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Donegal receives €2.24 million for small road projects, but no commitments on Bonagee

Transport Minister Shane Ross says he receives more deputations about roads from Donegal than from anywhere else in the country. Mr Ross was speaking on the Nine ’til Noon Show, on which he confirmed that Donegal County Council has been allocated €2.24 million under the Community Involvement Scheme. He says it’s a two year programme […]

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Downings stuck with their game plan in Comórtas Peile Junior Final – Michael Bradley

Downings claimed the Junior Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta crown on Monday with a 1-12 v 1-10 win over Fanad Gaels in Downings. Downings led by a single point at half-time, 0-5 v 0-4. Downings were able to keep control for most of the game, but Fanad went ahead with 5 minutes left to play. Downings

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Audio Update – New Education Building to be developed at LYIT

Design work has started on a new Library and General Education Building at Letterkenny Institute of Technology, which will accomodate a learning resource centre, IT and innovation laboratories and online learning facilities. The 5,100 square metre facility is one of 11 public private partnership projects being advanced at at Institutes of Technology around the country.

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Tyrone’s injury crisis has force manager Mickey Harte to seek reinforcements

Tyrone’s injury crisis has force manager Mickey Harte to seek reinforcements for his badly depleted attack. He has called up talented attacker Ruairi Sludden, younger brother of Niall, ahead of Saturday’s All-Ireland Qualifier clash with Meath. The Dromore man has been in flying form for his club Dromore, and a county call-up has put him

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Mc Crossan wants Theresa May to intervene in Billy Caldwell case

The British Prime Minister is being asked to become involved in the case of 12 year old Billy Caldwell from Castlederg whose prescription for medicinal cannabis has been revoked without warning. West Tyrone MLA Daniel Mc Crossan has written to Theresa May and other senior politicians and officials saying it’s unacceptable that the home office

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Cllr John Boyle is the new Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District

The new Mayor of the Derry City and Strabane District Council is SDLP Councillor John Boyle, who was electd at last night’s AGM in the Guildhall. Ulster Unionist Alderman Derek Hussey will serve as Deputy Mayor. ********************** Counc Council Press Release – Derry City and Strabane District Council tonight elected a new Mayor to represent

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Concern as PSNI drop plans to sell two former stations in Tyrone

Concerns for the shape of a post-brexit border arrangement have once again been raised following confirmation from the PSNI that the selling of a number of PSNI stations along the border has been halted. The decision to pause the disposal of three stations at Warrenpoint, Aughnacloy and Castlederg has caused speculation that, as part of

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Mc Gowan wants more project coordination in Stranorlar MD

The newly elected Cathaoirleach of the Stranorlar Municipal District has called for closer co-operation between it’s sectors in securing, planning and completing projects across the district. Cllr. Patrick McGowan was elected as Cathaoirleach last week and has said that the area could benefit greatly from greater co-operation among all those who play a role within

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PSNI, Police, Northern Ireland

Hoax declared following overnight discovery of suspicious object in Derry

There has been widespread condemnation following a security alert in the Galliagh area of Derry last night. At approximately 10.30pm last night, a suspicious object was discovered in the front garden of a house in the Fergleen Park area. The discovery resulted in the closure of the area and a number of homes were evacuated

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Fanad and Downings to battle it out for Junior Comórtas Peile crown

Gaeil Fhánada will face off against rivals Downings in the Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta Junior Final tomorrow after they overcame Kilcommon of Mayo in the semi-final on a scoreline of 0-12 v 0-10. The sides contested the Local Comórtas Peile final as well, with Fanad claiming victory there by 6 points. Ryan Ferry has the

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Dunleavy gets second start for Ireland at U20 World Cup

Joe Dunleavy will start Ireland’s second World Cup match against South Africa in France tomorrow following on from his impressive performance in the loss against France. Dunleavy scored a try for Noel McNamara’s side in their World Cup opener. 15. Michael Silvester (Dublin University/Leinster) 14. Tom Roche (Lansdowne/Leinster) 13. Tommy O’Brien (UCD/Leinster) 12. James Hume

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GAA Preview: Derry U20 manager Mickey Donnelly on Ulster QF with Donegal

Donegal and Derry face off on Sunday morning in the Ulster U20 Football Championship Quarter-Final. Throw-in at Healy Park in Omagh is at 11.45am. Derry manager Mickey Donnelly gave his thoughts to Tom Comack ahead of Sunday’s game… DONEGAL U20 V DERRY will be LIVE online at www.highlandradio.com from 11.45am in association with Sister Saras

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GAA Preview: Paddy McBride looks ahead to Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta

Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta takes place in Downings this weekend, with teams from all around the country taking part. It kicked off last night with Fanad Gaels defeating St. Naul’s to book their place in the Junior Quarter-Final. The Senior and Ladies action gets underway today. Tom Comack spoke with Downings official Paddy McBride…

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Ambulabnce, Shortage, Northern Ireland

Concerns over staffing level at National Emergency Operations Centre

There’s a warning about major staffing problems at the centre which takes calls and dispatches ambulances across the country, including in Donegal. SIPTU has written to the National Ambulance Service, claiming the National Emergency Operations Centre has fallen below the agreed staffing level by 35 workers. The centre operates across two sites, one in Ballyshannon,

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Council to begin technical studies in light of Letterkenny – Burtonport Greenway proposals

Donegal County Council says it will shortly begin technical studies along the old railway between Burtonport and Letterkenny. It’s part of a process to prepare an application under the Greenway Fund. Preliminary discussions with landowners will also take place. From 1903 until 1941, trains travelled regularly between Letterkenny and Burtonport, with the line closing entirely

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Three clean sheets in a row for Sligo Rovers – Gerard Lyttle reaction after win over Derry

Sligo Rovers were 2-0 winners over Derry City in their North West derby on Friday night at the Brandywell Stadium. Goals from David Cawley and Lewis Morrison gave Sligo the win, which leaves them in 8th place in the table, just a point behind 7th places Bohemians. After the match, Martin Holmes spoke with Sligo

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