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Questions asked over upkeep of Market Square after vicious weekend assault

Questions are being asked over the general upkeep of the Market Square in Letterkenny. It follows the vicious assault of 18 year old Shanan Reid McDaid in the area in the early hours of Sunday morning. Gardai are examining CCTV but there are now fears that overgrown trees and foliage may have blocked some of […]

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Urgent clarity sought over Donegal LIS scheme allocation

A Donegal County Councillor is demanding urgent answers from the Council’s Roads Department following claims from some local representatives that they were briefed incorrectly on allocations for the LIS scheme in Donegal. It’s after revelations that the Donegal allocation falls far short of what was initially thought to have been earmarked for upgrading small access roads

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Breaking: fire crew attending small fire at Letterkenny University Hospital

  The fire service is currently attending the scene of what’s understood to be a small fire at Letterkenny University Hospital. The alarm was raised at around 10am this morning. An appliance rushed to the hospital and the fire crew is currently dealing with the incident on the orthopaedic ward. It’s understood that it has

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Donegal Man pleads not guilty to theft of €107,300 worth of livestock

  The trial of a Donegal man charged in relation to the theft of livestock from a Kilbeggan farm in 2015 began at Mullingar Circuit Court yesterday (Wednesday). According to a report in the Irish Farmers Journal today, Barry Carr (31) of Boeshill, Pettigo, Co Donegal, on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to taking livestock worth

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GAA Programme – 18/10/17

The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm. On this week programme, Brian McEniff joins Tom Comack to reflect on Sunday’s Donegal Senior Championship final and Kilcar’s victory over Naomh Conaill. The 1992 All Ireland winning manager will also give his thoughts on Kilcar’s

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Doherty urges Central Bank to ‘up the ante’ over tracker mortgage scandal

  The Central Bank’s been urged to ‘up the ante’ over the tracker mortgage scandal. Governor Phillip Lane is due to face tough questioning at an Oireachtas hearing today on how the regulator handled the controversy. Mortgage lenders are accused of defrauding around 30-thousand customers who were taken off trackers. Sinn Fein’s Finance Spokesperson and

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Pilot programme for cleaning of channels and gullies in pipeline

The minister with responsibility for flooding says he will shortly announce a pilot programme for local authorities to prioritise the cleaning of channels and gullies. Minister Kevin Boxer Moran confirmed to the Seanad last evening that he will visit Donegal again on Monday and Tuesday of next week. He pledged ongoing government support, but said

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There’s a theory that Melania Trump has a body double and the memes are obviously hilarious

It was only a matter of time before something like this happened, but it doesn’t stop it from being funny. A new conspiracy theory about Melania Trump has arisen after the First Lady was spotted looking decidedly… different at a press conference with her husband yesterday. Of course, you could argue that the only thing that’s different

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The Dubliners guitarist Eamonn Campbell dies aged 70

The Dubliners members John Sheahan Kenna, Barney McKenna, Eamonn Campbell and Ronnie Drew in the Shelbourne Hotel in 1992. Photograph: Pat Langan Musician and former member of The Dubliners, Eamonn Campbell, has died aged 70 after a short illness. Campbell’s death was announced by his current band, The Dublin Legends, in a Facebook statement on Wednesday evening. “We

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Mc Hugh says BPS will see almost €34 million paid to Donegal farmers

Government Chief Whip Joe Mc Hugh says the start of the 70% advance of the Basic Payment Scheme will benefit over 7,400 farmers in Donegal. Over €700 million is being paid out nationally, almost €34 million of it being paid out locally. Minister McHugh said payments should start hitting bank account in the coming days.

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Mac Lochlainn urges minister to ensure that proactive flood response continues

The Seanad has been told that efforts must be increased to secure extra funding from Europe to restore facilities and amentities damaged in the August 22nd floods in Inishowen. Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn said efforts must also be redoubled to fasttrack flood defence measures and ensure the devastation is not repeated. Speaking to Minister Kevin

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Dail’s Leas Cheann Comhairle Pat the Cope wants an election

Leas Cheann Comhairle and Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher says he wants an election. Deputy Gallagher made the comments earlier today on the Nine to Noon Show when discussing flood prevention plans for Killybegs. While acknowledging that Fianna Fail has influence over decision making at present, he would prefer to be at the helm.

