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Donegal League launched

The Donegal League held a Launch at The Diamond park in Ballyare this week Diarmuid Doherty was at that launch and spoke to a number of the people there first of all he spoke to Nigel Ferry the League’s vice Chairman.. League’s main sponsor Brian Mccormick Cathal Mcginley of Glenree and David Alcorn of Keadue

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Minister for Agriculture promises fast action for farmers in Inishowen

The Minister for Agriculture has visited Donegal to assess firsthand, the aftermath of last weeks floods. Many farmers have been left devastated after livestock was lost, crops washed away and fields and fencing demolished. Michael Chance, Donegal IFA Chairman, met with Minister Creed and discussed the support needed to return farms to their pre-flood state.

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Taoiseach calls on Northern parties to ‘cooperate and compromise’

As the political deadlock continues in Northern Ireland, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has appealed to parties to cooperate and compromise in a bid to restore the assembly. The Taoiseach says while Brexit negotiations continue it is vital Northern Ireland has a voice at the table and that it is not up to British Ministers to run

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Actions of Agriculture Minister ‘unacceptable’ as flood-affect farmers still in limbo

The actions of the Minister for Agriculture are unacceptable as farmers have yet to receive confirmation that they will be awarded support in the aftermath of last Tuesday’s flood. That’s according to Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue who says he feels farmers are being treated in a discriminatory manner by the Government. Many farmers, particularly those

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ICSA pledge help for farmers affected by last weeks devastating floods

The Donegal branch of the Irish Cattle & Sheep Farmers’ Association has offered its assistance to farmers in the county who have been affected by last week’s flash flooding. Livestock was lost, fields and fencing damaged and crops washed away as the torrential rain struck. The ICSA has also called on Minister Michael Creed to

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Detectives believe New IRA behind attempt to murder officer in Derry

Police believe the New IRA was behind the attempted murder of a police officer in Derry earlier this year. On 22nd February, a viable Under Vehicle Improvised Explosive Device was discovered at the home of the officer in the Ardanlee area. Police sources have indicated that the device which they say was designed to kill

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Viable device found as Derry security alert ends

The security alert in Lettershandoney, Derry has now ended. Superintendent Gordon McCalmont has confirmed that a viable device has been recovered and will be taken away for further examination. Superintendent McCalmont says; “When violent dissident criminals tell us that there is a device in the area we do not take chances. Conflicting and inaccurate information

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Applications open for Red Cross Humanitarian Support Scheme

Applications are now open for the Donegal Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme. The Government has requested the Red Cross administer two temporary emergency support schemes in the wake of flash flooding that devastated hundreds across Donegal last week. The temporary emergency scheme will provide emergency humanitarian support to small businesses, up to 20 employees, that have

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Irish Water confirm water has been restored to all areas of Inishowen

Irish Water have this evening confirmed that water services have been restored to all areas in Inishowen. Significant damage was caused to roads and bridges during last week’s floods, resulting in pipework being damaged and flooding at wastewater treatment plants, leaving hundreds without water. Temporary repairs have been carried out to restore the ulility while

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Flood, Derry, Drains

DC&SDC advise that support will continue over weekend for flood victims

Derry City and Strabane District Council is continuing to offer its support to those affected by the recent flooding with the two Flood Help Centres at YMCA Drumahoe and the Community Centre in Eglinton remaining open over the weekend from 10am to 2pm. The two centres have over the past week become a central point

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Stolen goods, cannabis plants and substantial sum of money found at property in Letterkenny

Gardai have uncovered a substantial amount of money along with a number of stolen goods and cannabis plants at a property in Donegal. The Irish Times reports that the property in Rossbracken, Letterkenny is linked to waste operator, Jim Ferry. It is reported that Ferry has received a number of convictions including the illegal disposal

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Residential Tenancies Board says Donegal tenants should know their rights

The Residential Tenancies Board says just because Donegal is not in a Rent Pressure Zone, that does not mean that tenants in the county don’t have rights. The board’s annual report which was published this week shows that last year, the RTB dealt with 135,000 calls and answered 51,000 e-mails. Many of the calls dealt

