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Vigil to mark 41st anniversary of disappearance of Mary Boyle

A vigil will take place today outside the surgery of Donegal County Coroner, Dr Denis McCauley in Stranorlar to mark the 41st anniversary of the disappearance of Mary Boyle. Mary is now Ireland’s youngest and longest missing child, after disappearing from her home in Cashelard 1977. The Justice for Mary Boyle campaign will be protesting

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Ballybofey/ Stranorlar wastewater treatment plant receives major investment

Irish Water have announced plans to invest almost €9 million as part of the upgrade of the Ballybofey and Stranorlar wastewater treatment plant. Upon completion of these works, the plant will comply with European wastewater directives with the provision of a new process stream and equipment to increase the capacity of the wastewater treatment plant.

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Cross-border mental health recovery college to be developed

Three cross-border recovery college networks are to be established as part of a €7.6 million project launched to tackle the increase in numbers of people with mental health problems. Over the next four years, the EU INTERREG VA funded Innovation Recovery project offers an unprecedented opportunity to empower and enable people and communities take control

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Connecting Our Coastline conference recognises marine tourism in Donegal

Over 200 delegates were in attendance yesterday at the ‘Connecting Our Coastline’ Marine Tourism Conference in Dunfanaghy. The conference was a forum for businesses and organisations to exchange information with the prospect of developing new connections and exploring opportunities for collaboration to devleop marine tourism in Donegal. Councillor Niamh Kennedy who was in attendance says

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Crisis in Neurology affecting services in Donegal

Neurology Services are at Breaking Point, according to the Neurological Alliance of Ireland. The group has designated this week ‘Brain Awareness Week’, and is calling on the government to act now to improve services. Among the developments being called for is the appointment of a second neurologist at Letterkenny University Hospital. The ‘Invest in Neurology’

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KFO welcomes new draft Brexit guidelines

The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has welcomed new draft Brexit guidelines specifically citing requirements for fisheries to be included in the Free Trade Agreement. The draft guidelines state that trade in goods, with the aim of covering all sectors, which should be subject to zero tariffs and no quantitative restrictions with appropriate accompanying rules of origin.

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No evidence of paramilitary involvement in Kelly murder – PSNI

Police in Derry say there is no evidence of paramilitary involvement in the death of 35 year old Karol Kelly last weekend. As the investigation continues into Mr Kelly’s death, the PSNI is again appealing again to anyone with information to come forward, as efforts continue to piece together the sequence of events. The father

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Ships scoop top prize at RTÉ Choice Music Awards

Electronic duo Ships picked up the Choice Music Price for Irish Album of the Year 2017 for their debut album Precession after the 10 shortlisted nominees performed at a special event in Dublin’s Vicar Street last night (March 9). Speaking on the night vocalist Sorca McGrath said: “We didn’t expect to be even noticed – and definitely didn’t expect

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Finn Harps v Shelbourne Preview – Harps Manager Ollie Horgan

Finn Harps will finally get their League of Ireland First Division season up and running against Shelbourne on Friday night. It’s been a difficult couple of weeks for the club with three consecutive match postponements. Harps have injury concerns with three of their most experienced players doubtful – skipper Ciaran Coll (ankle) and the midfield

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Tory Islanders say government briefing offers nothing new in ferry row

Officials of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht have briefed the media concerning the Tory Ferry today, but the Island coop says there is little new in what’s on offer. The community on Tory Island, which is seeking a purpose built ferry, says it will listen to what the department has to say,

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