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Coveney accuses UK of “negotiating with itself” rather than EU

The Tanaiste has criticised the British Prime Minister’s view that the North can’t be treated differently to the rest of the UK during Brexit negotiations. Simon Coveney was speaking at the MacGill summer school in Donegal last night, where he said progress on the Irish issue has been slower than they wanted. He also accused

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Donegal County Council to honour Ballyliffin Golf Club

Donegal County Council is to hold a civic reception for Ballyliffin Golf Club. All involved in organising the Irish Open have been praised for their efforts at today’s sitting of Donegal County Council  with members of the golf club said to have conducted themselves in an extraordinary fashion. The Council is to liaise with Ballyliffin

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Councillors and businesses not consulted on Port Road proposals

Approval to carry out works on Phase 1 of the Letterkenny Designated Urban Gateway Scheme has been deferred over claims that neither local representatives nor business owners were consulted. The scheme which involves new crossing points, paving, and the realignment of the junction at An Grianan Theatre was put forward for consideration at today’s sitting

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Councillor Mickey Doherty co-opted onto Donegal County Council

Former Fine Gael Councillor Mickey Doherty has been officially co-opted onto Donegal County Council today. He replaces John Ryan in the Inishowen Municipal District who announced his resignation in May. Former Cllr. Mickey Doherty was first elected to Donegal County Council in 2009 and represented the Inishowen MD for five years. Speaking in the Council

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Calls for more waste facilities following dumping in Derrybeg

Concerns have been raised over continued instances of dumping at the local Bring Bank in Derrybeg. Bags of waste continue to be left at the site, despite the regular presence of a litter warden. Cllr Micheal Choilm MacGiolla Easbuig has said it’s very frustrating for the local community. Along with other councillors, he’s calling for

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Arranmore Islanders launch fundraiser for Lighthouse Road

A fundraiser has been set up to procure funds for essential repairs to the lighthouse road on Arranmore Island. Frustrations have been mounting following a failure to secure funding from a number of Government departments. Noreen Ní Mhaoldomhnigh is Vice Chair Donegal Islands Commitee. Speaking on the Nine Til Noon Show this morning, she says

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Donegal schools to take part in new Leaving Certificate programmes

The government has announced the allocation of grants for schools providing new Leaving Certificate subjects. From September 40 secondary schools country wide will offer Computer Science, while 64 will offer Physical Education as subjects. 6 Donegal Schools are taking part in Phase 1 of the new Leaving Certificate Physical Education subjects. They are Carndonagh Community

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Look! Prince George is adorable in birthday portrait

Britain’s Prince George’s fifth birthday was marked by Kensingston Palace with the release of a new portrait of the young royal.The photograph was taken after George’s baby brother Prince Louis’ christening earlier this month, and sees the third in line to the throne smiling broadly.”The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to share a new

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Tyrone push Dublin but McCarthy’s goal the difference in Omagh: FT Report & Reaction

Dublin overcame Tyrone by 1-14 v 0-14 today at Healy Park in Omagh on Saturday evening in Round 2 of the Super 8’s Series. Francis Mooney reports… Mickey Harte spoke after the Red Hand’s loss in Omagh… It’s a winner take all clash on Sunday the 5th of August in Ballybofey when Tyrone visit neighbours

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Donegal Ladies through to All-Ireland Quarter-Final: Report and Reaction

The Donegal Ladies had a hard-fought 3 point win over Tipperary today in Roscommon, running out 0-17 v 0-14 winners to book their place in the All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Finals. Tom Comack reports for Highland Radio Sport… Donegal move on to face Kerry next week, with the loser of that game facing Dublin in the

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Donegal woman to climb 4 Irish mountains in 24 hours on crutch

A Donegal cancer survivor is today attempting to become the first crutch-user to reach the peak of four iconic mountains in Ireland in 24 hours. Letterkenny Woman Nikki Bradley sustained severe damage to her right hip after battling cancer in her teens. This weekend she aims to climb Carrauntoohil in Kerry, Croagh Patrick in Mayo,

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IFA stand against use of CPOs for national cycleways

The Irish Farmers’ Association does not want land for national cycleways being obtained by compulsory purchase orders. The Government’s National Greenway Strategy was launched yesterday and has raised concerns amongst farmers. Rows have broken out over planned routes on the Ring of Kerry and in Co. Galway. Deputy President of the IFA, Richard Kennedy, welcomes

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‘Could be a crucial point at the end of the season’ – Ollie Horgan after draw with Shels

Finn Harps are now 4 games unbeaten in the SSE Airtricity League First Division since the mid-season break following their 0-0 draw with Shelbourne at Finn Park last night. Both sides are chasing promotion to the Premier Division, but a draw came as no real surprise as the previous two encounters between the sides also

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Councillor Jack Murray elected as vice-chair of NWRA

Donegal Councillor Jack Murray has been elected as vice-chair of the Northern and Western Regional Assembly at a meeting in Roscommon, with Monaghan Councillor Seamus Coyle in the chair. The assembly represents eight counties, Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Mayo, Galway, Cavan, Monaghan and Roscommon, with a brief to coordinate and promote economic planning and development. Cllr

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Access to local businesses in Twin Towns vital in By-Pass talks

The Manager of the Ballybofey and Stranorlar Chamber of Commerce says it’s vital that the long awaited Twin Towns By-Pass provides easy access to local businesses while taking unnecessary traffic out of the area. Leah Fairman says the inclusion of the by-pass in the Ten-T programme which is currently under discussion is welcome, but she

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