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Government to launch ‘Ireland 2040’ plan in Sligo later

The government is to launch it’s 115 billion euro ‘Ireland 2040’ plan later. The document will outline how Ireland should develop over the next 20 years and where big capital spending will be done. It will be launched in Sligo after a special cabinet meeting. There’s two plans being launched today The National Planning Framework,

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Organisations already expressing interest in locating to old courthouse

While a number of organisations have already expressed an interest in locating to the now old courthouse building in Letterkenny, it’s understood that the local authority intend to use it going forward.  The future use of the council-owned building was brought to the fore at the latest of Letterkenny municipal district. However, the Council has

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Emotional Gabriel Byrne says Lifetime Achievement award is ‘about the life I’ve led’

Gabriel Byrne was in a reflective mood on the red carpet at the 2018 IFTA Awards on Thursday night as he prepared to accept his Lifetime Achievement Award, saying: “It’s about the life I’ve led”.The Irish actor is being honoured for his distinguished, decades-long career in film and television, which has seen him appear in more

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Outlander’s Caitriona Balfe loves ‘as Gaelige’ chats with co-star on set

Caitriona Balfe, who won the best actress in a drama IFTA for her hit series Outlander on Thursday night, says she loves working with fellow Irish actress Maria Doyle Kennedy on the the show as they have chats “as Gaeilge”. Doyle Kennedy has joined the fourth season of the time-travelling drama as Jamie’s aunt Jocasta, and leading

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Occupants of house in Derrybeg have lucky escape after lightning struck

The quick actions of the occupants of a house in Meenanillar, Derrybeg that caught fire after lightning struck the property last night, have been praised. The Gweedore fire brigade were at the scene last night within 10 minutes after the alarm was raised at about 11:55pm. Some damage was caused to the detached dormer after

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Taoiseach again refuses to engage in debate over Short Stay Ward at LUH

The Taoiseach has again refused to engage in the debate over the reopening of the Short Stay Ward at Letterkenny University Hospital. Leo Varadkar was responding to a question tabled by Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue who has continued to challenge the Governments failure to approve the €1.8 million funding request to reopen the short stay

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LUH “electric taxi” trial could save €60,000 a year

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland says a pilot programme involving the use of hybrid and electric vehicles to transport renal dialysis patients to Letterkenny University Hospital has the capacity to be very significant. Currently, renal dialysis patients from Letterkenny University Hospital are transported on a daily basis to attend their essential appointments by hackney

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Renewed calls for Government intervention on Tory Island ferry service

There are renewed calls for Government intervention in the on-going controversy over the proposed new Tory Island ferry service. The calls come after yesterday’s protest outside the gates of Leinster House which was organised by members of the Tory island co-operative in opposition to the plans. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty says there’s growing anger over

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Fianna Fail still doubtful over delivery of National Broadband Plan

Fianna Fáil’s claiming there are still serious doubts about whether the National Broadband Plan can be delivered. The tendering process for the massive project has been left with just one bidder, after Eir pulled out. Officials from the Department of Communications will face questions on the tendering process at an Oireachtas committee hearing later. Fianna

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Commitments for North West needed in National Planning Framework – Harkin

A Midlands North West MEP says commitments, not words are needed from a Cabinet meeting in Sligo on Friday where the National Planning Framework will be published. MEP Marian Harkin says, successive Governments have failed to provide a safe route from Dublin to the North West which has had grave human outcomes as well as

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Concern over absence of Community Intervention Team in Donegal

Serious concern has been expressed over the absence of a Community Intervention Team in Donegal. Senator Padraig MacLochlainn has revealed that no such service has been implemented in the county since the initiative was announced almost 8 years ago as a Government intervention. The service is a vital resource in freeing hospital beds, facilitating early discharge

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New pilot project to transfer renal dialysis patients to & from LUH

A new pilot project has been launched to transport renal dialysis patients to and from Letterkenny University Hospital. Taxi drivers in Letterkenny will be taking part in the project in conjunction with the HSE and Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland which will involve the use of hybrid and electric cars to transfer the patients to

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GAA Programme – Donegal and Tyrone to battle for McKenna Cup

The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm. The McKenna Cup Final this weekend will see Donegal meet their neighbours and Division One rivals Tyrone at the Athletics Grounds in Armagh. On this weeks programme, Tom Comack looked ahead to the game with Donegal’s

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Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht recognises Tory Island concerns

The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has issued a statement following a protest held outside the Dail today as part of a campaign for a new purpose built ferry to serve Tory island. The Department says it has long recognised that Tory Island is unique among the country’s offshore islands. The contract for

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Taoiseach accused of giving ‘some scraps’ to Letterkenny in NPF

Opposition TDs are calling for a Dáil vote on the new National Planning Framework. They’re accusing the Taoiseach of rushing the announcement to avoid having to be accountable to the Oireachtas. The plan, which will outline the development of the country up to 2040, is to be launched in Sligo on Friday. Labour leader Brendan

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Refurbishment of flood damaged Burnfoot homes is a council matter – Moran

The Minister with responsibilty for flooding says the refurbishment of homes and houses for local authority tenants is a matter for Donegal County Council. A statement’s been issued by Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran following an outcry this week when tenants at an estate in Burnfoot were told their homes would not be refurbished this year,

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Charities Regulator imposes intermediate sanctions on Good and New shop

The Charities Regulator has imposed intermediate sanctions on the Good and New Shop in Letterkenny. The Regulator issued the notice to the Good and New Shop following an on-site inspection by staff from the Regulator’s compliance and enforcement unit, which found that the charity is not in compliance with its legal obligation to keep proper

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Relief as new safety measures to be implemented outside Ballyraine School

New measures are to be implemented to tackle serious safety concerns outside Ballyraine National School in Letterkenny. It follows a number of reported instances of motorists breaking the red light outside the school, leading to fears that a child will be seriously injured. The measures include additional signage and lining while also plans to eliminate

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