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Gary McDaid tipping Milford to make up for last years final defeat

Milford and St Naul’s will battle it out on Sunday in the Donegal Intermediate Championship Final at the O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny. Milford are seeking to make up for last years final defeat to Burt while St Nauls are looking to lift the Cathal McLaughlin Cup for the first time since 2011. The winners will play […]

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New Ulster University Medical School will be a ‘game changer’ for the North West

The new Ulster University Medical School in Derry is expected to open in September 2019, provided a Stormont Executive can be formed in the interim. The Dean of the new Medical School, Professor Hugh McKenna says plans are in place and a site has been designated. However, with the political deadlock continuing in Northern Ireland,

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16 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital

  There were 16 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. Four were waiting on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further twelve were waiting on wards. Cork University Hospital is the most overcrowded this morning with 38 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 293 people waiting at hospitals across

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Calls for all Inishowen Cllrs to plead Swan Parks special case to Government

  There are calls for a cross party delegation from Inishowen to travel to Government buildings in a bid to obtain funding for the restoration of Swan Park. The park, situated in Buncrana, is one of a number of amenities that was severely damaged in Augusts flood and the repair bill has been estimated at

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L.Y.I.T. named runner up in Sunday Times Good University Guide

  Letterkenny Institute of Technology has been named as runner up in the prestigious Sunday Times Institute of Technology of the Year 2017. The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018 has listed LYIT as runner up with Athlone Institute of Technology winner. The guide says the institute’s cross-border relationships with the North West Regional College

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Tariff-free Agri-Food trade deal post Brexit worth looking at – McGuinness

  A Midlands North West MEP says a proposal for a tariff-free Agri-Food trade deal for the island of Ireland post-Brexit needs further “flesh on the bones” but it is worth looking at. Mairead McGuinness who is the vice-president of the European Parliament, was commenting on reports earlier this week that the European Commission is

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Killybegs already deemed as high risk for flooding prior to Wednesday

  The OPW has been urged to prioritise the existing request for funding to carry out counter flood measures in Killybegs. It’s emerged, following Wednesday evening’s flooding there, that the area was previously surveyed by the OPW with risks highlighted by the council and an application made for funding to prevent future flooding. However, no approval

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Garda Superintendent denies that referring Garda Harrison to GSOC was a charade

A Garda superintendent has denied that referring Garda Keith Harrison to GSOC was a complete charade. A referral was made to the Garda Ombudsman following a statement made by Marisa Simms to gardai after an argument with Garda Harrison.   Gardai in Donegal held a meeting in October 2013 to discuss the statement made by

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Donegal riders compete at Northern Indoor Showjumping Championships

The Northern Indoor Showjumping Championships will be held in Eglinton Equestrian Centre this weekend.  Some of Ireland’s top show-jumpers will be in action including former World Champion Dermot Lennon.  The Irish Masters take place on Saturday evening at 8 pm and the Grand Prix on Sunday evening at 6 pm approximately.  Four Donegal riders will

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John McElholm and Karl Lacey in line for Donegal coaching roles

Tyrone man John McElholm will have his name put to the Donegal County Committee this coming Monday night as the new coach for the Donegal Senior Football squad. Loughmacrory man McElholm has been marked for the role by Declan Bonner and his assistant Paul McGonigle. McElholm trained Killyclogher to the Tyrone Senior Championship title in

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Council providing support and assistance for flood-affected homes and businesses in Killybegs

Donegal County Council is advising those affected by last evening’s flooding in Killybegs and surrounding areas to contact them directly for assistance and support. A number of homes, businesses and other premises were affected as a result of the flooding. Any household in need of emergency accommodation should contact Donegal County Councils Housing service by calling

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Update from Donegal County Council following flooding in Killybegs

Donegal County Council Road’s Crews responded to reports of flooding at a number of locations in Killybegs and surrounding areas last evening. The first call was received at 6pm with crews on the ground from 6:10pm to approximately 9:30pm until the tide receded and the torrential rain had eased off. Locations affected were as follows:

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Support available in Ballybofey for those affected by Killybegs floods

The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection is advising that support is available for anyone who has been affected by the floods last evening in Killybegs from the Community Welfare Service in Ballybofey. The Department says any person or family who is in need should contact the service in Ballybofey on 074 9131154. The

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Taoiseach’s response to progress of Mica report ‘unacceptable’ – McConalogue

A Donegal Deputy has said the Taoiseach’s response to a Dail question on the progress of the expert panel’s report on Mica affected homes in Donegal and Mayo was unacceptable. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked Leo Varadkar yesterday if the report had been discussed at Cabinet and also if the necessity and requirement for a remediation

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Disclosures Tribunal examining fresh statements from Gardai

  The Disclosures Tribunal is examining fresh statements from gardai, based on new evidence. The Chairman of the Tribunal requested the additional documents yesterday, saying things could have been done a lot better. This module is examining contacts between senior gardai and Tusla about Garda Keith Harrison.   On October 8th 2013, gardai convened a

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Parent reveals wider issue of inadequate piping at Fintra school

  A member of the parents association at Fintra National School in Killybegs says there is a wider issue regarding inadequate piping in area. The gym at the school was damaged during last night’s floods but according to Liam Connelly there are ongoing concerns over drainage there with proposals for new pipes already being considered.

