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Donegal service station officially opens today creating 60 new jobs

The new Donegal Town plaza service station has officially opened today, creating 60 new jobs for the area. The complex, which is located at Drumlonagher on the outskirts of the town, includes Supermacs, Papa Johns with a drive-thru facility, a shop and fuel services. Mayor of Donegal Town Pauric Kennedy has described the new service […]

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GAA Programme – Glenfin on the Ulster glory trail

The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm. On this week’s programme, the focus is on Glenfin’s bid for a first Ulster Ladies Senior Football Championship title. The Donegal champions face the Monaghan champions Donaghmoyne on Saturday in the Ulster decider in Killyclogher, Tyrone.

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Donegal competitors in action in the major German badminton championship

Donegal’s Joshua Magee is continuing to enjoy success at the Saarlorlux International in Germany. He has progressed into the last 16 in the men’s singles after beating Jaromir Janacek of Czech Republic, 21-17, 20-22, 21-11. And Donegal’s Rachael Darragh and Sara Boyle are also in the last 16 after beating Horvath and Wurm of Germany.

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Former Donegal priest to be sentenced after assaulting young girl

An ex county Donegal priest is to be sentenced tomorrow morning at Donegal Town Circuit Court after pleading guilty to three counts of indecent assault against a female. 83-year-old Con Cunningham of Glen Road, Carrick pleaded guilty to two counts of indecent assault against the female on dates between January 1st 1976 and December 31st

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Letterkenny Educate Together given all clear after structural checks

Letterkenny Educate Together has been given the all clear following a structural assessment. Education Minister Joe McHugh has stated that the school is cleared to open in full after the midterm break without any internal or external intervention. The newly-opened national school was the only school in the county which was part of the inspections.

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Doctors in UK can now prescribe cannabis-based medicine

Specialist doctors in Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK can now prescribe cannabis-based medicine. It follows a campaign by parents of children with serious conditions – like 12 year-old Billy Caldwell from Co. Tyrone who suffers with severe epilepsy. His mum Charlotte triggered a change in the rules, after she was barred from

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Concern after motorists jump temporary traffic lights at roadworks

  With a number of ongoing road projects across Donegal, motorists are being urged to show consideration and patience for workers. There have been numerous reports in recent times of drivers jumping temporary traffic lights which are in place at a number of locations in the county, resulting in traffic delays and creating a risk

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Respond announces plans for 33 social housing units in Letterkenny

Plans to deliver 33 social housing units in Letterkenny have been announced today by Respond. The housing association plans to provide at least 2,500 new social homes across the country over the next 5 years with an investment of €500 million. To date, 92 units have been developed in Donegal by Respond in Dungloe and Raphoe.

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Donegal set to feature on new global advertising campaign

A new Tourism Ireland advertising campaign will feature a number of locations in Donegal. The global campaign will showcase some of the lesser-known locations and attractions throughout the country including; Sliabh Liag and Fanad Lighthouse. As the first major campaign in seven years, it will aim to encourage tourists to visit the region during off-peak

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572 people awaiting admission to LUH in worst October on record

Letterkenny University Hospital has featured in the top list of most overcrowded hospitals in Ireland over the last month, with 572 people awaiting admission October. According to the INMO, 2018 has seen the worst October on record for hospital overcrowding, with 9,055 admitted patients nationally, either waiting on trolleys and chairs for beds. Letterkenny has

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Serious questions raised over booklet on Fanad water supply

  Serious concern has been raised over a booklet issued by Irish Water to residents in Fanad with claims that it contains some inaccurate information about the supply catering to the area. Homes and businesses received a booklet by post in recent days stating the supply from Lough Salt was being treated for cryptosporidium. However,

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Education Minister ‘hopeful’ for positive report on local school

A structural report on Letterkenny Educate Together is being reviewed today. Engineers and Department of Education officials are looking into the safety of buildings around the country after tests were carried out yesterday. The Education Minister says schools will be told by tomorrow if any further problems have been identified. The review was ordered after

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Minister urged to intervene over Donegal water meeting snub

The Housing Minister is being urged to intervene over Irish Waters refusal to meet with Donegal Oireachtas members and Councillors from Inishowen to discuss various water supply problems on the peninsula. A meeting was sought last weekend to tease out on-going issues surrounding the Eddie Fullerton Dam and the plan to extend the supply to

