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Donegal pupils presented with awards at annual Our World Irish Aid Awards Regional Final

Primary school pupils from Cloughfin National School were named Best Newcomer (Regional) and Scoil Naomh Fiachra, Illistrin were presented with a Special Distinction Award at today’s regional final of the annual Our World Irish Aid Awards held at the Model Arts Centre, Sligo. The North-West regional final event, which is one of four regional events

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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 latest trolley watch report. 14 people were waiting on trolleys while a further 9 were waiting on wards. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded today with 35 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 325 people waiting for

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Funeral takes place of Brendan Duddy, Derry’s “secret peacemaker”

The funeral has taken place today in Derry of Brendan Duddy, the businessman who played a key role in resolving contentious parading issues in the city. He also facilitated early talks and contacts which were crucial in the lead up to the peace process. His work in that regard earned him the title “Derry’s secret

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Donegal registrations being invited for Heritage Week 2017

Heritage and culture organisations are being urged to register events for Heritage Week, with the end of this month the closing date for registration. Over 450,000 people are expected to participate in over 2,000 heritage events around the country during Heritage Week in August, last year saw over 100 events in Donegal. This year National

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Derry company to expand and will create 61 jobs in the process

Derry based Global Equipment Spares Limited is more than doubling its workforce over the next three years as part of a strategy to grow its export sales six-fold. With support from Invest Northern Ireland GES, which is located at Campsie Industrial Estate, is investing £1.9million to upgrade its facility, purchase new machinery and create 61

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Maternity Theater at LUH, disused for 13 years, expected to open next year

It is hoped that the Maternity Theatre at Letterkenny University Hospital, which has been disused for 13 years, will open in 2018. Deputy Pearse Doherty has been told by hospital management that commissioning the bespoke maternity theatre at the hospital is now being treated as a matter of priority. Deputy Doherty has welcomed the news

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Creed must appoint more marketing officials to counter Brexit threat – Mc Conalogue

A Donegal Deputy is called for more resources to open up new agri markets after Brexit. Deputy Charlie McConalogue says he’s been told there are only five officals in the Department’s market access unit, a figure he describes as ‘woefully inadequate’. Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue has criticised Minister Michael Creed for his allocation of limited

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Letterkenny Rovers captain and man of the match reflect on Knockalla Caravans Cup win

Letterkenny Rovers captain Darren McElwaine, and man of the match Paul McVeigh, have paid tribute to all in the club for the hard work during the season. The Knockalla Cup Final win over Glengad United was some consolation for the the Cathedral Town club who had given the Ulster Senior League a real shot this season.

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Rovers land the Knockalla Caravans Cup – post match reaction from the managers

Letterkenny Rovers beat Glengad United 3-0 at Maginn Park to win the Knockalla Caravans Cup Final. Two goals in the space of three minutes from Brian McVeigh and Paul McVeigh in the third quarter put them on the path to victory and Steve Okakpo added the third in the 90th minute. Rovers boss Eamonn McCauley

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High staff turnover in Buncrana office blamed for delay in Maternity Benefit payments

The delay in Maternity Benefit payments has been attributed to a high staff turnover in the Department of Social Protections, Buncrana office. The office on McCarter’s Road deals with processing maternity claims. There are currently nearly 3000 claims waiting to be processed with 1,300 of those women already on maternity leave. In a statement, the

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85 year-old man threatened by intruders during aggravated burglary

Detectives in Derry are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 80s was threatened in his home by intruders wearing balaclavas. Detective Constable Richard Donnell said the aggravated burglary took place on Friday night last in the Coshquin area of the city between 10pm and 10:30pm. A man and woman both wearing balaclavas entered

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Cricket Review – Mixed day for NW sides in Irish Senior Cup 1st Rd

In the opening round of games in the Irish Senior Cup on Saturday, there was four north west sides who tasted victory, Brigade, Bready and Coleriane at home and the big one in Dublin as Donemana beat Clontarf. Highland’s Cricket Correspondent Eamonn McLaughlin joined Myles Gallagher on Sunday Sport to recap the days action…  

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McCormick & Moynihan win Donegal Forest Rally – Report & Reaction

The latest round of the Valvoline National Forestry Championship seen the contenders make their way to Donegal on Saturday. Clerk of the Course Johnny Baird had laid out a challenge route for the competitors in the south of the county as the forestry roads through up some speculator action for the rally fans. It turned

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Gold for Ireland’s Katie George-Dunlevy in Para-cycling Road World Cup time trial

Ireland’s Katie George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal have won a gold in the B Tandem Time Trial event at the UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup in Italy. London-based Dunlevy, whose father hails from Mountcharles, landed a gold and silver at the Paralympics in Rio in 2016, and is a regular visitor to Donegal. Dunlevy and

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We’re gutted but we must pick ourselves up – Harps’ midfielder Caolan McAleer

Finn Harps attacking midfielder Caolan McAleer is hoping that the Donegal club can end their goals drought soon. Harps have lost their last four games – and failed to score in any of them. Their latest defeat was a 3-0 set-back against Bray Wanderers. McAleer, who has been one of the stars for Harps this

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Great live music, chat and features on the latest Weekend Edition

Don’t forget, The Weekend Edition is broadcast live every Saturday morning between 10am and 12 noon bringing you the best in music, chat and features. If you want to comment or suggest an item you can email greghughes@highlandradio.com or connect on Facebook HERE or on Twitter @greghughes2 – Now.. on this weeks show… Louis Divers’

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HSE has cut off its networks from external use amid NHS cyber attack

The HSE has taken measures to protect its I.T. network amid a major cyber attack which is affecting up to 100 countries around the world. The “Wannacry” ransomware locks files and then demands payment to release them. Britain’s National Health Service, along with major companies in Spain, the US and Russia are coming under attack.

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Number of actions agreed on to address anti-social behaviour and under-age drinking in Derry

A Multi-Agency group have met at the Council offices in Derry to discuss on-going concerns and issues with anti-social behaviour caused by underage drinking across the City and District. In particular, local residents living in close proximity to St Columb’s Park have been concerned following reports of large numbers of young people gathering and consuming

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Business Watch scheme to be established following spate of break-ins in Carndonagh

It’s been confirmed that Carndonagh Gardai are currently in the process of setting up a Business Watch scheme for the town and surrounding area. The move follows a spate of break-ins in numerous premises there in recent months with Carolinas Hair and Make Up the latest target earlier this week. Local Councillor Albert Doherty has

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Water outages in Stranorlar calls for immediate action – Councillor McGowan

A Donegal County Councillor has called for action following significant water outages in Stranorlar. It’s understood that Irish Water notified customers yesterday morning that the utility was working to repair one burst however there have been reports of another burst occuring in the area last night. Dunwiley, Greenfields, Backleas, Balnaglack and surrounding areas are said

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Council urged to introduce traffic calming measures at Donegal schools

  There are renewed calls on Donegal County Council to urgently introduce road traffic calming measures in two notorious speeding blackspots in the Stranorlar Municipal District. There has been on-going concern that motorists are driving too fast outside Dooish National School on the R252 Ballybofey to Cloghan road, and at St Safan’s National School near

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