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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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Magee University agrees to work with agencies to address flooding at Dunvale

The University of Ulster at Magee has confirmed that it’s working to find a solution over drainage issues which have affected homes in Dunvale Park. It follows flooding there in recent months with homes bordering the playing fields at the University site on the Duncreggan Road particularly affected. The work will involve the installation of

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Letterkenny girl speaks out after being viciously beaten in weekend attack

A young Letterkenny girl has spoken out after being viciously beaten in the town at the weekend. 18 year old Shanan Reid McDaid was walking up by the Market Square area at around 3am on Sunday morning when a man approached her and proceeded to punch her repeatedly in the face causing her extensive injuries.

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HSE confirm reduction in opening hours at Seaview Respite house

  The HSE has confirmed that Seaview Respite house in Mountcharles Donegal is only operating on a three night basis due to staff shortages. It follows reports last week families who use the centre were struggling due to a lack of resources. The centre provides respite for children and adults with an Intellectual Disability and

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Storm Ophelia: Council warn of undiscovered fallen trees and debris

  The North West was relatively unscathed during the storm but Donegal County Council is warning motorists to exercise caution today due to the possibility of undiscovered fallen trees and debris. Council teams are continuing their assessment of the county’s roads this morning but are advising that some rural roads have not yet been examined.

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Serious concern over high level of anti-social behaviour in Buncrana

  Serious concern has been raised over a high level of anti-social behaviour in Buncrana. It’s understood that the situation is confined to the Ferris Lane area of the town where a gang of 20-30 youths have been congregating, shouting abuse at residents and letting off fireworks. The issue has been reported to Gardai. Cathaoirleach

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Storm Ophelia: Council advising road users to remain cautious this morning

  With the remnants of Storm Ophelia continuing this morning, Donegal County Council are advising ongoing vigilance due to the possibility of flooding in coastal areas, especially in the south and southwest of the County. High tides were predicted earlier this morning with higher than normal seas swells expected. Donegal County Council is advising the

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Tourism sector could be worth up to 1.1 billion to economy this year

Ireland’s tourism sector could be worth up to 1.1 billion Euro to the economy this year. The figures come from Connect17 – a major tourism event taking place at the RDS in Dublin today. Hundreds of international guests will come to Ireland to discover venues, hotels and other companies for their business. Founder of the event

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Urgent answers demanded over early closure of coastal waters to prawn fishermen

  It’s emerged that 40 fishing boats are being prevented from fishing for prawn, even though there is uncaught quota in the waters. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty says the authorities have closed the strategic Porcupine Bank fishing zone to prawn fishermen, with the potential loss of €6 million. Depity Doherty say he’s been approached by

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Areas in Donegal experiencing strong winds as Ophelia makes her way to the county

Parts of Donegal are already experiencing strong winds as Ophelia makes her way to the county. Councillor Niamh Kennedy, says Killybegs has seen gusts carrying debris and instances of high tides earlier this afternoon. She is advising people to adhere to the warnings that have been issued by the local authorities:

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Renewed appeal for information on disappearance of Omagh woman, missing for 5 years

Police and the family of missing Omagh woman, Charlotte Murray are today renewing their appeal for information of her disappearance. Charlotte was reported missing in May 2013 but had not been in contact with family or friends since October/November 2012. The 34 year old who is originally from Omagh had been living in Moy at

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Emergency plans in place in Northern Ireland as storm Ophelia is forecast to hit NW this afternoon

In the North, the Department for Infrastructure has activated its emergency plan and say Roads and Rivers teams are ready to respond to any impacts from today’s forecast severe weather. The Department will continue to monitor impacts on roads, rivers and tides throughout the day and will ensure the public are kept up to date. The

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Audio Update – DCC response to storm Ophelia progresses

Donegal County Council has established Crisis Management arrangements from its Headquarters in Lifford, to manage and monitor the local response to Storm Ophelia based on the most up to date advice from the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management. The Council is asking all members of the public to follow the advice to avoid

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Storm Ophelia: People urged only to attend LUH in case of emergency