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299 Rural Social Scheme posts remain unfilled nationwide – Cope

  A Donegal Deputy is calling on the Department of Social Protection to immediately fill the remaining 299 Rural Social scheme (RSS) posts. An additional 500 posts were allocated as part of Budget 2017 by former Minister Varadkar, but remain unfilled as of present right throughout the country. Leass Cheann Comhairle and Deputy Pat the

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Major clean-up operation underway in Killybegs after floods devastate

A major clean-up operation is underway in Killybegs after a number of homes, businesses and a local school were damaged by flood water last night. A combination of high tide and torrential rain caused the river there to burst its banks with flood water ripping through a number of premises on Bridge Street. The damaged

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Carndonagh Community School launch innovative driving module

  Carndonagh Community School have launched a new innovative driving module programme for their Leaving Applied Certificate students. The new programme is the first of its kind in Donegal and Ireland and will be facilitated by the Pro Social Drivers Programme. The module is about educating young people on driving safely and is being piloted

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GAA Programme – Milford & St Nauls look ahead to Intermediate Final

The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm. On this week programme, Michael Boyle and Seamus Sheerin, from St Naul’s and Milford stalwarts Pat Curley and Seamus Durcan are Tom Comack’s special guests. Michael, Seamus, Pat and Seamus look ahead to Sunday’s Donegal Intermediate

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Several homes, businesses and local school flooded in Killybegs

Several homes and businesses in Killybegs have been left counting the cost after their properties flooded when the river there burst its banks yesterday evening. The majority of the premises are located on the Bridge Street area and include Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringles Constituency office. It’s understood that Fintra National School has also been hit

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New statements requested from senior Gardai as tribunal continues

  New statements have been requested from four senior gardai about a meeting which led to referrals about garda whistleblower Garda Keith Harrison. Supreme Court Justice, Peter Charleton has requested statements from retired Northern region Assistant Commissioner Kieran Kenny, Chief Superintendent Tony McLoughlin, Chief Superintendent Terry McGinn and Superintendent Eugene McGovern be made by 10

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Goodfellas and The Sopranos actor Chuck Low dies, aged 89

Actor Charles ‘Chuck’ Low, who famously appeared in Goodfellas and The Sopranos,has passed away at the age of 89. An obituary published on The Times’ Legacy website says that Low passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Allendale Nursing Home in New Jersey. Born in 1928, Low was originally an estate consultant and landlord, with one of his tenants being

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This absolute shambles of an interview is Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford’s best one yet

Harrison Ford’s laugh is such a rare thing that hearing it is like having a herd of unicorns rush through your ears. Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford’s press tour for ‘Blade Runner 2049’ has been a mixed bag of dry wit, awkwardness and many tellings of the story about the one time Ford punched Gosling

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GSOC queried categorisation of complaint against Garda Whistleblower Keith Harrison

A senior gardaí decision to categorise a domestic disturbance complaint against a Donegal Garda whistleblower as an incident causing serious harm or death was later questioned by the Garda Ombudsman. The October 2013 complaint by Marisa Simms against her partner Garda Keith Harrison included allegations that he had threatened to “burn her” and “bury her”.

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Murlog Water Main Replacement Project to commence in coming weeks

The Murlog Water Main Replacement Project is due to commence within the coming weeks. As part of Irish Water’s national €500m Leakage Reduction Programme over 1.6km of ageing water main, service connections and ancillary works will be replaced. The project is due to last for a duration of 6 weeks. Irish Water say customers will

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Consignment of sillage to arrive in Donegal today to help flood affected framers

A large consignment of sillage will be delivered to flood affected farmers in Donegal today. Many farms were destroyed with a subtantial amount of livestock and stock lost when the floods hit the Peninsula in August. The bales are currently in transit from Navan and are due to arrive in Buncrana this evening at approximately

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21 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital

There were 21 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital according to the latest trolley watch report. Five were waiting on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further sixteen were waiting on wards. University Hospital Galway was the most overcrowded in the country today with 47 people waiting there. Nationally, there were

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Government urged to provide funding for restoration of Swan Park

  A Donegal Senator is seeking urgent clarification from the Government on what funding will be provided for the restoration of Swan Park in Buncrana. Donegal County Council has estimated that repair costs for the park will be over one million euro. To date, the Government have not committed any financial support to this restoration

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