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Letterkenny University Hospital most overcrowded in Ireland today

  Letterkenny University Hospital is the most overcrowded in Ireland today with 38 people waiting for a bed. According to the latest trolley watch report, 25 people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 13 were waiting on wards. Nationally there were 377 people waiting at hospitals across the country. Cathaoirleach of

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Detectives investigating assault on young man in Newtownstewart

  Detectives investigating an assault on a 20-year-old man in Newtownstewart are appealing for witnesses. The assault happened sometime between 5am and 5.30am during the early hours of Sunday morning last. In a statement, Detective Constable Brian St Ledger said that the 20-year-old male was taken to hospital with head injuries which are not thought

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Chances of power-sharing executive being set up soon “not positive”

The British Secretary of State for Northern Ireland says the chances of a power-sharing executive being set up soon are “not positive”. James Brokenshire says Westminster will have to impose a budget if a compromise can’t be agreed by November. The Stormont assembly collapsed last January and numerous attempts to get it up and running

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Update: Thieves targeted Centra Carrigart during Storm Ophelia

  CCTV from other nearby premises in Carrigart could be vital in apprehending the culprits of a burglary at Centra in the village. Gardai in Milford are continuing their investigation into the burglary which occurred during the wake of the storm in the early hours of yesterday morning. (Tuesday) Thieves made off with a quantity

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Warning issued over counterfeit €50 notes circulating in Letterkenny

  People are being warned of counterfeit €50 notes circulating in Letterkenny. It’s after a number of businesses in the town fell victim to the scam in recent days. The Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce took to social media last night to advise the public to report any further instances to Gardai. Their CEO Toni Forrester

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Conference exploring homelessness in Donegal taking place next week

  An evening conference under the title “Donegal’s Hidden Problem” will take place next week in Letterkenny, exploring the extent of homelessness in Donegal, and what needs to be done to address it. Deputy Thomas Pringle will co-chair the event at the Radisson Blu, Letterkenny on Thursday October 26th. Other contributors will include Fr Peter

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DKIT to provided Murphy’s LYIT side with a tougher challenge

The LYIT men’s gaelic football team, under the management of Michael Murphy, will continue with their Higher Education Division 2 Senior Football League campaign this evening. Having beat Ulster University Coleraine by 32 points in their opening game last week, the Letterkenny side are expecting a much tougher test this evening in Dundalk against DKIT.

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Conor McGregor’s son wore an adorable little suit for his Christening

Ah bless. Conor McGregor has shared pictures from his son Conor Junior’s christening day. McGregor and his fiancée Dee Devlin celebrated the occasion at their home in Dublin yesterday. Conor Junior, who is now five months old, looked just adorable in his little white suit. His father also wore a suit accessorised with a pink

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Game of Thrones’ Lena Headey shares her disturbing experience with Harvey Weinstein

The stories about Harvey Weinstein are coming thick and fast as actresses are finally coming out and speaking about their experiences with the movie mogul. It began with eight women speaking out against Weinstein in a bombshell New York Times report while The New Yorker also revealed 13 different women’s accounts of alleged sexual harassment,

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Derry police take part in Manchester drug searches

Police in Derry have been part of a joint operation targetting the unlawful sale of medicine and controlled drugs online. Todayday, six men were arrested and several million pounds worth of pharmaceutical drugs seized in what police are describing as a multi-million pound international fraud operation. The investigation has been carried out by the Medicine

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Councils highlight unique linkages promoted by Boston trade mission

Donegal County Council says the joint North West Trade Mission to Boston next month will see very different industry backgrounds from Donegal and Derry hoping to further expand their businesses. Two such dissimilar companies which the council says actually have a lot in common are NeuroCONCISE from Derry and Sharon McDaid, Silver Birch Gallery &

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