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Donegal projects urged to apply to €1m fisheries conservation fund

Inland Fisheries Ireland has opened a fund to support vital conservation projects around the country. Up to €1 million is being made available. Minister Eamon Ryan is encouraging all eligible angling clubs, fishery owners and other stakeholders in Donegal to apply for funding to support fisheries conservation projects through the 2022 ‘Habitats and Conservation’ scheme.

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Gardai conduct crime prevention checkpoint on outskirts of Letterkenny

    Gardai conducted a crime prevention checkpoint on the outskirts of Letterkenny last night. Crime prevention patrols and checkpoints take place across the Donegal Division both during the day and night. In a statement, Gardai say that unfortunately, incidents of burglaries are on the increase and they are encouraging everybody to report any suspicious

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Government invests almost €2.5m for Carrigans based food producer

  The Government has announced an investment of almost €2.5m to help a Carrigans based food producer develop and diversify post Brexit. 22 projects across the country in the meat and dairy sectors will receive funding as part of the €70m fund. Donegal Meat Processors, has been awarded capital investment to support a market diversification

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People with Covid symptoms are socialising in Donegal – Breslin

People are still socialising even though they are showing symptoms of Covid 19, and that is contributing to an increase in incidents of the disease in Donegal. That’s according to the Director of Public Health with HSE West, who says cases in the community are increasing. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Dr Anthony Breslin

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Donegal-based Nomadic Dairy acquired for €29m

Donegal company, Nomadic Dairy has been sold in a €29m deal. Specialist food investment group BiaVest has partnered with Development Capital to acquire the company from Donegal Investment Group. Nomadic Dairy, currently employs 80 people in Killygordon supplying multiple products across the UK and Ireland. BiaVest will hold a 54% stake and Development Capital a

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Stop ‘leaking trial balloons’ as Mica redress discussions continue – Pringle

The Government is being urged to stop ‘leaking trial balloons’ as it relates to the Mica Redress Scheme. Details of a so-called ‘enhanced scheme’ were due to be published today however, it is being delayed as further adjustments are to be carried out. It’s after speculation that a cap of €350,000 would be included in

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Officials to meet with hospitality sector over compliance with Covid rules

Government officials will meet the hospitality sector today about their lack of compliance with Covid rules. The Department of the Taoiseach sought the meeting on Friday, after new ESRI data was released. It found 34 per cent of customers in restaurants aren’t having their Covid certs checked – and 37 per cent in pubs. But

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Eastwood urges anti-protocol politicians not to inflame situation

The driver of a bus that was hijacked and set alight in Newtownabbey, County Antrim last night has been left traumatised, according to the union representing him. Unite trade union has called on all politicians to act to end these attacks. Masked men forced passengers and the driver off a bus at the loyalist Rathcoole

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McCauley concerned at prospect of Christmas parties

Official Christmas parties in controlled settings are preferable to ‘unofficial’ work Christmas parties, according to Donegal GP. High levels of Covid-19 in the community have cast a shadow over planning for the festive season this year. NPHET has advised people to ‘dial back’ their socialising and ‘ration’ their activities. Stranorlar Dr Denis McCauley, who chairs

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400 primary school children testing positive for Covid-19 every day

  Around 400 primary school children are testing positive for Covid 19 every day, according to the Irish National Teachers Organisation. It says it’s very concerned about the escalation in cases and is once again calling for contact tracing to resume in primary schools. The Health Minister says it’s being considered in the run up

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Architect appointed to Rathmullan heritage led regeneration project

Rathmullan’s heritage led regeneration project has taken a step forward with the appointment of Robin Lee Architecture to provide design team services. Robin Lee Architecture will oversee the stages of planning and detailed design, construction supervision to final certification and handover. The project will focus on two of the key built heritage assets in Rathmullan:

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DL Debate – The Championship Final Special 07/11/2021

It’s another packed DL Debate podcast with Brendan Devenney. This week Brendan was live on Sunday on county final day, he was joined by Gary McDaid and John Gildea who talked club championship football  as St Eunan’s beat Naomh Conaill in the senior as well as the intermediate final which ended level between Dungloe and

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Cameras needed to tackle illegal dumping – Cllr McClafferty

A West Donegal Councillor believes cameras need to be used in a bid to tackle illegal dumping in the area. In recent days household items, including a hoover have been dumped between Falcarragh and Dunfanaghy. Councillor Michael McClafferty has appealed once again to those responsible to properly dispose of waste. He says there is no

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Delay in broadband rollout in rural Ireland criticised again

Deputy Michael Healy Rae says the delay in rolling out broadband is ‘extremely worrying’ to rural Ireland. Fewer than 3,000 homes and businesses have been connected to high-speed broadband under the National Broadband Plan. The target is to reach 115,000 premises by the end of January next year, but by then the figure is only

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French Ambassador to visit Donegal tomorrow

The French Ambassador is set to visit County Donegal tomorrow. Vincent Guérend will visit the Údaras na Gaeltachta office in Gweedore, before a number of meetings in Letterkenny, including with the Cathaoirleach of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District, Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh, the CEO of Letterkenny Chamber, Toni Forrester, and Letterkenny Institute of Technology’s President, Paul

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Independent artists invited to apply to Bursary Scheme

Donegal County Council have launched their Artists’ Bursary Scheme for 2021, with applications open for independent artists in the county. The maximum grant available is €1,500. The Donegal County Council Artists‘ Bursary Scheme 2021 welcomes applications from individual and professional artists of all disciplines, to assist arts projects. The scheme is designed to support individual

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Watch: Rory Kavanagh unbeliveably proud of St Eunan’s Donegal SFC Final win

St Eunan’s are Donegal Senior Football Champions for the fifteenth time after they beat Naomh Conaill 1-11 to 0-04 at MacCumhaill Park. At half time the Letterkenny men led 1-03 to 0-03 with Eoin McGeehins goal the difference between the sides. Rory Kavanagh’s side then outscored Naomh Conaill eight points to one to claim their

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Watch: Reaction to St Eunan’s winning Donegal Senior Football Championship

St Eunan’s are the winners of the Donegal Senior Football Championship for 2021 after they beat Naomh Conaill 1-11 to 0-04 in MacCumhaill Park on Sunday afternoon. After the game Tom Comack spoke with captain Niall O’Donnell. Caolan Ward told Tom Comack this win is the sweetest. Tom also spoke with Peter McEniff.

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Glen beat Slaughtneil to claim first ever Derry Senior Football Championship

Glen won their first every Derry Senior Football Championship after they ran out 1-13 to 0-07 winners over Slaughtneil in Celtic Park. The game looked almost done at half time with the Maghera club leading 1-06 to one point with Danny Tallon grabbing their goal. Michael McMullan has the full time report…

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Watch: Connor Carville on being the first man from Glen lifting the John McLaughlin Cup

Glen won their first Derry Senior Football Championship after they dethroned Slaughtneil with a 1-13 to 0-07 win. Danny Tallon’s goal helped Malachy O’Rourke side claim the title. They will now face St Eunan’s in Ulster in a few weeks time. After the game Glen captain Connor Carville described the feeling of being the first

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