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PSNI, Alert, Derry

PSNI appeal for clarity in Lettershandowney bomb warning

  As a security alert continues in Lettershandoney, Foyle Superintendent Gordon McCalmont has called on those behind the incident to provide clear and accurate information. He says over a period of two days, violent dissident republicans have been telling police through intermediaries that there is a bomb in the area of Lettershandoney. On Wednesday they

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Tickets outlets confirmed for Inishowen Flood Relief Fund game between Harps and Derry

The tickets outlets for the charity game between Finn Harps and Derry City in aid of the Inishowen Flood Relief Fund have now been confirmed. The match takes place on next Friday the 8th of September in Maginn Park (kick-off 8.00). The following outlets will be selling the tickets priced at 10 euros and they

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GAA: Derry confirm appointment of McErlain as new senior manager

The Derry GAA Co. Board has rubber-stamped the appointment of Damian McErlain as their new senior football manager. He’s been handed a three-year-term after steering the minors to this year’s All-Ireland Final. The Magherafelt club-man is joined by a  new management team that will include Killian Conlan, Gavin McGeehan and former Derry goalkeeper, Barry Gillis. He takes

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Mc Guinness and Nicholson seek a European flood relief package for the North West

  The European Commission has been urged to investigate possible emergency aid to help those affected by last week’s flash flooding in Co. Donegal and across the border in Derry and Tyrone. A letter has been sent to EU Commissioner Phil Hogan by Midlands North West MEP and EP Vice-President Mairead McGuinness, and Ulster Unionist

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Government urged to refocus on indigenous regional development

The Government’s being urged to stop focusing on foreign direct investment and instead focus its attention towards indigenous companies. Minister Eoghan Murphy’s set to hear calls for more efforts to grow the economy outside of Dublin at a conference today. The gathering organised by the Regional Studies Association is hoping to convince Minister Murphy to

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Karl Lacey announces his retirement from Donegal senior football team

Tributes are being paid to Donegal defender and former Footballer of the Year Karl Lacey who has announced his retirement from inter-county football.  Lacey played for Donegal for fourteen seasons – his greatest year arrived in 2012 when he was part of Jim McGuinness’s All-Ireland winning side and was later in the season named Footballer of

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Protests to be held in response to BOI’s decision to remove the Irish language option from their ATM’s

Bank of Ireland needs to re-think their plans to get rid of the Irish language option at ATMs, according to Sinn Féin. Yesterday the bank announced it was to remove the Irish language option from its newer ATMs. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty heavily criticised the move which was blamed on failing demand with a recent

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Tyler Toland and Amber Barrett receive call up’s to the Women’s Senior squad.

Maiden City midfielder Tyler Toland from St.johnston , Peamount United striker Amber Barrett from Milford and UCD Waves defender Claire Walsh have received their first call-ups to the Women’s Senior squad. The trio have been named in Colin Bell’s 20 player panel for the World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland in Lurgan on September the

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Upset among community as plans to remove Church of Ireland at St Joseph’s Hospital emerge

There is anger among the community in Stranorlar as it has emerged that the Church of Ireland facility at St Joseph’s Hospital is to be removed. It is understood the HSE’s decision to transform the Church facility into a day room was done without any form of consultation and plans reveal that there has been

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Teagasc authorised to assess flood damage suffered by Inishowen farmers

  Teagasc has been authorised to assess flood damage suffered by Inishowen farmers. A substantial amount of livestock was lost to the torrential rain while fields and fencing have been destroyed. While the authority has already contacted its own clients, all non-members are also entitled to an assessment. The Donegal Chairmen of the Irish Natura

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Bredagh River in Donegal one of the most polluted in the country – EPA

The Bredagh River in the Moville – Donagh catchment has been identified by the Environmental Protection Agency as one of the most polluted rivers in the country. The EPA has today published a comprehensive review of water quality for the six year period between 2010 and 2016. Senior scientific officer Matthew Craig says while there

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GAA Programme

On this week’s programme Waterford native and former Donegal Nicky Rackard All-Ireland Hurling Championship winning captain Colm Breathnach hopes Waterford can end their long and barren hurling harvest this Sunday, in the All-Ireland hurling final. Waterford last won the Liam McCarthy Cup, in 1959. They face Galway on Sunday in Croke Park for hurling’s biggest

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