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AGSI seeking meeting with GSOC to discuss Clarke Report

A judicial inquiry into the suicide of a garda sergeant in Donegal has recommended changes in the way the Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission conducts its business, but stops short of criticising any specific G-SOC officials. Meanwhile, the AGSI is seeking a meeting with the commission to discuss the communications element of Mr Justice Frank Clarke’s

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DDF Irish Open 2nd Round Report – Harrington looks to stay at the top end

It’s been another frustrating day for Rory McIlroy at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. The 2016 champion has fallen further off the pace with a one over par round of 73, making back to back bogeys in his final two holes. It now leaves him six back from the clubhouse leader Joakim Lagergren, who

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Embassy confirm ‘Dohertys’ permitted to holiday park after all

  The Irish Embassy has confirmed that ‘Dohertys’ are welcome to Duinrell Holiday Park after all. It’s after a ‘Doherty’ family who visited the campsite in the past attempted to make a booking for this year but were not permitted to do so. According to reports, the facility had issues with a previous Doherty family

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Coastal erosion studies announced for Magheraroarty and Maghery

Over €150,000 has been allocated for two major coastal erosion studies in Donegal. The money, confirmed today by Minister Kevin Boxer Moran, will be used to assess what works are necessary to combat coastal erosion at Maghery Bay and Ballyness Bay in Magheraroarty. Councillor Terence Slowey says it’s a significant breakthrough…….

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Over €80,000 allocated under latest Clar announcement

Over €80,000 in funding has been allocated to two schools in Co Donegal for play area improvement works. In the latest round of funding announced under the Clár programme, Trentagh National School, Templedouglas is to receive €33,000 to upgrade and extend the existing play area and provide playground equipment, seating and fencing. Meanwhile, €50,000 has

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DDF Irish Open 2nd Round Report – Simon Alliss & Oliver Gilmore

It’s tight at the top of the leaderboard as day 2 action continues at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballyliffin. Oisin Kelly joined Greg Hughes on this mornings 9 til Noon show from the Glashedy Links course with a leaderboard update and a chat with Championship Director Simon Alliss and Ballyliffin Secretary Oliver

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Third specialist nurse appointed to Letterkenny SATU

Fears about the future of the Sexual Assault Treatment Unit in Letterkenny have been allayed after Saolta confirmed a third Clinical Nurse Specialist has been recruited. A recent report published by the National Sexual Assault Treatment Unit highlighted staffing issues which had led to concerns. In a statement today, Saolta confirms the new person has

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17% increase in people waiting over 1.5 years for OPD appointments

It’s been revealed that there has been a 17 per cent increase in the number of patients waiting 18 months or more for outpatient treatment at Letterkenny University Hospital since the start of the year. The figures, which have been compiled by the National Treatment Purchase Fund show that as of the end of May,

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DDF Irish Open 2nd Round – Ballyliffin General Manager John Farren

The early starters are out on the course on day two of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in Ballyliffin. Highland’s Oisin Kelly was joined by Ballyliffin General Manager John Farren to reflect on what has been a fantastic start to the event… Coverage from the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballyliffin on Highland

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Donegal man admits to use of fraudulent documents to obtain mortgage

A Donegal man has admitted the use of fraudulent documents to obtain a €71,000 mortgage. 49 year old Kevin Molloy who now lives at Dublin Road, Celbridge, Kildare owns a debt recovery business, pleaded guilty to three offences under the theft and fraud act committed on dates between December 2014 and August 2016, including dishonestly inducing

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Alleged Donegal rape victim “closed her eyes & tried to think about something else”

An 18-year-old girl who was allegedly raped behind a building in a Co Donegal town has told a court she “closed her eyes and tried to think about something else” in the hope that it would be over soon. The girl broke down repeatedly as she was being cross-examined yesterday on the third day of

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Damien Dempsey: “It’s just a new Celtic Tiger but under a different guise”

Damien Dempsey, who returns to the Iveagh Gardens in Dublin for a gig on July 14, says he’s angered by what he calls “a new Celtic Tiger” and how a new generation of young Irish people are being exiled from their country. Speaking to RTÉ Entertainment, the Donaghmede man said: “We’re still being exiled and we’re still having to

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Chairman Mick McGrath satisfied that Croke Park agree with Donegal

Donegal’s football Super-8 meeting with Dublin will go ahead at Croke Park as planned. Donegal officials met with the GAA today, but it was accepted that the current Super-8 format was formally adopted at Congress last year. However, the new Championship structure will be reviewed by Central Council later this year, with all counties invited

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DDF Irish Open First Round Report / Ruaidhri McGee & Padraig Harrington Reaction

The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open continues this afternoon at a sunny Ballyliffin Golf Club. Oisin Kelly has the latest on the First Round and reaction from local player Ruaidhri McGee and leading Irishman Padraig Harrington… Marquee hole, marquee player. McIlroy gets back under par at the stunning 7th hole. pic.twitter.com/dXpWVWrLOI — The European Tour

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Motorcyclist who died in fatal crash yesterday in Castlequarter named locally

The motorcyclist who died in a fatal collision on the main Burnfoot – Buncrana road yesterday evening has been named locally as Eddie McIntyre of Craigtown, Fahan. He was in his fifties. The crash happened at around 5:30pm in the townland of Castlequarter when a car and a motorcycle collided. Mr McIntyre was pronounced dead

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Medicinal cannabis licence granted to allow Billy Caldwell return home

The North’s Department of Health has issued an emergency licence for the use of medicinal cannabis in the case of 12 year old Billy Caldwell. Billy, from Castlederg had been living in London since a licence for the use of the medicinal cannabis was granted by the Home Office for treatment at Chelsea and Westminster

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DDF Irish Open Report – Letterkenny Golf Club volunteering at Ballyliffin

Defending Champion Jon Rahm has had a difficult start to the Irish Open at Ballyliffin. The Spaniard is +2 after 13 holes, that’s nine shots behind the leader Robert Rock. Rory McIlroy starts his first round at 1.20pm. The event couldn’t run without the help of nearly 600 volunteers. Highland Sport will be talking to

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Inland Fisheries appeal to anglers to cease salmon angling

Inland Fisheries Ireland is appealing to anglers and fishery managers to voluntarily cease salmon angling on catch and release rivers with immediate effect due to high water temperatures and the current drought conditions. The agency also advises for conservation purposes on open rivers, anglers should cease angling once their daily bag limit is reached. With

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Gardai will be ready for all post-budget scenarios – Flanagan

The Justice Minister has told the Dail that Garda management is aware of the political debate around Brexit, and will be ready for any eventuality after the UK’s withdrawl from the EU. Charlie Flanagan was responding to the Fianna Fail Justice Spokesperson Jim O’Callaghan, who said if there is a hard border after Brexit, more

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