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Taoiseach dismisses suggestion of a US/Canada border in Ireland

The Taoiseach says Ireland couldn’t possibly entertain a divide with Northern Ireland that’s similar to the US/Canada border. British Prime Minister Theresa May said she’s been looking to the US for solutions in Northern Ireland. Fine Gael’s EU Spokesperson Neale Richmond has described that as totally unworkable. And Taoiseach Leo Varadkar also dismissed the suggestion:

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North West business leaders discuss Brexit challenges in special meeting

North West business leaders met yesterday with the Northern Ireland Secretary of State to discuss the unprecedented challenges facing the economy in the region. Brexit and the uncertainty surrounding Britain’s exit from the EU was high on the agenda as was the City Deal for Derry. Sinead McLaughlin, CEO of Derry’s Chamber of Commerce met

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Opposition parties claim government’s SCU could undermine civil service

Opposition parties are claiming the government’s Strategic Communications Unit could undermine the civil service. Sinn Fein will bring a Dail motion calling for the SCU to be disbanded, with Fianna Fail likely to support it. It’s after allegations the unit told newspapers to make ads look like real news. The country’s most senior civil servant

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Irish Water to start second phase of work in Letterkenny

Irish Water is set to commence phase two of the High Road/Windyhall Water Mains Replacement Project in Letterkenny. The work is being carried out as part of Irish Water’s national Leakage Reduction Programme which includes removing problematic pipes from the public water network. The second phase of works on the High Road/ Windyhall Water Mains

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Frances McDormand’s alleged Oscar thief arrested

The man accused of taking Frances McDormand’s Oscar from her at an after-party in Hollywood on Sunday night has been arrested by the LAPD. According to Variety, the suspect Terry Bryant, was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department at 11.50pm on Sunday night for felony grand theft. Bryant allegedly stole McDormand’s Best Actress Oscar statue from her table at

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Irish Water to impose restrictions tonight on Rosses Regional Supply

Irish Water working in partnership with Donegal County Council are advising customers supplied by the Rosses Regional Water Supply that there will be restrictions imposed on the scheme tonight from 11pm until 7am due to an excessive demand on the scheme. The townlands which will be affected by the restrictions are Meenalough, Knockfola, Ardnaowen, Carrick

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Retired Chief Exec of KFO calls for transparency in Brexit fishing negotiations

The retired Chief Executive of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation and former Chairman of Bord Iascaigh Mhara is calling on Minister Michael Creed to make things transparent for fishermen in relation to Brexit fishing negotiations. Joey Murrin says fishermen have been left in the dark over the negotiations and is urging the Minister to state their

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No compelling safety / technical reasons disallowing trains enter Waterside railway station – Translink

The controversy over proposals for Derry’s historic Waterside railway station continue. A Pre-Determination Hearing in the Guildhall last week was told by Translink representatives that there are no compelling safety or technical reasons for keeping trains out of the station. Previous statements from Translink reported that due to technical and safety regulations trains entering the

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INMO seek a State of Emergency declaration in the health service

February saw a total of 477 people waiting for in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital, according to figures published this morning by the INMO. That’s a 24% increase on February 2017, and higher than the national average increase of 19%. The INMO is now calling for the first two weeks of March to be declaredan

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Watch Carl McHugh’s stunning volley to send Motherwell into Cup Semi Final

Motherwell are through to the Scottish Cup Semi Final after Sunday’s victory over Hearts. Donegal man Carl McHugh scored with a stunning volley on 85 minutes to give his side a 2-1 victory and a place in the last four. Video – Motherwellfc.co.uk Speaking after the game Carl said everyone at the club deserves alot

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Third time unlucky for Saoirse Ronan at the Oscars

There was disappointment for Saoirse Ronan at the Oscars in Hollywood on Sunday night, with the Lady Bird star losing out on the Best Actress award to Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri star Frances McDormand. It was Ronan’s third Oscar nomination and McDormand’s second win – she previously won for Fargo. Lady Bird, which was nominated in five categories, went home empty-handed

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Elton John tells fans to ”f**k off” during Las Vegas show, before storming off stage

In fairness to Elton John they did get a bit handsy during his performance and it undoubtedly gets a bit distracting. The singer was playing one of his residency shows in Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas when the incident occurred, and happened as he was playing his 1973 hit, Saturday’s Alright (For Fighting). Usually, audience members

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Carl McHugh scores winner for Motherwell in Scottish Cup Quarter-Final

Motherwell left it late to score the winner against Hearts in their Scottish Cup Quarter-Final today. It was Lettermacaward man Carl McHugh who scored the decisive goal on 85 minutes. Motherwell had taken the lead early on through a John McLaughlin own goal after 7 minutes of play before Kyle Lafferty equalised for Hearts on

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Donegal Junior League – Cappry Rovers up to 4th in Premier Division

Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Milford United 0 v 3 Cappry Rovers Drumoghill F.C. 1 v 7 Castlefin Celtic Kildrum Tigers 0 v 0 Glenea United Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Ballybofey United 3 v 0 Lifford Celtic Bonagee United 2 v 0 Convoy Arsenal Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre Division Two Curragh Athletic

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Buncrana Hearts played better than the scoreline showed – Stephen Parkhouse

4-0 was the final score today when Aileach FC hosted Buncrana Hearts in the Jackie Crossan Premier Division of the Inishowen Football League. Buncrana Hearts manager Stephen Parkhouse doesn’t believe the scoreline reflects how the game played… Ronan Coyle, who scored 2 of Aileach’s goals today, spoke with Chris Ashmore…

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Irish Water urges customers to conserve water following cold snap

Donegal is among a number counties under Irish Water restrictions following what’s described as unprecedented demand following the cold snap. Irish Water working, in partnership with Donegal County Council have been assessing water supply schemes across the county today to monitor usage levels and inform decisions about which supplies need to be restricted overnight. Customers

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Schools and colleges to re-open where possible on Monday

A statement from the Department of Education has said that, where possible, schools, colleges of further education and third level institutions will re-open on Monday. However, decisions will be made by schools, colleges of further education and third level institutions on an individual basis depending on the circumstances and conditions in their area. As always,

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Calls on Minister to support farmers following extreme weather

Fianna Fáil’s Agriculture Spokesperson has called on Minister Michael Creed to convene a meeting next week to discuss the best way to support farmers in the aftermath of the extreme weather conditions that have taken hold this week. Deputy Charlie McConalogue says every farmer in the country has been affected by Storm Emma. Deputy McConalogue

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Irish Water urging customers in Donegal to conserve water due to increased demand

Irish Water are asking customers in Donegal to conserve water with supplies under pressure due to increased demand during the extremely cold weather of recent. Irish Water working in partnership with Donegal County Council is advising customers that due to the extremely cold weather conditions and exceptionally high usage, water treatment plants are struggling to

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Just five people awaiting admission at LUH

It appears efforts to discharge patients from Letterkenny University Hospital were broadly successful yesterday, with just five people awaiting admission there this morning, none of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That contrasts with Sligo, where there were 20 people awaiting in-patient beds today, 15 of them in the Emergency Department. Nationally, the INMO says there

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