty accuses Government of failing homeless families this Christmas

A Donegal Deputy has hit out at the Government over the high level of families remaining in emergency accommodation this Christmas. In the wake of the confidence and supply arrangement remaining in place until 2020, Deputy Pearse Doherty has accused both Fine Gael and Fianna Fail of doing little to address high rents and homelessness.

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LUH second most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today

Letterkenny University Hospital was the second most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today with 40 people awaiting admission there this morning. 17 people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 23 were waiting on wards. The hospital is surpassed by University Hospital Limerick with 56 people waiting there. Nationally there were 465 people

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Arson attack: Gardai urge motorists with dashcam footage to come forward

  Gardaí believe motorists with dashcam footage may be able to assist with their investigation into an arson attack in Kilmacrennan. Inquiries are on-going into what Gardai are treating as a serious incident of criminal damage at a new build house in the area in the early hours of Sunday morning. Four units of the

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Education Minister launches fourth schools’ Lifeskills survey

The Education Minister Joe McHugh has today, launched the fourth schools’ Lifeskills survey. This survey, which is conducted every three years, provides data on a number of important lifeskills-related issues within primary and post-primary schools. It has been renamed the Wellbeing and Lifeskills Survey to reflect the increased focus on student wellbeing. The survey includes

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Council urged to address ‘accident blackspot’ in Inishowen

  Donegal County Council is being urged to address what’s been described as an ‘accident blackspot’ in Inishowen. It’s understood that there have been 19 crashes on the stretch at Breadaglen just outside Moville in the past year alone. Cllr Martin McDermott is asking the local authority to address a dangerous corner on the road.

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Funding available in 2019 for angling projects & events in Donegal

  Inland Fisheries Ireland’s has launched its Sponsorship Programme for 2019 and is now inviting applications from suitable angling events and initiatives in Donegal. The programme awarded funding to 62 Irish angling events and 10 teams representing Ireland in overseas international events to the combined value of €30,000 in 2018. The scheme will remain open

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Stark warning issued to Donegal road users this Christmas

  As the festive season approaches, stark warnings have been issued to road-users about the consequences of drink-driving. The Donegal Road Safety Working Group is urging people to never drink or drug drive this Christmas. Meanwhile Gardaí say that they will be increasing the number of checkpoints over the festive period, which will run on

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Gaoth Dobhair and Red Hughs All-Ireland Semi-Final details confirmed

The draws for the All-Ireland Club Football Championship Semi-Finals have been confirmed. In the first of the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship Semi-Finals, Ulster and Donegal champions Gaoth Dobhair will face reigning All-Ireland, Galway and Connacht Senior champions Corofin on Sunday the 16th of February in Carrick-On-Shannon, with throw-in at 1.30pm. The other All-Ireland Senior

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Calls for urgent staff recruitment at Ramelton Community Hospital

A Donegal Deputy is calling on the HSE to urgently recruit staff at Ramelton Community Hospital. The hospital, which has a capacity of 30 beds, is currently only operating 26 due to staff shortages. Fianna Fail TD Charlie McConalogue says the 4 beds currently closed in Ramelton could have a knock-on effect on overcrowding at

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Audio Update – Mass goers targeted by thieves in Castlefinn

A Donegal County Councillor has today appealed for information after two cars were broken into at a Church car park in Castlefin on Saturday night. Cllr Gary Doherty was speaking after items were taken from the cars while the owners were attending Saturday evening mass in St Mary’s Church. On today’s Nine til Noon Show,

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KFO seeking Brexit clarification at Fisheries Council meeting

The Chief Executive of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation says a hard Brexit could have serious consequences for the sector. Sean O’Donaghue was speaking in Brussels ahead of the annual meeting of the Council of Fisheries Ministers which gets underway today. Mr O’Donaghue is seeking a declaration that whatever happens, there is certainty in 2019……….. Meanwhile,

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Councillor claims high car insurance costs threaten rural Ireland

A Donegal County Councillor has called for the creation of a nationalised body to oversee insurance claims across Ireland, after a young driver from North Leitrim was quoted almost €18,700 for motor insurance. Cllr Micheal Choilm MacGiolla Easbuig says the high cost of insurance is driving young people out of rural areas where car dependency

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Donegal and Inishowen Leagues progress in Oscar Traynor Trophy thanks to Donegal draw

The Donegal League and the Inishowen League have progressed to the last 8 of the Oscar Traynor Inter-League Trophy following the Donegal League’s draw with the Sligo/Leitrim League last night in Sligo. Kevin McHugh scored both goals for Raymond Shields’ charges, the first coming inside the opening five minutes. Sligo/Leitrim equalised through Keith Nibbs on

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Raymond Shields speaks ahead of Oscar Traynor clash with Sligo/Leitrim

The Donegal League travel to face the Sligo/Leitrim game tonight in the final game in their three team Oscar Traynor Inter-League Trophy group. A draw will be enough for Raymond Shields’ side to progress to the next round and would also mean that the Inishowen League go through as well. If the Sligo/Leitrim League pick

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Growing opposition to proposals on tougher penalty point system

Plans to toughen the penalty point system for drivers have been labeled ‘draconian’. There is growing opposition to the proposals by the Transport Minister in Fine Gael and Fianna Fail. Earlier this week it emerged the Transport Minister Shane Ross was examining ways to crack down on speeding motorists. Among the measures being considered are

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Social enterprise projects in Donegal benefit from funding from Dormant Accounts Fund

Over €220,000 in funding has been allocated from the Dormant Accounts Fund to 4 social enterprise projects in Donegal. The main aim of the funding is to increase the impact of social enterprises by enhancing their capacity to delivery services and generate traded income through the provision of small capital grants. As part of a

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