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Two arrested in connection with death of Donegal man in Manchester

A young Donegal man has been found dead in Manchester. The 20-year-old from Killygordan was found shortly before 1.40am on Wednesday morning, near a car park on Spear Street. He has been formally identified as Dylan Crawford. He was taken to Manchester Royal Infirmary where he was later confirmed dead. A Home Office post mortem […]

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Irish Water takes action to eliminate sewage problems at The Elms

Irish Water say they are to replace the Pumps contained in the Sewage Treatment Plant at The Elms in Letterkenny. The Pumps at this Sewage Treatment Station have been failing for years resulting in waste overflowing onto the street and Council Tankers having to regularly empty the tanks. On a recent inspection it was found

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All Ireland U21 Semi Final Preview: Declan Bonner on Donegal’s big chance

Newly crowned Ulster Champions Donegal will play Dublin on Saturday for a place in the All Ireland U21 Football Final. They take on the four in row Leinster winners at Breffni Park and once again the county management are encouraging as much Donegal support as possible to get on the road and head for Cavan. Both

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Health Minister not present for key discussion on ‘diabetes crisis’ in Donegal

The Health Minister was not present in trhe Seanad today for a key discussion on what’s been described as an on-going crisis in diabetes care in Donegal. Last week it was revealed that the HSE has not advertised for a replacement Paediatric Endocrinologist at Sligo University Hospital which also caters to the Donegal region –

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Further calls on Health Minister to appoint second Consultant Breast Surgeon to LUH

Further calls have been made on the Health Minister to progress the recruitment of the long awaited second Consultant Breast Surgeon position at Letterkenny University Hospital. The Minister has been requested to urgently convene the dedicated Forum established to examine the issue of cancer services at the hospital. It’s hoped that the Forum would also

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PARC say new law signed off today by Government will reduce road fatalities

A Road Safety Group believes a new law to be signed off by the Transport Minister today will have a positive impact on successful court convictions. It’s hoped that the provision, in the Road Traffic Act 2016 will tighten up existing procedures to enable penalty points to be matched to driving licence records following conviction

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GAA Programme – Donegal toast Ulster U21 success

The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm. On this week’s programme, Donegal players Eoghan Ban Gallagher,Tony McCleneghan Jamie Brennan, Michael Langan and Niall O’Donnell tell what Monday night’s Ulster U-21 final triumph over Derry, in Armagh, means to them. Also on the programme

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Reports of Donegal Garda’s tax evasion and fraud claims were not investigated, Dáil hears

Reports of tax evasion and social welfare fraud by a Co Donegal Garda were not investigated or followed-up, the Dáil has heard last evening. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty said that former garda Kieran Jackson had reported incidents of tax evasion by a now retired garda superintendent. Deputy Doherty told the Dáil that in May 2001,

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Opposition to water charges looks set to continue in Donegal

Strong opposition to water charges looks set to continue in Donegal following the agreement on the report from the Water Committee. The regime brought in by the last Government will be effectively ended later today with no further bills for households. But those who excessively use water will still face the possibility of charges. The

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HSE intends to invest over €4 million in Stranorlar & Ramelton community hospitals

The HSE has confirmed that it intends to invest more than €4 million in upgrading works to retain and enhance community hospital services in Stranorlar and Ramelton. The confirmation follows a meeting between Minister Joe McHugh and HSE Area Manager John Hayes. It’s understood that a report from the HSE on services in Lifford is

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‘On-going crisis in diabetes care in Donegal’ to be raised in Seanad later today

The Health Minister is being urged to outline his plans to address what’s been described as the on-going crisis in diabetes care in Donegal. Last week it was revealed that the HSE has not advertised for a replacement Paediatric Endocrinologist at Sligo University Hospital which also caters to the Donegal region – leading to fears

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Calls on Government to address serious decline of rural services in Donegal

A Donegal Deputy is calling on the Government to step in and address a serious decline of rural services in Donegal. The call comes following the announcement of Ulster Bank closures in Raphoe and Ardara and the potential future closures of post offices by An Post. Deputy Thomas Pringle raised the issue in the Dail

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ACeart welcome news that drug tests are to be conducted by Gardai on roadside

  A Donegal Road Safety group has welcomed the move that from tomorrow, Gardai will be able to test drivers for drugs on the roadside. They’ll be testing for cannabis, cocaine, opiates and benzos. If you’re found over the limit you could lose your licence for between one and four years. Figures suggest that one

