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Breaking: Applications open for flood crisis scheme for farmers

      It’s been confirmed that flood-hit farmers can now apply to the aid package announced by the Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed, last week. The deadline for applications is Friday September 29th to facilitate a speedy process of requests. Government Chief Whip and Donegal Minister Joe McHugh has been reassured that the application […]

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Dramatic rise in number of patients awaiting outpatient procedures at LUH

  Serious concern has been raised after what’s been described as a dramatic increase in the number of patients awaiting outpatient procedures at Letterkenny University Hospital. Figures show that as of the end of August, the overall number of patients awaiting treatment at the hospital has risen by more than one thousand compared to patient

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New Euro parliament seats may be used for NI based Irish citizens – Harkin

Discussions are continuing about the re-distribution of twenty two of the seventy three UK seats in the European Parliament among some of the remaining EU countries, two of which would go to Ireland. Midlands NW MEP Marian Harkin says one issue being discussed is representation for people north of the border. However, she is stressing

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Revenue publishes latest tax defaulters list

Revenue has published its latest Tax Defaulter list, with four settlements received from Donegal and one from Derry. The five settlements involved a total of almost €448,250 in outstanding tax, interest and penalties. Brian Brogan, a farmer, landlord and employee from Sockar, Trentagh, Letterkenny paid almost €104,000 in tax, interest and penalties. Dermot Doherty, a partnetr,

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Ireland could gain two European parliament seats after Brexit

An interesting twist from the Brexit fallout could result in two extra MEP seats for Ireland. Britain currently has seventy three MEPs. They’ll all lose their seats once the UK leaves the EU. And last night the European parliament debated a report on the future composition of the Parliament post-Brexit. One of its recommendations is

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Rebel Wilson has been awarded $4.5m in a defamation case with an Australian magazine

The 37-year old successfully argued that Bauer Media had published a series of defamatory articles that had harmed her career. Wilson claimed the articles, published in 2015, portrayed her as a serial liar who had misled the public about her real age, her upbringing and whether she had been born with the name Rebel. Bauer

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Meeting to highlight need for Gaeltacht investment gets underway in Donegal tonight

  A special action plan forum is taking place later tonight in Donegal to highlight the need for investment in Gaeltacht areas. There will also be an opportunity to discuss the current work being done in the Gaeltacht, including issues like language planning and the policy on Gaeltacht education. It’s part of a series of

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Three new suicide prevention resources launched in Donegal

  Three new suicide prevention resources have been launched in Donegal by the National Office for Suicide Prevention. The initiative is part of World Suicide Prevention Week and includes a poster outlining the key services and phone numbers to contact in a mental health crisis, a GP Patient Pathway for those experiencing a suicidal crisis

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Man charged in Ballyshannon court for carrying out illegal gas works

  The Commission for Energy Regulation, Ireland’s independent energy regulator has successfully secured a prosecution against Mr. Jerome Travers, 18 Tullan Strand Road in Bundoran for illegally carrying out gas works while not being a registered gas installer. The case was heard in Ballyshannon District Court under presiding Judge Kilrane, who convicted and fined Mr.

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12 water supplies in Donegal still on the EPA’s Remedial Action List

25 drinking water supplies around the country are at risk of being infected with cryptosporidium, four of them in Donegal. They are Letterkenny, Creeslough, Glenties/Ardara and Owenteskna / Kilcar. In its drinking water qualty report for 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency says more than 99 per cent of drinking water samples complied with safety standards

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Patients to be recruited for cancer research project at LUH

Formal contracts have been signed and ethical approval has been secured for a €100,000 research project announced earlier this year for Letterkenny University Hospital. The six month study will involve 120 participants who have just finished their treatment. Half of whom will be given specially targetted support and advice to improve their diet and activity

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Rory Gallagher named manager of Fermanagh Senior Football team

