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Doherty says ‘Help to Buy’ scheme must be suspended to halt house price rise

Following a recent daft.ie report that showed house prices in Donegal have increased by over 7%, Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty says the Help to Buy Scheme must now be suspended. The average house price in Donegal is now over €142,000 which Deputy Doherty says is €10,500 more than this time last year. The Sinn Féin

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CIF say infrastructure investment is vital for regional development

Around 30 per cent of the government’s investment in infrastructure is concentrated in the Greater Dublin Area. The Construction Industry Federation says there needs to be immediate spending on regional infrastructure or we’ll be at a serious competitive disadvantage. It’s calling for the percentage of our GDP – spent on things like roads, rail and

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Rescue 116 wreckage recovered from sea as search continues for two remaining bodies

The wreckage of the Irish Coast Guard helicopter which crashed last month has been recovered from the sea. Dive teams still haven’t managed to locate the two missing crew members, Ciaran Smith and Paul Ormsby – but searchers say they won’t give up. The Irish Coast Guard’s Gerard O’Flynn says the fuselage from Rescue 116

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UNITE urges FG and FF TDs to put pressure on Ross in Bus Eireann dispute

Trade Union UNITE has called on elected representatives from Donegal to use their political power to put pressure on Transport Minister Shane Ross amidst the ongoing Bus Eireann strike. UNITE hawve singled out Minister Joe McHugh and Fianna Fail Deputies Pat the Cope Gallagher and Charlie McConalogue, saying they should engage with the Government in

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Maintenance funding announced for Donegal Piers

Minister Michael Creed has announced that Donegal County Council will recieve €291,000 in funding for maintenance and repair works at piers in the county, with the biggest allocation going to Greencastle. The allocated funding will in addition, support the ongoing development and enchancement of harbour facilities including some marine leisure developments. The funding has been

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Gerry Adams may be willing to talk about his role in ‘the troubles’

  Gerry Adams has criticised the British Government for under-funding the peace process in the North. Talks to reform a power-sharing executive in Stormont restart tomorrow and agreement is needed between Loyalists and Nationalists. The Sinn Féin president says he might be willing to talk about his role in ‘the troubles’ for the first time

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Michael Murphy and Frank McGlynn reflect on league campaign

Donegal’s league campaign came to an end following their defeat to Mayo, in MacHale Park, with Kerry qualifying for the final on points difference. However, overall the campaign can be considered a success with younger players stepping up to the plate following the retirement of key players. This is the biggest point which Donegal can

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Rory Gallagher pleased with league campaign

Donegal manager Rory Gallagher said that he was pleased with his side’s league campaign despite the disappointing way it ended. Gallagher’s men went into the competition as relegation candidates, but the inexperienced squad surprised most pundits with their strong performances. After a string of wins over Tyrone and a draw with All-Ireland champions, Donegal went

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60 year-old in serious condition after being discovered seriously injured inside a property in Derry

A 60 year-old man remains in a serious condition in hospital after he was discovered seriously injured inside a property in Derry. The man was discovered at around 8am this morning in a house in Sperrin Park and has since been taken to hospital where he is understood to be in a very serious condition.

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School Meals Programme allocated by a ‘lotto programme’ – Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig

In response to Minister Joe McHugh’s announcement yesterday that 18 schools within Donegal are being included in the School Meals Programme, a local Councillor believes schools in the county are being treated unequally by the Government. Councillor Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig welcomes the news for the schools that have been highlighted, however, he feels

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Donegal Hurling reaction: Ardal McDermott and Danny Cullen

Donegal secured promotion to division 2B of the National hurling league with a comprehensive win over Tyrone in the league final today. After the game, Donegal captain Danny Cullen said that he was delighted to have seen a straight return to the division, after the disappointment of relegation last season. Manager Ardal McDermott said that

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Martin O’Neill hits back at Everton boss Ronald Koeman

Ireland manager, Martin O’Neill has spoken out against Everton boss Ronald Koeman following the Dutchman’s criticism of him and his treatment of James McCarthy. Koeman has been openly about his dislike for McCarthy’s international duty and following his injury in the build-up to Ireland’s clash with Wales, Koeman hit out once more at O’Neill. The

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Air travel could be ‘held hostage’ during Brexit negotiations – Aer Lingus

The CEO of Aer Lingus has warned that air travel could be ‘held hostage’ during the Brexit negotiations. It comes after warnings that flights between the UK and the rest of Europe could be grounded if there’s no deal on open airspace. Ryanair has said it could mean major disruption to services to the UK

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Listen back to the best of live music, chat and features on the 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… Lauren McCrory

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Council urged to call on Minister for Defence to award veterans of the Siege of Jadotville

Donegal County Council has been urged to write to the Defence Minister calling on him to award the Military Medal for Gallantry to the veterans of the Siege of Jadotville. In 1961, 155 Irish soldiers – eleven from Donegal – took part in a six day siege in Jadotville and surrendered when their ammunition ran

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Public encouraged to take part in Big Donegal Clean Up

People in Donegal are being encouraged to take part in the Big Donegal Clean Up which is getting underway in some towns and villages across the county today. This weekend there will be clean-ups in Rathdonnell and Trentagh, Drumoghill, Convoy, Cranford, Glenmaquin, Ballymacool in Letterkenny, Culdaff and Quigleys Point with more clean ups planned for

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