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Locum Oncologist appointed to Letterkenny University Hospital

    It’s been confirmed that a Locum Oncologist has been appointed to Letterkenny University Hospital with immediate effect. Locum cover was to be put in place on March 6th however it’s emerged that interim cover began on Monday past. It follows news earlier this week that to date, 51 chemotherapy patients from Donegal have

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Donegal Deputy claims new Bill will put insurance consumers in better position

A Donegal Deputy believes that a new bill will put insurance consumers in a better position against insurance companies who refuse to pay out. Deputy Pearse Doherty has brought forward the Consumer Insurance Contracts Bill which he says will update insurance contract law with a view to empower consumers. The Bill is to be debated

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Major cross border operation sees almost €24,000 of herbal cannabis seized in Donegal

  A major cross border operation has resulted in almost €24,000 worth of herbal cannabis being seized in Donegal. It follows further searched carried out by police after two men were arrested and the seizure of suspected herbal cannabis and cocaine with an estimated street value of approximately £160,000 in the Duncrue Street area of Belfast

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Grandfather of missing Jack Glenn says tragedy has united Derry community

    The Grandfather of missing Jack Glenn says the tragedy has united the community of Derry like nothing he has ever seen before. Searches are continuing for the missing 23 year old who went into the River Foyle a week ago today. Hundreds of people have been volunteering in a major search operation with

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GRA says Donegal gardai face unique challenges which must be recognised

The Garda Representative Association says there are specific challenges facing Donegal which do not affect other divisions. Brendan O’Connor, the association’s Donegal spokesperson says with the Atlantic on one side and Northern Ireland on the other, Garda management in Donegal can not call in support from other divisions as easily as other counties. Mr O’Connor

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20 Donegal firefighters to take part in New York St Patrick’s Day Parade

20 Firefighters from all over Donegal will be visiting New York this year to take part in the world’s largest St. Patricks Day parade.  According to Eunan Doherty from the Donegal Firefighters Association this is a reciprocal visit following the visit to Donegal in April 2016 by 50 New York Firefighters. “Last year’s visit by

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Irish Water to extend Glencolmcille Sewage Scheme to include Folk Village

Irish Water is to extend the Glencolmcille Sewage Scheme to include the beach at Dooey and the Father Mc Dyer centre, including the popular folk village in the area. Concern had been raised locally that being excluded from the initial scheme posed a very real pollution risk, and would also stymie planned development in the

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“3” says more than a quarter of its Donegal masts need upgrading

More than a quarter of Three’s mobile phone mast sites in Donegal need to be upgraded. The company’s revelation follows a query submitted Minister Joe McHugh last week over poor phone coverage in the county. The company has pointed the finger at its predecessor 02 which was bought over by Three some years ago. Minister

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Behind the scenes at Gogglebox: ‘It’s a terrible idea that really shouldn’t work’

Patrick Freyne spends a day on the set of the hit fly-on-the-wall series, to see what makes it tick   Gogglebox Ireland: Danielle, Laura and Des Grufferty in front of the tiny cameras. Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons  A father, mother and daughter are watching television and chatting about their week. In a nearby bedroom four people

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Late goal wins National Cup for Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair

Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair are All Ireland School champions after victory in Clones this afternoon. The Donegal and Ulster winners beat Gaelcholáiste NaMara from Arklow 3-2 in today’s FAI Schools John Murphy Senior B National Cup decider. Conor O’Duigan scored their opening two goals in the 3rd and 44th minute while Michael O’Rabhartaigh scored the match

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Emergency services attending scene of two car collision near Killea

  Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a two car collision on the Donegal/ Derry border just outside Killea. The crash happened Letterkenny to Derry road just after 3.50 this afternoon. It’s understood that one car went on fire however no serious injuries have been reported. While the road remains open, motorists have

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Go ahead for £1 Million Ballymagroarty pitch and play park in Derry

  A £1 Million project which will see the construction of a pitch and play park at Shaw Court in Ballymagroarty in Derry has been given the green light. This project is one of four across the Council area including Brandywell, Ballyarnett and Kilfennan which will be delivered in two phases. Work will begin shortly

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Gardai renew appeal for information ahead of 5th anniversary of Andrew Allen murder

  Gardai have renewed their appeal for information on the murder of Andrew Allen in Buncrana in 2012.  He was murdered in his home in 26 Links View Park Buncrana. Co. Donegal in front of his partner five years ago tomorrow. Gardai believe that a number of people were involved in planning this murder and

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21 patients without beds at Letterkenny University Hospital

There were 21 patients awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, nine of them on Emergency Department trolleys and 12 in treatment rooms, ward chairs and overflow areas across the hospital. That’s up slightly on yesterday’s figure of 18. Nationally, the INMO says there were 539 patients waiting on trolleys at hospitals around the

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Former pupil says parents should have been contacted following Holy Cross incident

Questions are being asked as to why parents weren’t immediately contacted following a serious altercation at Holy Cross College in Strabane yesterday. It’s understood the incident happened in the schools canteen yesterday afternoon involving a large number of students. Police were called to the scene and arrested once male, but have since released him into

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Revive NW want N4 Sligo – Dublin road upgraded to a motorway

The campaign to have the N4 Sligo to Dublin Road upgraded is being brought to Dublin today. The Revive Northwest group is marching on the Dail this afternoon demanding that the entire stretch be upgraded to motorway status. It’s currently undergoing a partial upgrade but the group says further improving the infrastructure will create jobs and boost

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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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