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Pringle says 12 week abortion limit proposals are too restrictive

The Dáil debate on abortion continues today with he 8th Amendment under scrutiny TDs are debating whether we should repeal the part of the constitution protecting the right to life of the unborn. The majority of last night’s speakers were pro-repeal. Speaking on his return to the Dail, Donegal Independent Deputy Thomas Pringle says that […]

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35 people awaiting in-patient beds at LUH

There were 35 patients awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, 22 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s four down on yesterday. According to the INMO’s latest figures, University Hospital Limerick Letterkenny had the highest number of people awaiting in-patient beds this morning with 57. The national figure has fallen slightly to 547.

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Focussed task force needed to tackle poverty in West Donegal – Gallagher

A West Donegal Councillor says while there is an unparalleled tradition of voluntary and community work in West Donegal, a government backed task force will be necessary to address poverty levels in the area. A recent Pobal report found the area continues to have high levels of deprivation, and Cllr Marie Therese Gallagher says unless

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Health Minister says 63 Donegal women had abortions abroad in 2016

We can’t continue to outsource the issue of abortion, according to the Health Minister. Simon Harris spoke strongly in favour of repealing the 8th amendment as he opened the Dáil debate last night. Most of the speeches were in favour of repeal, with some outlining why they felt the 8th amendment should be kept. Minister

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GAA Programme – Naomh Colmcille & Setanta Just One Game Away From All Ireland Final

The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm. The focus is on Donegal club Naomh Colmcille and Setanta who are flying the Donegal flag on the National stage this weekend. Naomh Colmcille face Knocknagree from Cork in the All-Ireland Junior Football Championship semi-final on

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Carndonagh bridge repairs must be prioritised – Doherty

Safety concern has been raised over the condition of a number of bridges in Carndonagh that were severely damaged by the floods on August 22nd. Local Councillor Albert Doherty told an Inishowen Municipal District Meeting this week that problems at the Circular Bridge are causing erosion to nearby properties, while no entry signs have been

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Snow causing treacherous driving conditions across the North West

There are reports of treacherous driving conditions in parts of Donegal this evening. A number of cars have become stuck at Lurgybrack in Letterkenny due to heavy snowfall. There are also dangerous driving conditions in the Finn Valley area, Glenties, Carndonagh and in parts of Derry and Tyrone. The council says it began gritting at

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Draft Strategic Local Area Plan public consultation period extended

The consultation period has been extended for the Local Area Plan for Seven Strategic Towns has been extended. The public consultation period for the Draft Seven Strategic Towns Local Area Plan 2018-2024 for An Clochan Liath (Dungloe), Ballybofey-Stranorlar, Ballyshannon, Bridgend, Carndonagh, Donegal Town and Killybegs, will now run until next Wednesday 24th January, 2018 at

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Detectives in the North seize over £200,000 of illegal drugs in Derry and Limavady

Detectives have seized more than £200,000 worth of illegal drugs in Limavady and Derry in recent days. On Tuesday last, planned searches were carried out of two houses in the Glens area of Limavady with a quantity of suspected Class C drugs seized along with a number of mobile phones and cash. A short time

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Health Minister fails to approve funding to reopen Short Stay Ward at LUH

The Government has failed to sanction a funding request to re-open the Short Stay Ward at Letterkenny University Hospital. As 39 patients await admission to the hospital this morning, Donegal Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn appealed to the Health Minister in the Seanad today that the €1.8 million funding request to re-open the ward and increase

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Abbey Vocational School, Donegal Town to establish Aonad Gaeilge

The Abbey Vocational School in Donegal Town, under the management of Donegal Education and Training Board has announced plans to establish an Aonad Gaeilge within the school from September 2018. The Aonad will be part of the school’s site and will offer students subjects through the Irish language, including Gaeilge, Maths, History, Geography, Science and

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LYIT awarded €2.7 million for role in cross-border renewable energy research centre

Letterkenny Institute of Technology has been awarded €2.7 million for its role in a new cross-border research centre for renewable energy projects. The Bryden Centre for Advanced Marine and Bio-Energy Research will recruit 34 PhD students across the marine and bio-energy disciplines and will be based at LYIT, Queen’s University Belfast, Ulster University and University

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Police re-issue appeal for information on missing Strabane woman, Lesley McHugh

Police and the family of missing 69 year old Lesley McHugh from the Strabane area, who has been missing for over 10 days now, are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare. Ms McHugh is described as being approximately 5’6 in height, of a slim build with brown hair. She was last in contact with her

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Progress on £1.4 million improvements at Melvin Sports Complex

It’s expected that work on the new multi-sport 3G facility at Melvin in Strabane is expected to be completed in the next three months. Derry City and Strabane District Council is investing £1.4m towards replacing the existing sand synthetic pitch and grass football pitch with a new multi-sport surface that will primarily cater for football,

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Mc Dermott repeats call for Inishowen river clean up programme

A Donegal County Councillor has accused the Council and Central Government of not taking responsibility for the clean-up of rivers in Inishowen. Widespread destruction was caused to the peninsula last summer when torential rain hit on August 22nd. Councillor Martin McDermott says, five months on the issue is still being passed from pillar to post

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Naomh Colmcille’s Daniel Clarke hoping the work pays off in the All Ireland Semi Final

After a six week break Donegal and Ulster Champions Naomh Colmcille are back on the glory trail this weekend in Mullingar. The Newtowncunningham club take on Cork and Munster kingpins Knocknagree in the All Ireland Junior Football Championship semi final on Saturday. Since winning the provincial title in November, they had to see off Dunedin

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Overcrowding at LUH raised in the Dail as TDs accept SF motion on trolleys

The Dáil last night approved a Sinn Féin motion calling for a more proactive approach to hospital overcrowding. The party called on the Health Minister to re-open all hospital beds closed as part of austerity cuts, and improve pay and conditions for healthcare staff. The Health Minister Simon Harris said the government would not oppose

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Safety concerns raised after wind turbine struck by lightning in Inishowen

Safety concerns have been raised after a wind turbine in Inishowen was struck by lightning yesterday evening. At around 6 o’clock, one of the wind turbines on Crockbrack Hill, Meanletterbale, was struck, causing damage to one of the 94 metre long turbine blades with dents and scorch marks also visible on the nacelle of the

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Issue of re-opening of Short Stay Ward at LUH to come before Seanad tomorrow

The issue of the re-opening of the Short Stay Ward at Letterkenny University Hospital is to come before the Seanad tomorrow. Donegal Senator Padraig MacLochlainn is calling on the Health Minister to ensure that the funding request to re-open the ward is provided without delay, in order to relieve the imminent pressure on the hospitals

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Inishowen councillors urged to support Lagg Beach access campaign

A petition was presented to Inishowen Municipal District today, calling for access to Lagg Beach to be repaired, preserved and reopened. Representatives from the Red Cross and the local community along with local campaigner Desmond Glackin, made the presentation to Councillors today with over 1200 local signatures. The Five Fingers Strand is a popular local

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