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Roma McLaughlin named in strong Republic U19 squad for Euro qualifiers

Head Coach Dave Connell has selected a strong Republic of Ireland Women’s Under 19 squad for their three UEFA European Championship Elite Round games. Inishowen’s Roma McLaughlin is named among the midfielders and she is one of three members of the squad that has already gained senior experience. Roma was involved in the recent Cyprus […]

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Concerns expressed at cost of extension to Glencolmcille Sewage Scheme

  Concern has been raised over the cost of the proposed extension to the Glencolmcille Sewage Scheme. Irish Water has agreed to plans to include The Glencolmcille Folk Village and other excluded areas in the new sewerage system, they have quoted €222,000 to complete the work. However, there are concerns being expressed locally that the

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Government must publish MICA report before minister visits Donegal – Doherty

Pressure is being put on the government to publish the MICA Expert Panel Report ahead of the Housing Minister’s visit to Donegal this Monday. The final report, detailing an investigation of the defective block issue in Donegal and Mayo has been eagerly awaited by the thousands of affected homeowners in the county with the deadline

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Inland Fisheries Ireland says Gweebarra licencing rules remain in effect

Inland Fisheries Ireland says it remains fully committed to enforcing the rules on the Gweebarra fishery. Earlier this month the IFI withdrew 150 cases against members of the Rosses angling club for illegally fishing for Salmon on the Gweebara River thus ending a long running legal dispute. Fishermen want their traditional angling rights on the

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Planned industrial action by SIPTU ambulance workers in North West suspended

Following discussions between staff representatives and National Ambulance Service management yesterday, it has been agreed by all parties that the industrial action in the North West, scheduled for next week, has been suspended. SIPTU Ambulance Service members in the North West were to hold a four hour work stoppage next Monday as part of an

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SSE Airtricity League confirm Derry City’s rearranged fixtures

Derry City’s fixtures against Limerick and Galway United have been rearranged. The Derry City v Limerick fixture, which was originally abandoned on Friday, March 3rd has been rescheduled for Monday, April 25th at Maginn Park, with a kick-off time of 7.45pm. The fixture between Galway United and Derry City, which was postponed on Saturday, March

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Public survey on Riverine project essential to progress to next phase

A senior official with Derry City and Strabane District says whether or not funding is made available for the Riverine project linking Strabane and Lifford may depend on the response to a consultation survey which has been launched this week. The project has been supported by the EU up to now, and the two councils

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Caoimhe McKnight selected to replace Councillor Elisha McCallion in Derry

    Caoimhe McKnight has been selected to replace Councillor Elisha McCallion on Derry and Strabane District Council. Cllr. McKnight was endorsed by her Sinn Fein party colleagues after former Mayor McCallion topped the poll in the recent Foyle Assembly election. Speaking to Highland Radio News, newly confirmed Cllr. McKnight says she is looking forward

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Former Donegal Traffic Corps Sergeant believed breath tests figures were not reliable

A retired Sergeant in the Traffic Corps in Donegal has said that at the time he was coordinating drink driving checkpoints in the county, he believed there were question marks over some of the figures he was being given. Iggy Larkin says he was being given figures for the number of breath tests administered which

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Donegal’s income figures vindicate claims of a two-tiered recovery – Mc Conalogue

A Donegal TD says last week’s disposable income figures from the CSO show the extent to which the recovery is a two tiered one. The figures showed 2014 disposable incomes in Donegal were just over €15,000, €4,000 below the national average. Deputy Charlie McConalogue says the figures vindicate the widely held belief that the majority

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George Michael’s family have released a statement following his funeral yesterday

George Michael has been laid to rest following a private ceremony in London. The pop icon’s family released a statement via his spokesman saying that the funeral took place yesterday, that it was a ‘small, private ceremony’ with a gathering of his friends and family. Michael passed away aged 53 on Christmas Day, with the

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The 10 best tweets about that awful bust of Cristiano Ronaldo in Madeira Airport

Cristiano Ronaldo is a pretty big deal in Portugal, particularly in his birthplace of Madeira, where the local airport was today officially renamed Cristiano Ronaldo Airport.  As part of the ceremony, a bronze bust made in the likeness of Ronaldo was unveiled in the airport and it’s really something. View image on Twitter Follow FutbolData

