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Increase in those misusing disabled parking bays at local park

  Meetings have been held with council officials in Derry in relation to the misuse of Disabled Parking at Brooke Park. It follows concern raised by a number of people whose family members have disabled parking badges, but when visiting Brooke Park they could not get parked as the designated spaces were filled with cars

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One of Highland’s most loved broadcasters, Vincent Kelly has died

One of Highland Radio’s most loved broadcasters has sadly passed away. Vincent Kelly died peacefully in the care of his family and friends at the Foyle Hospice on Monday morning. Vincent was with Highland Radio from day one and had a loyal following of listeners who stayed with him throughout the decades. He was known

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Delap, Bonner and Kelly all named in Irish Colleges squad

The Colleges and Universities International team welcome the 2017 Universiade Silver Medalists, France, to the City Calling Stadium Stadium in Longford today in an International Friendly which kicks off at 4pm. Greg Yelverton’s Irish side remain unbeaten in 2018 with victories over Scotland (1-0) and the Irish Defence Forces (5-0) on their record. 3 North

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Minister to answer for Donegal disability funding controversy in Seanad

  The Minister for Disabilities is to be challenged in the Seanad later over a decision not to fund the joint application by The Bluestack Special Needs Foundation, iCare in Inishowen and Extern under the Ability Programme. There is anger locally following revelations that out of €16 million in funding for young people with disabilities

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Keep the Race in its Place-Donegal Road Safety Working Group

People attending the Joule Donegal International are being urged to “Keep the Race in its Place”. The Donegal Road Safety Working Group is warning everyone to only watch the stages from designated safety zones, never to enter prohibited areas, to strictly adhere to the speed limits, always wearing your seatbelt, and never drive after consuming

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Cabinet to discuss contingency plans for Brexit this morning

Contingency plans for Brexit will be discussed by the cabinet this morning. Ministers will update their colleagues on how each department is preparing for the fallout, with Tánaiste Simon Coveney giving an overall picture on negotiations. Yesterday Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said Ireland’s position on key issues hasn’t softened and they want to see significant progress

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EastEnders star Leslie Grantham reported to be critically ill

It is reported that former EastEnders star Leslie Grantham is critically ill in hospital in the UK. The 71-year-old, who played iconic character Den Watts in the BBC soap, had been living in Bulgaria but has reportedly returned to the UK for hospital treatment. A spokesperson for the actor told The Sun: “It’s true that Leslie is very

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Medical cannabis oil confiscated from Billy Caldwell’s mother at airport

Medical cannabis oil has been confiscated from a mother and her 12 year-old epileptic son at Heathrow Airport in London. Charlotte and Billy Caldwell from Castlederg in County Tyrone had been hoping they’d get through border checks after flying to Canada for the potentially life-saving substance. Without it, Billy has up to 100 seizures a

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People urged to apply for Derry and Strabane Rural Partnership

Rural communities in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area are being invited to apply to the Derry and Strabane Rural Partnership under two schemes. The Rural Basic Services Scheme and the Rural Broadband Scheme are being opened, with pre-application workshops taking place across the council area from June 21st. Deirdre Harte is Rural

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Martin McHugh and Oisin Kelly discuss Donegal’s win over Down and all things Gaelic Games

It was a great weekend for Donegal on the Gaelic Games front as the Senior Men reached the Ulster SFC Final, the Senior Ladies booked their spot in the Ulster Final, looking to win back to back Ulster titles, and the Donegal Hurlers are going to Croke Park to face off with Warwickshire in the

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Confirmed – Pope Francis will NOT cross the border during August visit

It’s been confirmed the pope will not visit Northern Ireland this year. Pope Francis’s itinerary for the World Meeting of Families has been finalised which includes a visit to the President at Aras Un Uachtarain, the Capuchin Day Centre, and the Pro Cathedral on the 25th of August. He will also visit the Knock Shrine

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iCare chairperson describes funding refusal as “soul destroying”

The fallout continues today following confirmation at the weekend that of €16 million in funding announced for young people with disabilities under the Ability Programme, none of it has gone to Donegal. Indeed, a graphic produced by iCare in Inishowen shows that there is one project north of the Dublin Galway line, and that is

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Gardai appeal for information following Inishowen road tragedy

Gardai in Inishowen are appealing for information following the death in a single vehicle crash of Jamie Doherty from Moville last week. It happened on a minor road close to his grandparents’ home at Tullyally shortly after 6 o’clock on Friday evening. Superintendent Eugene Mc Govern made this appeal on today’s Nine til Noon Show……….

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Mc Daid calls for flood prevention works at Barrack, Glenswilly

Donegal Council Council is being urged to carry out flood prevention measures in the Barrack area of Glenswilly, after flash flooding there just over a week ago. Local Councillor James Pat Mc Daid says some houses were flooded and others were put in severe flooding danger. The main road between Glenswilly and Fintown was also

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Air Ambulance campaigners monitoring new Cork based service

Air Ambulance campaigners in the North West are closely monitoring progress in the South of the country, where the first community led service is about to start. Irish Community Rapid Response, a charity dedicated to pre-hospital care, has signed a contract with UK-based Sloane Helicopters – the air ambulance service is expected to begin in

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David and Victoria Beckham make loved-up public appearance

David and Victoria Beckham presented a united front as they made their first public appearance as a couple since they were forced to deny rumours that they were divorcing. On Friday, the power couple categorically denied that they were planning to split following rampant speculation online which led to bookmakers Paddy Power suspending betting on the couple breaking-up.

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Donegal went about their business in a professional manner – Declan Bonner

  Donegal had a 2-22 v 1-12 win over Down in the Ulster SFC Semi-Final on Sunday in Clones. Donegal never looked in trouble throughout the 70 minutes, with goals from Leo McLoone and Jamie Brennan helping them along to victory. Donegal manager Declan Bonner joined Oisin Kelly live on Sunday Sport after the win…

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Early Years services in Donegal Gaeltacht to benefit from additional funding

Twenty-five services for Early Years in the Donegal Gaeltacht are set to benefit from €810,000 of additional funding. The funds are being made available by Donegal Minister Joe McHugh for the Comhar Naíonraí Na Gaeltachta organisation to support childcare across all Gaeltacht regions. Comhar Naíonraí na Gaeilge oversee and run 25 Early Years services in

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‘Keep the Race in its Place’ is the message from Joule Donegal International Rally

With just days to go to the 2018 Joule Donegal International Rally in association with the Mount Errigal Hotel and the Pulse Venue the anticipation around Lettekenny is almost palpable. Final preparations and checks are well underway by the team behind the scenes. Some crews will have started their recce this weekend, this is where

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