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Finn Harps confirm signing of Ciaran O’Connor on six month loan deal

Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan has this afternoon formally confirmed the signing of Ciaran O’Connor from Dundalk on a six-month loan deal. The 20-year-old striker had been training with Harps over the past couple of weeks and scored in last week’s pre-season friendly win over the Inishowen League at Maginn Park. However, the paperwork to

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Pupil arrested at Holy Cross College in Strabane following student fracas

One male pupil was arrested by police responding to a disturbance between students at the Holy Cross College in Strabane. Police were called to the scene when a large number of students were involved in an altercation in the school’s canteen. Police say there were no serious injuries and the parents of all students involved

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Local woman speaks out of sheer frustration at lengthy waiting lists at LUH

A local woman has spoken out of sheer frustration at the lengthy waiting lists at Letterkenny University Hospital. It follows an RTE Investigates programme that found tens of thousands of patients aren’t included on official waiting lists. Helen has been speaking on today’s Shaun Doherty Show; her daughter has been waiting for a year and

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Police called to Holy Cross College Strabane in response to student fracas

The PSNI this afternoon were called to a disturbance between students at the Holy Cross College in Strabane. It’s understood an altercation flared at lunch time with the PSNI being asked to respond. They remains at the scene this afternoon. Police say there were no serious injuries and the parents of all students involved have

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Vetting procedures for SNAs must be modernised – Mc Conalogue

A Donegal Deputy is calling for changes in the Garda vetting procedure for Special Needs Assistants, with concern being expressed that delays in approving applications will a detrimental impact on schools over the coming months. Deputy Charlie McConalogue says there are problems with duplication under the current system, because unlike teachers, SNA’s have to reapply

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Greencastle, Breakwater, Wind, Sunk

Campaign intensifying to restart Greencastle Harbour improvements

A public meeting is to take place in Greencastle in April to discuss the need for harbour improvements to be completed. A major project was approved some years ago, and preliminary works were carried out, including the partial construction of a breakwater. However, work was suspended in 2010 as a result of the economic downturn,

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Irish Water signs contract for Ballybofey water main project

A contract has been signed for the delivery of a water main rehabilitation project in Ballybofey, which Irish Water say will ensure badly needed improvements in water services for consumers in the area. This investment of €1 million by Irish Water will be delivered by Conwell Contracts Ltd. in partnership with Donegal County Council. Irish

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INHFA says an equitable ANC review is crucial for Donegal farmers

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association is stressing that the Areas of Natural Constraint Payment must reflect the actual constraints faced by farmers. If a proposed review is incorrectly applied, the Association says a substantial part of the ANC budget budget will not go where it is most needed, and that will have a

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Family of elderly man appeal for witness to come forward following alleged assault in Letterkenny

  The family of an elderly man have appealed for witnesses to come forward after he was allegedly assaulted on the Port Road in Letterkenny. It’s understood the incident happened at 3pm on Saturday afternoon when the 77 year old was stopped in traffic near the polestar roundabout and another motorist began sounding his horn.

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Toaiseach warns of possible return to armed conflict if Brexit negotiations fail

  The Taoiseach’s warned of a possible return to cross border criminality and even armed conflict if Brexit negotiations fail to take account of the island of Ireland. Enda Kenny says while the UK is opting for a hard Brexit, many of their intentions remain unclear until after article 50 is triggered next month. He

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LUH Manager confirms replacement Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist is on track to take up post

  Letterkenny University Hospital General Manager, Mr Seán Murphy, has confirmed that the replacement Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist is on track to take up post on the 6th March and the normal medical oncology service at LUH will resume when the new Locum Consultant starts on that date. Mr Murphy stated, “Letterkenny University Hospital provides

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Man who had high grade explosives on bus to Derry is jailed for seven years

  A man who was caught with 1.6kg of high grade explosives and three detonators on a bus bound for Derry has been jailed for seven years. Patrick Brennan, 53, of Lindisfarne Avenue, Clondalkin in Dublin, was arrested in June last year. RTE is reporting that The Special Criminal Court offered to suspend the final

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Creed urged to order environmental assessments on Gweedore aquaculture applications

The Dail has been told that a number of appeals have lodged in relation to the decision to grant licences for oyster farms in West Donegal. The issue was raised by Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan, who criticised what he termed the lack of community consultation and the failure to carry out an Environmental Impact

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51 Donegal cancer patients sent to Galway for chemotherapy

It’s emerged that, to date, 51 Donegal cancer patients have been referred to Galway University Hospital for treatment following the recent suspension of new chemotherapy referrals at Letterkenny University Hospital. Last week, Deputy Pearse Doherty was told that the referrals were necessary because a locum oncologist is not due to begin work at Letterkenny Hospital

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Brexit discussions taking place today in Roscommon and Cavan

Brexit is the subject of separate dialogues in Cavan and Roscommon today. Communications Minister Denis Naughten is hosting an All-Island Brexit civic dialogue on energy – in Boyle, County Roscommon – while Arts Minister Heather Humphrey’s will be in Cavan to host a dialogue on the impact of Brexit on rural communities. These are the

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Mc Hugh expresses concern about 3’s coverage in Donegal

Mobile network Three has been asked to explain what’s been described as a deterioration in their service within Donegal, since they replaced O2. Donegal Deputy and Junior Minister Joe McHugh has written to the company to express his concerns, and is urging customers who are experiencing problems to log their complaints with Three. He says

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Sunday Athletics Roundup

John Kelly shot a new Donegal record in the shot-putt today, throwing it 17.49cm- a throw which is just one cm off the European standard. Elsewhere, Ramelton’s Mark McPaul came in first, followed by Michael Speer in the Glenmore 10 mile run today. And, Patsy McGonigle paid tribute to former Donegal Sports Star of the

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€6.2 million announced for upgrade works at Killybegs Harbour

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed announced today that Killybegs Harbour is to receive €6.2 million for upgrade works. As part of the 2017 Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Capital Programme, €28 million has been made available nationwide for Ireland’s Local Authority owned small harbour network. €5 million of the funding

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Disappointment for McCole but McGinty through to National Elite Boxing semi-final

Brett McGinty won his first ever National Elite bout yesterday to qualify for the semi-final, in Dublin, next weekend. The Oakleaf fighter defeated Ross Boyle by a score of 3-2, with the final round being given on a controversial split decision. In another quarter final, Dungloe’s Mark McCole was beaten well by Dean Walsh in

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