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Lack of courthouse parking to be discussed by Letterkenny Municipal District

The lack of parking facilities at the new Court House in Letterkenny is to be raised at council level. There’s been criticism of the lack of public parking at the site, with concern also being expressed at what’s been described as insufficient spaces for people with disabilities. The issue is to be raised at next […]

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Three arena shows for The Script as Irish trio hit home soil for upcoming tour

Fans of The Script can expect to see the lads on home ground once again as the Irish rockers announce three show dates here. The Irish trio will play Belfast’s SSE Arena on Tuesday February 6 next year, with a further two shows planned for February Friday 9 and Saturday 10. Danny O’Donoghue, Glen Power

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Breaking: Support fund established for farmers affected by flooding

  A support fund has been set up for farmers affected by flooding in Inishowen. The announcement was made by Michael Creed TD Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The support will apply to losses of livestock, the loss of conserved fodder and as a contribution towards the clean-up cost of agricultural lands, including

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20 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital

There were 20 patients awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, seven of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s down from 27 yesterday, according to figures just published by the INMO. Nationally, 374 were awaiting in-patient beds this morning, the largest number, 69, at University Hospital Limerick.

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45 tonnes of waste removed from scenic site in West Donegal

Over 45 tonnes of waste was removed from a scenic site at Brinaleck, Meenaclady in Gaoth Dobhair last week following an intensive clean-up operation by Donegal County Council and local development group Coiste Forbartha Chnoc Fola. This clean-up operation was undertaken as part of the national Anti-Dumping Initiative following an €11,000 allocation to the Glenties

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Coveney says mediation is “unlikely” in bid to break Stormont deadlock

The Foreign Affairs Minister says it’s “unlikely” a mediator will be brought in to deal with the North’s political crisis. Simon Coveney spent yesterday meeting the main parties in Belfast. He’s warned them time is running out to reach a deal on restoring power sharing. But Minister Coveney doesn’t think a mediator is the answer…………..

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Inishowen farmers “frustrated” at lack of government help – INHFA

Frustration is said to be building among farmers in Inishowen who have been devastated by last month’s flooding. While home and business owners are being helped in some way through emergency funding, a similar scheme is yet to be established for farmers. An interdepartmental meeting is taking place in Dublin later today. Donegal Chairman of

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Christian Bale transforms his body yet again – to take on the role of Dick Cheney

You can’t say that Christian Bale gives any less than 100% when it comes to physical commitment to the roles he plays. He has undergone some major body transformations for roles in the past, such as in 2004, when he dropped from 180lbs to about 120lbs to portray an anorexic, insomniac factory worker in The

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Meghan Markle opens up for the first time about her romance with Prince Harry

It’s a love story that we’ll no doubt see adapted for the silver screen someday. Meghan Markle has revealed in the first interview about her relationship with Prince Harry that the two of them are “in love” and “really happy.” Best-known for her roles on Suits and Fringe, the actress and humanitarian featured on the cover of the

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And then there were three: Seamus McEnaney pulls out of race to replace Rory

The Donegal County Board PRO has confirmed that Seamus ‘Banty’ McEnaney has pulled out of the race to become Donegal’s next manager. Donegal Co. Board PRO, Ed Byrne says the Monaghan man felt the position was not for him at this moment in time Mr McEnaney has wished Donegal County Board the very best of luck with the

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Mickey Harte to stay on as Tyrone Manager in to 2020

Mickey Harte has been reappointed Tyrone Senior Football team manager until the end of the 2020 season. The decision was taken at a meeting of the County Committee on Tuesday evening. Some question marks over the treble All-Ireland-winning manager’s future had been raised since the heavy semi-final defeat to Dublin, but the clubs have handed him

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Two Donegal aquaculture companies to share €134,000 in funding

    Minister Joe McHugh has welcomed Government grants towards a €134,000 investment in two local aquaculture companies. Trabay Limited in Lettermacaward is to receive €33,830 towards a total investment of €83k in oyster handling machinery. Ocean Farms Limited in Inver is to to receive €25,805 Government grant towards a €51,610 investment in research. The

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HSE and DOH must clarify position of community hospitals – Fr Duffy

The Chair of the Save our St Joseph’s Hospital Committee Chair says the HSE ansd government must clarify the future plans for community hospitals Fr Duffy says the hospital is registered with HIQA as a 78 bed facility, but a lack of investment and the loss of significant staff numbers means it hasn’t operated at

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St Joseph's Community Hospital, Stranorlar

HSE says changes at St Joseph’s Hospital will protect patient services and dignity

The HSE has issued a statement this morning saying St Joseph’s Hospital has capacity for 67 beds currently ; 29 long stay beds and 38 short term care beds. The report from Rhatigan architects makes provision for 65 beds in total. Earlier, Fr John Joe Duffy said the capacity of St Joseph’s was being cut

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Shortage of skilled engineering workers in the North West – Claim

Concern’s being raised about a lack of skilled engineering workers in the North West. One company in Leitrim says it has 15 Engineering jobs which it can’t fill because it can’t find enough people qualified to do the work. John McCartin is a Leitrim councillor, and Managing Director of Newtowngore Engineering says his company can’t

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August 22nd was Donegal’s wettest day in over 60 years

Donegal experienced its wettest day in over 60 years two weeks ago today as flash flooding hit the county, causing severe damage in large parts of the Inishowen peninsula. According to Met Eireann’s weather summary for August, it was an unsettled and very changable month weather wise, with August also being Donegal’s wettest since 1992.

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New petition calls for a statue of Prince to replace one of Christopher Columbus in the USA

Following the recent petition for a statue of Missy Elliott to be erected in place of a confederacy statue in her home state of Virginia, a similar bid has been launched in Minnesota to honour one of its most famous musical sons. With calls for the removal of confederacy and slave owner-related statues to be removed around

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Time running out as political deadlock continues in the North – Brokenshire

The Northern secretary James Brokenshire has warned that time is running out to restore power-sharing. He made the statement after meeting the northern parties in Belfast this afternoon. The meetings were exploring whether there’s room for fresh talks to break the deadlock between Sinn Féin and the DUP. Mr Brokenshire says the Westminster government may

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A-Cert meets with Minister Ross to consider progression of Road Traffic Bill

Minister Shane Ross has today met with a group of road safety campaigners to discuss the progression of the Road Traffic Bill. The Bill aimed to increase road safety and decrease road deaths would see motorists caught over the legal drink-driving limit automatically disqualified for a period of 3 months. Mary Clinton, Founder of A-Cert

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National Geographic Traveller edition featuring Donegal launched

The September issue of National Geographic Traveller, featuring Donegal in a 20 page supplement has been officially launched. Following the announcement that County Donegal was named as the ‘Coolest Place on the Planet 2017’ by the highly renowned magazine, the team at Donegal Tourism CLG made contact with National Geographic Traveller to explore potential marketing

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Letterkenny is ‘clean to European norms’ – IBAL

Letterkenny is “clean to European norms”, according to the pressure group Irish Business Against Litter. 80 percent of the country has been judged ‘clean’ in the latest IBAL litter survey – with 16 towns deemed “cleaner than European Norms”. Tullamore topped the rankings, followed by the area surrounding Dublin Airport – which was deemed a

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Government must clarify flood relief plans for farmers – Mac Lochlainn

Concern and fear is mounting among the farming community in Donegal following the flash flooding that devastated the Inishowen Peninsula. As of yet no clear commitment has been given by the Government as to what support will be made available for the Agriculture sector to help in the clean-up process. Senator Padraig MacLochlainn is to

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