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Children attending youth club physically assaulted during sectarian attack

Derry Councillor Christopher Jackson has slammed those responsible for a sectarian attack on young people attending a youth club in the Dungiven Road area of the Waterside. It’s understood the attack happened when a group of young people were attending the club last night. In a statement Cllr Jackson said he was contacted by a […]

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ED consultant calls for the word ‘accident’ to be removed from road safety vocabulary

Today is ‘European Day Without A Road Death’. Known as ‘Project EDWARD’ the joint initiative of safety and police authorities aims to ensure no-one dies on any road across Europe today. On average, 70 people die – and a further 370 are seriously injured – every day on EU roads. Dr Gerry Lane is consultant

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Mac Lochlainn backs Adams as UUP call for investigation into Donaldson claims

Gardaí are being urged to investigate BBC claims that Gerry Adams may have ordered the murder of an IRA informer. Their Spotlight programme last night suggested Mr Adams may have given the go-ahead to kill Denis Donaldson 10 years ago, because Republican Thomas ‘Slab’ Murphy wanted him dead. Sinn Féin has dismissed the allegations about

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Northern Secretary says Westminster is prepared to support Derry – London PSO

  The North’s Deputy First Minister has welcomed confirmation that the British Government is prepared to fund a public service obligation air link between City of Derry Airport and London. Martin Mc Guinness met with Northern Secretary James Brokenshire yesterday, and impressed on him the importance of a PSO in terms of economic development and

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Donegal Crime Prevention Officer elected Vice-President of the AGSI

Donegal-based Sergeant Paul Wallace has been appointed Vice-President of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors. The AGSI represent 2,000 members in 31 branches nationwide. The appointment was announced at the September National Executive meeting in Dublin. Paul has been a member of the Donegal Branch Committee since his promotion as Sergeant in 1993 and

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Adams rejects claims that he sanctioned Donaldson murder

The Sinn Féin leader and Louth TD Gerry Adams has rejected claims that he sanctioned the murder of IRA informer, Denis Donaldson at his home near Glenties ten years ago. BBC’s Spotlight programme last night suggested that Mr Adams gave the go-ahead to kill IRA informer Denis Donaldson in 2006, because Republican Thomas ‘Slab’ Murphy

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Seamus Coleman captains Everton but the Toffee’s exit League Cup

Seamus Coleman captained Everton for the first time in Tuesday’s defeat at the hands of Championship opponents in the League Cup. The Toffee’s lost 2-0 nil to Norwich City at Goodison Park with former Everton man Steven Naismith scoring against his old teammates. Everton dominated most of the possession and had seventeen attempts on goal

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No reprieve for eight BOI branches in Northern Ireland – CEO

There will be no reprieve for the eight Bank of Ireland branches facing closure in Northern Ireland, including the branches in Castlederg and Belleek. Yesterday, the bank’s Chief Executive briefed assembley members at Stormont, including West Tyrone MLA Daniel Mc Crossan. He says the bank is putting profit before people, and going back on previous

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Still no confirmation of a site for the Buncrana Three School campus

It’s emerged a site still hasn’t been secured for the three school campus in Buncrana, despite the fact that it was announced at the beginning of July that a site had been selected. The new campus will accomodate Crana College, Gaelcholáiste Chineál Eoghain and Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha, and the selection process has been ongoing for

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IPU moves to clarify passport application process for NI residents

The Irish Postmasters Union says people in Northern Ireland can still use the Passport Express facility in post offices in the Republic, and new guidelines have been issued to clarify the situation. Specific forms are needed because of differing witnessing arrangements, and ther had been some issues reported recently with people from Derry, Tyrone and

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Donegal Road Safety Plan 2016 – 2021 launched in Lifford

Donegal County Council has launched its Road Safety Plan 2016 – 2021, with the aim of achieving substantial reductions in the numbers of deaths and injuries on the county’s roads. The Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Terence Slowey, says the plan focuses on the efforts of all involved in road safety and highlighting the need for community support

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Mac Lochlainn says Irish government should support a Derry – London air service

A Donegal Senator is calling on the Irish Government to support efforts to reinstate an air route between City of Derry Airport and London. Last week it was announced Ryanair is to pull its flight from Derry to London Standsted as of April next year. The news has also prompted calls from Donegal TDs to

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Georgia and Moldova games may be to soon for Gibson and McCarthy

Everton midfielders James McCarthy and Darron Gibson could both struggle to be fit for Ireland’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Moldova. Everton boss Ronald Koeman has confirmed that the Republic of Ireland pair remain sidelined after undergoing surgery for groin injuries. It leaves them with a short recovery period ahead of the next

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Manus Kelly to drive International winning Subaru in next months Harvest Rally

Donegal International Rally winner Manus Kelly has confirmed he will compete in this years Harvest Rally in the Subaru S12 B that he drove to victory back in June. Having originally planned to tackle the Martin Howley Memorial Stages around the Killybegs area in a Ford Escort Mark II, the popular Glenswilly man has once

