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Phototherapy should be introduced at LUH – Mc Conalogue

A Donegal Deputy says the HSE and Saolta should introduce a Phototherapy service at Letterkenny University Hospital to facilitate people in Donegal who are being treated for psoriasis. Deputy Charlie Mc Conalogue was speaking as he reiterated his call for the reinstatement of dermatology clinics at the hospital. The outreach clinic was temporarily suspended in

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Donegal County Childcare welcomes €300,000 funding boost

Donegal County Childcare has welcomed yesterday’s announcement of extra funding for childcare services in the county. 18 early childhood services in Donegal will share €300,000, which will be used to increase childcare provision, carry out maintainance and general improvements and develop natural outdoor play spaces. Avril McMonagle, Manager of Donegal County Childcare is hopeful with

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O’Cuinneagáin calls for campsite investment in Donegal

There have been calls for  more campsites to be established along the South Donegal coast. Liam O’Cuinneagáin of Oideas Gael and the Glencolmcille Parish Council is calling on Donegal County Council to take a pro-active lead in promoting tourism by providing campsites . Mr O’Cuinneagáin wants the council to provide facilities allowing people can connect

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Doherty welcomes Minister’s vow to begin implementing Mica recommendations

A Donegal County Councillor has given a cautious welcome to the Housing Minister’s commitment to progress to the next stage of the MICA resolution process. Yesterday Minister Damien English was in Donegal to meet with the MICA Action Group, local elected representatives and homeowners affected by the defective block issue. He committed  himself to implementing

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Coronor calls for improved safety signage at Tullan Strand following 2016 drowning

The Donegal County Coroner has said that he will be contacting the council to ask them to review the safety and signage at Tullan Strand, Bundoran following the inquest into the death of a soldier at the beach. The journal.ie reports that Dr Denis McCauley made his remarks at the inquest into the death of

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European U20 Championships start today in Italy for Donegal Athletes

Two Donegal competitors will feature this morning on day one of the European U20 Athletics Championships in Grosseto, Italy. Hammer thrower Brendan O’Donnell from Lifford/Strabane AC is involved in opening round qualifiers while Finn Valley’s Janine Boyle runs in the heats of the womens 100m. Finn Valley’s Arlene Crossan will be on track on Friday

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Chair of policing review tight lipped on Garda Commissioner at MacGill summer school

The Chair of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland says it’s not her job to assess the position of the Garda Commissioner.  Noirin O’Sullivan has been under pressure after a PAC report criticised her delay in telling the State auditors about financial irregularities at Templemore. During a speech at the MacGill Summer

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MICA Action Group welcomes commitments made by Housing Minister to progress to next stage of MICA resolution

The Housing Minister has today committed to progress to the next stage of the MICA resolution. While not able to commit to a redress scheme Minister Damien English has confirmed that recommendations 1 and 2 of the expert panels report will be implemented before the end of the year. During the meeting with the MICA Action

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Animals In Need appeal to people in Donegal for help as charity faces crisis

Animals In Need are urgently appealing to people in Donegal for help to purchase a new van in order to continue vital animal rescue work. Last year they rescued over 700 animals in Donegal, including 410 dogs who came from the Pound or were surrendered by their owners. The charity estimates that the figures for

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Childcare services in Donegal to receive over €300,000 in extra funding

It’s been confirmed that childcare services in Donegal are to receive more than €300,000 in extra funding. The money will be used to provide new childcare places, maintenance and building work as well as outdoor play areas and is available for immediate draw-down by providers here in Donegal. It’s also been revealed that there are

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Brexit has caused “political instability” in Northern Ireland

Brexit has caused political instability in Northern Ireland, with a House of Lords Committee telling the British government to “raise its game” in talks with devolved regions. A report from the committee says meetings with officials from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland aren’t “being treated with respect or organised efficiently”, and the Brexit process has

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Planning for 2018 Foyle Ferry services must begin now – Farren

Following the  return of the Foyle Ferry service this week, a North Inishowen councillor says planning must begin now for next year. The ferry was to set sail earlier this month but was delayed because a pipe had to be replaced. It’s scheduled to operate until September 17th although there are hopes locally that the date may

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Market Square’s future discussed at Letterkenny meeting

