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GAA Preview: Omagh, St. Enda’s v Errigal Ciaran in Tyrone Division One League Final

Omagh, St. Enda’s and Errigal Ciaran face off tomorrow in the Tyrone League Division One Final. It’s a repeat of last year’s Tyrone SFC Final, which was won by Omagh but Errigal Ciaran are the defending League Champions. Killyclogher is the venue on Sunday with throw-in at 2.45pm. Tom Comack looks ahead to the final

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Calls for Donegal County Council to back Open Disclosure campaign

Sinn Féin Councillor Marie-Therese Gallagher is calling on Donegal County Council to back the campaign for a policy of mandatory open disclosure across the health service. This is one of the key demands of ‘Standing4Women’ campaign, a group set up to promote women’s issues and gender equality in Irish society in the wake of the

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Calls for pedestrian crossing on ‘dangerous’ Letterkenny road

There are calls for another pedestrian crossing to be established on the Pearse Road in Letterkenny following a number of health and safety concerns. It’s hoped that Donegal County Council would consider installing a crossing between Ark Medical Centre and the Community Centre, owing to a high volume of footfall in the area. Cllr Jimmy

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Brexit, October 31st

New report on unification should be seriously considered – Murray

  A Donegal County Councillor says a united Ireland should look more appealing than ever following a report which has suggested that unification would benefit the country by €23.5 billion over the next seven years. The report looked at possible outcomes after the UK leaves Europe, and found that the unification of Ireland is the

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Harley insists no decision made to run in potential General Election

Councillor Martin Harley has moved to clarify that neither he nor his party have made any decision for him to run as a Fine Gael candidate in a potential General Election. It follows claims that Cllr Harley would run alongside sitting TD and Education Minister Joe McHugh and could pick up a substantial amount of

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Four coastal areas included for funding in Coastal Erosion programme

Four coastal areas in West and South West Donegal have been included in the latest round of funding under the Minor Works and Coastal Erosion programme. A specialist is to be appointed to examine the effects erosion is having in the areas around Magheraroarty, Gweebarra Bay, Inisfree Bay and Maghery. Councillors have been told in

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INTO to consult Donegal members over industrial action

The INTO is to consult with members in Donegal over the coming weeks following the decision last week to reject the Public Service Stability Agreement. The INTO’s Central Executive Committee says the discussions will lead up to a ballot on industrial action. Branch meetings will take place across Donegal to discuss the union’s campaign for

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HSE isn’t expected to ban staff from taking leave at Christmas

The HSE isn’t expected to ban doctors and nurses from taking time off over Christmas when it finalises its winter plan today. The suggestion by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar faced widespread criticism with calls for him to apologise from the opposition. The Irish Times reports that the HSE won’t cancel the leave of medical staff to

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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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