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HighlandTV: Donegal International Rally Preview – Joule’s MD Ian Barrett

Ian Barrett, Managing Director of Joule, the title sponsors of the Donegal International Rally will compete in the Rally for the first time year. Joule, one of Ireland’s largest manufacturers of solar panels, tube systems and hot water cylinders have been the title sponsor since 2015 and are in the third and final year of

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Detectives in London appeal to Irish people who may have information about London Bridge terrorist attack

Detectives from the London Metropolitan Police are appealing to Irish people who may have information about the terrorist attack at London Bridge last week to come forward. In particular they want to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and who witnessed the white van used in the incident, the suspects attacking

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Long-awaited Bunagee Marine Development officially opened

  The long-awaited Bunagee Marine Development was officially opened yesterday at Culdaff. The work was part of a cross-border and transnational project known as Sail West, involving 21 partners from Ireland, Northern Ireland and the West Coast of Scotland. The project was funded by INTERREG which provided €1.3million in funding, involving work being carried out

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Midlands NW MEP calls for AIB shares sale to fund access improvements for NW region

There have been calls on the Government to use the sale of AIB shares to invest in access for the North West. Midlands North West MEP Marian Harkin has previously discussed broadband and access problems in the North West, she says the region has an ‘infrastructure deficit.’ The sale of AIB shares is estimated to

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£6.1m in funding announced for Derry and Strabane as part of PEACE IV Programme

Derry City and Strabane District Council Peace IV Partnership Board are inviting communities and interested individuals to register for the launch event celebrating £6.1m worth of funding under the European Union’s PEACE IV Programme coming into the local area. The launch, a ‘Café Culture’ style half-day conference is taking place on Wednesday June 21st. The

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Ardara Community Group welcomes mobile Ulster Bank service announcement

There has been a welcome to news that Ulster Bank is to provide a mobile banking service for its Donegal customers. The move by Ulster Bank follows recent branch closures in Raphoe and Ardara. The bank says it recognises the need for face-to-face interaction with its customers in the rural areas affected. Stephen McCahill of

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Robbers leave elderly Ballybofey woman shaken as house is ransacked

Gardai are investigating a spate of burglaries in east Donegal. Part of the investigation is that three males caught on CCTV at a house in Ballybofey may be responsible for robbing it and at least two other properties. Timothy Browne’s Mother’s house in Ballybofey was targeted yesterday (Thursday) between 6pm and 7pm as they pair

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Bank of Ireland to impose further restrictions on rural branches – Doherty

  It’s emerged that Bank of Ireland branches in Bunbeg, Bundoran, Glenties and Moville are to go completely cashless, with restrictions being imposed on cash transactions at all other branches outside Letterkenny. Deputy Pearse Doherty says the changes have been confirmed to him by senior Bank of Ireland Personnel, and he’s calling on the Finance

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New Bishop Elect of Raphoe introduced at St Eunan’s Cathedral

Monsignor Alan Mc Guckian has been formally confirmed as Bishop of Raphoe. He will be ordained Bishop on August 6th. The announcement was jointly made in the Vatican, and at St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny, when outgoing Bishop Philip Boyce confirmed his departure and introduced his successor to the congregation……. In his first address as

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Council to consult on safety works between Polestar and Dry Arch

Donegal County Council has published proposals for safety works between the Polestar and Dry Arch Roundabouts in Letterkenny. The “N56 Four Lane Road Letterkenny Safety Improvement Scheme” includes proposals for the construction of a centre median, with turning lanes for the Bonagee Road and the Cullion Road. A walkway/boardwalk adjacent to the River Swilly, footpaths and cycle ways

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Electoral wipeout for SDLP and UUP as May sees Westminister majority collapse

Voters in the UK have returned a hung Parliament following the general election. The Conservatives, although still the biggest party, cannot now win an overall majority. As things stand the Tories have lost 11 seats and Labour have gained 28. The predicted results mean Prime Minister Theresa May is facing calls to stand down –

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Rodgers and McKaigue to start for Derry in Nicky Rackard Final

Derry and Slaughtneil’s dual players Brendan Rodgers and Chrissy McKaigue will return to the county’s hurling line up for Saturday’s Nicky Rackard Final against Armagh at Croke Park. The duo who missed the semi final win over Monaghan will be two of seven Sluaghtneil players in the starting fifteen. Cian Waldron who plays his hurling

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Phil Collins postpones shows after falling in his London hotel room

Phil Collins has postponed two shows on his current ‘comeback’ tour after suffering a fall. The singer began his run of sold-out shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall earlier this week, but some reviews suggested that the 66-year-old appeared frail following his back problems in recent years. Indeed, it seems that that’s what the problem

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23 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital

  There were 23 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. 14 of those people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department and a further 9 waiting on wards. Cork University Hospital was the most overcrowded today with 39 people waiting there. Nationally there were 384 people waiting

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Over €468,000 announced for fisheries groups in Donegal

The Fisheries Local Action Group in Donegal has been allocated just over €468,000 under the latest round of funding announced by Minister Michael Creed. FLAG North comprises 31 groups in Donegal, who prepared and submitted funding applications. According to Junior Minister Joe Mc Hugh, the allocation is actually €159,000 more than the funding applied for

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Canning claims Irish Water is ignoring Inishowen’s needs

Confirmation that work is to begin on improvements to the water supplies in Letterkenny and Creeslough has been widely welcomed. However, there is opposition to the contract, with Inishowen Councillor Paul Canning saying the Eddie Fullerton Pollen Dam should not be used to supply Letterkenny while there are still serious deficiencies in the south of

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GAA Programme – Restructuring of Hurling Championship / Derry’s Nicky Rackard Final against Armagh

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 Donegal captain Danny Cullen, who gives a lukewarm welcome to the new proposals from the GAA’s Central Competitions Control Committee, on the restructuring of the hurling championship.

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Irish Water awards contract for Letterkenny and Creeslough

Irish Water is investing €19 million in improving the quality of water supplied to over 40,000 people served by the Letterkenny and Creeslough Water Supply Schemes. Working in partnership with Donegal County Council, Irish Water has awarded the contract to Glan Agua Ltd with construction due to commence this summer and expected to last for

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Wheelchair accessible bus stops being developed in Donegal – Pringle

It’s been confirmed that Bus Eireann routes 30 & 32 Dublin – Donegal/Letterkenny will see the construction of wheelchair accessible bus stops begin later this year. The National Transport Authority has also stated that work on the Lifford stop has already begun and due to be completed shortly. It’s part of NTA’s commitment to install

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