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National discussion about racism needed – Sharkey

Politicians shouldn’t be afraid to have an adult conversation about immigration, according to Presidential candidate, Kevin Sharkey. The Donegal man says it’s something Ireland needs to be conscious of in the wake of Brexit. He was one of four candidates to address Carlow County Council yesterday seeking its support. Mr Sharkey says Ireland needs to […]

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Tirchonaill Street Bridge replacement works commence on Monday

A contractor has been appointed to carry out replacement works on the Tirchonaill Street Bridge in Donegal Town. Works are due to begin on Monday and are expected to be complete by early next year. Donegal County Council is advising motorists that traffic management measures will be in place from Monday August 27th. K&M Keating

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Concern following reports of apples being thrown at vehicles in Lifford

Serious concern has been raised following reports of apples being thrown at vehicles travelling through the Lifford area. Local Councillor Gary Doherty says there are fears the actions of those responsible could lead to a serious crash with a number of cars already damaged and motorists left shaken as a result. He has appealed to

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Donegal Presidential hopeful compares Trump to John Wayne

Donegal presidential hopeful Kevin Sharkey has compared Donald Trump to film star John Wayne. The Donegal man launched the defence of Trump while speaking to Carlow County Council seeking their nomination to run for the Áras. Businessman Gavin Duffy, Senator Joan Freeman and former Aer Lingus worker Patrick Feeney also addressed the council. Kevin Sharkey

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2349 hospitality jobs created in Donegal since lower VAT rate introduced

A report published by the Restaurant Association of Ireland has revealed that since the reduced VAT rate was introduced in July 2011, 2,349 new jobs have been created in the hospitality industry in Donegal. The RAI is now urging the Government to retain the 9% VAT rate for the tourism and hospitality sector, as they

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Report: Interns at LUH carrying out duties beyond their qualification

Letterkenny University Hospital has been identified as one of nine hospitals across the country where interns were asked to carry out duties beyond their qualification. According to the Medical Council’s latest report, the Saolta Health Care Group was found to be partially compliant in Intern Training Standards but non-compliant in Specialist Training Standards with a

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Donegal’s commercial vacancy rate remains unchanged at 15%

Donegal’s commercial vacancy rate was 15 per cent in the second quarter of this year, unchanged compared to the same period in 2017 according to the latest GeoView Commercial Vacancy Rates Report which has just been published. The national commercial vacancy rate stands at 13.1%, with GeoDirectory saying the figures suggest the recovery is taking

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Leaving, Cert, Results

2,122 students to get Leaving Cert results in Donegal

Over 57,000 pupils will receive their Leaving Certificate Results today across the country today, 2,122 of them in Donegal. The State Examinations Commission says the results obtained this year are generally broadly in line with 2017 results. Of the total candidates who sat Leaving Certificate examinations this year, 54,440 candidates followed the Leaving Certificate programme,

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SIPTU balloting members on industrial action at RAP factory, Gweedore

SIPTU is currently balloting its members in the Rapid Action Packaging Factory in Gweedore on industrial action. It comes after the company is believed to have refused to recognise a Labour Court recommendation on grievance procedures, health and safety issues, pay and workers’ terms and conditions. Local Councillor Micheal Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig is urging relevant

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Arkinson family seeks garda help on 24th anniversary of Arlene’s disappearance

Today marks the 24th anniversary of the disappearance of 15 year old Arlene Arkinson from Castlederg, with her family now asking for more information about a grave in County Sligo which was exhumed during the search for her. In a statement this morning, Arlene’s sister Kathleen says Gardaí took a body from the grave, but

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EU wide approach needed to Fodder Crisis – Mc Guinness

There are calls for a Europe wide response to the fodder crisis, with one Midlands North West MEP saying there is a need for sonme fundamental policy changes to reflect changing weather patterns. Mairead Mc Guinness, a Vice-President of European Parliment, says drought is causing severe problems for farmers not just in Ireland but in

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LUH Orthopaedic Surgeon appointed to European Examining Board

A Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Letterkenny University Hospital has been appointed to the Examining Committee of the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. The Saolta Hospital Group says the appointment of Mr Antony Shaju further enhances Letterkenny University Hospital as a destination teaching hospital for Orthopaedic trainees. Mr Shaju has welcomed his appointment to the

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Visitor numbers in Donegal were down in 2017

The Border Counties and the Midlands were the only regions to record a decline in overseas visitor numbers last year, according to the most recent figures published by Fáílte Ireland. The national tourism development agency reports that 746,000 overseas tourists visited border counties last year. Of the border counties, Donegal remained the most popular destination

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Yvonne Bonner named The Croke Park/ LGFA Player of the Month for June

Donegal Ladies player Yvonne Bonner has been named The Croke Park/ LGFA Player of the Month for June. Bonner displayed some excellent form as Donegal retained the TG4 Ulster Ladies Senior title, before embarking on a successful run in the All-Ireland series to date. Bonner scored four goals across the course of two matches in

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Economist says hard or no-deal Brexit would hit Donegal hospitality sector

The Drinks and Hospitality sector in Donegal would be vulnerable to a hard or no-deal Brexit. A new report, written by DCU economist Tony Foley, shows that just under 8% of all employment in the county is in that sector. The report was commissioned by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI), and finds an

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9 patients waiting on admission to LUH this morning

There were 2 people waiting on trolleys this morning at Letterkenny University Hospital with a further 7 waiting on the ward, according to latest figures released this morning. University Hospital Limerick topped the table, with 46 patients in total awaiting admission, followed by University Hospital Waterford and Cork University Hospital with 31 and 30 respectively.

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Tyrone just have to focus on their own performance in All-Ireland Final – Mickey Harte

Tyrone have joined Dublin in this year’s All Ireland Football final. A late Niall Sludden goal handed Tyrone a slender 1-13 to 15 points victory in yesterday’s semi final against Monaghan at Croke Park. It will be Tyrone’s first All Ireland final appearance in 10 years and it will be a repeat of the 1995

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Large number of metal barriers missing after Mary from Dungloe Festival

An appeal has been launched after a large number of metal barriers went missing from the Mary from Dungloe Festival. It was initially reported around 60 barriers were missing as the cleanup operation began in the wake of the festival which drew to a close over the weekend. Since the social media appeal, 40 of

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