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One Garda car patrolling Letterkenny on routine basis – GRA

It’s emerged that only one Garda car is patrolling the Letterkenny area on a routine basis. The revelation comes as the new Garda Commissioner faces criticism for comments made about adequate Garda personnel in Donegal and border areas. Speaking about the forces preparations for Brexit recently, Drew Harris said that the border region is appropriately

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Minister disappointed after teachers reject pay offer for ‘new entrants’

  The Education Minister has expressed his disappointment after primary school teachers rejected a pay offer for ‘new entrants’. 53 per cent of INTO members voted against the proposals and the union’s executive will meet next week to discuss a ballot for industrial action. The union says the government’s offer didn’t achieve pay equality for

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Car parking facilities to be extended at Inch Wildfowl Reserve

  Due to a significant increase in tourism numbers work is underway on extending car parking facilities at Inch Wildfowl Reserve in Burt. The joint project between Donegal County Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service is to make additional car parking spaces and also parking for coaches. The work is expected to be

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Donegal PNA members to participate in national protest

Psychiatric Nurses Association ambulance personnel members from Donegal will take part in a national protest tomorrow in Dublin. Union members will gather outside Dr Stephens’ Hospital in protest at the continued refusal of the HSE to recognise the PNA as a union, or to make payroll deductions of union subscriptions. This is the second phase

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Plans to tell parents about potential school flaws delayed

Engineers and Department of Education officials are today reviewing structural reports from schools built by Western Building Systems. They’ll be advising if any work is needed to make the buildings safe. Letterkenny Educate Together is one of the schools which is being assessed. For parents, students and teachers around the country, the anxious wait continues

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Donegal to get slice of funding through Atlantic Area Programme

  Donegal is to receive a share of over €9 million in funding through the Atlantic Area Programme. 38 Irish Partners along with Donegal County Council for their TrailGlazers project, have secured funding. INTERREG Atlantic Area is a European funding programme that promotes transnational cooperation among Spain, Portugal, UK, France and Ireland and supports projects

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New report to provide baseline for revitalisation of Letterkenny

The findings of a major new survey of the strengths and opportunities for Letterkenny will be launched today by the Heritage Council, Queen’s University Belfast and Donegal County Council. The survey reveals people’s impressions of the town’s commercial and cultural options along with parking and entertainment facilities. Both shoppers and business people felt that the

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People warned not to organise bonfires this Halloween

People are being warned not to organise bonfires around the county this Halloween. The warning comes as Donegal County Council has confirmed that they are monitoring various locations where waste materials were previously supplied by businesses for bonfires. Anyone who may witness suspicious activity is also being asked to contact Gardai or the local authority.

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Drink driving ban should be extended to North – McCrossan

A West Tyrone MLA believes the drink driving ban should be extended to Northern Ireland. The new drink driving legislation championed by Transport Minister Shane Ross took effect from 26 October, meaning that any driver found to be above the blood alcohol limit will receive a driving ban. MLA Daniel McCrossan says it’s farcical that people

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Calls for Casey to invest reimbursed expenses into Donegal

  A Donegal Councillor has urged Peter Casey to investigate whether it’s possible to forego the return of his presidential campaign expenses in order to invest it in the county. Casey’s expenses are set to be reimbursed to him following his strong performance in the presidential election. During the campaign he initially suggested he would

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Initial checks on schools to be complete by close of business

The Minister for Education says initial checks will be complete by close of business today on all 42 schools at the centre of the schools-safety alert. Letterkenny Educate Together is one of the schools which is currently being assessed. Minister Joe McHugh says he understands parents’ concerns and frustrations and he’s in constant contact with

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Government ‘hoodwinked’ rural Ireland over broadband – Dooley

Fianna Fail’s Timmy Dooley claims the Government has ‘hoodwinked’ the people of rural Ireland over broadband. The party’s communications spokesperson has reacted angrily to reports that further delays cold leave rural homes without connectivity until at least 2020. Deputy Dooley says it’s a major breach of trust.

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Fears over further delays in National Broadband Plan

There are fears further delays in the National Broadband Plan will lead to a million people in rural Ireland without broadband until at least 2020. The government’s expected to make an announcement on the issue following the recent Denis Naughten controversy, after he stepped down as Communications Minister. After a number of consortiums pulled out

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