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Emergency services attending scene of collision on main Letterkenny to Ballybofey road

Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a road traffic collision on the main Letterkenny to Ballybofey road. It is believed that the collision occurred near Lurgybrack National School earlier this afternoon. The road remains open however, traffic delays are expected.

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LUH consultant backs Carbon Monoxide alarm campaign

An Emergency Department Consultant at Letterkenny University Hospital says carbon monoxide poisining is a major problem, and often people don’t realise they are affected by it. Dr Sinead O’Gorman says that’s why it’s important that people consider installing carbon monoxide alarms. She was speaking to Greg Hughes during a special Ten to One Show broadcast

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Garda Keith Harrison tells Tribunal he felt Tusla was manipulated by Gardai

Garda Keith Harrison has told the Disclosures Tribunal he felt Tusla was manipulated by gardai for malicious reasons against him. However a social worker has contradicted Garda Harrison, saying a follow-up visit to the family home was appropriate and not based on scurrilous accusations. Garda Harrison was also asked why he did not send a

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30 construction jobs announced as new community centre is built in Falcarragh

30 jobs have been announced for Falcarragh as work commences on a new community centre for Coiste Forbartha An Fal Carrach. In August up to €466,000 was sanctioned by Government Chief Whip Minister Joe McHugh for the new centre as part of the 20 year strategy for the Irish language. Minister McHugh has welcomed progress

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17 people were registered as homeless in Donegal at the end of August

There were 17 people registered as homeless in Donegal at the end of August, one less than the previous month. Across the North West region, there were 42 people registered as homeless, eight down on the August figure. Official figures released today show nationally, there were 5,222 people registered as homeless, 3,527 of them in

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Garda Keith Harrison resumes giving evidence at Disclosures Tribunal

  Whistleblower Garda Keith Harrison is resuming giving evidence at the Disclosures Tribunal this morning. Yesterday he denied threatening to burn and bury his partner Marisa Simms, after repeated accusations by text that he did. A statement made by Ms Simms to Gardai also contained these threats. However Ms Simms told the Tribunal the threats

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Gardai repeat security appeal following “selective targetting” of five businesses

Gardai in Donegal are advising owners and managers of rural businesses to review their security arranagements and surveillance equipment in a bid to ‘target harden’ their premises and increase the ability to withstand a robust criminal attack. The warning comes after retail businesses in Laghey, Letterkenny and Killygordon were broken into over the last number

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Mc Conalogue flood relief motion is passed in Dail chamber

A motion calling for the full delivery of services and supports to assist those affected by the Inishowen floods has been passed in the Dail. Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue who put forward the motion, hopes the Government now addresses the outstanding gaps in funding support schemes for sporting organisations and public amenities, particularly Swan Park

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Hugh Hefner’s wife will inherit absolutely nothing after his death – this is why

As the entertainment world reels from the sudden death of Hugh Hefner, attention has shifted to his widow, Crystal. The former playmate – who, at (31), is 60 years his junior – wed the Playboy founder in December 2012. But because of an ironclad prenuptial agreement and the fact that Hugh never added her to

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Charity ‘chuggers’ labelled ‘aggressive and annoying’ in new survey

More than a third of people say being approached in the street by charity fundraisers asking them to set up a standing order is “aggressive and annoying”, according to a new online survey from the office of the Charities Regulator John Farrelly. It also revealed high levels of dissatisfaction with the way street fundraising by

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Update: Tools used in Dungloe SuperValu break in stolen from elsewhere

  It’s emerged that abandoned tools used by the thieves in last night’s break in at SuperValu Dungloe had been stolen from elsewhere. Investigations are continuing this evening with Gardai appealing to anyone with information to come forward. Thieves gained access to the premises via the roof and made off with a substantial amount of goods

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Talks underway between Government and flood damaged sporting clubs in Inishowen

Talks are underway between the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Cockhill Celtic and a number of other flood hit sporting organisations in Inishowen. It’s understood that while no funding has been announced by Government, estimated costs have been submitted to the Department with an assessment currently taking place. Recommendations will be then be made

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Gardai in Dungloe appeal for information after break in at SuperValu

