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Visiting restrictions in place at Letterkenny University Hospitals as vomiting bug strikes

  Letterkenny University Hospital is asking people to comply with visitor restrictions on Medical 2 ward due to a number of suspected cases of the vomiting bug (Norovirus). In order to assist staff in curtailing the spread of this virus, it is imperative that only essential visiting takes place during this period. Children should not

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Government called to recognise role played in 1916 year of Commemorations by Fire Service

A Donegal Minister is calling on the Government to recognise the role played in the 1916 year of Commemorations by the Fire Service. Members of other services were given Commemoration Medals in various ceremonies last year however the women and men of the nation’s fire services were not recognised. Minister of State Joe McHugh has

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Fears that flights between Ireland & Britain could shut down overnight if deal not reached in Brexit talks

  Flights between Ireland and Britain could shut down overnight if the UK doesn’t have a deal at the end of the Brexit talks. That’s according to former Taoiseach John Bruton, who says it’s urgent that Britain and Europe agree a deal before Brexit is due to take effect in 2019. He’s been in Leinster

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Mc Conalogue claims Donegal Garda Division is being left behind

Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue says more resources need to be invested in the Donegal Garda division to curb rising rural crime rates. He says latest figures show that only 13 new Gardaí allocated to the division since recruitment resumed in Templemore, that’s far less than other divisions across the country. Deputy Mc Conalogue says the

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Tidy Town’s groups in Donegal advised applications are being accepted for funding

Tidy Town’s groups across Donegal are being advised that the Council is now accepting applications for funding. This year, fifteen thousand euro has been made available for each Municpal District, to help and support town’s entering the Tidy Town’s Competition. Councillor Jack Murray says the funding has been made available quite late in the year,

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17 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital

There were 17 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. 8 people were waiting on trolleys while a fruther 9 were waiting on wards. The number is significantly down on yesterday’s figure of 28 where the Full Capacity Protocol was implemented at the hospital. Nationally there

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North West businesses being offered the chance to participate in Boston trade mission

Local businesses across the North West are being offered the opportunity to become part of a cross-border trade delegation trip to Boston scheduled for November. Expressions of interest are now being sought for the 2017 Trade and Investment Mission to Boston for any local companies with aspirations to break into the US market. The trip

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Mc Sharry hit out at government as WDC Chairperson asks not to be reappointed

  A South Donegal TD says the Government needs to wake up to the crisis in rural Ireland, and begin formulate a comprehensive strategy to create more balanced regional development. Marc Mac Sharry was speaking after confirmation that Paddy McGuinness has written to Minister Michael Ring asking him not to re-appoint him as Chairperson of

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Government should clarify its stance on the future of the EU – Flanagan

A Midlands North West MEP says a consultation on the future of the European Union could see the principle of Freedom of Movement diluted, at the same time that Brexit is happening because the same principle was regarded as sacrosanct. Luke Ming Flanagan says there are five options included in a White Paper, ranging from

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Family considering legal action on fallen tree death after Donegal Town inquest

A solicitor representing the family of a chainsaw operator killed by a tree says they are now looking at their legal options. Damien Tansey confirmed the family intends to pursue a civil action against 17 defendant companies and organisations. Mr Tansey was speaking after an inquest jury returned a verdict of misadventure on the death

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GAA Programme – Donegal Ladies are League Final bound while Donegal and Tyrone hurlers clash again

The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm. On this week’s programme – Hugh Devenney, the chairman of the Donegal Ladies GAA board joins Tom Comack to reflect on Donegal senior ladies historic journey to a first Ladies Gaelic Football Division One League final.

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Sam and Chloe Magee – the last of the Irish left at European’s

Ireland had a difficult Day 2 at the European Championships in Denmark on Wednesday. Raphoe’s Rachael Darragh came up against a tough opponent in Luise Heim from Germany in the women’s singles.. Rachael played well but Heim proved too tricky an opponent as the match finished up 21-12 21-11. Later In the women’s doubles, Rachael

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Donegal festival funding is “totally inadequate” – Cope

A Donegal Deputy has accused the Government of a lack of support for rural communities, following the allocation of funding for festivals within Donegal. It was announced that almost €50,000 in funding would be made availabe for 20 festivals within the county. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher has expressed his particular dissatisfaction at the allocation

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Derry City and Strabane District Council announces funding plans for sports and community facilities

Derry City and Strabane District Council has circulated its proposals to help fund the completion of a new play park in the Brandywell area of Derry, as well as completing the Daisyfield project. Progress has also been welcomed for the Council’s proposed Community Centre development programme, with approval for continued engagement with the Department for

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Illies-Lagan the standout as North West Women’s Super League kicks off

A new era in women’s soccer in Donegal will dawn tonight when the North West Women’s Super League gets underway. The North West Women’s Super League is a coming together of what had been the Donegal Women’s League and the Inishowen Ladies League – the first time Leagues from the Donegal and Inishowen jurisdictions come

