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Doherty concerned at frequency of traffic collisions in Killygordon

A Donegal County Councillor believes action must be taken to address safety concens on the N15 at Killygordon before a serious collision occurs there. The call comes in the aftermath of a road traffic collsion in the village on Friday past, the third in a matter of weeks. Cllr Gary Doherty has written to Donegal […]

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Finn Harps and McGettigan’s Continue Partnership for 2017 Season

Finn Harps FC are delighted to announce that the McGettigan group will continue as the club’s main sponsor for the forthcoming 2017 Premier Division campaign. The Dubai based group, which is owned by the well-known McGettigan family, have been the principal commercial partner at Finn Park for the past 3 seasons, a period which has

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Family of missing Stranorlar man appeal to public in bid trace his whereabouts

The family of a missing Donegal man are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare. Mark Fields from Stranorlar was last seen almost a week ago and he has been reported as missing to Letterkenny Gardai. The family of Mark Fields have issued an appeal in a bid to trace his whereabouts. The 56 year old

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Health Minister defends government’s commitment to Letterkenny University Hospital

The Health Minister has defended the government’s record on investment at Letterkenny University Hospital and has predicted the over-crowding crisis will ease. The INMO says that today there were 22 people on trolleys awaiting admission at the hospital this morning but Minister Simon Harris said that his information is that the figure was 10. Minister

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McConalogue urges Health Minister to utilise bed space at community hospitals

  A Donegal Deputy has once again urged the Government to utilise bed space at St. Joseph’s and other community hospitals in the county to alleviate the overcrowding crisis at Letterkenny University Hospital. The call comes following Health Minister Simon Harris’ visit to LUH this afternoon. Deputy Charlie McConalogue was speaking to Head of News

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Health Minster to be greeted with a protest at Letterkenny University Hospital

Around three dozen people have turned out at Letterkenny University Hospital this afternoon to protest at overcrowding and cancelled operations to coincide with a visit by the Health minister Simon Harris. The organisers are calling for better conditions at the hospital for patients and more nursing Staff. This morning 22 people were without a bed

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Grants announced to promote physical activity for people over 50

41 groups in Donegal are sharing just over €10,000 to promote physical activity for people over 50. The “Go for Life” Grant Scheme is overseen by Age & Opportunity and Sport Ireland. The grant recipients include Active Retirement Groups, ICA guilds, Local Sports Partnerships, Sports Clubs, Family Resources Centres and many others who provide older

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Coastguard monitoring Buncrana beach following appearance of herring scales

Concerns have been been raised after a large amount of marine waste was discovered on Buncrana beach yesterday. The local coastguard from Greencastle attended the scene following reports of a strong smell and fish on the beach between the area of Ned’s Point and Buncrana. It was discovered that there was a large amount of

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Sinn Fein publish letter to Health Minister demanding more investment in LUH

   Sinn Fein’s eleven public representatives in Donegal have written an open letter to Minister Harris, which they will present to him at the hospital this afternoon. The document, signed by Deputy Pearse Doherty, Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn and the party’s nine county councillors outlines what the party describes as “the historical funding discrimination that

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Ulster win Interpro Semi Final – Pete McGrath/Conor McAliskey Reaction

Ulster will play Connacht in the final of the Interprovincial Series next weekend. The northern province beat Munster 3-17 to 1-15 in Sunday’s semi final with Tyrone’s Peter Harte hitting 1-8 and Derry’s Enda Lynn scored the second goal. After the game Coilin Duffy spoke with Conor McAliskey and first manager Pete McGrath…

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Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 11th December

Sunday 11th December 2016                         Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Rathmullan Celtic                     1         v         4             Glenea United Kildrum Tigers                             1      v   1                   St. Catherines Milford United                            3      v    5                  Castlefin Celtic Lagan Harps                                 2     v   2                   Drumoghill F.C.   Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Raphoe

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Donegal Action Cancer Care to meet with Minister Harris tomorrow

Minister for Health Simon Harris will attend the launch of the new Medical Academy at Letterkenny Hospital tomorrow. Donegal Action for Cancer Care welcome the Ministers visit who is due to meet with the group tomorrow afternoon. They hope to raise concerns they have over cancer services within the county. Spokesperson for DACC is Betty

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Inishowen Football League Results – 11th December

  Inishowen Football League 11th December Ulster Junior  Cup      1.30pm  ET   & Pens Glengad United          4  v  0              Greencastle FC   Jackie Crossan Premier Division   2pm Culdaff FC                  1  V  1              Dunree United Buncrana Hearts      4  V  0              Aileach FC Carn FC                       1  V 2               Clonmany

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Donegal Junior League Results – Saturday 10th December

Donegal Junior League   Saturday 10th December   Glencar Inn Saturday Divison Dunlewey Celtic        1 V 3         Glencar Celtic Orchard F.C.              3 V 1         Strand Rovers   Saturday Reserve Divison Drumoghill F.C. Reserves    1 V 3     Milford United Reserves St. Catherines Reserves       0 V 3      Castlefin Celtic Reserves Cappry Rovers Reserves     2 V 1     Keadue

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Listen back: The best bits of the latest ‘Weekend Edition’ with Greg Hughes

Another busy Weekend Edition on Saturday with Greg Hughes – you can listen to highlights below. And Don’t forget, if you are a mucisian who would like to come on the show or have a story to tell, email greghughes@highlandradio.com. An Irish missionary nun, originally from Donegal, has been named among this year’s recipients of

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Majella O’Donnell says we need to be proactive instead of reactive about mental health

Majella O’Donnell has spoken out on the issue of mental health services in the country. In an online post Majella, said we as a country need to be proactive about mental health instead of being reactive, she believes mental health is becoming and will continue to become a huge issue for people as a result

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Co Derry man who stole guitar fined after posting it for sale under his own name

A Co Derry man has been ordered to pay compensation after stealing a guitar from a Derry theatre and selling it on Gumtree and Facebook under his own name. Yesterday, at Derry Magistrate’s Court District, Judge Barney McElholm ordered Keelan O’Kane of Learmount Road, Claudy to pay £570 of compensation before March 1st next year.

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Irish Water taking responsibility for administration of Donegal businesses

Irish Water has announced that it is to take responsibility for the administration of Donegal business water accounts from this week. The change will see responsibility for account administration for almost 8,000 existing business customers in Co Donegal move to Irish Water from the Local Authority. Business Communications Manager with Irish Water is Darragh Murphy

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Update: Protest at Údarás na Gaeltachta Industrial Estate in Gaoth Dobhair ended

A protest at Údarás na Gaeltachta Industrial Estate in Gaoth Dobhair has ended over plans to erect a wind turbine. Around 80 people took part in the protest as part of a campaign opposing the wind turbine due to concerns over the general impact it would have on the area. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle along

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Cllr McEniff may never be able to give evidence in alleged assault case court hears

Ireland’s longest-serving politician may never be able to give evidence in an alleged assault case, a special sitting of Ballyshannon District Court was told today. Solicitor Gerry McGovern, representing Mr McEniff , recalled that the 81-year-old is in intensive care in Dublin’s Mater Hospital after he was flown home from Gran Canaria in an induced coma

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Some refuse companies proceeding with pay by weight scheme – claim

  It’s claimed that some refuse companies are proceeding with the pay by weight scheme despite the Government deferring it to next year. The system was set to be applied from January, allowing people six months to monitor the changes and opt in to the new scheme before full implementation. The issue caused controversy when

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