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Centre Manager identified for Knocknamona Child and Adolescent Residential Care facility in Letterkenny

  It’s been confirmed that a Centre Manager has been identified to take charge of the Knocknamona Child and Adolescent Residential Care facility in Letterkenny. The Centre, which was closed by the Child and Family Agency TUSLA owing to service quality issues identified following a HIQA inspection last May, is now expected to open once

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Over 120 crews already confirmed for Donegal Harvest Stages Rally

As the clock ticks towards the 2016 Bayview Hotel Martin Howley Memorial Harvest Stages Rally, entries for the event have soared past the 120 entrants mark. With days running out until the closing date for entries, Wednesday 28th September, the organisers have continued to be busy with final preparations for this Killybegs based event. When Saturday

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HIQA publishes latest Letterkenny University Hospital hygiene inspection report

Letterkenny University Hospital is one of three for which HIQA has published inspection reports today on measures in place to prevent the spread of infection. As well as Letterkenny, HIQA has also published  reports on the Croom Hospital and Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar. This inspection focussed on the Medical 3 and Dialysis facilities, and found general

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FF remains committed to the abolition of water charges – Mc Conalogue

Fianna Fáil’s Parliamentary Party Think-In begins in Co. Carlow today. Last week, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin met to discuss their parties’ priorities for the upcoming Dáil term. Housing and the UK’s BREXIT vote will be among the issues on the agenda at the two-day meeting of Fianna Fáil TDs and Senators. Water charges are

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Update – Funding package confirmed for City of Derry Airport

City of Derry Airport has welcomed confirmation of a £7m support funding package for the airport. The news comes following weeks of high level talks and negotiations between CoDA and Derry City and Strabane District Council with the deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness to help secure the future of the airport. Airport Chairperson Roy Devine

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Mc Guinness to visit City of Derry Airport amidst speculation of Stormont investment

The North’s Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness will visit City of Derry Airport this morning to discuss the prospect of a substantial Stormont investment package for the airport and its environs. The visit follows Ryanairs recent decision to pull its London and Faro flights from the airport, effective from early next year. Mr McGuinness is

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Donegal cousins Declan Boyle and Brian Boyle claim the Clare Stages Rally

The Clare Stages Rally has been won by Donegal cousins Declan Boyle and Brian Boyle. The nine-stage rally rolled into the Banner County over the weekend, with over 110 cars from across the country competed. Clare Motor Club, which held the rally in the Woodcock Hill, Kilkishen and Quin areas, has helped it keep going

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Paralympian with Donegal family links wins silver in Rio

Team Ireland’s hero paralympian Katie George Dunleavy, whose father is from Mountcharles, has won her second medal at the Paralympics in Rio. Visually impaired cyclist Katie and her partner Eve McCrystal won silver in the Women’s B Road Race on Saturday. They finished 59 seconds behind the winner, who was Poland’s Iwona Podkoscielna. Katie and

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Donegal powerlifter takes first place at European Powerlifting Championships

Donegal powerlifter John Watson has taken first place at the European Powerlifting Championships. Letterkenny businessman John (45) of Watson Hire was in Amsterdam today to represent Ireland in the WDFPF European Championship Single Event in the Deadlift. His category was 90 kilos and he won. Raphoe garda Jim Collins also claimed a Euro title. John

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Right2Water campaigners from the North West attended demonstration in Dublin yesterday

    Yesterday thousands of people attended a demonstration in Dublin in protest of water charges. Water charges were suspended by the government, pending the outcome of an expert commission. Locals from the North West attended the Right2Water march in Dublin yesterday. Philip McFadden a Donegal member of Right2Water attended the march yesterday and said

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Rugby review: City of Derry must improve if they are to challenge this year

City of Derry lost to Skerries yesterday and they were the much better side, according to Highland Radio’s rugby correspondent Alex McDonald. Alex said the Dublin club, which was relegated last season, were impressive. He said it is early for City of Derry but they played “second fiddle” on Saturday and he warned that they

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Cricket review: celebrations for Donemana and disaster for Strabane

Donemana won cricket’s north-west Premier League on Saturday and celebrations were ongoing yesterday. They beat Ardmore to clinch the title. Donemana’s neighbours Strabane had a disastrous season and, as Highland Radio’s cricket correspondent Eamon McLaughlin, there is speculation that some players could leave. Eamon was speaking on Sunday Sport with Myles Gallagher…  

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Tyrone GAA: Clonoe manager looks ahead to semi-final with Coalisland

Tyrone GAA Championship quarter-final result: Clonoe 3-09 v 1-13 Carrickmore Clonoe O’Rahilly’s CLG beat Carrickmore St Colmcille’s in the quarter-final of the Tyrone GAA Championship to set up a semi-final date with rivals Coalisland Fianna GFC. Clonoe manager Damien Cassidy afterwards said that he was disappointed with his players’ first half performance. But he pointed

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