      The Manager of Letterkenny University Hospital is urging people to only attend the hospital today in the case of a real emergency. It comes as all outpatient appointments at the hospital have been cancelled for today. The Emergency Department remains open 24/7 and the Acute Assessment Unit is operational. Manager Sean Murphy

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“Be prepared and stay indoors as much as possible” – Mc Hugh

Government Chief Whip and Minister Joe Mc Hugh says emergency services, utility workers and council staff are on stand-by to respond as necessary to the effects of Hurricane Ophelia. He says the best advice for people is to stay indoors, listen to the radio and ensure they have their mobile devices fully charged. He says

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People in Inishowen highly concerned as Storm Ophelia hits later

  An Inishowen Cllr says people on the peninsula are concerned over the impact the imminent storm could have. The area was devastated on August 22nd when flood water ripped through homes, businesses and farmland. Cllr Martin McDermott says the area still hasn’t fully recovered from that experience and that could make the effects of

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West and North expected to be worst hit as Storm Ophelia changes path

The US National Hurricane Center in Miami has said the worst hit areas in Ireland will be counties Donegal, Galway, Mayo, and Sligo as Storm Ophelia has shifted path.  All counties have been issued with a Status Red wind warning – and the public is being urged to remain indoors unless absolutely necessary. The Government’s

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L.Y.I.T to benefit from major multi-million euro extension.

  Letterkenny Institute of Technology is to benefit from a major multi-million euro extension. It has been announced that LYIT is to receive funding as part of a €200 million nationwide investment from the Department of Education. The announcement will also provide jobs at the campus during construction stage as well as create additional places for

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Storm Ophelia: All outpatient appointments for LUH cancelled today

  Due to the weather warnings issued by Met Eireann directly related to storm Ophelia, all outpatient appointments in  Letterkenny University Hospital and Sligo University Hospital  are cancelled for Monday 16th October. Patients are advised not to travel to the hospitals unless absolutely necessary. The hospital will be in contact with this group of patients

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Sophie Turner (aka Sansa from Game of Thrones) and Joe Jonas are engaged

There’s another Stark family wedding on the horizon as Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner has announced her engagement to musician Joe Jonas. Turner (21) – who has been dating the 28-year-old DNCE singer since last year – revealed her big news with a picture of a very shiny diamond ring on Instagram, simply captioned ‘I said yes.’ Her betrothed

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Women of Ireland in mourning as Michael Fassbender is reportedly off the market

Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander have reportedly tied the knot this weekend in a private wedding ceremony in Ibiza. The couple, who have been dating for the past three years, were rumoured to be tying the knot this weekend on the island with only family and close friends in attendance. Vikander and Fassbender were sighted

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Latest on Storm Ophelia – schools closed and other services effected

Ireland is on red alert following a severe weather warning from Met Eireann. Storm Ophelia is expected to bring violent and destructive gusts right across the country. Met Eireann Meteorologist Evelyn Cusack explains how Ophelia is expected to track inland from the coast tomorrow morning: All schools and colleges will be closed on Monday The

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Met Eireann extends it’s Level Red Severe Weather Warning across Ireland 

Ex-Hurricane Ophelia is forecast to track directly over Ireland during daytime Monday. Violent and destructive gusts are forecast with all areas at risk and in particular the southwest and south in the morning, and easterncounties in the afternoon. Also heavy rain and storm surges along some coasts will result in flooding. There is potential risk

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Letterkenny University Hospital says procedures to go ahead tomorrow as planned

Management at Letterkenny University Hospital says procedures scheduled for Monday will go ahead as planned and that in the event of a cancellation, those effected will be contacted directly. There was some confusion as SITT Transport confirmed that all its buses  to HSE Day Services within County Donegal have been cancelled for Monday 16th October

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Barry Doherty and Patrick McBrearty react to Kilcar’s first Senior title in 24 years

Kilcar defeated Naomh Conaill to claim their first Senior Championship title in 24 years by 0-07 v 0-04. Kilcar manager Barry Doherty was with Tom Comack following his side’s win… Patrick McBrearty, the Kilcar captain, led by example today scoring 3 of his team’s 7 points. He also spoke with Tom Comack…

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