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Seven people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital

  There were seven people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. 5 people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 2 were waiting on wards. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded this morning with 57 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 359 people […]

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Agriculture Minister thinks UK should re-run the Brexit vote

The Agriculture Minister thinks the UK should re-run the Brexit vote because of the damage it’s likely to cause. Michael Creed says a second referendum – or viewing last year’s result as consultative – would be “ideal”. There is growing concern about the impact Britain’s exit could have on our agri-food industry. Mr Creed says

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DCC say their figures reflect slight increase in Donegal childcare fees

Donegal County Childcare says their figures on the average cost of childcare in Donegal for this year suggests a small increase compared with the same period last year. Figures released today from The Early Years Sector shows that the average fee in Donegal is €152.06 which DCC say is not a true reflection. DCC are

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Government urged to recognise Catalonia’s independence

The Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District is calling on the Irish Government to recognise Catalonia’s independence. It’s after the Taoiseach claimed Ireland wouldn’t recognise the result of the Catalonian referendum which voted in favour of separating from Spain. Meanwhile the region’s sacked President is due to make a public appearance in Belgium today after

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Deadline to restore Northern Ireland executive extended again

The deadline to restore the Northern Ireland executive has been extended again. The DUP and Sinn Fein were locked in talks yesterday in the hopes of reaching a deal before midnight last night. The Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire decided on the extension, after the parties made additional requests of the UK Government which he

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Councillor concerned over impact plastic bottles are having on environment

  A Donegal County Councillor has raised concern over the impact plastic bottles are having on the environment. Councillor Terence Slowey raised the issue at the recent sitting of Donegal County Council, where he urged the local authority and the Department of the Environment to reduce single-use plastic waste in the county. The majority of

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Kevin Spacey is accused of inappropriate behaviour in 1986 with a young actor

Broadway and Star Trek Discovery actor Anthony Rapp has accused Kevin Spacey of trying to seduce him in 1986 when he was 14 years old and Spacey was 26. The two were starring on Broadway in plays Long Day’s Journey Into Night and Precious Sons and the incident allegedly took place at Spacey’s apartment, after

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Fires started deliberately across Strabane during spate of anti-social behaviour

A West Tyrone MLA has called for an urgent meeting with the PSNI following a spate of anti-social behaviour in Strabane last night. Across the town, three separate fires were deliberately lit, one behind Poundland in Strabane Retail Park, another at the old Adria site and the third saw a Halloween display at The Tinneys,

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Donegal man appears in Court jointly charged with kidnapping

Two men charged in connection with ‘a paramilitary style kidnapping’ have been refused bail despite a solicitor telling the court there was ‘no evidence against them.’ Damian Donaghey, 31 of Circular Road, Derry and George McBrearty, 33 with an address at Burnfoot Co Donegal were charged with kidnapping a man in the Westway area of

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Mark McHugh and Ciaran McGinley react to Ulster Quarter-Final win

Kilcar will face Slaughtneil in the Ulster Senior Club Football Championship Semi-Final after a 10 point win over Scotstown today, in a game that finished 1-16 v 1-06. Mark McHugh spoke with Oisin Kelly after the game, and spoke about his side’s performance, and looked ahead to their clash with Slaughtneil… Oisin Kelly also got

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Athletics Review: Ulster Even Ages Cross-Country and Dublin City Marathon

The Ulster Even Ages Cross Country took place today in Rostrevor, which saw fantastic results for Donegal athletes. The Dublin City marathon also took place, and there were a big number of Donegal competitors. Letterkenny’s Caitriona Jennings came fifth overall in the women’s category with a time of 2 hours 42.36. Highland Radio’s Athletics Correspondent

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Irish Water working to repair burst water mains in Donegal

Irish Water are currently working to repair two burst water mains in Donegal. The utility has advised that repairs may cause supply disruptions in the Drumhaggart, Drundean, Drumacross and surrounding areas with an estimated completion time of 6pm this evening. Meanwhile, work to repair a burst water main is due to be completed this afternoon

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Naomh Colmcille into Ulster Semi Final: Ryan McKinley Reaction

Donegal Junior Champions Naomh Colmcille won their first ever Ulster Championship tie on Saturday evening in Ballybofey. The Newtown men came from 0-6 to 0-4 down at half time against Cavan champions Ballymchugh to win 1-8 to 0-7 at MacCumhaill Park. Discipline cost the visitors as James Kernan was black carded 41 seconds in and

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Finn Harps play last game in SSE Airtricity League – Reaction from Ollie Horgan and Players

Finn Harps played their last game in the SSE Airtricity League last night before starting their fight to gain promotion back to the top tier of Irish football next season. Harps lost out 3-1 at Dalymount Park to Bohemians, and manager Ollie Horgan spoke with Chris Ashmore after the match… Chris also spoke with Harps’

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Kenny Shiels and Darren Cole on Derry’s season and look ahead to next season

Derry City finished the SSE Airtricity League season in 4th position after a 1-1 draw with St. Patrick’s Athletic last night, in their last game at Maginn Park before moving back to the Brandywell next season. After the game, Derry manager Kenny Shiels spoke to the assembled media… Martin Holmes got the thoughts of Derry

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GAA Preview: Newbridge manager Paddy Bradley ahead of Ulster Clash

Derry Intermediate football champions Newbridge will take on Fermanagh’s Belcoo in the Ulster Intermediate Club Championship tomorrow. Newbridge have claimed both the league and championship in Derry, and will look to claim a treble in the provincial championship. Newbridge manager Paddy Bradley spoke with Tom Comack ahead of the Ulster clash…

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GAA Preview: Naomh Colmcille to face Ballymachugh in Ulster Junior Championship

Donegal Junior champions Naomh Colmcille will face their first test of the Ulster Provincial championship tonight in Ballybofey when they face Ballymachugh of Cavan. Throw-in tonight at MacCumhaill Park is at 7pm. Ryan McKinley, manager of Naomh Colmcille, joined Tom Comack to talk about his side’s prospects against the Cavan junior champions…

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GAA Preview: Slaughtneil face Omagh St. Enda’s in Ulster Quarter-Final

Omagh St. Enda’s will look to avenge their 2014 Ulster Senior Football Final loss to Slaughtneil tonight when the sides face off in the Ulster Club Senior Football Championship Semi-Final at Celtic Park, with throw-in at 7pm. Omagh St. Enda’s midfielder Conor Meyler discussed the hurt of losing the 2014 Final and the preparation for

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GAA Preview: Ryan McHugh on Kilcar’s prospects in Ulster Quarter-Final

Donegal Senior League and Championship double winners Kilcar will face Scotstown from Monaghan in the Ulster Senior Club Football Championship Quarter-Final tomorrow. It has been 24 years since Kilcar were last in Ulster’s premier club competition while Scotstown have been playing Ulster for four of the last five seasons. Ryan McHugh joined Tom Comack to look

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