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Donegal retains 13 Blue Flags, but Lisfannon loses out again

All 13 blue flag locations in Donegal have retained their award for 2018. An Taisce has announced the International Blue flag and Green Coast awards recipients for 2018 at the awards ceremony held in County Wicklow this afternoon. Ian Diamond is Costal Awards Manager for An Taisce. He says that while it’s all good news […]

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Tourists in their thousands descend on Killybegs after cruise ship docks

Over 2,000 tourists descended on Killybegs at the weekend as the biggest cruise ship ever to visit the fishing town docked there yesterday. Visitors were met with a range of activities on arrival, including live music, a vintage tea and an Irish dancing showcase.   Buses were also available for shopping trips to Donegal Town

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HSE yet to decide on site for Newtowncunningham primary care centre

  It’s emerged that HSE has yet to decide on a site for a proposed primary care centre in Newtowncunningham. Earlier this year, An Bord Pleanala reaffirmed a Donegal County Council decision to block the demolition of ‘The Castle’ – a listed building situated on the original proposed site. The HSE were then tasked to

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Doherty reiterates call for access to facts on cervical check scandal

A Donegal Deputy has again called for transparency and access to all the facts regarding the cervical check scandal. Speaking in the Dail in recent days, Deputy Pearse Doherty urged the Government to publish advice given to then Health Minister Leo Varadkar which led Government to withdraw support for mandatory disclosure legislation. Deputy Doherty believes

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Last 8 still a realistic goal for Tyrone – Mickey Harte after Monaghan loss

Tyrone will have to go through the All-Ireland Qualifiers if they are to reach the ‘Super 8s’ this year after losing to Monaghan in the Ulster SFC Quarter-Final yesterday on a scoreline of 1-18 v 1-16. Tyrone manager Mickey Harte knows that Tyrone weren’t at their best… Monaghan’s Conor McManus knows they face a tough

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New Bill could see restoration of direct elections to Údarás board

Fianna Fáil has published a Bill to provide for the restoration of direct elections to the board of Údarás na Gaeltachta. Under the Bill, Údarás will consist of a chairperson who will be appointed by the Minister and 14 other members; 11 shall be directly elected and 3 shall be appointed by the Minister, one

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Clear urban-rural divide on abortion referendum, says Taoiseach

There is a clear urban-rural divide when it comes to the abortion referendum, according to the Taoiseach. But Leo Varadkar says it’s an issue that affects every county in Ireland. It’s the final week of campaigning with both sides making their last stand. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says there’s a clear gap between cities and rural

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to mini-moon in Ireland after wedding

Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle are planning a ‘mini-moon’ in Ireland. Arrangements are being put in place for the royal couple to visit in the weeks after their wedding, although it will likely not be the official honeymoon. Sources tell the Irish Independent that they are likely to take part in a series

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Athletics Review: European Masters Silver in Alicante for Brian O’Domhnaill

It was a busy weekend for North West Athletes with the Ulster Schools Track & Field Championships taking place in Antrim. Brian O’Domhnaill of Finn Valley AC claimed a silver medal  in the European Masters which took place in Alicante, setting a PB and a National Age Group record. Patsy McGonagle was on Sunday Sport

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Derry City’s Gerard Doherty on his testimonial year

Gerard Doherty will mark a tenth consecutive season with Derry City this year, and will be awarded a testimonial for his service. There will be events organised for the testimonial through the Gerard Doherty Testimonial Committee and Gerard confirmed that COS (Circle of Support) will be a beneficiary in his Testimonial year. Gerard spoke with Kevin McLaughlin

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Saolta responds to INMO claims that abnormal has been accepted as normal at LUH

Saolta has responded to the INMO’s statement issued this week which claimed the abnormal had now been accepted as normal by local management at Letterkenny University Hospital. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation also stated that the hospital did not implement the nationally agreed Full Capacity Protocol at the hospital in its entirety and services

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Judge describes dumping at Rossnowlagh beach as worst form of pollution

A Dublin man has been fined after dumping pieces of timber with protruding nails and other items including a barbecue and a golf buggy on Rossnowlagh beach. 59 year old David Peter Douglas with an address at Leopardstown, Blackrock was fined €1000 at Ballyshannon District Court for the offences dating back to October last year.

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Rising insurance costs causing concern in Men’s Sheds – Pringle

There are concerns that rising insurance costs are putting pressure on the Men’s Sheds organisation in Donegal. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle says despite the Government’s commitment to address rising insurance costs, Kilmacrenan Men’s Shed are becoming concerned as to how they are going to fund their insurance premium. After raising the issue with the Finance

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People wake up to Letterkenny-Derry road lined with white crosses

People travelling on the main Letterkenny to Derry road today are being met with a long line of small white crosses on the side of the road. It’s understood that they were placed there overnight by a local pro-life movement ahead of up the upcoming abortion referendum. Thousands of crosses can be seen from Letterkenny’s

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Sean Cavanagh thinks Tyrone will be more of an attacking side this year

Tyrone need more than one game plan for this seasons Championship- that’s according to three time All Ireland winner Sean Cavanagh. Cavanagh’s last game with the county was last year’s heavy defeat to Dublin in the All Ireland semi final and he says lessons must be learned. Mickey Hartes side open their Ulster Championship campaign

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