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Ulster Bank officials to meet with community representatives in Raphoe and Ardara

Ulster Bank has agreed to meet community groups from Raphoe and Ardara to discuss the proposed closure of two bank branches there, according to Junior Minister Joe McHugh. Minister McHugh met senior bank officials in Dublin earlier today to protest at the planned closure of the branches which was announced last week. The Donegal representative

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Delay in appointment of second breast surgeon “unacceptable” – Cope

The Government has confirmed that a second breast surgeon has not yet been appointed to Letterkenny University Hospital on a permanent basis. It’s understood that efforts are underway to recruit a full time locum consultant surgeon to deal with current demands on the service. The information was received by Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher

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Letterkenny in gridlock as traffic congestion continues

Motorists traveling on approach road to and from Letterkenny have been asked to exercise caution this evening after numerous reports of significant traffic congestion in the town. It’s understood that traffic is particularly bad in and around the old UNIFI site in the town, where on-going roadworks are taking place. Gardai say they are aware

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Emergency services attending scene of two vehicle collision on Buncrana road outside Derry

  Emergency services are attending the scene of a two vehicle collision on the Buncrana road in Derry. The crash happened at around 4pm this afternoon. Police say there are no serious injuries. The road remains open but motorists are advised to approach the area with caution.

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Irish Water to invest over €970,000 in upgrading Portnoo Water Supply

  Irish Water is investing over €970,000 in a water mains project which the company says will ensure a clean and secure water supply for the 940 people served by the Portnoo Water Supply. This supply is on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Remedial Action List (RAL) for high levels of THMs and these works

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Donegal Fish Processor Fined €45,000 for Tampering with Weighing Scales

  A Donegal fish processing plant and a company director have been fined €45,000 in total for tampering with weighing scales used to measure incoming fish catches. This follows a joint investigation carried out by NSAI (National Standards Authority of Ireland) and the Sea Fisheries Protection Agency (SFPA). Norfish Ltd, based in Killybegs, and director

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Siptu ambulance workers to engage in four hour work stoppage next Monday

SIPTU Ambulance Service members in the North West will hold a four hour work stoppage next Monday as part of an ongoing dispute with the HSE and National Ambulance Service. Siptu claims that “interim measures” are being unilaterally implemented, which they believe will have a negative impact on the terms and conditions of their members.

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Searches continuing off Donegal coast after parts of rescue 116 wreckage found

Searches are continuing off the Donegal coast after parts of the Rescue 116 wreckage were found over the weekend. It’s understood that The Killybegs Coast Guard and the Bundoran Lifeboat are taking part in the search after parts were found near Portnoo. Coastal and air searches had been expanded north of the crash site in

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Crime stats show increase in sex crime, disorderly conduct and child neglect in Donegal

Latest figures show an increase in sexual offences, disorderly conduct and child neglect in Donegal. The figures cover the last three months of last year and show a fall in drink and drug driving cases and car theft. 21 sexual offences were recorded in the last three months of last year, an increase of one

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Disabilities Minister to officially open Community Inclusion Hub in Letterkenny

Disabilities Minister Finian Mc Grath is due in Letterkenny this afternoon for the opening of the Community Inclusion Hub on the Kilmacrennan Road. The Hub was completed last year, following a capital investment of €930,000. 52 Service Users regularly use the Hub, with 25 of them based at the facility. Brendan Hone is HSE Donegal

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Council backs Letterkenny students call for Donegal ban on wild animal circuses

Circuses with wild animals coming to Donegal could be a thing of the past after a motion proposing a ban on them was passed at Donegal County Council. Councillor Michael McBride brought the motion on behalf of students at Loreto Convent in Letterkenny with animal welfare concerns. Councillor McBride says there are bans on the

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David Beckham has a cameo in Guy Ritchie’s ‘King Arthur’ and looks rough AF in it

Guy Ritchie’s latest is set for release this May and today David Beckham gave everyone a sneak peek of his cameo appearance, and to say it will shock you is a massive understatement. ‘King Arthur’, which stars Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law and Eric Bana amongst others, is Beckham’s second cameo in a Guy Ritchie film (thank

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