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GAA Preview: Hugh McGrath on Derry’s Dr McKenna Cup opener with Armagh

Derry welcome Armagh to Owenbeg on Sunday for their opening section A game of the Dr McKenna Cup. It’s a new-look Derry side with former minor keeper Ben McKinless starting in goal while there are also places for Loup’s Patrick Coney, Craigbane midfielder Aidy McLaughlin, Glen duo Jack Doherty and Oisin Hegarty, and Banagher’s Gavin […]

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GAA Preview: Declan Bonner on Donegal’s tough ask in Dr McKenna Cup

  A new-look Donegal start their Dr McKenna Cup campaign against Ulster University Jordanstown, on Sunday. Donegal will have Declan Bonner in charge and he will use his under-21 panel for the traditional start of the year competition. They face a stern test against a UUJ side under manager Martin McHugh, who has a large

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Donegal children losing out on childcare due to loophole – McConalogue

  It’s been claimed that Donegal children are losing out on childcare as a result of an enrolment loophole. Under the current scheme, children can only be admitted to the scheme in September, January and April. This means that the number of weeks of childcare that kids are entitled to depends on what time of

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Derry City and Strabane District Council vow to continue clamp down on neglectful animal owners

Derry City and Strabane District Council has stressed that it will continue to clamp down on irresponsible or neglectful animal owners, following the successful prosecution of a dog owner found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to her two pet huskies. Amy Denby, Eglinton, Derry, was sentenced at Derry Magistrates Court yesterday after pleading guilty to

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Father jailed for offences including stealing €100 from an ISPCC Childline box

A father-of-two who stole €100 from an ISPCC Childline box at a pantomime – as well as a series of thefts along the border from Co. Cavan to Co. Donegal – has been jailed for 14 months. Jimmy Ward stole the money at the pantomime on December 11 in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. A father-of-two who

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Disappointment in Drumkeen following withdrawal of postal services

Concern has been raised in Drumkeen following the withdrawal of postal services from the area. An Post has confirmed that the agency in Drumkeen has had to close unexpectedly and that the closure is due to unforeseen circumstances. This means that residents will now have travel to Convoy to avail of the services there. However

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Donegal group highlight dangers to elderly as flu outbreak continues

  As concerns heighten around the significant increase in cases of flu, the Home Instead Senior Care group is warning that the lives of elderly people must be protected during the current outbreak. Yesterday GP and former TD Dr James McDaid suggested extending school closures as a solution to combat the spread. However Home Instead

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€1.26 million to be invested in ICT infrastructure for Donegal schools

203 schools in Donegal are set to share almost €1.3 million to develop Information and communications technology. It follows Education Minister Richard Bruton’s announcement of a €30m fund to boost ICT infrastructure in primary and post-primary schools.   ******************* Statement in full – Fine Gael Minister of State Joe McHugh has confirmed that €1,268,779 is

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Concerns that Donegal Bay silt dumping plan could jeapordise shellfish farms

Aquaculture producers in Donegal and Sligo say a government proposal to dump almost 100,000 tonnes of fine peaty silt in Donegal bay could threatening the health of millions of fish and farmed shellfish. Following a meeting in Killybegs yesterday, IFA Aquaculture executive Richie Flynn said that producers had voiced serious concerns about the plan after

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Suspected staged crashes in Donegal being investigated by insurers

It’s emerged that one insurance company is investigating what’s been described as an “organised ring” which is staging road crashes in Donegal in order to make fraudulent insurance claims. AXA insurance has told the Donegal News there are 36 ongoing investigations underway in Donegal, 19 of which are suspected to be staged accidents involving in

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HSE urged to seek cross border help as LUH overcrowding worsens

The HSE is being urged to seek cross-border help to ease the overcrowding crisis at Letterkenny University Hospital. The situation in the hospital at present has been described by Industrial Relations Officer with the INMO Maura Hickey as ‘unsustainable’. She says at this stage, other options must be explored and is urging the HSE to

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Gardai launch investigation following overnight burglary in Convoy Pharmacy

Gardaí have launched an investigation following an overnight burglary at a pharmacy in Convoy. It’s believed that the burglary happened at around 3.50am this morning with the individuals gaining access to the premises via the front door. Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information or who saw any suspicious activity in the area to contact Letterkenny

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North west counties feature heavily in Martin McHugh’s UUJ McKenna Cup panel

The north west counties of Donegal Tyrone and Derry dominated the Ulster University Jordanstown squad which will feature in the Dr.Kenna Cup. Manager Martin McHugh has 22 players from the region in his 32 man panel. McHugh takes his students to Ballybofey on Sunday to play his home county Donegal in the Section C opener.

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Community seeks meeting with council after cars roll on to Glenburnie Beach

Residents at Glenburnie between Moville and Greencastle are seeking a meeting with Council Engineers to seek safety measures after two incidents where unoccupied cars rolled down a hill towards the beach, crossing a popular walking path as the did so. The second incident happened yesterday, leading to community discussions last night. One suggestion is that

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HSE chief to brief Harris on hospital overcrowding crisis

The HSE chief Tony O’Brien will brief Health Minister Simon Harris today on the overcrowding situation in Irish hospitals. On two days this week, the numbers awaiting hospital admission across the country was over 600. On Tuesday, there were 33 people awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital, 20 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. Yesterday,

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Garda warning after trucks damaged in Letterkenny break in

Gardai in Letterkenny have launched an investigation after parts of lorries were stolen from Tinney’s yard. It’s understood that the thieves broke into the yard between 8-9pm on Tuesday night and made off with valuble headlamps causing damage to the vehicles in the process. The parts stolen and subsequent damage caused is estimated to be

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‘We feared Dad would burn out’, says Brendan O’Carroll’s daughter Fiona

Fiona O’Carroll on Mrs Brown’s Boys Brendan O’Carroll’s daughter had to tell her famous father to slow down as they were afraid his heavy workload would leave him burnt out. “It’s got to do with timing and dad’s been doing this for quite a while now and it’s not always easy,” said Fiona O’Carroll. “He’s

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Killea residents urged to be vigilant following attempted break in to car yard

  Residents in the Killea area are being urged to be vigilant following reports of three males trying to gain access to a yard full of cars. The incident happened at 11.40pm last night however it’s understood the individuals were disturbed and made their getaway through nearby fields. This is the latest incident in a

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Teresa McDaid excited about Europe coaching role at Edinburgh International Challenge

Donegal’s Teresa McDaid has been named as one of two coaches on the European Team for this weekend’s Great Edinburgh Cross Country International Challenge. The event on Saturday will see Europe battle the USA and Great Britian across four races at Holyrood Park. The overall winning team will be determined by the best aggregate finishing

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Police believe house fire in Derry was started deliberately

  Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following the report of a house fire that occurred in the Stoneburn Place area of Currynierin in Derry. At approximately 10.30pm on Monday, police received the report of a house fire in the Stoneburn Place area of Currynierin. It is believed that the premises was deliberately set

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Bus Eireann predicts more improvements in 2017 as NW passenger numbers grow

Passenger journeys on the Bus Éireann local bus service network in the Northwest of the country grew by almost 10% in 2016. The company’s preliminary report for 2016 says there were 404,000 trips made on local services in 2016, compared to almost 369,000 in 2015. Bus Éireann employs 255 people in the North West, with

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