  Gardai in Dungloe are appealing for information following last nights break in at the SuperValu shopping centre. Thieves gained access to the premises via the roof and made off with a substantial amount of goods. The CCTV system at the store was also removed during the operation. Crime Prevention Officer Sgt Paul Wallace says

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Arrests made in connection with attempted murder of police officer in Derry

Two men have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of an off duty police officer in Derry. A 43 year old and a 59 year old were arrested by detectives from the PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch after a viable under vehicle improvised explosive device was was discovered at the home of a police

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Garda Keith Harrison begins evidence at the Disclosures Tribunal

Garda Keith Harrison says he regrets not telling his superiors about his relationship with Marissa Simms when he was transferred to Buncrana in Donegal. Ms Simms’ brother was convicted of killing a garda attached to Buncrana Garda Station shortly after the transfer. The Disclosures Tribunal is examining claims by Garda Harrison that he was the

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Donegal farmers warned about implications of early winter in urgent meeting

Farmers in Donegal are being warned that the early winter and increased cost of keeping animals for a prolonged winter will have adverse effects on farm incomes in the region. The issue was discussed at an urgent weather meeting hosted by Donegal IFA in Donegal Town this week. The meeting was attended by more than

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Irish Rural Link questions regional policy in draft planning framework

Irish Rural Link has broadly welcomed the first draft of the new National Planning Framework Ireland 2040, but has expressed some reservations about how regions are divided. The plan proposes Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies to ensure that regional parity can be achieved. However, Irish Rural Link says the three regions being suggested are too

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No mention of possible criminal charges in interview, tribunal hears

  The Disclosures Tribunal has heard no mention was made by gardai of possible criminal charges in an 8 hour interview with Marissa Simms. Ms Simms has been giving evidence this morning about her relationship with Garda Keith Harrison, who has claimed he was the target of a smear campaign by senior gardai. In October

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Donegal retailers believe cigarette smuggling will increase after Brexit

50% of retailers in Donegal believe that Brexit will lead to an increase in cigarette smuggling. A cross-border survey conducted by RAS, Retailers Against Smuggling, revealed that one in three retailers in Ireland are concerned about the rise in criminality and illicit trade following the decision of the UK to leave the European Union last

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Donegal included in Met Eireann’s latest Yellow Wind Warning

People in the West and North West are being urged to prepare for stormy conditions today. Winds could reach up to 100 kilometres per hour along the atlantic from this afternoon. A yellow warning’s in place for Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Clare and Kerry. Met Éireann says the conditions are expected to last until Friday afternoon.

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Donegal farmers penalised for breaking Basic Payment Scheme rules

    An inspection crackdown has resulted in 28% of Donegal farmers inspected losing money under the basic payment scheme. Figures from the Department of Agriculture show that nationally, almost 60% of farmers inspected fell foul of one or more cross-compliance rules in 2016. More than half of those farmers were forced to pay a

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18 year old released after being questioned over death of Derry man

An 18 year old male arrested by Detectives from Serious Crime Branch investigating the death of Jordan McConomy in Derry during the early hours of Sunday last has been released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service. Detectives had been granted an additional 36 hours to question him. 19 year old Jordan McConomy from Rossnagalliagh

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Simms says she was asked ‘intrusive questions’ at Letterkenny Garda Station

  The partner of a Garda whistleblower says she was suspicious when social services contacted her soon after she withdrew a Garda statement. Marissa Simms is giving evidence to the Disclosure’s Tribunal about her partner Garda Keith Harrison. The Tribunal is looking into contacts made between Tusla and gardai about him. Marissa Simms says gardai

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Tim Jackson ends ten day protest outside Government buildings

  Anti-abortion campaigner and former Election Candidate Tim Jackson has ended his ten day protest outside Government buildings. His goal was to get the Oireachtas Abortion committee and the Taoiseach to watch an abortion video which he has selected before any further discussion or deliberation on a possible referendum. However it’s understood that the Committee

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Minister English has nothing new to offer on Mica redress campaign – Mac Lochlainn

Donegal Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn is claiming that three months after the publication of the Mica Expert Panel’s report, there has been no movement on a redress scheme, despite the recommendations of the group. In the Seanad this morning, Minister Damien English took questions from Senators Mac Lochlainn and Rise Conway Walshe. However, Senator Mac

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