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Duffy angry at viable explosive device left at Cornshell Fields in Derry

It’s been confirmed that a suspect device found at Cornshell Fields in Derry last night was a viable explosive device Local councillor Sandra Duffy says the actions of those involved in leaving this device are to be “condemned outright”. She says Cornshell Fields is an area with a very high young population, with a lot […]

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Fire safety works necessary at LUH ED and Medical Bloc

The new bloc at Letterkenny University Hospital  is now facing ward closures over fire safety concerns. The HSE has confirmed the emergency department and medical bloc at the hospital needs fireproofing works, despite the fact that it has a modern fire alarm detection system and significant fire protection measures. However, the HSE is stressing there is

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Delay in West Donegal Oyster Farm decisions raised in Dail debate

The Government has been criticised over delays in decision making on controversial aquaculture licence applications and appeals for oyster farm developments which have been proposed at a number of Donegal beaches. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty was speaking during a Dáil debate on the issue. During the exchange, Deputy Doherty highlighted the mounting fears and distress

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Regional Arts and Culture Policy being prepared for Derry and Strabane

Derry City and Strabane District Council has launched a consultation process ahead of the preparation of a regional arts and culture strategy for the next five years. The Co-Design group comprising of local representatives from a range of arts and culture disciplines held its first meeting last week and will host a series of workshops

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Another water main burst in South Inishowen leaves thousands without water

Thousands of people in South Inishowen are once again without water this morning after what’s been described as a major burst in Fahan. Cllr Jack Murray, Cathaiorleach of the Inishowen Municipal District says he’s already been in contact with Irish Water, and will be making it clear that the ongoing pattern of disruption in the

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Irish Government call for special status for Northern Ireland after Brexit

The Irish government says it’s calling for special status for the North after Brexit – the first time it’s done so. Up to now the government was reluctant to seek special status because it could have knock-on effects for other regions in Europe. But foreign affairs minister Simon Coveney says it’s now something Ireland will

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Three people appear in court over money laundering & drug charges following cross border raids

  Three people have appeared at Derry Magistrate’s Court facing money laundering and drug charges following a major cross border police investigation into ‘an organised crime gang’ that saw raids across the North and in Donegal. Husband and wife Patrick O’Connor (47) and Misha O’Connor (35) of Stoneypath in Derry faced a total of 26

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21 patients awaiting admission at LUH

The numbers awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital have almost doubled today, with 21 patients awaiting in-patient beds, 12 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s an overall increase of 10 from yesterday’s figure Nationally. there were 304 patients awaiting admission at hospitals across the country this morning according to the INMO, with two hospitals,

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Mac Lochlainn backs call for firefighters to become “first responders”

A Donegal Senator has again called on the government to put arrangements in place to allow firefighters act as first responders for the National Ambulance Service. While fire-fighters are already trained by the NAS in lifesaving skills, they do not have the power to assist in emergencies first-hand. Senator Padraig MacLochlainn says firefighters believe there

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Taoiseach says he hasn’t read Mica report as Mc Conalogue pushes for redress

The newly elected Taoiseach has confirmed that he has not yet read the recently published expert panel report into the Mica block issue. Leo Varadkar was speaking in the Dail last evening when asked by Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue if and when a redress scheme is to be initiated. The report, published last week, details

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Team Donegal High Peaks (FKT) Challenge raises €6276 for Crumlin Children’s Hospital.

A huge number of children from Donegal travel to Crumlin children’s Hospital and in 2016 alone 1438 Children from Donegal attended Crumlin Outpatients Dept. Children attend for a range of clinics such as Orthopaedic appointments. This year the Outpatients Dept, which caters for 80,000 children annually will be upgraded to provide better facilities for the

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IBEC says North West is still being deprived of infrastructural investment

The North West is still being deprived of infrastructure investment. That’s according to Ibec, who say the Government’s failure to adopt a more ambitious capital plan will worsen the imbalance between the regions and greater Dublin economy. The group, which represents Irish business, is calling on the Government to increase investment in regional infrastructure saying

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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services are “significantly understaffed” – Doherty

New figures have revealed significant shortcomings with staffing numbers in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services which cater to Donegal. The data shows regional services are operating with just over half of the necessary staff. The figures were obtained through Parliamentary Question by Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty. He says this is further proof that young

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Pringle says work should start soon on Ballybofey Main Street

It’s been confirmed that major resurfacing works on a key Donegal road are due to take place. Concern had been raised by numerous motorists that the current state of the road leading into Ballybofey and its main street is in serious disrepair. However, it’s understood that Donegal County Council are planning to address the issue

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Breaking: Fire service tackle blaze beside Letterkenny Shopping Centre

  The fire service have brought a significant fire under control in Letterkenny.  The blaze, which broke out earlier this afternoon, is understood to have been confined to an area beside Letterkenny Shopping Centre. Firefighters were called to the scene and extinguished the fire a short time ago however its not yet known what caused

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