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EU Commissioner says Donegal crab pot losses are a matter for the Irish government

Midlands North West MEP Mairead McGuinness says she’s been assurred by the EU Fisheries Commissioner that he will look at crab-pot losses off the Donegal coast, but only after the Irish authorities are present the details. The presence of large trawlers is being looked at as a possible cause of the losses.; The Commissioner told

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Tourism Minister agrees to meeting to discuss funding of two Donegal ferry services

Minister for Tourism, Patrick O’ Donovan has agreed to meet a cross party delegation from Donegal County Council to discuss the funding of the Rathmullan to Buncrana and the Greencastle to Magilligan ferries. It follows concern raised that Donegal County Council is funding the two ferries without any support from central government. Due to the

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Concern at lack of progress as Stormont talks approach Easter deadline

Pressure is mounting on political parties in the North ahead of a deadline to form a power sharing Executive. The Secretary of State James Brokenshire previously indicated negotiations won’t be permitted to continue past Easter. Issues such as legacy and an Irish Language Act appear to remain the major sticking points in the talks. The

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Civil Row looming in Glencolmcille over hill walkers’ rights of way

A civil legal tussle is looming between hill farmers and leisure walkers in Glencolmcille. This was revealed at Dungloe District Court yesterday, when sheep farmer Cathal Haughey of Ballard, Glencolmcille was convicted and fined for assaulting a walking tour leader. In court, Judge Deirdre Gearty observed that although much was presented in evidence about rights of

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National Competitiveness Council issues warning over Brexit

A new report claims Ireland performs well compared to the UK in terms of productivity, the ease of starting a business and the quality of higher education and training. However the UK has the edge in its quality of infrastructure, labour market efficiency and technological development. That’s according to the National Competitiveness Council. Chairperson Peter

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Second “Still Waiting” vigil to take place at Letterkenny Hospital gate

A second vigil is to take place outside Letterkenny University Hospital calling for an end to lengthy waiting lists and cancelled procedures. The Donegal Vigil is one of sixteen taking place across the country and follows a previous vigil held outside the hospital some weeks ago. Organisers are urging people in the county to attend

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Councillor fears Donegal will fare badly as new flood scheme is rolled out

Serious concern has been raised that homes and businesses in Donegal which have been affected by flooding will not be considered a priority in a new scheme signed off on by Government. The 2 million euro voluntary relocation scheme will cover people whose homes were left uninhabitable following flooding between the 4th of December 2015

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Alanis Morissette shuts down apology of the manager who stole $5 million from her

Alanis Morissette was in the news recently not for her musical endeavours, but as the victim in a story that showed the ugly side of the music business. The Canadian singer’s former manager Jonathan Schwartz admitted having One Hand in Her Pocket (sorry) and stealing almost $5 million from her over the seven years he

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Ultrasound pilot project to be set up in Dungloe Community Hospital

  The HSE has confirmed that a pilot project will be set-up at Dungloe Community Hospital which will see the rollout of community based Ultrasound services. It’s understood that this will be as part of planned upgrades to the radiology department at the hospital. The pilot service will operate in tandem with the soon to

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Donegal County Council launches new Driver Awareness Campaign

Donegal County Council has recently launched a new campaign promoting greater awareness among their drivers of how they can improve energy performance in their fleet. This campaign is being launched as part of the Councils drive to improve energy efficiency in line with their ISO 50001 accredited energy management system. “In our Energy Policy we

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Man arrested in connection with Andrew Allen murder released without charge

A man in his 50s who was arrested at the weekend as part of the investigation into the murder of Andrew Allen in Buncrana five years ago has been released without charge. He was arrested on Saturday and had been held in Letterkenny Garda Station for questioning under Section 30 of the Offences Against the

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Donegal’s victorious U21 Joint Captains Eoghan Ban Gallagher & Tony McCleneghan

The focus of Donegal’s Under 21’s now turns to Saturday’s All Ireland Semi Final against Dublin at Breffni Park in Cavan. Their place in the last four was sealed by lifting the Ulster title on Monday night beating Derry by 13pts in Armagh. The title was Donegal’s eighth at under 21 level and a first

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Calls made on Council to provide adequate toilet facilities on Donegal’s Islands

  It’s unreasonable to expect people living on some of Donegal’s islands to provide toilet facilities for tourists. That was the claim at this month’s meeting of the islands committee. It was told that three of Donegal’s smaller islands have seen a big increase in tourists as they include discovery points on the Wild Atlantic

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