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Angling development projects in Donegal receive €36,400

  Four angling development projects in Donegal have been awarded €36,400 collectively in funding to improve angling access in the area. The projects are some of 50 angling development projects across the country which will receive support from Inland Fisheries Ireland to the value of €500,000 in total as part of its Capital Works Fund.

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Refurbishment of Buncrana Leisure Centre given the green light

  It’s been confirmed that planning permission for the proposed refurbishment of Buncrana Community Leisure Centre has been secured and Design Team Consultants have been appointed. In a statement, Donegal County Council says that Draft Contract Documents have been submitted for the approval of the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport before going to tender.

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Antenatal Clinic in Dungloe Community Hospital to be restored in New Year

  It’s been confirmed that the Antenatal Clinic is to be restored in Dungloe Community Hospital in January. The service has been temporarily closed for almost two years with patients availing of the service in Letterkenny. Serious concern had been raised locally during that time as to if the clinic would ever be reinstated. Donegal

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More hospital wards close in Derry due to winter vomiting bug

Six hospital wards in Derry are now closed due to the norovirus also known as the winter vomiting bug. Admissions to Altnagelvin hospitals surgery, care of the elderly and urology wards have been suspended while intake to the city’s Waterside hospital has also been put on hold. It’s understood that control measures have been put

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205 ESB meters in Donegal will be tested for potential overcharging

The ESB has confirmed that just over 200 customers in Donegal have meters which may have potentially caused them to be overcharged. The ESB says all affected customers have been written to, and all will have their meters tested and replaced in the coming months. In the event of any discrepencies being detected, the customers

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Highland’s Big Christmas Giveaway winner collects her prize

Jo McMenamin from Manorcunningham was the lucky winner of the recent “Big Christmas Giveaway” on Highland. Among the thousands of entries Jo was selected as the winner and she will certainly have a great festive period with the fantastic prizes that she won. Jo gets 500 litres of Home Heating Oil from O’Donnell’s Fuels Crolly,

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North South electricity interconnector gets the green light in the Republic

An Bord Pleanala has given the green light to the North-South electricity Interconnector. It published its decision, with conditions attached, on its website this morning. Hundreds of objections had been lodged against the massive project, which also went through a public hearing lasting nearly three months. The Interconnector would allow electricity to flow between the

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“Be Safe Be Seen” message being emphasised on the shortest day of the year

As part of National High Viz Day, The Donegal Road Safety Group is reminding all road-users how important it is to be seen by wearing high visibility material when out walking, cycling or motorcycling. To date this year 182 people have died on Irish roads – 32 more than this time last year. Vulnerable road

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Full Capacity Protocol implemented at Letterkenny University Hospital

  The Full Capacity Protocol has been implemented at Letterkenny University Hospital this evening with significant numbers continuing to await admission to its Emergency Department. It comes as 27 patients were without a bed at the hospital this morning, 10 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. All efforts continue to be made to identify patients

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Five wards closed at Altnagelvin Hospital following outbreak of norovirus

  Five wards in Altnagelvin hospital have been closed after what has been described as the worst outbreak of the norovirus in almost 30 years. Admissions to the hospitals surgery care of the elderly and urology wards have been suspended until further notice while two other wards are being closely monitored. It’s understood that the

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High Court rules some evidence connected to Omagh Bombing to be heard in secret

  The High Court in Belfast has ruled that some evidence connected to the Omagh bombing is to be heard in secret. The Government had requested a “closed material procedure” for a judge to examine whether public disclosure of information would be damaging to national security. The BBC is reporting that after viewing a sample

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Donegal County Childcare reporting positive response to new supports for children with special needs

Donegal County Childcare is reporting a positive response to their new supports for Children with Special Needs. Under the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) which was set up in June, a range of  new information supports for parents and childcare providers have become available. The developments include an AIM resource library and two new training

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Royal visit to Donegal cost over €17,000, excluding security costs

The government spent €12,800 on transport when Prince Charles and his wife Camilla visited Donegal in May. The visit of the royals also incurred a €1,400 photography bill, while just over €1,100 was spent on catering. The figures, published by the Department of Foreign Affairs, do not include the amount spent on security operations or

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Mica Action Group disappointed at delay but says report must be thorough

The Mica Action Group says it is disappointed to learn the report from the independent panel set up earlier in the year to investigate the issue of defective blocks will be delayed until early next year. The Department of Environment says that due to a more rigorous investigation and a more extensive nature of the

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Foster survives vote as SF say they will not bring down Stormont

Northern Ireland’s First Minister has survived a motion of no confidence, over her handling of the Renewable Heat Initiative controversy. However a majority of politicians in Stormont voted in FAVOUR of Arlene Foster to step aside and allow an investigation into the affair. The motion only fell because it did not get the support from

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Harkin concerned at potential impact of Brexit on cross border workers

MEPs in the European Parliament are currently assessing the implications of Brexit in their various specialist areas. Northwest MEP Marian Harkin is on the Brexit sub-committee of the Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee. She says the impact of Brexit on workers travelling North and South of the border is of particular concern to her………….

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Coleman says Everton have to dust themselves down after Liverpool defeat for busy Christmas period

Liverpool are up to second in the Premier League after snatching a late win in the Merseyside derby on Monday night. Sadio Mané struck for the Reds in the fifth minute of added time after sub Daniel Sturridge had hit the post. Seamus Coleman put in a solid performance at right back and was probably

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A Christmas feast of live music with The 4 of us, Tanjier and Spring Tides on the ‘Weekend Edition’

It was a real feast of live Irish music on the latest Weekend Edition with no less than three top class bands in studio. Don’t forget to tune in on Chrstmas Eve for a special Weekend Edition with loads of great guests and tonnes of giveaways! You can contact the programme by email greghughes@highlandradio.com  

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Councillor calls on Senator O’Domhnaill to resign Seanad seat in wake of SIPO findings

A Donegal County Councillor has called on Senator Brian O’Domhnaill to resign his seat from the Seanad. Its after SIPO found the Senator contravened ethics legislation when, as a Councillor, he submitted claims for traveling and subsistence expenses from the council and Udaras for the same dates. It reportedly cost the Standards in Public Office

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Stormont walkouts as Foster refuses to step down over RHI controversy

There have been TWO mass walkouts of politicians in Stormont – as the First Minister defends her role in a controversial “cash for ash” scheme. Opposition MLAs walked out in protest, arguing that Arlene Foster should not have been allowed to speak as First Minister amid the controversy over the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme. Deputy

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Report suggests Irish economy will continue to grow despite Brexit

Ireland’s economy will continue to prosper, despite the seismic shift in global economic and political movements. That’s according to an EY Economic Eye report which found the Irish economy is forecast to grow by 2.7 percent per annum over the next four years and employment will continue to rise. It predicts a boost in jobs

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