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PSNI in Derry appeal for information following fire which caused extensive damage

Police in Derry are appealing for witnesses to a fire which caused extensive damage to a flat in the Glendara area of the city this morning. The PSNI have confirmed that no-one was in the property when the incident occurred at approximately 6:30am this morning. Detective Inspector Michael Winters says they are investigating the circumstances

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The best bits from the latest Weekend Edition with Greg Hughes

Don’t forget, The Weekend Edtion 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…   Olivia

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Donegal Deputy welcomes Irish Waters new innovative solutions for Gaoth Dobhair Sewerage Scheme

At a meeting of local elected representatives yesterday, Irish Water revealed their innovative sewerage collection system plans for Gaoth Dobhair. Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher has welcomed the proposals, he says the introduction of new technology is very impressive. It is believed that the cost of the new sewerage scheme will be dramatically reduced

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Weather warning in place

A weather warning remains in place for parts of the country today. Met Eireann is predicting heavy rainfall and unsettled conditions with parts of the country experiencing sleet and snow and temperatures dropping below freezing . In Donegal it will be cloudy today; with outbreaks of rain, heavy and possibly thundery at times; giving a

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UK won’t have to pay EU anything when Article 50 is triggered suggests new report

A new report says the UK won’t have to pay the EU anything when it leaves – if Brexit negotiations end in deadlock with no deal. Leaders in Brussels want Britain to pay around 58 billion euro towards budget commitments running beyond 2019. But a House of Lords’ committee says there’s no legal obligation to

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Close NI Assembly election finishes with DUP and Sinn Féin remaining the two biggest parties

Sinn Fein has had its best results ever in the Northern Ireland assembly elections – triggered by the collapse of the power sharing agreement six weeks ago The nationalist party is now just one seat behind the DUP – which has taken 28 of the 90 seats available. They remain the two biggest parties, and

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Bus Eireann strike postponed to facilitate further talks

The Transport Minister, Shane Ross, has welcomed the decision by unions at Bus Eireann to suspend all-out strike action from this Monday – to allow for talks at the Workplace Relations Commission. In a statement, Bus Eireann says to facilitate meaningful discussions with unions, it will defer the implementation of payroll changes to staff –

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NI Elections: Sinn Fein and DUP take seats in Foyle and West Tyrone

First results are coming in the Northern Ireland Assembly election. In West Tyrone three of the four seats have been filled –  Sinn Fein Candidate Michaela Boyle has been elected along with party colleague Barry McElduff and Thomas Buchanan of the DUP. Elisha McCallion has taken a seat for Sinn Fein in Foyle – she

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16 vacant consultant posts at Letterkenny University Hospital

It is reported that 16 consultant posts are vacant at Letterkenny University Hospital with locums occupying a third of hospital consultant positions. Councillor Ciaran Brogan raised the issue at the meeting of the Regional Health Forum in Galway this week and is calling on the HSE to incentivse the postions. The oncology unit has been

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Public encouraged to engage with public consultation process into long-awaited Gaoth Dobhair Sewerage Scheme

Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty is encouraging the local community to engage with the public consultation process into the Gaoth Dobhair Sewerage Scheme ahead of its launch in the coming weeks. Today a scheduled briefing session will take place for local representatives with details on the options being considered discussed on how it will not only

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British Ambassador to Ireland’s visit to Donegal a missed opportunity for Inishowen – Cllr McDermott

An Inishowen Councillor has expressed disappointment following the British Ambassador to Ireland’s visit to Donegal earlier this week. Councillor Martin McDermott described Robin Barnett’s visit as a missed opportunity for Inishowen. The Ambassador visited Letterkenny and Gaoth Dobhair as part of a two day visit to the county. Councillor McDermott feels Inishowen will be the

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Man to appear in court this morning in connection with murder of prison officer

As part of a joint Garda and Police Service of Northern Ireland operation investigating the murder of David Black, Gardaí from the Special Detective Unit have arrested two men in Co. Donegal yesterday They were arrested during an operation in Ramelton. A man in his 40s was arrested under a European Arrest Warrant and a

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Counting to get underway this morning in the NI Assembly election

Counting is due to get underway this morning in the Northern Ireland Assembly election this morning at 8 o’clock – the second poll in the space of 10 months. It’s after the collapse of the power-sharing agreement in January over the so called ‘cash for ash’ scandal – and Martin McGuiness’s shock resignation as Deputy

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Donegal’s property vacancy rates prove there’s no housing crisis, only a crisis of inaction – Deputy Pringle

Deputy Thomas Pringle has claimed that Donegal’s property vacancy rates prove there’s no housing crisis, only a crisis of inaction. Figures show that Donegal has 12,500 vacant and derelict homes, the second highest rate outside Dublin. Deputy Pringle says that’s enough housing to address the needs of everyone facing homelessness or already in homelessness in

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Advice issued by Gardai ahead of tonight’s league game at Maginn Park

Fans travelling to tonight’s historic first home league game for Derry City at Maginn Park are asked to enjoy the event but be respectful of local residents. Derry City are using the Park in Buncrana while redevelopment works are carried out at Brandywell Stadium and tonight they host Limerick City. Gardai are asking people to

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Derry sticking with winning formula

Damian Barton has named an unchanged Derry starting side for Sunday’s Division Two game with Down at Celtic Park. Derry go into the game with confidence after handing Kildare their first league defeat of the year last weekend. 1.Conor McLarnon-Conchúr Mac Giolla Earnáin-Machaire Fiolta 2.Niall Keenan-Niáll Ó Cianáin-Seanmhullach 3.Conor Nevin-Conchúr Ó Cnáimhin-Baile an Doire 4.Peter

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British Ambassador promotes continued to focus on the ‘opportunity agenda’ post Brexit

In his address at a Business Networking Event in the Co-Lab in Letterkenny the British Ambassador to Ireland Robin Barnett urged the North West region to continue to focus on the ‘opportunity agenda’. At this event, which was hosted by LYIT, Donegal County Council and Údarás na nGaeltachta the Ambassador heard first hand from the

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Maternity Theatre Lying Idle for Thirteen Years while other services not utilised at LUH – Doherty

  There has been criticism over what has been described as a failure to effectively use existing facilities in Letterkenny University Hospital. It follows revelations that a purpose build maternity theatre at Letterkenny University Hospital has remained unused since its construction back in 2004. It’s also been claimed that only three out of the hospital’s

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22 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning

  There were 22 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. 10 were on trolleys in its emergency department while a further 12 were on wards or in overflow areas. It’s down significantly on yesterdays figure of 36 – the second highest figure in

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Sub-standard mobile phone coverage must be made a priority – McConalogue

A Donegal Deputy is calling on the Communications Minister to put measures in place to tackle the poor mobile phone coverage throughout the country. Deputy Charlie McConalogue is proposing a universal service obligation to guarantee a minimum standard for mobile phone services throughout the state. He says Donegal in particular has been subject to highly

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Council to address safety issues at Magheragallon strand in coming weeks

It’s been claimed that efforts are already underway to address safety issues at Magheragallon strand in Gaoth Dobhair. It follows concerns raised yesterday that there have been increased reports of fallen rocks on the pathway accessing the beach with fears someone will be injured if it isn’t addressed. However Cllr Micheal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig

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Donegal Travellers Project welcome government recognition of Traveller ethnicity

  There’s been a broad welcome to the government’s announcement that Irish Travellers are to be recognised as an official ethnic group in Ireland. In an historic speech in the Dáil last night, Taoiseach Enda Kenny says all members of the travelling community will now have a better future with less negativity, exclusion and marginalisation.

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