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Hard Brexit would mean €10 billion loss to Northern Irish Economy

A hard Brexit would mean a € 10 billion loss to the Northern Irish Economy, according to a new study. The report looked at possible outcomes after the UK leaves Europe, and found that the unification of Ireland is the only positive scenario for both north and south. Unification would see Northern Ireland increase it’s

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Breaking: Road closed following serious crash in West Donegal

Emergency Services are currently attending the scene of a serious road traffic crash on Muckish road in Falcarragh. The two vehicle collision happened shortly after 9am this morning. At least one person has been taken to hospital for treatment, the extent of their injuries is not yet known at this stage. Gardai have confirmed that

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Ministers response to Carndonagh Garda Station ‘inadequate’

A Donegal County Councillor has hit out a response from the Justice Minister to ongoing calls for a new Garda Station in Carndonagh. Garda Authorities have deemed the current station as unfit for purpose with the need for a new station and a new site identified ten years ago. Minister Flanagan has however sanctioned remedial

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‘Crisis commentators’ told to urgently address hospital overcrowding

  A Sligo-Leitrim and South Donegal Deputy has called on the Taoiseach and the Health Minister to suspend their roles as crisis commentators and provide the necessary resources to deal with the trolley crisis affecting the North West. Yesterday, 93 people were awaiting admission to hospitals across the region with Saolta confirming the Full Capacity

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Ronan McKinley and Ireland start International Tournament against England

The Republic of Ireland U17 start their International Tournament today against England at the Tallaght Stadium (kick off 8pm). Derry City’s Ronan Mc Kinley is named among the 21-man squad for the tournament in Dublin which will see Ireland also play Germany and the Czech Republic. With qualification already assured as hosts for next year’s

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St Joseph’s and Ramelton hospitals to retain long term residential care role

A commitment has come from Government for the retention of long term residential care at St Joseph’s Community Hospital in Stranorlar and Ramelton community hospital. The declaration was made at a meeting held earlier today between HSE officials, the Minister for Health and a delegation from the ‘Save Our St Joseph’s Hospital Action Group. During the

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Remand prisoner remains unlawfully at large in Donegal/ Derry

A remand prisoner who is believed to be travelling across the Donegal and Derry areas remains unlawfully at large. The PSNI say they are still actively seeking information in relation to the whereabouts of 30 year old, James Donegan. James Donegan, who is awaiting sentencing for a number of serious offences including attempted hijacking, did

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Full Capacity Protocol in place at Letterkenny University Hospital

The Full Capacity Protocol is in place at Letterkenny University Hospital due to high volumes of patients presenting at the hospital’s Emergency Department. Saolta say they will be continually monitoring the implementation of the Full Capacity Protocol. It is not known when the protocol was implemented or how long it has been in place but

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Two people remanded in custody in connection to Lenamore Stables fire

Two people have been remanded in custody in connection with a major fire at Lenamore stables in Muff at the weekend. Two horses died and a woman was hospitalised following the blaze which broke out shortly before 6am on Sunday morning. The man and woman appeared before Letterkenny court this afternoon. Fire crews from Derry

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Micheál Martin disciplines party figures over candidate ‘launch’ in North

  Fianna Fáil has handed out punishment to the Senator who launched a candidate in Northern Ireland before the party was ready. Mark Daly has been sacked from his Deputy Leader role in the Seanad and has been removed as spokesperson for the Irish Overseas and the Diaspora. Senator Daly and TD Éamon Ó Cuiv

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Tribunal recommends solicitor be struck off after diverting client funds

  A tribunal has recommended a solicitor be struck off after a Law Society investigation found she diverted €266,000 of client funds into her personal bank accounts. The siphoned-off cash included sums left in a will to charity and a priest. The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal heard Donegal solicitor Moya O’Donnell misappropriated and misused client funds

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Donegal Intercultural Platform react to Peter Casey comments

The Donegal Intercultural Platform has hit out at comments made by Peter Casey stating that they harm positive relations between Travellers and the majority population. They care calling on organisations across the county to take a stand to support an ethnic minority and reject what they term as politics of division and hate. Co-Chairperson of

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Over 90 people awaiting admission to hospital in North West region

  Letterkenny University Hospital has been ranked as the third most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today with 48 people awaiting admission there this morning. 24 people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 24 were waiting on wards. Sligo University Hospital follows in fourth position with 45 people waiting there. It brings

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Additional school bus to Milford in place from today

  It’s been confirmed that the additional bus allocated for pupils travelling from Termon and Kilmacrennan to school in Milford will come into operation today. Minister John Halligan signed off on a ministerial order last week, officially granting the allocation of the bus to cater for over 30 students who failed to secure school transport

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PNA ambulance personnel members refuse to work overtime

Psychiatric Nurses Association ambulance personnel members will from today, refuse to work overtime. The refusal of additional shifts by up to 500 PNA ambulance personnel members, including a number in Donegal, will take effect from around now (7am) as part of the second phase of mandated industrial action. The action is in protest of the

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Ariana Grande named People magazine’s ‘Woman of the Year’

Ariana Grande has been named People magazine’s woman of the year. The 25-year-old singer was chosen for the honour due to her strength of character and for “consistently standing up for herself”. She’ll be presented with her award at Billboard’s 13th annual Women in Music event in December. Previous recipients include Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga

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DCC Road Safety team wins Excellence in Business Award

Donegal County Council’s Road Safety team has been awarded the Excellence in Business Award by the Public Sector Magazine for the fourth year in a row. The annual Excellence in Business Awards recognises companies and organisations that have demonstrated ‘outstanding service, continuity, track record and general excellence in business to the Public Sector, Irish companies

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Coleman back in Ireland squad while Duffy must wait for clearance

Captain Seamus Coleman and Burnley midfielder Robbie Brady are back in the Republic of Ireland squad. Both return from injury to be included in Martin O’Neill’s 36-man squad for the Nations League trip to Denmark and the friendly with Northern Ireland. Former Derry City man Ronan Curtis is included again while Manager Martin O’Neill confirmed

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