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Rocwell announced as official hydration partners to Derry GAA

One of Ireland’s leading suppliers of Natural Mineral Water, Rocwell, have been announced as the new hydration partners of Derry GAA. Under the new arrangement Rocwell will support all Derry teams as well as installing new cutting-edge water cooling and filtration systems at the county’s training base at Owenbeg. Derry senior footballers, Ciarán McFaul and

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School Transport Minister commits to look at school bus transport issues in Urris

The Minister for School Transport has agreed to meet with Department of Education officials and Donegal elected representatives to try and resolve the school transport debacle in the Urris area Many families have been denied the right to school transport to the secondary school in Carndonagh because secondary schools in Buncrana are deemed to be

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Irish Water asked to explain delays to Dungloe waste water scheme upgrade

Irish Water is being called on to meet with elected representatives in West Donegal to answer questions on upgrading work being carried out in the area and in particular delays to work in Dungloe. The new wastewater treatment plant, pumping station and sewer in Dungloe were supposed to be finished in late 2015 but are

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Archbishop Eamon Martin issues pre-election message to politicians

The Catholic Primate of All Ireland has urged politicians to carefully consider their responsibility to work for the common good. Archbishop Eamon Martin has joined with other church and religious leaders to call for a measured election campaign. In a message to politicians ahead of the Assembly Elections, Dr Martin says the premature collapse of

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High number of people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital continues

The number of people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital has decreased slightly today with 26 people waiting for a bed this morning. 11 people are on trolleys while a further 15 are on wards or overflow areas. That’s down 12 on yesterday’s figure of 38 which was the highest number recorded across the country.

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Brexit negotiations must recognise EU citizens in Northern Ireland – Harkin

A North West MEP says it’s vital that EU citizens in Northern Ireland are not forgotten once the UK triggers Article 50. After yesterday’s keynote speech from British Prime Minister Theresa May, the European Parliament’s Chief Brexit Negotiator Guy Verhofstadt tweeted that she had chosen a hard Brexit, and the days of the UK ‘cherry-picking’ are

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Garda appeal for info on crashed stolen car which left one man seriously injured

Gardai are looking for information from the public about the movements of a stolen car which ended up crashed in Kildrum leaving one man seriously injured in hospital. The crash was discovered at 4.15am in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The injured man in his early 20s is thought to be the driver of

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IFA to march on the Dail as FF press for tillage payments

The Irish Farmers’ Association will march on Leinster House this afternoon, calling on the Government to set up a crisis fund for tillage farmers. Many grain farmers weren’t able to harvest their crops last autumn after a prolonged period of wet weather, with the IFA saying the worst affected counties were Donegal, Clare, Galway, Cork,

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Enterprise Ireland urged to prioritise broadband provision at Lisfannon

Enterprise Ireland is being urged to prioritise funding for high speed broadband to Lisfannon Industrial Estate in Inishowen. Donegal County Council has been requested to write to the company outlining the need for the service and to seek a list of proposals to progress the work. The issue was raised at the latest sitting of

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Donegal Oil officially launch “Team Donegal Oil” as part of their 10 year Corporate Social Responsibility Plan.

Monday evening past saw a great gathering of people from all over the county & sporting backgrounds attend the launch of “Team Donegal Oil” at the offices of Donegal Oil Company, Letterkenny. Team Donegal Oil was set up by Arthur McMahon, MD of Donegal Oil Company in the hope that the members who join will

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McLaughlin features in comprehensive win for Ireland Women’s Under 19’s

Two goals in either half capped off a stunning performance from the Republic of Ireland Women’s Under-19’s as they defeated Portugal Women’s Under-19’s 4-0 on Tuesday in an international friendly. Following a tight opening period, the Girls in Green finally broke the deadlock in the 27th minute. Leanne Kiernan, who was named the Continental Tyres Women’s

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Man in serious condition following early morning crash in Carrigans

  Gardai in Letterkenny are continuing their investigation this evening following a serious one-vehicle collision in Carrigans in the early hours of this morning. It’s understood the crash happened at Cloon when the car left the road and hit a tree in a nearby field. A man was taken to hospital where his condition is

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Concern raised over inadequate fire fighting equipment on Tory Island

  A Councillor says it’s scandalous that there is no proper fire fighting equipment on Tory Island. There are seven trained fire fighters on the Island but no fire engine with a change in national policy required for one to be provided. Councillor John Sheamais O Fearraigh says the lack of proper equipment is a

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Orthoppaedic surgeon speaks of frustration as elective surgery is cancelled

A Letterkenny University Hospital surgeon has spoken of his frustration after more surgery was cancelled this week. Peter O’Rourke, an Orthopaedic Surgeon says surgeries he was to have carried out were cancelled yesterday, and he anticipates more cancellations this week, further lengthening waiting lists. It comes as it emerged Letterkenny Hospital had the country’s highest

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LUH has the country’s highest number of patients awaiting admission

There were 38 patients awaiting beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, the highest figure in the country today. 17 of the patients are on trolleys in the emergency department, the rest on chairs and trolleys in other areas of the hospital. Nationally, there were 527 people awaiting beds this morning, 372 on Emergency Department

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Blake hails latest cannabis seizures in Letterkenny

A local anti-drugs campaigner has commended the latest drug raids conducted by Gardai in Letterkenny. Inspector Goretti Sheridan has confirmed that Cannabis and cannabis plants were recovered yesterday in the town following extensive searches in three different properties. One man was arrested and taken to Letterkenny Garda Station but has since been released. Local anti-drugs

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Speeding still a serious issue in Castlefinn – Doherty

Donegal County Council has carried out a speed survey in Castlefinn, which has reaffirmed claims that vehicles are breaking the speed limit on the approaches to the town. It’s understood that a report is to be sent to Transport Infrastructure Ireland’s Regional Safety Engineer, withy a view towards securing further traffic calming measures in the

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Brexit inquiry hears fears for Donegal tourism industry should hard border be initiated

  Concern has been raised over the impact a hard border could have on the tourism industry in Donegal and the wider North West. This afternoon, members of the Westminster Northern Ireland Affairs Committee are taking public evidence at the Guildhall in Derry, as it considers the future of the land border with Donegal. Chief

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Sinn Fein formally decline to nominate Deputy First Minister

  Sinn Fein has formally declined to nominate a deputy first minister for Northern Ireland, following Martin McGuinness’ resignation. He stepped down last week, over a botched renewable energy scheme. It means the powersharing executive at Stormont will officially collapse at 5pm – triggering a snap election. The outgoing First Minister, Arlene Foster, says Sinn

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Concern at high level of anti-social behaviour in Donegal council estates

  A Donegal Councillor is looking for more resources to tackle anti-social behaviour on council estates in the county. Cllr Patrick Mc Gowan says there are various mechanisms in place to deal with anti-social tenants, but they have no teeth, and appear to be largely ineffective. Speaking on the Shaun Doherty Show today, Cllr Mc

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