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Minister McHugh welcomes amendments to Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016

Changes to the Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016 has been welcomed. Government Chief Whip Minister Joe McHugh has welcomed the announced amendments which enable local breweries in Donegal to operate tours and sell alcohol. Minister McHugh says the new laws will allow the brewery and the new Sliabh Liag distillery to operate tours

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Investigation launched into sectarian graffiti in Derry

Police in Derry are investigating reports of sectarian graffiti in the Bonds Street and Duddy’s Court areas. Police say a number of reports were received of sectarian slogans having been painted at both locations sometime last evening and today. Enquiries are ongoing and Inspector Ray Wilson would appeal to anyone with information to contact police

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GAA Quarter-Final Draw

The draw for the second round of All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Finals was made in Croke Park following Kerry’s win over Galway. Last year’s All-Ireland SFC champions Dublin will face Monaghan, who defeated Down yesterday in the qualifiers. It’s an all-Ulster fixture in the other Quarter-Final. Ulster Champions face Armagh following the Orchard County’s win over Kildare.

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Tullan Strand could become Ireland’s first independent lifeguarded beach as community of Bundoran calls on the council to take action

Tullan Strand, Bundoran could become Ireland’s first independent lifeguarded beach. Speaking to Highland Radio this weekend, Killian O’Kelly, local business owner in Bundoran and member of the Bundoran RNLI has called on Donegal County Council to employ lifeguards to man the beach next season. The call comes amid calls for toilet and shower facilities along

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Finesse Gymnastics Club win Bronze for Ireland

The Finesse Gymnastics Club from Letterkenny were representing Ireland at the year’s World Gym for Life Challenge in Vestfold, Norway. The Donegal gymnasts gave a flawless performance, and received rapturous applause from the audience and travelling supporters. The medals announcement followed, and the Donegal club won a fantastic bronze medal. There will be a cavalcade for

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Quadrathon interest continues to grow – Co Ordinator Harold McGuinness

The 6th staging of the Quadrathon Challenge in Inshowen takes in August. Hosted by Extreme North, the Quadrathon takes in four marathons in four days. The endurance test has established itself into an iconic event with visitors from around the world set to tackle the peninsula’s 105 miles. Runners and walkers will also have the

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Local community of Bundoran comes together to erect safety sign at Tullan Strand to highlight dangerous rip current

The community of Bundoran have taken the lead in a bid to prevent against further deaths by drowning at Tuallan Strand. A public meeting was held among local residents and representatives from local businesses, Irish Water Safety, the RNLI and Gardai to discuss the issue of signage at the beach during which it was agreed

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Further calls on Government to introduce redress scheme for MICA affected homeowners

There have been further calls on the Government to introduce a redress scheme for homeowners affected by Mica in Donegal and elsewhere without delay. Housing Minister Damien English visited the county last week to meet with those affected by the defective block issue and did confirm that recommendations 1 and 2 of the expert panels

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Council called upon to act as a voice for those in the county with concerns about insurance

The Council has been asked to act as a voice for the people of Donegal who have concerns relating to insurance companies. Cllr. Michael McBride moved the motion at the latest sitting of Donegal County Council asking for the matter to be dealt with in the Oireactas as a matter of urgency. He says more

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Calls for action to be taken on Derry businesses who refuse to manage refuse

A Foyle MLA has called on Enforcement to take serious action on businesses who refuse to manage their refuse responsibly. The call comes this week after sightings of vermin in the Rossvile and William Street areas of Derry were reported this week. Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan has called for robust action to be taken

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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says it is not up to Ireland to design a solution to the border problem created by Brexit

The British government has insisted the avoidance of an Irish border is still one of its top priorities in the Brexit talks. That’s after Leo Varadkar said it wasn’t Ireland’s duty to try and design a solution to the border problem that Brexit will create. A spokesperson for the UK’s Brexit secretary, David Davis, says

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€6000 in funding announced for two Donegal festivals

€6000 in funding has been announced for two Donegal festivals. Today Government Chief Whip Minister Joe McHugh welcomed funding released by Minister Heather Humphreys under the Department’s Small Local Festival and Summer School Fund. Minister McHugh confirmed that Ballyshannon Folk & Traditional Music Festival has been awarded €3,000 and the Michael Ó Cleirigh Summer School

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Response from Irish Water over reports of sewage slick at Dungloe Bay

Concern had been raised over what was described as on-going sewerage slick at Dungloe Bay. A number of people reported slick in the water in recent days and concerns were raised over possible health and safety dangers. Irish Water have responded to the reports and have confirmed that the sewage slick has been investigated and

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Chair of Save Our St. Joseph’s Hospital Group makes emotional plea for retention of long term care

The Chair of the Save Our St. Joseph’s Hospital Group has made an emotional plea to Minister Joe McHugh to do everything in his power to retain long term care at the hospital. Father John Joe Duffy was speaking on the 10 to 1 show today following the publication of the Rhatigan report earlier this

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Eleven people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital

  There were eleven people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. Figures show that there were nine people on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further two were waiting on wards. University Hospital Kerry was the most overcrowded this morning with 50 people waiting there. Nationally

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Donegal farmers urged to make submissions for new Crop Loss Scheme as deadline looms

The IFA Donegal Grain Representative is warning farmers that they only have less than a month to submit their applications for the new Crop Loss Scheme. Farmers who suffered losses in the 2016 harvest will be able to access up to €10,500 in support under the new scheme which was announced earlier this week. The

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Upgrade works to Churchill water supply to be complete by end of August

It’s been confirmed that upgrade works to connect the Churchill water scheme to the Goaldrum Letterkenny water supply will be completed by the end of August. Homeowners in Glenswilly, Churchill and Gartan have been raising concerns over an inadequate supply for some time, with reports of severe water discolouration in some areas. Irish Water says

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Minister for Foreign Affairs calls on EU to move country’s border into Irish Sea

  The Minister for Foreign Affairs has called on the EU to move the country’s border into the Irish Sea. The Times Ireland Edition reports the suggestion has ratcheted up tensions between Ireland and the UK. Senior British Officials are said to be concerned about efforts by Simon Coveney and new Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to

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Implementation plan to be established for 2018 Irish Open in Ballyliffen

  Donegal County Council has agreed to establish an implementation plan for the Irish Open 2018 in Ballyliffen. The plan will be in co-operation with Ballyliffen Golf Club, local Gardai and other relevant bodies in preparation for the prestigious event. Cllr. Bernard Mc Guinness says there is an endless list of issues in the county

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