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Ross pledges funding for Donegal Bridge projects

It has been confirmed that work will begin this year on both the Fintra Bridge and Tirconnail Bridge. Minister Shane Ross has commited €700,000 in funding for the Tirconail Bridge, Donegal Town while the Fintra Bridge between Killybegs and Kilcar is awaiting a further report by Donegal County Council. Welcoming the confirmation, Councillor Niamh Kennedy

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SWELL initiative to look at improving water quality on Lough Foyle and Carlingford Lough

The quality of water in Lough Foyle and Carlingford Lough is the focus of a planned new cross-border water improvement study, with the prospect of substantial money being made available for necessary works. An initial €3.2 million has been allocated to SWELL, the Shared Waters Enhancement and Loughs Legacy initiative involves a detailed investigation into

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Mc Conalogue says Pyrite Board remit should be extended to include Mica

Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue has called on the Government to now take action following the expert panel’s publication of the Mica report. The report has made a number of recommendations and also estimated that over 1000 homes are affected, a figure which could rise to almost 5000. Deputy McConalogue has suggested that the Government extend

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Mc Monagle set to take the chair in Lifford as Murray elected Mayor in Inishowen

Sinn Féin have taken the helm in Inishowen, with Councillor Jack Murray elected Cathaoirleac at the Inishowen municipal district AGM last evening. His party colleague, Albert Doherty, was elected Leas Cathaoirleach. Speaking after his election, Cllr Murray said he wants to bring the role to the people……….. Meanwhile, Sinn Fein will take the top spot in

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Letterkenny MD Mayor reflects on Varadkars affection for Donegal

Leo Varadkar will be elected the youngest ever Taoiseach this afternoon when the Dáil meets. He’s expected to carry out a wide-ranging reshuffle with a number of new faces joining the Cabinet. Mr Varadkar has always had an affection for Donegal, according to the new Mayor of the Letterkenny Municipal District. Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh says

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Tilda Swinton Had A Hilariously Petty Response To George Clooney’s Baby News

“Now I have the last laugh.” Hollywood is abuzz with the news that George and Amal Clooney welcomed their twins, Alexander and Ella, on Tuesday, and one of the actor’s former co-stars had a funny take on the announcement. Tilda Swinton told reporters at the New York premiere of her new movie, “Okja,” on Thursday

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People can’t get over how much Jeremy Corbyn’s son looks like Elijah Wood

It seems the UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn is surrounded by celebrity doppelgangers.  Last month it was pointed out that his aide had an uncanny resemblance to Tom Cruise. Now it’s Jeremy’s son Tommy that’s getting all the attention as Twitter reckons the 23 year old is a ringer for Elijah Wood. Follow keiynan

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HighlandTV: Donegal Manager Rory Gallagher looks ahead to Ulster Semi Final with Tyrone

The Donegal Management are putting the final touches on their plan to try and dethrone the Ulster champions Tyrone this weekend in the provincial semi final in Clones. Donegal had injury scares a few weeks ago when Michael Murphy and Neil McGee picked up knocks in club action but both have been given the green

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Jimmy Kavanagh new Mayor of Letterkenny Municipal District

Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh has been elected as the new Mayor of the Letterkenny Municipal District. Councillor Kavanagh will replace Councillor James Pat McDaid who previously held the position. While Councillor Michael McBride has been announced as the new Deputy Mayor. Councillor Kavanagh now vows to continue Councillor McDaid’s work on infrastructure in the town as

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Calls for redress scheme following publication of Mica report

Following the publication of the expert panel’s Mica report, public representatives across the county have spoken out, calling for a Redress Scheme to be set up. Welcoming the publication, Junior Minister Joe McHugh says he wants the panel recommendations implemented as soon as possible. The report into the defective block issue makes a number of

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Aidan Campbell on how important the Harps support will be in the second half of the Premier Division season.

The second half of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division season resumes for Finn Harps this Friday against Shamrock Rovers in Ballybofey. Commercial Officer Aidan Campbell has been urging supporters to get behind Harps in the latter part of the campaign as they push to stay in the top flight of Irish Football. With the transfer

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PSNI continue to seek public’s assistance in ‘paramilitary-style attack’

Police in Derry are continuing to seek the public’s assistance in relation to an investigation into what was described as a ‘paramilitary-style attack’ on a vulnerable teenager. The incident took place in the Gartan Square area on Derry in the early hours of Saturday last. Assailants armed with iron bars set upon the vulnerable 15

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Radiologist calls for “campaign of anger” to highlight health service deficiencies

There were 32 people awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, 12 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. Today’s figure comes as a senior radiology consultant in Donegal says there should be a national campaign of anger at deficiencies in the health service similar to that which led to the toppling of water charges.