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Stars pay tribute to late director Jonathan Demme

  Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Jodie Foster and Justin Timberlake are among the stars leading tributes to director Jonathan Demme, whose death was announced on Wednesday. The Oscar-winning director most famous for Stop Making Sense, The Silence Of The Lambs, Philadelphia died from esophageal cancer and complications from heart disease. There has been an outpouring of tributes

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PSNI appeal for information to serious assault being treated as race-hate crime

The PSNI are appealing for information following a serious assault they are treating as a race-hate crime. It is believed that a man in his 40s was assaulted by 2-3 males in the Rossdowney Road area of Derry on Easter Sunday. The man received treatment in hospital for injuries caused to his hand, head and

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People advised to avoid Letterkenny University Hospital as Full Capacity Protocol in place

  The Full Capacity Protocol has been implemented at Letterkenny University Hospital this lunchtime following a sharp rise in sick people awaiting admission. The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital remains extremely busy today with significant numbers of patients awaiting admission to the hospital. There were 28 patients awaiting beds at the hospital today according to

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Two men now charged in connection with murder of Donegal man in London

Two men have now been charged with the murder of a Donegal man in London at the weekend. 42 year old Damien McLaughlin, was originally from Manorcunningham but had been living in London. He died after receiving a stab wound to the heart on a street in Enfield on Saturday. It’s understood that paramedics worked

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Gardai launch investigation following spate of burglaries in Lifford & Manorcunningham

Gardai are investigating a spate of burglaries which occurred in the Cloughfinn, Lifford and Manorcunningham areas yesterday. In one case, a large amount of cash was stolen with the property ransacked. It’s believed that all three thefts occurred between the hours of 11am and 4pm. Witnesses have also reported a vehicle with two male occupants

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Calls made for increased investment in road infrastructure along Wild Atlantic Way

Calls have been made for funding to upgrade roads and extend routes along the Wild Atlantic Way. A recent meeting was told that work on the A5 route from Derry to Strabane could begin this coming autumn subject to the situation at Stormont. Cllr. Martin McDermott has requested that any additional monies be allocated for

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Government must fight for special status for North in EU negotiations – Doherty

  A Donegal Deputy is calling on the Irish Government to fight for special status for the north in EU negotiations. The EU council is due to meet this Saturday to discuss the EU27’s position for the negotiations with the British government on Brexit. Deputy Pearse Doherty was speaking following the launch of Sinn Féin’s

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Fears mount over future of Killybegs fleet if not made priority during Brexit neogtiations

There are fears that the fleet in Killybegs and the wider Irish fishing industry face devastating consequences if fisheries aren’t made a top priority by the Irish Government in Brexit negotiations. That’s according to the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation who say that further obstacles are in the way of talks with the upcoming UK election. 11,000

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Donegal Airport named second most beautiful airport landing on the globe

Donegal Airport has been named as the second most beautiful in the world to view on approach. The airport at Carrickfin, came behind Juancho E Yrausquin Aiport on the Dutch Caribbean island of Saba. The independent panel of travel industry experts and influencers selected this year’s long list of 36 global airports before the public

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Newly opened restaurant latest target in spate of break-ins in Carndonagh

An Inishowen Councillor is calling for more Garda resources to be deployed to the peninsula following another break in at a local business. McCurdys restaurant and takeaway in Carndonagh is the latest premises to be targeted and was broken into at some stage in the early hours of Monday morning. Significant damage was caused to

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Two candidates selected to contest vacant seat on Donegal County Council

Two Sinn Fein candidates have been put forward for selection to replace Cllr. Mick Quinn on Donegal County Council. Mick Quinn stepped down from the council last month, on health grounds, after serving eight years as a County Councillor. The two candidates are Sean ‘Johnny’ O’Donnell who was a Letterkenny Urban Councillor from 1974-79 and

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20 year old man due in court following fatal road traffic collision in Strabane

Tributes are being paid to 69 year old Margret Mclaughlin who died in a road traffic crash on Urney Road in Strabane at 10.30pm on Monday night. Meanwhile a 20 year old man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, causing death or grievous bodily injury by driving: uninsured driver, no driving licence

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Brendan Boyce selected on initial Walks team for World Championships in London

Donegal’s Brendan Boyce has been named on the initial selection on the Ireland race walk and marathon team for the World Athletics Championships in London in August. The Milford man is joined by Robert Heffernan (Togher) who will lead the 50km race walkers alongside Alex Wright (Leevale). There is a full complement of men in

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GoT fans have been having a photoshop battle with this picture of Jack Gleeson hugging a pug

  He may have portrayed one of the biggest monsters on HBO’s Game of Thrones but in real life Jack Gleeson is a lovely fella.  Here’s a picture of him lovingly embracing a pug to prove it. Follow Jack Gleeson @JackGleeson_ Puppy love 12:23 AM – 25 Jan 2016 4040 Retweets 200200 likes Despite the

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