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More transparent insurance system called for with 269 awards made in Donegal by Personal Injuries Assessment board

Calls have been made for the Financial Services Minister to speed up the establishment of the insurance claims register to identify fraudulent claims. Insurance company CFM are proposing a more transparent register be put in place to identify ‘professional insurance claimants’. Figures reveal that in 2015, 269 motor, employer and public liability awards were made

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Donagh Kelly leads the 2017 Joule Donegal International Rally after 3 stages

Donagh Kelly unofficially leads the field in the 2017 Joule Donegal International Rally following Stage 3. Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett remain in second place, with Garry Jennings and Rory Kennedy in third. The cars are set for a service in, and will be back on Special Stage 4 at around 3.40pm Friday afternoon. Oisin Kelly

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Preliminary hearing into Buncrana pier tragedy adjourned

A preliminary hearing into the Buncrana pier tragedy in which five people died has been adjourned. Sean McGrotty, his two young sons, their grandmother and her daughter all died in the tragedy last year while four-month-old Rionaghac-Ann survived after being pulled from the car by a passer-by. Today’s proceedings have been adjourned until September 27th.

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Age Action say government should use census figures to determine home help hours

The government is being urged to consider the latest Census figures when allocating home helps for people aged over 65. The data released yesterday shows that the number of older people with a disability has increased by twenty thousand in the last five years. Naomi Feely from Age Action says the ageing population must be

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Eastwood concerned for Stormont talks as Varadkar meets SF and DUP_

The new Taoiseach will sit down with the DUP and Sinn Féin today on the future of the Stormont assembly. It’s the first time Leo Varadkar will meet the two parties after being officially elected Taoiseach this week. The deadline for a Stormont deal is June 29th, with Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire warning last

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Horgan looks for Harps to make it difficult for visiting Rovers

The second half of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division season starts tonight. After a fournights break, Harps battle to stay in the top flight resumes at Finn Park against Shamrock Rovers. Both sides have four players missing due to suspensions with Damian McNulty, Ethan Boyle, Caolan McAleer and Danny Morrissey being the Harps players.

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Family call for public inquiry into investigation of Seamus Doherty’s murder

Five years on from the murder of Donegal man Seamus Doherty, his family are again calling for a public enquiry into the Garda investigation of the crime. Mr Doherty was murdered at his home in Churchill on June 17th, 2012 – earlier this year the prosecution of a man accused of his murder was halted

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Jamie Foxx reveals that Ed Sheeran crashed on his couch for six weeks before he became famous

Here’s a random celeb connection. Jamie Foxx (or should we say, Eric Marlon Bishop?) was at the premiere of new film Baby Driver in LA when he revealed this totally unexpected connection to pop star Ed Sheeran. It turns out that the Oscar winner let Sheeran crash on his couch for six weeks before he

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TD says CSO stats show Donegal has been scarred by years of austerity

A Donegal Deputy says figures published today by the CSO show Donegal has been scarred by years of austerity. Unemployment stands at 18% in the County compared to 12.9% Statewide- nearly 50% higher. The figures show there are more carers, more disabled people in Donegal and a lower level of overall health than the average.

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37 Donegal patients have received radiotherapy at Altnagelvin

It’s emerged that 37 Donegal patients have received radiotherapy at the new centre in Altnagelvin Hospital, with management there saying things are progressing according to plan. In a letter to DACC Chair Betty Holmes, management say to date the Altnagelvin facility has received 37 referrals for patients from Donegal, 17 for prostate radiotherapy and 20

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HighlandTV: Joule Donegal International Rally Preview: 2016 Winners Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett

2016 was a year that Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett will not forget. They won a dramatic Donegal International Rally by just half a second destroying the field on the final stage in Fanad. Having spent time in a Garrygort field early on the Saturday morning, a victory like highly unlikely but Manus closed the

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Joule Donegal International Rally Preview: Championship Leader Sam Moffett to race Fiesta R5

Sam Moffett will take on this weekend’s Donegal International Rally in the Fiesta R5. Speculation has been riff in recent weeks that the Monaghan man would bring the Fiesta WRC and battle with the likes of Manus Kelly, Donagh Kelly, Garry Jennings and Declan Boyle in WRC machinery. However Sam feels it’s an important weekend

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County Council should take lead in developing marine industry – Mc Garvey

A Donegal councillor says the Department of the Marine, Inland Fisheries Ireland and other agencies should be invited to a special council meeting to discuss how best to develop marine based industries. Cllr Ian Mc Garvey says there is huge untapped potential, particularly in the Fanad pensinsula, and what is needed for local people to

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Audio Update – Mc Hugh says Chief Whip appointment is a challenge he relishes

Donegal Deputy Joe Mc Hugh says his promotion to the role of Chief Whip is a huge challenge which he is relishing. He has also been given special responsibility for the Gaeltacht and the Irish language, which he has welcomed. Deputy Mc Hugh is now responsible for the co-ordination of Government business in the Dáil.

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Cope claims “Anti-Donegal” agenda in CLAR allocations

  The Government has been accused of pursuing an anti-Donegal policy with its national rural funding programme Pat the Cope Gallagher made the comments as it emerged that Donegal recieved just 1% of the national allocation of CLAR funding under the Safety Measures and Play Area Programme CLAR targets funding to areas of population decline

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GAA Programme – Tony Boyle & Alan Rodgers give their views on Donegal v Tyrone

The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm. On this week’s programme, Tom Comack is joined by former Donegal All – Star forward Tony Boyle and Ulster Herald GAA correspondent Alan Rogers. Tony and Alan discuss Sunday’s eagerly awaited Ulster SFC semi-final meeting of

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Joe McHugh TD named Chief Whip in new Taoiseach’s reshuffle

Donegal Deputy Joe McHugh is the government’s Chief Whip following Wednesday cabinet reshuffle by the new Taoiseach. Leo Varadkar confirmed that the former Diaspora Minster will also be Minster of State at the Department of Culture with responsibility for  Gaeilge, Gaeltacht and the islands. Regina Doherty, Eoghan Murphy and Michael Ring have been given full

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Pringle says Varadkar will look after the few and not the many

Deputy Thomas Pringle has said that the people of Donegal should not be fooled by Leo Varadkar’s notion of a ‘Republic of Opportunity’ as this will only serve those already privileged. Leo Varadkar became the new Taoiseach today after receiving his seal of office from the President. But Thomas Pringle claims that Donegal will not

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Cllr Gerry Mc Monagle becomes Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council.

Cllr Gerry Mc Monagle has this afternoon become Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council. He was appointed to the position at this afternoon’s Council AGM at County House in Lifford. He replaces Fine Gael’s Terence Slowey in the top chair. Sinn Fein Councillor Noel Jordan is leas Cathoirleach Cathaoirleach McMonagle has been outlining his priorities to

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