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Damage caused to property and cash stolen during break in in L’Kenny

Gardai in Letterkenny are investigating after a house in the Woodlands area of the town was broken into last evening. It is believed entry was gained to the property via an upstairs window, sometime between 7pm and 9:45pm. A substantial amount of damage was caused to the house while a number of items were stolen […]

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DCC hasn’t ruled out meeting to discuss presidential candidates

The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council says they are open to holding a meeting to discuss a nomination for potential presidential candidates. Councillor Seamus O’Domhnail says some Councillors are in favour of nominating a candidate for the upcoming presidential election. The deadline for nominations is September 28th. Councillor O’Domhnail says discussions are ongoing but the

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Arranmore Island secures funding to implement Irish Language Plan

Plans to rejuvenate the Irish language on Arranmore Island are progressing following confirmation that the island is to receive funding. €100,000 has been sanctioned to implement an Irish Language plan and to employ a language planning officer on the island. Manager of the Comharchumann on Arranmore and secretary of the Language Steering Committee Noreen Muldowney

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LUH one of the most overcrowded hospitals in Ireland today

Letterkenny University Hospital was the third most overcrowded hospital in Ireland this morning with 33 people awaiting admission. Twelve people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 21 were waiting on wards. The most overcrowded hospital this morning was University Hospital Limerick with 56 people waiting there followed by Cork University Hospital’s

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Public meeting tonight over proposed closure of Gortahork post office

  People are being reminded that a public meeting is taking place tonight regarding the proposed closure of Gortahork post office. It comes following the announcement last month that over 150 post offices around the country are to close as part of a deal reached between An Post and the Irish Postmasters’ Union. The meeting

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Fears someone will be killed on ‘treacherous’ Letterkenny road

There are genuine fears that someone will be killed on what’s been described as a treacherous road in Letterkenny. It’s after reports that some motorists are speeding excessively on the Windy Hall road with claims that recent resurfacing works has led to the problem escalating further. Donegal County Council is being urged to consider installing

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Councillor hits out over delay in social housing plans for Letterkenny

A Donegal County Councillor has hit out over a delay in social housing plans for Letterkenny. Almost 30 housing units are to be incorporated in the Long Lane area of the town with the local authority stating that the tender documentation is almost complete. Upon receipt of approval from the Department, the project with then

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Moffett wins Clare Rally but Boyle poised to win Championship

Monaghan’s Josh Moffett in a Ford Fiesta WRC has won the Clare Rally, the penultimate round of the Triton Showers National Rally Championship. He finished 7.7 seconds ahead of Clonmel’s Roy White with Cork’s Daragh O’Riordan, also in a Fiesta, a minute and 56.1 seconds further behind in third. Triton Championship contender Donegal’s Declan Boyle

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London’s Mayor calls for second Brexit referendum

  London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s calls for a second Brexit referendum are being criticised by his Labour colleagues. However, some British commentators say delaying the EU exit could give British Prime Minister Theresa May a lifeline. Conservatives say a referendum would take everyone back to square one – but Sadiq Khan doesn’t think that’s a

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