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Carthy accuses FG of undermining EU Parliament tax scrutiny report

Its been claimed that Fine Gael could be helping multinationals to avoid public scrutiny of their tax affairs. Last night, in a joint vote, the European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee and Legal Affairs Committee adopted a report intended to ensure companies publically report on their earnings, staff and tax payments on a country-by-country

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English, McGuigan, Lecky & McGlynn named on Ireland European Team

Donegal has four athletes on the Ireland team for the European Team Championships First League in Finland later this month. Mark English has been selected for the 800m, the UCD student will also compete in the relay. Finn Valley’s Dempsey McGuigan will throw in the Hammer while his club-mate, record breaking Sommer Lecky will compete

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HighlandTV: Joule Donegal International Rally Preview – Garry Jennings and Rory Kennedy

Garry Jennings is a two winner of the Donegal International Rally while his navigator Rory Kennedy has won this marathon event on four ocassions. In 2015 the crew raced their Subaru S12b to victory but their rally ended on the first stage in Trentagh last year as the Impreza hit engine trouble early on. The

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DUP meet May in London as concern grows about implications for Stormont

The DUP leader Arlene Foster is in London today for more talks with the British Prime Minister. Theresa May’s seeking the support of the DUP as she tries to form a minority government. The Taoiseach Enda Kenny and the Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams are among those expressing concerns about any deal between the Conservatives

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Mc Hugh plays the waiting game as Varadkar prepares to take top job

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny will chair his final cabinet meeting this morning. This afternoon he’s expected to inform the Dáil he’s resigning and will travel to Aras an Uachtarán to hand in a letter of resignation. New party leader Leo Varadkar is expected to be elected Taoiseach tomorrow. In Donegal, there’s speculation that Junior Minister

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Coleraine Bready and Donemana to have home quarter final ties if they come through Senior Cup replays

The draws have been made for the quarter-finals of both the Irish Senior and National Cups and there are some mouth-watering clashes in store next month. Holders Merrion face a journey north to face the winners of Coleraine v Waringstown, while three times winners North Down are away to either Pembroke or Bready. There’s an

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Mark Hamill Says Goodbye To ‘Princess’ Carrie Fisher At The Tonys

Fisher’s mother, Debbie Reynolds, was also honoured. The world said goodbye to Carrie Fisher all over again at the 71st Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night. Fisher’s “Star Wars” co-star Mark Hamill introduced the ceremony’s “In Memoriam” segment onstage, paying tribute to the “princess” along with her mother, Debbie Reynolds, and Broadway great Gene Wilder. “We lost many beloved members of

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Danielle McLaughlin family solicitor ‘content’ with speed of murder investigation

The solicitor for the family of Buncrana woman Danielle Mclaughlin, who was murdered in India, says they are content with the speed of the investigation. A charge sheet has been filed against 24 year old Vikat Bhagat who accused of murdering Danielle in March. He is also accused of rape, robbery and destruction of evidence.

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900k approved to upgrade x-ray equipment in four Donegal locations

A €900,000 grant has been approved by Government to upgrade x-ray equipment at four Donegal Community Hospitals. The new equipment will be installed in Dungloe, Killybegs, Donegal Town and Carndonagh. X-ray facilities have also been added at the Ballyshannon Health Campus. Killbegs Community Hospital will be the first hospital to have the new digital x-ray

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Talks on the resumption of power sharing to recommence today

Talks on the reinstatement of the power sharing executive in Northern Ireland will get underway later. There hasn’t been an active authority in Stormont since March, and negotiations were paused for the UK general election. Discussions will be made even more complicated by the prospect of a deal in Westminster involving the DUP. Talks on

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Kevin Spacey’s all-singing, all-dancing opening number as host of the Tony Awards

Who knew he had it in him? Kevin Spacey opened the 71st Tony Awards in New York last night with a Broadway showcase that cast aside any doubts about his hosting capability as he sang and kicked his way across the stage. With a little help from the Rockettes, Stephen Colbert, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal,

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Donegal Ladies return to Ulster Final: Geraldine McLaughlin Reaction

Donegal will play the winners of Cavan and  Monaghan in this years Ulster Ladies Senior Football Championship Final. Michael Naughton’s side came from 11pts down at half time against Armagh in Saturday night’s semi final to return to their second final in three years. Geraldine Mc Laughlin starred in the second half scoring 1-7 to

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