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Heated scenes as Letterkenny Councillors debate traffic congestion

There were heated scenes at yesterday’s Letterkenny municipal district meeting with one councillor questioning why they have meetings at all. On the agenda was the issue of traffic congestion in Letterkenny at peak times particularly in the mountain top area. Councillor John O’Donnell says he’s very frustrated at the lack of progress on the issue […]

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Cross border Councillors meeting to discuss Foyle ferry service

Councillors in Inishowen are to seek a meeting with their counterparts in the Causeway Coast and Glens Council to discuss funding for the Greencastle to Magilligan ferry service. Concern has been raised over the future of the service, after no responses were received recently after the service went out to tender. It’s understood that on

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Tony McNamee Named Ulster senior League Watson Menswear Player of the Month for January 2017.

Tony McNamee’s recent return to Swilly Rovers has coincided with the Ramelton club showing an upturn in fortunes. The 23-year-old playmaker was instrumental in Swilly’s wins over Cockhill Celtic and Derry City Reserves and has been named as the Watson Menswear Player of the Month for January 2017. McNamee left Finn Harps at the end

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Councillors demand answers surrounding Donegal schools exclusion from DEIS programme

  Donegal County Councillors are demanding answers from the Education Minister as to why some schools in Donegal have been excluded from the latest DEIS programme. The DEIS programme is intended to improve literacy and numeracy, boost school completion rates, and help more pupils go on to further and higher education. The issue was raised

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Update: Full Capacity Protocol implemented at Letterkenny University Hospital

The Full Capacity Protocol has been implemented at Letterkenny University Hospital today with high numbers continuing to await admission to its Emergency Department. It comes as there were 21 patients awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. The Full Capacity Protocol has been implemented and all efforts continue to be made to identify patients

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MEP calls for Super Trawlers to be subject to three month inspections

An MEP is calling for Super Trawlers to be subject to inspection by independent observers for periods of three months at a time. MEP Liadh Ni Riada says the current inspection system is inadequate and that it’s impossible for the Irish coast guards to properly monitor what damage Super Trawlers may be doing around Irish

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Cross border health cooperation is a “two way street”

Junior Minister Joe Mc Hugh says he wants to see more expansion of shared health services in the North West. Minister Mc Hugh was speaking last evening after a tour of new cross border radiotherapy facilities at Altnagelvin Hospital last evening. Health Ministers Simon Harris and Michelle O’Neill joined cancer care campaigners, Minister McHugh and

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DEIS programme extended in Donegal, but some schools still excluded

A number schools in Donegal have been included the the latest DEIS programme but there is criticism of the department of Education as some schools have been left out. The DEIS programme sets out new targets to improve literacy and numeracy, improve school completion rates, and to improve progression to further and higher education. One

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Meeting called for Friday to discuss dwindling Owenea river Salmon stocks

A public meeting takes place this Friday to discuss the decline of Salmon stocks in the Owenea river. Commercial fishermen and anglers are coming together to discuss how best to revive stocks on the river, they also want a greater say in the management of the waterway. Spokesperson Liam Whyte is inviting all interested parties

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Roma McLaughlin included in Colin Bell’s first ROI squad

Inishowen’s Roma McLaughlin has been named on the Republic of Ireland senior women’s squad for the Cyprus Cup tournament. New manager Colin Bell has named a 20 player squad that includes seven home-based players. McLaughlin is one of three Shelbourne players named. Ireland begin the tournament against the Czech Republic on March 1st before further

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€450,000 allocated to arts and culture projects in Donegal

More than 9 million euro in capital funding for arts and culture centres across the country has been allocated by the Arts Minister. Heather Humphreys made the announcement today as part of the Creative Ireland programme, with four projects in Donegal included. €450,000 is being invested in four projects in Donegal, with almost half the

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Council seeks tenders for Malin Head Visitor Management Plan

Donegal County Council is seeking tenders for the development of a Visitor Management Plan for Malin Head. Recently, it was announced that toilet and car parking spaces are to be developed, with further development planned to enhance the tourism potential of the site. HoDonegal County Council is seeking tenders for the development of a Visitor

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Council CEO says 15,000 more jobs are possible in Donegal post Brexit

The Chief Executive of Donegal County Council says there is scope for up to 15,000 more people to be employed in Donegal by 2030, despite the risks posed by Brexit. Seamus Neeley says the council’s decision to develop partnerships with Derry City and Strabane District Council and other bodies has been a success, and a

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Mc Cabe smear continues to dominate politics as government faces no confidence motion

Fianna Fail will abstain in this week’s motion of no confidence in the government, the text of which will be published this morning by Sinn Féin. The decision comes as Fianna Fail leader Michael Martin prepares to meet with Sergeant Maurice Mc Cabe today. Confirnming that Fianna Fail will abstain in the vote, Fianna Fáil

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PARC recognised for their ‘Finding Your Way Guide’

PARC Road Safety Group was presented with a highly-commended award for their information booklet ‘Finding Your Way’ at the National Adult Literacy Agency Plain English Awards 2016. The booklet is a guide for families of victims of road traffic collisions on how to deal with court procedures and other occurences following road traffic collisions.  

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Calls for Greencastle remedial programme to be accelerated amid residents concerns

A Donegal Councillor is calling on Irish Water to ‘accelerate’ their remedial programme amid Greencastle residents’ concerns. For a period of time residents have been concerned about THM levels in their drinking water – chemicals formed by the reaction of naturally occurring dissolved organic material and chlorine which is used for disinfection in order to

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Rugby Review: Ireland trounce Italy and City of Derry surprise Old Crescent..

It was a successful weekend of Rugby action for Ireland in the Six Nations as they took on Italy, in Rome, on Saturday. Ireland recorded their first victory of the competition with a comprehensive 63-10 win away to Conor O’Shea’s Italy. Paddy Jackson was on flying form, putting all nine of Ireland’s conversions between the

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Government facing motion of no confidence following Maurice McCabe controversy

The Government is facing a motion of no confidence after ongoing controversy surrounding Garda whistleblower Maurice McCabe. Sinn Féin is to table the motion in the Dail on Wednesday, with a vote on Thursday. The minority Government arrangement requires Fianna Fáil to side with Fine Gael in any such motion. A new opinion poll today

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Stapleton on score sheet as Ireland Ladies win again in Six Nations

Donegal’s Nora Stapleton was on the score sheet again to kick-start Ireland’s scoring in their win over Italy, in Rome, today. After kicking for touch three times, Stapleton decided to go for the points on the fourth penalty which she put between the posts to give Ireland the lead after 28 minutes. The battling continued

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