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Audio update – Tenders sought for development of toilets and bus/car parking at Malin Head

Tenders are being invited for significant work to be carried out at Malin Head to provide toilets and extra car parking spaces for visitors. Details of the work to be carried out in the townland of Ardmalin, Ballygorman, have been published on the Etenders website. The works will include, (i) Road widening, drainage improvements and […]

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Commercial Officier Aidan Campbell on reigniting Harps Stadium plan.

Finn Harps held an open meeting for supporters last night at the Balor Theatre in Ballybofey where the club discussed the plans for the 2017 season both on and off the pitch. Manager Ollie Horgan and the two new signings, Killian Cantwell and Danny Morrisey were in attendance. Issues discussed on the night included the

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Council urged to assess pedestrian safety at De Valera Road roundabouts

A Donegal County Councillor has raised concern over pedestrian safety at either end of one of Letterkenny’s busiest roads. Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh is asking engineers to examine pedestrian crossing protocols at the roundabouts on either end of De Valera Road. He’ll be raising the issue at today’s Letterkenny Municipal District meeting………………  

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Stormont election seems inevitable following Mc Guinness resignation

The north’s political parties are preparing for a snap election. DUP leader Arlene Foster has slammed Martin McGuinness for sparking the crisis, by standing down as Deputy First Minister. Under power sharing rules it means Arlene Foster has also lost her post as First Minister. The resignation comes in the wake of the botched Renewable

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Former Welsh Winger Shane Williams arrives in Donegal for The Toughest Trade with Glenswilly

Former Welsh winger Shane Williams will have large boots to fill this week. The retired rugby international has arrived in Donegal ready to swap the oval ball for the round ball for the latest instalment of AIB’s documentary series The Toughest Trade as part of its GAA Club sponsorship. Williams will join Donegal senior club

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Assembly election inevitable following McGuinness resignation

As of 5pm – Martin McGuinness has resigned as the North’s deputy first minister – effectively collapsing the Stormont Executive. It follows the refusal of First Minister Arlene Foster to stand aside while an inquiry is held into the so-called “cash for ash” scandal. An election must be called in seven days – if Sinn Féin

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Update: Bungalow extensively damaged in house fire near Gortahork

  A bungalow near Gortahork has been extensively damaged in a house fire. Several units of the fire service from Falcarragh, Gweedore and Dungloe responded to the emergency call and tackled the blaze earlier this afternoon at the house in Derryconnor. Two ambulances from Dungloe were also dispatched to the scene however it’s understood that

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Killybegs man to be technical officer at World Athletic Championships

Bernie O’Callaghan has been invited to act as an NTO, a technical officer, at this years World Championships in London. The invitation for the walk events came this week from the Competition Director, Chris Cohen. The Killybegs man is a former international athlete and national champion, and is currently coaching young javelin throwers at Finn

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Man charged in connection with fire at underground car park fire to face additional charges

  A man charged in connection with a fire in Letterkenny which caused over half a million in damage is to face additional charges. Paul McGinley appeared at this morning’s sitting of Letterkenny District Court by videolink. Mr. McGinley from Gortahork is charged in connection with an extensive fire at an underground car park at

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Breaking – Martin McGuinness to step down as North’s Deputy First Minister

  Martin McGuinness says he’s going to step down as the North’s Deputy First Minister. His resignation is to be effective as of 5pm this evening. Mr McGuinness says he has a binding obligation to uphold issues of equality and therefore it is with ‘deep regret and reluctance’ that he is resigning. Sinn Féin will

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Agreement on parking arrangements sought for match day in Twin Towns

  A Donegal Councillor says it’s important that event organisers in the Twin Towns consult with Gardai and the county council to ensure that parking arrangements are agreed and stewarded. Cllr Patrick Mc Gowan was speaking after a number of people last week complained that they had been ticketed in the Railway Road area of

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Enterprise Ireland report 5% jobs growth in the North West

Over 19-thousand new jobs were created by Enterprise Ireland supported businesses last year – with the agency saying it’s exceeded its three year target. Between 2014 and 2016 – close to 46-thousand jobs were created – with digital technology and construction the best performers. Almost two-thirds of the jobs created were outside Dublin. In the

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Estate Agents predict a 2.5% rise in Donegal house prices this year

The ongoing supply issue and uncertainty over sterling and Brexit will be the main drivers of a small rise in house prices in Donegal throughout 2017, estate agents have predicted. A survey carried out by the Real Estate Alliance Group has found that agents throughout the county expect prices to rise by 2.5% on average

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Sharp fall in people awaiting admission to LUH today

There’s been a sharp drop in the number of people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital. There were six people awaiting admission at the hospital this morning, two of them on Emergeny Department trollies. The INMO’s Trolley and Ward Watch today shows 466 people awaiting admission this morning, 345 of then on Emergency Department trolleys.

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Cope and Mc Gowan to meet An Post about Drumkeen PO

An immediate meeting has been called with An Post following the unannounced withdrawal of postal services in Drumkeen. Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher and Councillor Patrick McGowan hope to meet with An Post to resolve the current difficulties in supplying the Postpoint service in Drumkeen. Deputy Gallagher, currently the Leas Cheann Comhairle, says something

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Inishowen come out on top in ten goal thriller: Diarmaid O’Brien Reaction

    Inishowen came from behind to defeat the Cavan/Monaghan League team in the Oscar Traynor Trophy group stages, yesterday evening. Diarmaid O’Brien’s side went behind in the opening minute through Gary Hessin before Barry McLaughlin leveled the game minutes later. But, another goal from Hessin sent the visitors a goal up going into half-time.

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“It’s the stuff of dreams” – Paddy Bond on his gold in Ice Swimming Championships

Paddy Bond has said that winning gold in the Ice Swimming Championships came as a shock to him. Bond was competing in the M35 category and he saw off competition which included his Irish team-mate Padraig Mallon to top the podium. Today, he spoke to Highland Sunday Sport on his achievement.

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Over 2,000 people waited on trolleys in Letterkenny University Hospital during 2016

Figures released from the INMO reveal that over 2,000 people spent time on trolleys or chairs while awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital last year. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty says the figures clearly demonstrate that Government policy is continuing to create chaos in our health service and is putting patient lives in danger. The Sinn

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Donegal Junior League- Saturday Results

Saturday Division Drumbar FC   1  v  1  Aranmore Utd Dunlewey Celtic   2  v  3   Orchard FC Fintown Harps  0  v  2  Glencar Celtic Saturday Reserve Division Castlefin Celtic  6  v  1  Cappry Rvs Drumoghill FC Res  1  v   7  Keadue Rvs Erne Wanderers  1 v  5  Donegal Town Glenree Utd  1 v  3  Kilmacrennan Celt Milford Utd  1 v  5  Glenea Utd

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