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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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Rudolstadt set to ratify Letterkenny twinning agreement tomorrow

The German town of Rudolstadt is set to ratify a twinning agreement with Letterkenny tomorrow, formalising a process which began earlier this year when a Letterkenny delegation visited the German town. This week, Donegal County Council ratified the proposal, and the Rudelstadt ratification tomorrow will complete the process. Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh is the Letterkenny Municipal

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Minister to meet officials today to discuss Mica issue

Minister Damien English is to meet with officials today to discuss the Mica issue. During questions on promised legislation yesterday, Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue called again for calrity for those homeowners affected by the defective block issue. He told Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy that it is scandalous the amount of delays incurred in the publishing

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Dáil rejects Penalty Points System for fishing infringements

Fisheries Minister Michael Creed is today considering his options after the Dail last evening rejected the Statutory Instrument under which Penalty Points were imposed on fishermen. Donegal Deputy and Fianna Fail spokesperson Pat The Cope Gallagher last week moved a private members motion calling for the provision to be scrapped, saying the measure was unfair,

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Hard Brexit fears: 1,000 extra Gardai may be needed at border

It’s claimed an extra 1 thousand Gardaí will be needed along the border if there’s a hard Brexit. The Garda Representative Association has raised fears that management don’t have a plan in place. The acting Garda Commissioner says it’s too early to say what contingency might need to be put in place. Garda James Morrisroe

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Jamie Dornan reuniting with The Fall creator for Northern Ireland-set drama

Jamie Dornan is set to reunite with the creator of The Fall for a new BBC Two drama Death and Nightingales which is set in Northern Ireland. The Fifty Shades of Grey star said he is “thrilled” to work with Allan Cubitt again on the new three-part series which is based on Irish writer Eugene McCabe’s County Fermanagh-set novel. Death and

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Government to examine allowing women from NI access abortions

The government is to examine allowing women from Northern Ireland access to abortions here when new laws come in. The Taoiseach says it already happens with other cross-border healthcare. Cabinet earlier approved allowing the Health Minister to draft legislation on abortion after the weekend’s landslide win for the Yes side in the referendum. Taoiseach Leo

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Man jailed for 3 months after driving through Garda checkpoint

A Dunkineely man, who drove through a Garda checkpoint, narrowly missing an officer, has been jailed for 3 months for various motoring offences. 39 year old Joseph Breslin of Castletown, Dunkineely told the court that he did not see the 4 Gardai in fluorescent jackets while they were conducting a mandatory checkpoint on September 15th

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Cabrera Bello joined by fellow Ryder Cup stars at Ballyliffin

RAFA Cabrera Bello will be hoping to emulate his Spanish compatriot Jon Rahm by claiming the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted by the Rory Foundation title this July, while his 2016 Ryder Cup team-mates – English trio Matthew Fitzpatrick, Chris Wood and Danny Willett – have also confirmed their participation in the prestigious Rolex

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Minister English to meet with officials tomorrow to discuss Mica

Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy has confirmed that Minister Damien English is to meet with officials tomorrow to discuss the defective block issue which is affecting hundreds of homes in Donegal. Minister English in December, told people in Carndonagh that there would be news on a redress scheme by the end of April which was then

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£3000 worth of damage caused by fire at new O’Neills development

£3000 worth of damage was caused by a blaze at the new O’Neills Sportswear building in Strabane last evening. It is believed that the fire was started deliberately at about 8pm. The development is still at construction stage and once complete, will provide a new distribution facility and shop complex for the company. West Tyrone

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Renewed calls to improve facilities and car parking at Mt Errigal

There are renewed calls for improved facilities and additional parking to be developed at the foot of Mount Errigal. Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District, Councillor John Sheamais Ó Fearraigh’s has made the call as road safety concerns have re-emerged over recent weeks owing to the increasing numbers of tourists and climbers visiting the site

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Health Minister urged to fund expansion of LUH renal dialysis services

The HSE has confirmed that there are no current plans to create a second Renal Dialysis Unit for Letterkenny University Hospital. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle has now called on Health Minister Simon Harris to fund the expansion of renal dialysis services at the hospital, due to the demand for the services within the county. Deputy

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Two teenagers arrested over criminal damage at commercial premises

Police in Derry investigating the report of criminal damage at commercial premises in the city last night have arrested two males. Police received a report from a member of the public at 11:35pm who noticed two males outside a restaurant/bar on Northland Road. He told police a window of the premises had been smashed and

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