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Vice Captain McDowell still has hopes of playing Ryder Cup

Graeme McDowell says he hasn’t given up on playing at this year’s Ryder Cup, despite being named as one of Europe’s vice captains. The 38 year old will be the youngest of Thomas Bjorn’s backroom staff which also includes Padraig Harrington, Lee Westwood, Luke Donald and Robert Karlsson. McDowell played in four consecutive Ryder Cups […]

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Claims that foreign nationals registered to vote in referendum

There are claims that a number of foreign nationals are registered to vote in the abortion referendum. Independent TD Mattie McGrath and Sinn Fein TD Peadar Toibin say they’ve been contacted by several people who didn’t even apply to vote. Up to 125,000 extra people were added to the supplementary register in the last few

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Huge decline in nurses employed within North West region

Latest figures from the HSE reveal that there are 330 fewer nurses employed across the community care setting across the Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan, and Monaghan region. Reacting to these figures, Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty says the huge reduction in the number of nurses working across the community healthcare setting is very concerning and says

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The Script suing James Arthur over song

The Script are suing James Arthur for alleged copyright infringement, because the Dublin band claim the British singer’s 2016 comeback single Say You Won’t Let Go is too similar to their song The Man Who Can’t Be Moved. Arthur has denied the claim. US music industry publication Billboard reports that a lawsuit was filed against Arthur, his co-writers and a number of

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Jackson interrupts Yes campaign photoshoot in Dublin

A prominent anti-abortion campaigner from Donegal has gatecrashed a Yes campaign political photoshoot in Dublin, and called on Minister Simon Harris to resign. All TDs and Senators supporting a Yes vote have gathered for a photoshoot in a Dublin hotel. Pro-life campaigner and former Donegal election candidate, Tim Jackson crashed the event, and started shouting

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Lloyds Pharmacy workers in Donegal to ballot for industrial action

Staff at Lloyds Pharmacy branches across the country will next week ballot for industrial action, Trade Union Mandate claims, employees have taken the step following the refusal by the company, which has one branch in Letterkenny, to negotiate with them. The Labour Court issued a recommendation last month to the company’s management stating that they

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EU invests €8.8M in cross border acute hospital services

€8.8 million in EU INTERREG funding has has been secured for the Co-operation and Working Together Acute Services cross-border Project. The investment will effectively through improvements to and the modernisation of current service delivery methods enable services on both sides of the border treat higher volumes of people. The collaborative work of CAWT allows patients

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First league win in five for Derry City: Jack Doyle & Kenny Shiels Reaction

  Aaron McEneff scored twice as Derry City recorded a welcomed 2-0 victory at home to Bray Wanderers on Tuesday night. The win was Derry’s first in five league matches. Derry boss Kenny Shiels was pleased with how they responded… After two recent defeats Derry defender Jack Doyle says they need to build on the

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Council urged to deploy a full time planner in Inishowen

Donegal County Council is being encouraged to re-establish a full time planning office in Inishowen. Cllr Bernard Mc Guinness says with latest figures showing 133 planning applications on the peninsula, there should be a planner available in Carndonagh on a full time basis. That was the case before the economic crash, but since the downturn,

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Government to blame for bad road conditions on Arranmore, says Cllr

The Chair of the Donegal Islands Committee has moved to clarify details on issues surrounding road conditions on Arranmore Island. It’s after another member of the Islands Committee, Seamus Rogers, claimed that residents on Arranmore were being treated like second class citizens. However, Chair Cllr Micheal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig says that Arranmore received a

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Billy Caldwell’s GP says ‘ethical issue’ in not allowing cannabis

  A West Tyrone MP has committed to challenge the decision to cease the prescription of medicinal cannabis in the case of 12 year old Billy Caldwell from Castlederg. In April of last year a decision was reached that would allow Billy’s doctor to prescribe medicinal cannabis to him to treat his epilepsy. That decision

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Altan honoured for contribution to Irish music at civic reception

Altan have been honoured at a civic reception in recognition of their contribution to traditional Irish music and on having become global ambassadors for Donegal over the past 30 years. The event was held last night in the Donegal County Council offices in Lifford. Councillor John Sheamais Ó Fearraigh who put forward a motion to

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One person removed to hospital following crash on Ballybofey to Donegal Town Road

One person has been removed to hospital following a crash on the main Ballybofey to Donegal Town road. The two vehicle collision happened at around 5:20pm this evening on the Cashelnavean road with one person removed to hospital for treatment to minor injuries. Gardai have advised that the road remains open with some traffic delays.

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Brendan Devenney with his take on Tyrone v Monaghan, Ulster Football and Donegal’s clash with Derry

Tyrone will be navigating the All-Ireland Qualifiers in their bid to reach Croke Park this year following their 1-18 to 1-16 defeat to Monaghan yesterday in the Ulster SFC Quarter-Final. Monaghan on the other hand will meet Fermanagh in the semi-final after Rory Gallagher’s side overcame Armagh on Saturday night. Donegal travel to face Derry

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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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