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DCC working to progress bus shelters in Inishowen despite delay

An Inishowen Councillor is hopeful proposals to establish bus shelters at an number of locations in the peninsula can still progress despite the company that was to fund the project, withdrawing from the tendering process. Bus shelters were to be situated in Moville, Carndonagh and Buncrana following concerns raised locally over a lack of facilities.

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Clinical third quarter was key to Donegal’s win – Gary McDaid

Donegal U20s overcame Cavan in the Ulster U20 Football Championship first round today on a scoreline of 2-21 v 0-10. Niall O’Donnell scored 1-12 for Donegal and Nathan Boyle scored the first goal for Gary McDaid’s team. Next up for Donegal is Derry in the Ulster Quarter-Final. After the match, Oisin Kelly spoke with Donegal

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PCSP urges people to be aware of scams targeting vulnerable people

The Derry and Strabane Policing and Community Safety Partnership has issued a warning to residents following an increase in scams targeting vulnerable people. It comes following reports that a vulnerable man in the Strabane area was targeted on Friday morning by a man purporting to be from a local community hall. It is believed that

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Ireland has moved into a bright new future – Deputy Doherty

With 100 boxes now opened at Donegal’s count centre in Letterkenny, tallies show NO side narrowly leading by 51% to 49%. Speaking from Aura Leisure Centre a short time ago, Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty says exit polls which suggest the country has voted overwhelmingly to repeal the 8th Amendment, shows Ireland has moved into a

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Joule Donegal International Rally Preview – Eamon McGee, Brian Brogan and Seamus Neely

The Joule Donegal International Rally takes place on 15, 16, 17 June. The Rally was launched last night at An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny with the Top 40 entries announced, along with some changes to the route. Chris Ashmore got the details from Clerk of the Course Eamon McGee… Chris also spoke with Donegal Motor Club

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Gardai say Slow Down day is a lesson for drivers – all the time

The Gardai say yesterday’s ‘slow down’ day is a lesson for all drivers – all the time. The special initiative when ended at 7am this morning, reminded drivers of the dangers of speeding and called on them to drive in compliance with the country’s speed limits. Derek Cloughley from the Gardai’s Road Policing Bureau says

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Exit poll suggests majority have voted to repeal 8th Amendment

The first exit poll in the abortion referendum suggests Ireland has voted overwhelmingly to remove the 8th amendment. The Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI poll says 68 per cent of people voted Yes. The first exit poll after ballot boxes closed shows a landslide victory for the Yes side in the abortion referendum. The Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI

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Derry team to face Donegal named

Donegal and Derry will face off on Sunday in the Ulster SFC Quarter-Final at Celtic Park, with throw-in at 4pm. The Derry team to face Donegal has been named: Ben McKinless-Baile an Doire Paul McNeill-Sleacht Neil Brendan Rodgers-Sleacht Neil                    Karl McKaigue-Sleacht Neil Kevin Johnson-Dún Geimhin Chrissy McKaigue-Sleacht Neil Sean Leo McGoldrick-Eoghan Rua Conor McAtamney-Suitreach Michael

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Councillors will not sanction any interference with Leck Cemetery – Brogan

Home page A Letterkenny councillor has said there is no way that Leck Cemetery will be encroached on in any future road projects. Cllr Ciaran Brogan was speaking after it emerged that some options for the proposed Southern Relief Road would involve the exhumation and reinterment of up to three graves in the South West

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No further clarity on whether LUH short stay ward will reopen

A Donegal Deputy has urged the Government once again to reopen the short stay ward at Letterkenny University Hospital. A funding application of €1.8 million was submitted by hospital management last year which would reopen the ward and long been seen as a way forward in addressing the overcrowding crisis at the hospital. During a

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Loughs Agency planning to replace flood damaged fencing in Tyrone

The Loughs Agency has confirmed it intends to implement remedial measures in the Sperrins and other areas affected by the flash flood last August, particularly in terms of replacing fencing. Welcoming the announcement, West Tyrone MLA Declan Mc Aleer said over £400,000 has been allocated from the Department of Agriculture for the project. At present,

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