What’s been described as a ‘productive’ meeting has taken place to discuss the Market Square in Letterkenny. The meeting, attended by elected representatives, council engineers and local Gardai discussed options to make the landmark more attractive and welcoming to visitors. It follows a significant rise in reports of anti-social activity in the area lately. Cathaoirleach

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Moran and Lecky representing Northern Ireland at Commonwealth Games in Bahamas

The Commonwealth Youth Games start today in the Bahamas with two Donegal Athletes to feature at the competition for Northern Ireland. The weigh in for the boxing takes place later today. John Moran of Illies Golden Gloves will fight at 49kg while Finn Valley’s impressive high jump Sommer Lecky will see field tme this coming

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Smyth cruises to sprint double at World Para Athletics Championships in London

Jason Smyth collected a 7th World Para-athletics Championships Gold medal last night. The Derryman cruised to victory in the 200 metres. It also means he is a double sprint world champion for the second time in his career. The Derry sprinter ran a season’s best time of 21-point 4 seconds to claim gold at the Olympic

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Dundalk look to upset Rosenburg in Champions League Qualifier

Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny says they’re focusing only on tonight’s second qualifying round second leg encounter with Rosenburg in Trondheim. Celtic likely await whoever comes through the tie which is locked at 1-all. Kenny says while they’re not looking for hotels in Glasgow he’s sure Rosenburg are! Niclas Vemmelund is Dundalk’s only injury concern, the

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Ron Howard posts first glimpse of Donald Glover as young Lando Calrissian

Ever since he was the announced as the safe pair of hands that would replace Phil Lord and Chris Miller in the director’s chair for the Han Solo spinoff, Ron Howard has taken every and any opportunity to tease fans by posting behind the scenes images from the shoot on Twitter and Instagram.  At first he was cautious about

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ICYMI actors Kate Mara and Jamie Bell tied the knot in a surprise ceremony

Kate Mara, best-known for her role in hit Netflix series House of Cards, and Jamie Bell, whose credits include Billy Elliott, Jumper and Snowpiercer, have tied the knot in a surprise weekend wedding. The two have been dating since autumn 2015 and got engaged in January. They met on the set of Fantastic Four (so

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Police reissue appeal following death of young child in Derry last week

  Police are reissuing an appeal for information following the death of young Donnacadh McGuire in the Bogside of Derry on Tuesday 11th July. Donnacadh was found significantly injured in the road in in Tyrconnell Street at around 10.30am. He was taken to hospital but sadly passed away from his injuries. Inspector Marty Mullan is

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SOS presents proposals for the future of Lifford Hospital

The Save Our Services group, which campaigns for Lifford, Ramelton and St Joseph’s Community Hospitals, has met with Senior HSE officials to discuss the future of the three facilities. The group was briefed on plans to spend €2.7 million on the Stranorlar Hospital and €1.7 million on the Ramelton unit, complying with HIQA standards. The

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Mc Conalogue says minister has no excuse for further foot dragging on Mica

Minister Damien English is due to visit Donegal tomorrow to meet with the Mica Action Group, Donegal County Council and elected representatives. Ahead of the visit, Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue hopes the Minister’s visit will mark the start of new approach in dealing with the defective block issue. Deputy McConalogue has reiterated his call for

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Donegal trawler involved in new search for missing helicopter crew

Renewed searches are getting underway around the crash site of the Irish Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 116. The bodies of winchmen Paul Ormsby and Ciaran Smith have never been recovered. Garda dive teams are joining a Donegal based fishing trawler which has been fitted with specially designed nets to trawl the sea-floor off the Mayo

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Meeting with Minister Ross on new Road Traffic Bill ‘progressive’ – A-CEART

A number of Donegal campaigners met with Minister Shane Ross today in Dublin to discuss the new Road Traffic Bill. Moyagh Murdoch, Chief Executive of the RSA, along with Minister Ross met with 20 campaigners to discuss the new bill which would see stricter penalties imposed. Among the campaigners in attendance today was Mary Clinton,

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Calls for CCTV cameras to be installed in Carrick to target dumping issues

The Leas Cheann Comhairle has called for CCTV cameras to be erected in the Carrick area after rubbish was discovered strewn across an area at Line Road. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher says those responsible for dumping the rubbish have no regard for the environment. The council has been contacted and it is hoped the

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