Rory Gallagher has made a quick return to Inter County management having been appointed as Fermanagh Senior Football Team manager. He was ratified at a meeting of the Fermanagh County Board in Enniskillen on Monday night, The Belleek native, who now resides in Killybegs, will fill the position vacated by Pete McGrath and will be joined

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Repair costs for Inishowen flooding estimated at over €15 million

    It’s been confirmed that the total repair cost for roads infrastructure in Donegal following the recent floods is estimated at €15.3m Meanwhile the Council has issued their latest update in the recovery operation: · R244 at Craignahorna on the Mountain Road between Buncrana and Carndonagh expected to open in 4 weeks. · Local

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No formal funding for iCare since service began 17 years ago

  The CEO of an Inishowen charity which provides a youth club and special interaction for children with autism says they still receive no formal funding from the state, 17 years after the service began. Angela Tourish heads up iCare, which has been described as a lifeline by parents of children with autism, and exists primarily on

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Council should inform Google Maps when major road projects are complete – Mc Bride

A Donegal councillor is urging the authority to notify Google and other relevant e-mappers when majopr changes are made to road layouts in the county. Cllr Michael Mc Bride will raise the issue with engineers at a Letterkenny Municipal District meeting today. He says he was prompted to make the call after hearing of a

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Mc Elduff hopes new evidence will shed light on Arkinson disappearance

It’s hoped new evidence received in connection with the case of Castlederg teenager Arlene Arkinson may shed light on what happened when she disappeared almost 23 years ago. Two folders have been submitted to the coroner from Gardai, believed to contain information on lines of inquiry and searches conducted in the Republic of Ireland. The

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Eastwood call for government intervention if Stormont talks fail

Talks at Stormont are due to recommence today with an agreement yet to be made between Sinn Fein and the DUP. SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has called on both the Irish and British Governments to intervene if the political deadlock continues this week. Mr Eastwood is proposing both Governments place their own joint proposals on

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Ex-Corrie star Liz Dawn ‘quite chipper’ as she recovers in hospital

    Former Coronation Street star Liz Dawn is “quite chipper” as she recovers in hospital with a lung condition, her spokesman said. The actress, 78, who played hit character Vera Duckworth in the ITV soap, was rushed to hospital last week. Her spokesman Barry McManus told the Press Association: “Liz is recovering in hospital

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It’s a good feeling to be in semi finals – John Bosco Gallagher

Gaoth Dobhair returned to the semi finals of the Donegal Senior Football Championship on Sunday by beating St Eunan’s 2-12 to 0-16 at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey. They will now play Naomh Conaill in the last four on Saturday 30th September. Gaoth Dobahir assistant manager John Bosco Gallagher told Tom Comack it’s a great feeling

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Donegal Senior Semi Finals confirmed – Gary McDaid Reaction

The semi final line for the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship was confirmed on Sunday. Kilcar, who were easy 1-20 to 1-9 winners against Bundoran will meet St Michael’s who beat Burt by two points on Saturday. The other semi final sees Noamh Conaill face off with Gaoth Dobhair. Gaoth Dobhair

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Donegal Championship – Semi-final draw

The draws for the Michael Murphy’s Intermediate and Senior Championship semi-finals are as follows.. Intermediate Championship: Fanad Gaels vs St Naul’s Aodh Ruadh vs Milford Intermediate B: Cloughaneely vs Milford Aodh Ruadh vs Glenfin Senior Championship:  Kilcar vs St Michael’s Gaoth Dobhair v Naomh Conaill Senior B: St Micheals vs Naomh Conaill Gaoth Dobhair vs

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Reaction: Kilcar through to SFC semi-final after win over Bundoran

Final Score: Kilcar: 1-20 Bundoran: 1-09 Kilcar have become the first side to book themselves in the semi-final of the Michael Murphy’s Senior Football Championship with a relatively easy win over Bundoran today. On a wet and breezy day in MacCumhaill Park, Kilcar played like the strong favourites they were going into the game and

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