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Calls for DEIS programme to extend to community schools in Donegal

There are calls on the Council to write to the Education Minister requesting that community schools in Donegal be included in the Deis programme. Earlier this month, €1.8 million had been allocated by Government to the programme however, no school in Donegal is to benefit from it. Cllr. John Sheamais O’Fearraigh says there’s an onus

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Government’s choice to exclude farmers in compensation scheme – McConalogue

Payments are due to be issued next week to Donegal farmers who suffered loss and destruction as a result of the Inishowen flooding in August. Government Chief Whip Minister Joe McHugh says he acknowledges the scheme is limited, he says EU rules governing it are very specific in that it does not cover arable crops

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Burst water main causing supply disruptions in Letterkenny and surrounding areas

Irish Water are currently working to repair a burst water main in Letterkenny. Supply disruptions may be experienced in the Drumany, Letterkenny, Dromore, Drumardagh, Rossbracken and surrounding areas. The utility is advising that a traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works. It is estimated works will be completed by

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Condemnation in Strabane as car crashes into road sign and is set on fire

There has been condemnation in Strabane after a car was crashed into a road sign before being set on fire in the Ballycolman Estate area of the town in the early hours of yesterday morning. West Tyrone MLA Michaela Boyle has described the actions of the driver who abandoned the car as completely reckless as

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Local surfers to be honoured for saving teenagers at Tullan Strand

Four Donegal surfers will be honoured at Irish Water Safety’s National Annual Awards Ceremony this Wednesday for their quick actions when a group of teenagers got into difficulty at Tullan Strand earlier this year. Owen Murphy, Fergal Muller, Friederike Rost and Sean Young were giving surf lessons on Tullan Strand when a group of nine

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British and Irish COC publish proposals for a new customs arrangements

A new document proposes a post-Brexit ‘customs arrangement’ between the UK and EU. The British-Irish Chamber of Commerce has published a report which suggests a trade relationship between Britain and Europe that is effectively borderless and tariff free. It follows extensive consultation with interest groups and stakeholders. Director General of the British-Irish Chamber of Commerce,

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Gleann Ghaoth Beara Community Development receives over €50,000 in funding

Gleann Ghaoth Beara Community Development has been awarded €50,050 in funding. The funding will aid in the resurfacing of the pitch and fencing. In welcoming the news, Government Chief Whip Minister Joe McHugh says: “The development will help the local community as Forbairt Pobail Ghleann Ghaoth Beara in providing a very safe facility for people of

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Donegal County Council, County House, Lifford

Council Capital Budget comes under scrutiny

Questions are being raised over Donegal County Councils Capital Budget 2018-2020. Under the proposals there are 21 units planned for social housing for Donegal next year with Cllr. Marie Therese Gallagher branding that number as inadequate. She’s calling on the Council to be more ambitious in their plans and request more funding from Government………….. Meanwhile

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18 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital today

There were 18 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. According to the INMO 5 people were on trolleys in the hospitals Emergency Department with a further 13 on wards. 386 people were waiting on a bed at hospitals across the country today, University Hospital Limerick the most overcrowded with 46 people waiting

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Doherty believes Coastal Erosion works are imminent in West Donegal

  Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty is welcoming recent progress made in respect to the ongoing efforts to address the issue of coastal erosion at a number of communities throughout West Donegal, including at Maghery, Magheraroarty, Carrickfinn and Portnoo. Deputy Doherty’s comments come following a recent briefing from the Environment Section of Donegal County Council on

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British Irish Chamber of Commerce to publish Brexit proposals

The British Irish Chamber of Commerce is publishing a proposal that they believe will ease trade relations post Brexit. They’re proposing a solution for trade between the UK, Ireland and the EU. Details of the document will be published later this morning. Meanwhile, Ireland’s being accused of ‘playing tough’ over a threat to veto EU

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Jarvis Cocker of Pulp does what common people do and calls bingo in Belfast

When you talk about Britpop in the ’90s, there’s names like Oasis, Blur, Suede, Kula Shaker – and, of course, Pulp. Jarvis Cocker’s physical demeanour and effortless cool was one of the defining traits of Pulp, and has become an icon of the era. But what’s he been doing since? Well, hanging out in Paris,

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Athletics Review: All Ireland Juvenile Even Ages / Inter Clubs & County Cross Country

  The All Ireland Juvenile Even Ages / Inter Clubs & County Cross Country took place in Abbotstown in Dublin earlier on today. The Donegal Senior ladies team claimed bronze at the Inter County Cross Country event. Patsy McGonagle has all the information on the event and the Donegal and North West athletes…

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PSNI, Police, Northern Ireland

PSNI appeal for information after burglaries in Derry

The PSNI are appealing for information following two burglaries at properties in the Waterside area of Derry early yesterday evening. Detective Sergeant Ray Phelan said: “In the first incident, which was reported to police at around 7.40pm, two men entered a house but left empty-handed.  “The second burglary was reported just before midnight. This house

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UK International Trade Secretary – Trade deal must come before NI border settlement

The UK International Trade Secretary says the issues of the border with the North can’t be settled until there are talks on a post-Brexit trade deal. EU commissioner Phil Hogan says Ireland may threaten to use its EU veto to prevent Brexit talks from moving on – because of the issues. Politics professor Dr Matthew

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