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CAP funding for farmers must be defended – McGuinness

Midlands North West MEP Mairead McGuinness says it’s fundamental that future CAP funding for farmers must be defended. The Fine Gael MEP was speaking in Strasbourg where the European Parliament this week reiterated its position on the EU’s future budget post 2020. In a vote on Wednesday, MEPs confirmed their position on the next EU […]

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Significant breakthrough in pursuit for second ambulance base for Inishowen

The National Ambulance Service has confirmed that a second full time ambulance crew for Inishowen will be included in their service plan for 2019. A special meeting was held today between the NAS and local elected representatives from Inishowen who were calling for a second crew to be based in the area following much concern

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Travelling organised creeper burglary gang operating in Donegal

Police have issued a warning for people to be extra vigilant after they received information that a travelling organised creeper burglary gang are operating in the North West region. Its believed the gang are targeting unsecure properties and cars across Donegal and Derry. The PSNI are urging members of the public to report any suspicious

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New research at LUH means fewer women with breast need mastectomies

New research being carried out at Letterkenny University Hospital means fewer women who have breast cancer need mastectomies. The study successfully evaluated cosmetic related outcomes following breast conserving surgery, incorporating both patient and surgeon in the assessments. The results show that acceptable cosmetic outcomes were achieved. Speaking on today’s Nine Till Noon Show, Breast surgeons

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Concerns over Inishowen ambulance call outs to be discussed today

Concerns over recent ambulance call out delays in Inishowen are to be highlighted at a special meeting later today. The meeting between members of the National Ambulance Service and local elected representatives will hear calls for a second full time ambulance crew to be based in Carndonagh. Cllr. Albert is one of those attending today’s

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MICA Action Group important step towards redress

  The Mica Action Group has been welcoming the publication of the NSAI’s protocol for the assessment, testing concrete blocks which may contain damaging materials. It follows the National Standards Authority of Ireland’s publication of the revised edition of the Testing and Categorisation protocol which was published in August 2017. PRO of the Mica Action

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Reopening of Old Abbey Cemetery at Kilmacrennan being discussed

  Donegal County Council is to enter into discussions with a local committee in Kilmacrennan to discuss the reopening of the Old Abbey Cemetery. Access to the cemetery has been blocked for safety reasons for some time, with Cllr John O’Donnell arguing that this denies people the right to visit graves of their loved ones,

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KFO welcome latest Brexit developments

  The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has welcomed the latest Brexit developments as positive early signs for Irish fisheries. The organization believes the draft withdrawal agreement and the political declaration reflects the key concerns expressed by the Irish fishing industry during negotiations. CEO of the KFO Sean O’Donogue firmly believes the future framework for fisheries, after

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NI Dept request decision to proceed with A5 be quashed

Northern Ireland’s Department of Infrastructure has today asked a High Court judge to quash its decision to proceed with the A5. The move means they will not be contesting a legal challenge to prevent the construction of the Western Transport Scheme launched by the Alternative A5 Alliance. However, West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says today

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Letterkenny businessman found not guilty of human trafficking

A Letterkenny businessman man has been found not guilty on a charge of human trafficking at Sligo Circuit Court. 40-year-old Sorin Kirpcai, Fortwell Court, Letterkenny, was one of two Romanian men charged with trafficking another Romanian man for exploitation to work in a car wash in Sligo town. His trial ended after the trial judge

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Derry Courthouse

Mother of on the run prisoner believed to be in Donegal loses half surety

Police say an on the run prisoner believed to be living in a border village in Donegal cannot be compelled to Court for his sentencing as he remains at large. At today’s sitting of Derry Magistrates Court, James Gerald Donegan’s mother, Theresa Donegan from Summerhill Park, Prehen has lost half the £500 surety she lodged

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Seanad told Moville plan must be backed with community supports

The Seanad has been told that without consultation and community supports, the imminent arrival of up to 100 asylum seekers in Moville eill be deeply unfair to both the refugees themselves and also the local community. Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn told the house the core of the problem is that because of restrictions on peoples’

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GAA Programme – Red Hughs & Limavady battle for Ulster supremacy

The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm. On this week’s programme, Tom Comack looks ahead to Saturday evenings Ulster Junior Championship Final meeting of Donegal Champions Red Hughs and Derry’s Limavady Wolfhounds. He’s joined by Red Hugh’s legend Marty Carlin and Limavady Chairman

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Barnier warns of ‘Long Road to Brexit’ as NI minister resigns

Shilesh Vara has resigned as Northern Ireland Minister. His resignation comes after Theresa Mays cabinet yesterday backed plans to leave the EU after a 5 hour meeting. His resignation comes as EU’s Chief Brexit Negotiator warns there is a long road ahead before Brexit is finalised. Michel Barnier says the deal is fair and balanced

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Passenger and vehicle numbers increase on Lough Swilly Ferry

There’s been an increase in the number of people using the Lough Swilly Ferry service connecting Rathmullan and Buncrana, with just over 26,000 foot passengers and over 6,000 vehicles using it this year. Councillors are welcoming what’s been described as a very successful season, but are urging officials to ensure that promised dredging work is

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Caiseal Mara Hotel, Moville, Direct Provision

Irish Refugee Council concerned over remoteness of Movile Direct Provision Centre

The Irish Refugee Council has raised serious concerns over the remoteness of the Moville Direct Provision Centre. 100 asylum seekers are due to arrive in Moville over the coming weeks following confirmation on Friday that the Caiseal Mara Hotel in Moville would be turned into a Direct Provision Centre. The Irish Refugee Council believe the

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Casey’s PR agency apologise for re-tweeting controversial Late Late Show video

The PR agency behind Peter Casey’s Presidential bid has apologised for re-tweeting a video which satirised the businessman’s Late Late show appearance and his views on the traveling community. Bannerton PR has since deleted the tweet, and “apologised wholeheartedly” to anyone who may have been offended by the clip. The company says it doesn’t support

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