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Nicholson calls for an All-Party Northern Ireland Brexit Forum

Britain’s Brexit Secretary is calling for “flexibility and imagination” as the third round of talks begins in Brussels ahead of the UK leaving the European Union. David Davis wants discussions to broaden to future trade relations. But EU officials insist not enough progress has been made on issues including the Irish border. Meanwhile, Ulster Unionist

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Not enough school bus places for the national school in Gleneely

Another school bus crisis is developing in Donegal, with not enough places available on the bus serving the national school in Gleneely. Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn says up to four families have been told that there are not concessionary places for their children, even if they had a place last term. He says these decisions

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Small Firms Association says enterprise must be encouraged in budget

The Small Firms Association says economic growth cannot be taken for granted. Launching it’s pre-budget submission today, it says the Government must deliver on it’s commitment to end discrimination against the self-employed. SFA Chairperson and business owner Sue O’Neill says it’s vital to create an environment that supports small business……………

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UK/EU talks recommence in Brussels as Labour backs ‘soft Brexit’ option

The UK’s Brexit Secretary is demanding the European Commission be more flexible as a third round of formal Brexit talks get under way. David Davis is meeting the EU’s negotiator Michel Barnier in Brussels, before a team then look at all the technical details. The status of the Irish border is one again on the

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Inishowen councillors to meet with officials again today

Members of the Inishowen Municipal District will hold a follow up meeting with Council Officials later this morning following an emergency meeting last week in the immediate aftermath of the flooding. The meeting will assess further costings for repairs to infrastructure, as well as homes and businesses. Deputy Mayor Cllr. Albert Doherty is hopeful that

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All affected families urged to apply for flood relief funding

More than sixty families have been given financial aid since last week’s floods in Donegal – and there’s further help available for others. Donegal deputy and Government Chief WhipJoe McHugh says further supports are also being made available and Donegal County Council staff are assisting 40 families in securing new accommodation. He’s urging everyone affected

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Quarter Final draws tonight for Michael Murphy Sports Club Championships

The Quarter Final draws for the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Donegal Football Championships will take place this evening at Jacksons Hotel, Ballybofey. In the senior quarters, Pot 1 will contain groups winners St Eunan’s, Killybegs, Kilcar and St Michael’s while Pot 2 will have the sides that finished as their group runners up. They

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Pink stole the show with an insane medley and moving speech at MTV VMAs

Pink took home the MTV version of the lifetime achievement award, the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award, at the ceremony and did so by not only stunning audiences with a jaw-dropping performance but also moved them with an inspiring speech about and to her daughter. Pink’s seven-minute performance featured a medley of hits from her

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Kilcar knock champions Glenswilly out of Dr Maguire race – FT Report & Barry Doherty Reaction

Glenswilly lost their grip on the Dr Maguire Cup on Sunday evening as they bowed out of the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship. A 0-16 to 1-9 win in Towney sees Kilcar progress to the quarter finals as Grouop C winners. Pauric Byrne reports for Highland Radio Sport…. Speaking after the

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St Michael’s top group with big win at Malin – Full Time Report

St Michael’s dismantled Malin 6-12 to 1-10 on Sunday evening to top Group A of the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship. The Cresslough Dunfanagh men go to the quarter finals while Malin’s championship comes to an end but they retain their senior status. Brendan McMonagle reports for Highland Radio Sport…

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Mickey Harte Reaction on Tyrone’s All Ireland Semi Final defeat

For the second year in a row Dublin will take on Mayo in the All-Ireland football final. Dublin booked their place into yet another decider with a straight forward semi-final win over Tyrone today by 12 points. Jim Gavin’s side proved again why they’re heavy favourites to make it three straight All-Ireland titles, as they

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Dublin outclass Tyrone

Tyrone are out of the All-Ireland football championship after a heavy defeat to  reigning champions Dublin. Mickey Harte’s men went into the game pipped as the side that could give this strong Dublin side a game, however, Jim Gavin’s men had other ideas. A twelve point margin was the difference between the two sides, with

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Killybegs top group B

Killybegs have topped Group B of the Michael Murphy’s senior football championship with a win over Naomh Mhuire today. A low scoring encounter in Killybegs with just three points separating the sides at a final score of 0-12 – 0-09. After the game, Frank Craig spoke to Brenden Maguire on the victory..  

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Agriculture Minister warns more extreme weather events likely

  The Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed says the government needs to invest in flood relief measures to combat flooding such as that seen in Inishowen this week. He has also blamed the devastation on climate change, insisting the government needs to play its part in tackling the effects of global temperature changes. The Defence

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Support for victims of Inishowen flood continuing throughout weekend

  Support for victims of the recent flood is continuing through the weekend. It’s understood that a number of families have been given support by staff from the Department of Social Protection while council staff are continuing to provide accommodation to those left homeless. In a statement Minister Joe McHugh said that some families have

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Flood, Derry, Drains

Over a quarter of a million pounds paid out to flood victims by Derry Council

  Up to £270,000 has been paid out to date by Derry City and Strabane District Council to those affected by the floods last Tuesday. The Council has received over 560 requests for assistance under the Emergency Payment Scheme that has been made available by the Department for Communities to assist those worst affected by

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McGuinness hopes to work on cross border basis to help flood-stricken farmers

  Midlands North West MEP Mairead McGuinness paid has been visiting Inishowen to witness the damaging impact of the recent flooding. The Vice President of the European Union says she hopes to co-ordinate with farming organisations on a cross-border basis after speaking with devastated farmers whose livestock was lost and crops destroyed. She says there is

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NW Cricket Review

With the poor weather conditions across the Northwest over the weekend, there were some games called off. Of those that went ahead; Brigade defeated Eglington by two wickets and Bready overcame Donemana by 113 runs. Coleraine vs Drummond and Fox Lodge vs Ardmore were called off due to poor weather conditions. Eamon McLaughlin reviews all

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Red Cross to extend flood relief scheme to community, voluntary and sporting bodies

The Irish Red Cross has confirmed that the Government have requested the Society to administer an emergency humanitarian support scheme to assist small businesses, community, voluntary and sporting bodies affected by the devastating floods in Donegal. The details of the scheme are not yet known but it is believed that the Government will make an

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Disappointed following Taoiseach’s visit in the absence of a commitment for community organisations not covered by insurance

Following the Taoiseach’s visit, disappointment has been expressed that no commitment has been made to community facilities in Inishowen to aid in repairing the damage caused by the torrential rain that devastated the North West. Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue says he has been seeking a commitment from Central Government to provide funding for community and

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Taoiseach confirms funding will be provided by Central Government for flood victims

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has visited Donegal to see firsthand the destruction caused to homes and businesses during Tuesday night’s flood. He travelled to the Peninsula yesterday afternoon where he met with council officials and local residents and has confirmed that funding will be provided by Central Government. The Taoiseach  says it is extraordinary that given the

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Flood, Derry, Drains

DC&SDC continue flood clean-up and advise those affected to register for Emergency Payment Scheme

Derry City and Strabane District Council says it will continue to work in close partnership with all agencies on the clean-up from the flooding earlier this week. The Council is reminding people whose homes have been affected by the floods that they need to register their details with Derry City and Strabane District Council and

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