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Consultation process for Muff to Derry greenway announced

  Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council are seeking the public’s views on a series of route options for a proposed greenway linking Derry to Muff, which is being developed as part of the North West Greenway Network. On completion, the three routes will deliver 46.5 km of new cross-border greenway […]

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Derry City host Dundalk in SSE Airtricity League Premier Division tonight

Dundalk visit the Brandywell Stadium tonight as second plays fourth in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. Derry currently sit 7 points behind Dundalk but have a game in hand, and they are coming off the back of a 0-0 draw with Cork without having lost at the Brandywell this season. Derry City boss Kenny

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Discussions underway to extend helicopter services for Tory Island

Discussions are underway between the Government and the HSE on extending helicopter services to Tory Island. The proposal to expand air connectivity to the island was included in a report by Pól Ó Gallchóir, chairman of Foras na Gaeilge, during his review of transport services at the end of March. Helicopter services to Tory have

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North West TD calls for further clarity on cervical screening tests

There’s a call for further clarity over the laboratories used for cervical screening tests. Sligo, Leitrim and South Donegal TD Marc MacSharry says questions need to be answered about the use of third party testing facilities to clear backlogs. He wants to know if it happens, how it works, and whether the Health Minister knows

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Temporary road resurfacing for traffic hotspot ‘not good enough’

There are calls for urgent repair works to be carried out on the road surface at the Tesco roundabout in Letterkenny. Donegal County Council say the area is programmed for temporary repair works within the coming weeks. However, local Councillor Dessie Shiels says temporary works are not good enough given the current state of the

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Tánaiste to meet EU’s chief Brexit negotiator in Brussels

Tánaiste Simon Coveney will this morning meet the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier in Brussels. The pair will discuss the latest on Brexit negotiations and Mr Barnier’s call for substantial progress on the the Irish backstop by June’s EU summit. The backstop is the legal drafting of the political deal made last December in

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‘Spreading our message is a victory in itself’ – Ryan O’Shaughnessy proud of Ireland’s Eurovision performance

Ryan O’Shaughnessy has said the final Eurovision scoreboard isn’t the most important result for him – he’s proud his message of LGBT inclusivity has been spread around the world. Ireland finished 16th in the final last night – the country’s best Eurovision result in seven years. The singer caused controversy in some parts of the

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Donegal will ‘strive to reach the next level’ after win over Cavan – Declan Bonner

Donegal overcame Cavan by 8 points today in the Preliminary Round of the Ulster Senior Football Championship at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey, in a game that finished 2-20 v 1-15 in favour of the home side. Ryan McHugh and Cian Mulligan scored Donegal’s goals, while Michael Murphy played  a crucial role around the middle of

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Donegal start Ulster Championship with 8 point win over Cavan

Donegal have booked their place in the Ulster Senior Football Championship Quarter-Finals following their 2-20 v 1-15 win over Cavan today at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey. Cavan struck the first goal after 15 minutes of play which put them 2 points ahead. The sides were swapping points until Ryan McHugh scored Donegal’s first goal with

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Inishowen FL: Glengad are Jackie Crossan Premier Division Champions

Glengad have won their fourth Inishowen Premier Division title in a row following their 1-0 win over Aileach FC today. Stephen Fildara scored the winner for Glengad as they claimed victory in the first versus second battle. PJ Lynch spoke with Glengad manager Shane Byrne… Also in Inishowen today, Illies Celtic preserved their Premier Division

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DJL: Kildrum Tigers win Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division title

Kildrum Tigers have won the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division title today by playing out a 1-1 draw with Castlefin Celtic. It was a battle of first and second with Castlefin needing a win to claim the title, while Kildrum just needed a draw. Other results from today’s action: Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Donegal

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Highland TV: Irish Open Preview with Des Smyth, Barry Funston & Oliver Gilmore

The build up to July’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted by the Rory Foundation continued this week at Ballyliffin Golf Club. The excitement and anticipation was ramped up as the country’s media attended the fabulous Inishowen venue. Highland Radio’s lead up to the big event also shifted gear where Oisin Kelly meet with a

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Brendan Devenney on Donegal’s Championships tussle with Cavan

Former Donegal star forward Brendan Devenney feels Donegal’s relegation in the league will not be a factor in Sunday’s Ulster Championship opener with Cavan in Ballybofey. Declan Bonner’s side made the drop to Division 2 on the final day while their opponents have  moved up to Division 1. Despite that Brendan says there were plenty

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Investigation launched after vandals damage Sion Mills Cricket Club

Police in Strabane are appealing for information after the Sion Mills Cricket Club was badly vandalised in recent days. Both the fire service and the police attended the scene yesterday after the alarm was raised by locals. It’s understood that intruders broke into the premises via a rear window and caused damage with paint and

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An Post welcome start of new, revitalised, post-office network

  An Post is welcoming the start of a new, revitalised, post-office network. It follows an historic deal with Postmasters across the country which sees a € 50 million Euro expansion deal and no compulsory closures. Managing Director of An Post Retail, Debbie Byrne, says the future sees a wider range of community banking services,

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New Greenway at Blue Banks gets go ahead

Transport Infrastructure Ireland has confirmed funding for a new dedicated greenway from Coolboy to Illistrin. The funding will provide for the extension of a new cycleway and footpath along the €20 million Blue Banks to Kilmacrennan road project. Discussions are to take place between Donegal County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland on finalising design and

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Council to erect additional signage at busy Letterkenny area

Donegal County Council has indicated that it will erect additional signage near the new roundabout at Lisnennan in Letterkenny. There had been calls for signs to be put at the new roundabout however the local authority says that regulations dictate that only the nearest local destination off the roundabout be signed at Kiltoy. Mayor of

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