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Quinn Asks For Massive Atmosphere As Harps Confirm Sligo Match Arrangements

Harps chairman Sean Quinn has asked supporters to create a massive home atmosphere as arrangements are confirmed for the crunch clash with Sligo Rovers on Saturday night. “Saturdays match is vital for both sides so we are expecting a large crowd and a great Northwest derby night. No doubt there will be a large traveling

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Over €288,000 for language assistants in Donegal Gaeltacht schools

A total of 34 Donegal Gaeltacht schools are to share a funding allocation of €288,000. The allocation is part of €784,442 for Muintearas Teo. and Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne to enable them to run the Language Assistants Scheme on behalf of the Department for the 2017/2018 school year. In a statement, Government Chief Whip Minister Joe

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Man arrested in Derry over attempted murder of police is released

A 22-year-old man arrested in the Creggan area of Derry yesterday morning has been released. The arrest was connected with the attempted murder of police in Ballyarnett Village in October 2014. An attempt had been made to draw police into a house rigged with explosives. A file is now being prepared for the Public Prosecution

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Brokenshire warns direct rule is moving closer Stormont impasse continues

Britain’s Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire has warned Stormont is on a “glide path” towards further intervention from Westminster if a political deal is not found. He says that if Sinn Fein and the DUP can’t agree on a powersharing arrangement in the next few weeks, more decision-making power could be assumed by the British

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Cancer Care West officially opens its Donegal service this weekend

The official opening of Cancer Care West is taking place this weekend. The centre, situated at Station House in Letterkenny opened its doors earlier this year and has been regarded as a vital service to those living with cancer. The opening gets underway at 12.30 tomorrow afternoon. CEO of Cancer Care West Richard Flaherty says

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Dylan needs one victory to secure jockey title on Sunday in Killyordon

The final horse and pony meeting of the 2017 season, which was cancelled last weekend because of the inclement weather, has been refixed for this Sunday, September 17th at the Finn Valley Show Field in Killygordon. Dylan Browne McMonagle from Letterkenny needs one victory to secure the north west champion jockey title. One of Ireland’s

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Sam Smith and Elton John Reflect on Emotional Coming Out Experiences: ”My Dad Was Scared for Me”

Not every coming out story is created equal, as was made evident by Sam Smith and Elton John‘s interview for Attitude magazine‘s October issue. The singer-songwriters spoke candidly with the British LGBT-centric mag, giving readers an insight into their first brushes with sexuality. When Sir Elton complimented Smith on his upcoming track “Him,” the pop artist admitted it’s “only semi-autobiographical.” “I came

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Student support services available following morning bus crash

  The school communities in Raphoe have expressed their relief that no students were seriously hurt in this mornings bus crash. 20 students had a lucky escape when the bus they were travelling to school in collided with a van at Carrickmore, between St Johnston and Lifford at approxinately 8.15am. Gardai are continuing their investigation

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Man arrested in connection with attempted murder in Derry

Detectives from PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch investigating violent dissident republican activity in Derry arrested a 22-year-old man in the Creggan area of the city this morning. The arrest is in connection with the attempted murder of police in Ballyarnett Village in October 2014. The man was taken to the Serious Crime Suite at Musgrave police

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EU Brexit negotiator “very engaged” on the Irish question – Mc Guinness

A Midlands North West MEP says the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator is ‘incredibly engaged’ when it comes to Ireland’s situation in the Brexit negotiations. With the next round of Brexit talks delayed for a week, Mairead McGuinness, a vice president of the European Parliament, met with Michel Barnier during this week’s plenary session. She says

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INHFA seek clarity on terms of Flood Relief Package

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association has expressed grave reservastions about the package, saying that many farmers are excluded, and some losses are not covered. The group also says there are questions about the relief fund’s budget, and how it will be administered. Donegal Chair Henry O’Donnell says more clarity is needed………….

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Donegal tillage and grain farmers facing a major crisis – Irish Farmers Journal

The Irish Farmers Journal says for the second year running, the grain harvest has slid from challenging to problematic, and now stands on the edge of disaster, particularly in the North West. In a special analysis of the weather published in its latest edition, the paper analyses the impact of recent weather patterns While the

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Eight children taken to hospital following early morning crash – injuries not serious

Gardai are investigating a crash between a School bus and a van at Carrickmore, between St Johnston and Lifford. 8 children and the drivers of both vehicles were taken to hospital though none of the injuries are thought to be serious. Gardai say the children’s parents have been contacted Inspector Michael Harrison says the incident

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New initiative launched to support advanced manufacturing in the North West

A North West Centre for Advanced Manufacturing has been launched this week, . The €8.5 million EU funded initiative is a collaboration bringing together eight companies and four academic institutions, including LYIT. The aim is to deliver 15 world leading research projects as part of what’s been termed an Advanced Manufacturing Super Cluster. The initiative

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Emergency farmers’ meeting called as flood aid details are confirmed

An emergency meeting for flood-hit farmers is getting takes place tonight in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel. The meeting was called following news that applications for the new aid package are now available online. Farmers have only two weeks to get their submissions in with the closing deadline Friday September 29th. Donegal IFA Chairman Michael Chance says

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Larry King, 83, Reveals Secret Lung Cancer Surgery: ‘I Was Lucky’

Larry King felt fine, but he decided to keep his annual physical appointment — and that decision may have saved his life. “I didn’t have any pain, but when they took a chest x-ray the doctor said, ‘There’s a little cloud here…,’ ” the legendary interviewer, 83, tells PEOPLE of his July 2017 appointment. A CAT

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Tributes paid to Sopranos and Goodfellas star who has died aged 78

Tributes have been paid to veteran television and movie star Frank Vincent who has died, aged 78. The legendary actor is best known for playing Phil Leotardo in hit HBO series The Sopranos. He also portrayed tough guys for director Martin Scorsese in Raging Bull (1980), Goodfellas (1990) — as the real-life Gambino gangster Billy

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Road works getting underway in Letterkenny tonight

  Road works are getting underway in Letterkenny tonight with motorists being warned that it may some disruption. Donegal County Council’s contractor will be carrying out Night Works Resurfacing along Pearse Road and Canal Road on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th September between the hours of 7pm and 7am. Traffic management , including signed diversions,

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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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