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Man arrested in Derry on suspicion of attempted murder

Detectives investigating an incident at Sallys Wood in Irvinestown in County Fermanagh on Tuesday 31st January, in which a device exploded causing damage to a vehicle, have arrested a 32 year old man. Detective Inspector Trevor Stevenson said: “The man was arrested in the Buncrana Road area of Derry yesterday evening, on suspicion of attempted

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Brendan Devenney gives his thoughts on the final league fixtures for Donegal, Tyrone and Derry

It’s the final weekend of games in the National Football League and the north west counties are involved in some crucial ties on Sunday afternoon. Donegal go to Mayo knowing victory will secure a place in Sunday weeks league final in Croke Park. If Tyrone are to make the final, they’ll need to win in

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Declan Boyle: Harps have a great opportunity to take points in Dublin once again

After last weeks first home win of the season against Sligo, Finn Harps head to the Tallaght Stadium this evening to play Shamrock Rovers. Damian McNulty is definitely out with a hamstring injury while Paddy McCourt and Barry Molloy are doubtful with ankle and calf injuries. The Hoops are just two points below Harps in

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Three people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital

  There were three people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. All three were waiting on wards. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded today with 33 people waiting there. Nationally there were 365 people waiting for a bed at hospitals across the country

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Money allocated for sports facilities at Coláiste na Carraige in Carrick

Just over €36,000 has been allocated to Tirconnaill Athletic Club for the enhancement of sports facilities beside adjacent to Coláiste na Carraige in Carrick. Minister Joe Mc Hugh says the grant will assist with the engagement between the club and the school to rebuild and redevelop the basketball court, in addition to developing other sports

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Mc Conalogue says Bruton must address problems with the Summer Works Scheme

Education Minister Richard Bruton is being urged to announce which schools are being given money under the Summer Works Scheme as quickly as possible. Donegal Deputy Charlie Mc Conalogue says if works are to take place in July and August, schools need confirmation now so they can organise contractors and and ensure the necessary preparatory

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Denis O’Brien loses legal action over Doherty and Murphy Dail statements

Businessman Denis O’Brien has lost his legal action over statements made about his banking affairs with the IBRC on the floor of the Dáil. The businessman claimed the statements effectively decided a case he was taking against RTÉ and therefore strayed into the work of the courts. Deputies Catherine Murphy and Pearse Doherty argued their

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Donegal County Childcare Committee welcomes 4 million euro investment in services

Donegal County Childcare Committee has welcomed the €4million in Capital Funding for Early Childhood Services announced by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. Minister Katherine Zappone says the funding will help put the infrastructure in place to support ambitious plans to turn Ireland’s childcare system from one of the most expensive in the world

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Mc Monagle calls for review of temporary toilet costs at seaside locations

  A Donegal County Councillor says the thousands of euro being spent on hiring portaloos in the summer months could be better spent towards permament all year around facilities. Councillor Gerry McMonagel received a breakdown of the annual costs for the hire of portaloos which is in excess of forty thousand euro per year. He

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Security Alert in Derry after viable device is found

There’s an ongoing security alert in the Tamneymore Park area of Derry. Shortly before midnight, reports of a suspicious object were received, and Army Technical Officers declared the suspicious object a viable device. It has been taken away for further forensic examination. Police are continuing to conduct follow-up enquiries in the area at this time

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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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