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HighlandTV: Emerald Guitars, Lavengro and Dean Maywood on the Monday Night Sessions

It was a very busy studio in Highland Radio last Monday night as Emerald Guitars celebrated 20 Years live on the Monday Night Sessions with Paul McDevitt! Derry band Lavengro, as well as Dean Maywood also joined in the fun.   Here are some photos from the night – Don’t forget you can catch the […]

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Longest waiting time for social housing in Donegal, 10 1/2 years

It has emerged that the longest waiting time where social housing applicants have not received an offer of accomodation by Donegal County Council is 10 and a half years. The figures obtained by Councillor Gerry Crawford show that the longest waiting time was experiencd in the Glenties Municipal District while in Inishowen people were waiting

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GAA Preview: Jason McGee and Enda McCormick ahead of Donegal U20 v Derry

Donegal’s journey to a possible Ulster Under20 Championship Final continues this Sunday when Gary McDaid’s side meet Derry at Healy Park, Omagh. They reached the quarter final stage with a convincing win over Cavan last weekend, a performance which has placed them as Ulster contenders. Donegal are looking for a repeat performance against their neighbours

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Road safety campaign launched ahead of Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta, Downings

Ahead of the Bank Holiday Weekend and coinciding with the Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachata finals in Downings, Gardai have launched a road safety campaign. In conjunction with the Donegal Road Safety Working Group, Gardai are urging those travelling to the area for the weekend to drive with care. A traffic plan for the event has

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Almost €160,000 allocated for disadvantaged communities in Donegal

Donegal is to receive almost €160,000 in funding to enhance facilities in disadvantaged communities within the county. €4.5 million is being allocated nationally under the Community Enhancement Programme with Donegal securing the fourth highest allocation. The grant will go towards improving facilities such as; community centres and amenities, town parks, common areas and spaces, CCTV

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Shane MacGowan wins Ivor Novello inspiration award

Former Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan was awarded the Ivors Inspiration Award at the Ivor Novello Awards in London today at a ceremony which also saw Ed Sheeran bagging two awards. 60-year-old MacGowan was recognised along with fellow music veterans Billy Bragg, Lionel Richie, Cathy Dennis and Billy Ocean. Sheeran – who already has two Ivors to his name – won the

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Catastrophe’s Sharon Horgan among IFTA winners

Sharon Horgan took home an award for Female Performance at Thursday’s IFTA Gala Television Awards in Dublin, while Dancing with the Stars triumphed in the Entertainment category. The 47-year-old Catastrophe star beat off competition from Cathy Belton – (Red Rock), Seána Kerslake (Can’t Cope Won’t Cope), Saoirse-Monica Jackson (Derry Girls) and Hilary Rose (Young Offenders). The much-loved Dancing with the Stars (made by ShinaWil productions for

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Business owners along proposed A2 route voice concerns

Foyle MP Elisha McCallion says despite concerns from business owners in Derry, there is widespread understanding that the A2, Buncrana Road redevelopment is a necessity. Speaking following a meeting with business owners situated along the proposed route, Ms McCallion says the A2 is viewed as a strategic route linking the City and County Donegal. She

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Vicky Phelan talks of her frustration with the HSE

Vicky Phelan says more local authorities should follow Donegal County Councillors lead in calling for the abolition of the HSE in its current form. Ms Phelan’s, whose case revealed the CervicalCheck scandal, has expressed her frustration at a lack of accountability within the executive. The 43 year-old from Limerick also expressed her disappointment that decision

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Nathan Carter to light up the links at Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Music Festival

IRELAND’S biggest country music star Nathan Carter has been teed up to headline the ‘Glashedy Sessions‘ music extravaganza at this summer’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted by the Rory Foundation at Ballyliffin Golf Club in County Donegal. Liverpool-born Carter has taken the Irish country music scene by storm since his debut album Starting Out

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Foyle Maritime Festival seeking boat owners to take part in Parade of Sail

The organisers of the Foyle Maritime Festival are urging boating enthusiasts from all over Ireland and the UK to travel to the city for the festival in July. In particular, the festival committee is seeking boats to take part in “Voyages”, which it is describing as a sensational Parade of Sail and Light Show. Fireworks

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Mc Hugh says Donegal will benefit from new Rural Development Plan

Donegal County Council is being urged to consider possible projects for inclusion in the new Rural Development Scheme announced yesterday. The scheme was one of a number of initiatives announced by the Tasoiseach as part of the Ireland 2040 programme, with a view towards being ready to start work on a number of programmes by

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More armed gardai needed in the event of a hard Brexit – GRA

Gardaí working along the border are warning that they’re not equipped to tackle the current threats they face. The Garda Representative Association estimates an extra 1000 front line officers will be needed in the event of a hard Brexit. The need for more Armed Support Units is also being highlighted. Currently there are just two

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Not enough being done to explore Raphoe’s tourism potential – Mc Brearty

Donegal County Council officials are being urged to do more to realise Raphoe’s potential as a tourist destination. Speaking at a Stranorlar Municipal District mereting this week, Cllr Frank Mc Brearty said that if attractions such as the castle and the Beltony Stone Circle were in other areas, they would have far more visitors. He

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Oyster farming on Lough Foyle is a “wild west” scenario – Mac Lochlainn

It’s been claimed that an ongoing row over juridstiction of Lough Foyle is leading to a proliferation of unlicenced and unregulated oyster farms along the lough’s Inishowen shore. It is estimated that since 2014, the number of oyster trestles on the lough has increased from 2000 to over 30,000. Donegal Senator Padraig MacLochlainn has expressed

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Casting call! Team behind One Direction looking for new Niall Horan

The management team behind chart-toppers One Direction are coming to Dublin on the hunt for “a new Niall Horan” to join an international group. Modest! Management, who also manage Little Mix and 5 Seconds of Summer, are holding an open casting call for male singers/songwriters aged between 15 and 19. Those interested in auditioning must

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Toland and Barrett on Ireland squad for Norway qualifiers

Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team Head Coach Colin Bell has named a 21-player squad ahead of the crucial FIFA 2019 World Cup qualifiers against Norway. Donegal’s Tyler Toland and Amber Barrett are named among the midfielders and forwards. Inishowen’s Roma McLaughlin misses out having only just returned to action with Shelbourne Ladies after a

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New fast ferry service operational on Tory Island

A new twice daily fast ferry service has begun operating between Tory Island and the mainland. The contract, which runs until July 31st, was finalised after Comharchumann Oileán Thorai invited applications for a short-term fast ferry service. The agreement was signed while separate discussions are underway between the Government and the HSE on extending helicopter

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Delegation meets with Transport Minister to call for upgrade of Pettigo Rd

A delegation of Councillors from the Donegal Municipal District meet with the Transport Minister yesterday to impress upon him the need for upgrade works to be carried out on the Pettigo to Laghey Road. There were calls for the road to be upgraded to secondary road status due to it being an access route to

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HSE and Universities asked to examine Cancer Cluster claims

Donegal County Council is to ask the HSE and third level colleges to assess the findings of a study into cancer clusters which has been carried out in North Inishowen. A women’s group based outside Clonmany spearheaded the study into claims that some areas are experiencing higher than normal incidents of cancer. Cllr Martin Mc

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