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Two councillors leave SDLP to contest assembly election as independents

Two councillors have confirmed today they have resigned from the SDLP and are contesting the assembly election in West Tyrone on an Independent Social Democrat ticket. Derry and Strabane Cllr Patsy Kelly and Omagh Cllr Josephine Deehan says they both attempted to resolve what they regard as serious internal issues within the party as recently

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Donegal fire crews could be used as first responders in cases of cardiac arrest

Donegal County Council has heard calls for the Fire Service to be used when necessary as first responders in cases of cardiac arrest. Councillor Martin McDermott points out that every fire station has a defibrillator and staff trained in cardiac first response. He says his call should not impact on the ongoing campaign for a

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Gardai examining clothing and personal items found near Letterkenny’s Port Bridge

Gardai are examining clothing found in the vicinity of Letterkenny’s Port Bridge this morning, along with personal items understood to include some identification. The clothing was seen and reported by a passing motorist this morning, and gardai have been at the scene for some time. Gardai have stopped short of declaring a search, but we

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Failte Ireland say WAW is improving Donegal’s tourism figures

  A senior Failte Ireland official says the gap between Donegal and other tourism counties is narrowing significantly. It follows claims from veteran tourism promoter and Donegal Councillor Sean Mc Eniff that Donegal has not been reaching its tourism potential as a result of centralised decision making. Joan Crawford, Team Manager on the Wild Atlantic

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Donegal’s bathing water is ranked mostly “excellent” by the EPA

Over 90 per cent of Irish Bathing waters have met minimum EU standards for this year. The latest report from the Environmental Protection Agency shows just six of our 137 bathing spots are of a poor level. In Donegal, 19 beaches were assessed – 16 were graded excellent, two Portnablagh and Rathmullan were deemed to

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Concern that Donegal’s tourism potential is not being realised

There have been claims that Donegal is suffering a loss in the tourism sector with Failte Irelands latest reports suggesting there is significant gap in numbers visiting the county. When compared with other counties, Kerry receives over 1m overseas visitors per year as against 250,000 in Donegal whilst Galway attracts 775,000 domestic visitors as against

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Family issue statement marking 10 years since Denis Donaldson murder

The family of double informer Denis Donaldson has issued a statement marking the 10th anniversary of his murder, requesting that private documents be made available to those investigating his murder. Donaldson, 56, was shot dead by gunmen in a rural cottage near Glenties on April 4, 2006. The Real IRA claimed it was responsible. No-one

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Cheryl Fernandez-Versini ‘backed out’ of Britain’s Got Talent panel role

Cheryl Fernandez-Versini was originally lined up for the Britain’s Got Talent judging panel, but she “backed out” just before the show launched. Simon Cowell confirmed previous reports that The X Factor’s Cheryl was due to be part of the hit ITV talent show. The variety series made its debut in 2007 with Good Morning Britain’s

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The McHugh View

Donegal return to Croke Park this Sunday for the Division One semi final in the National Football League. Rory Gallagher’s side go into the game against Dublin of the back of four straight defeats, but it was their opening three victories that kept them in the division and a last four birth. Cork also finished on 6pts

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MICA investigation in Donegal has made little to no progress – Doherty

  It’s claimed that as the May 31st dealine approaches for a report on MICA blocks in Donegal to be delivered to Government,there is no evidence that the investigation has advanced at all. Thousands of homeowners in the county are thought to be affected by the issue, where their homes are crumbling and described as

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22 workplace deaths in Donegal between 2010 and 2015

Workers’ Memorial Day will be formally observed in Ireland on the 28th of this month. A special event will take place involving the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, IBEC, the Construction Industry Federation and the Health and Safety Authority. Workers’ Memorial Day Ireland remembers workers lost and injured and highlights the importance of health, safety

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Deputy says HSE must fully support Dungloe Hospital in eliminating ‘Super Bug’

A Donegal Deputy says the HSE must ensure that the temporary closure of Dungloe Hospital does not Impact on Patient Care. The HSE announced last week that the Hospital has been temporarily closed to new admissions after the discovery of the antibiotic resistant bacteria ‘CRE’ at the unit. The Executive says none of the hospital’s

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Community Nursing system under severe strain – INMO

A report on community nursing in Ireland to be launched this morning indicates that the service is under severe strain. The report says the service is struggling to meet the demands from challenges including a changing national demographic and earlier acute care discharges. The moratorium on nurse recruitment has also had a severe impact according

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Cope calls on Comreg to review licence conditions for mobile operators

  The telecoms regulator Comreg is being urged to put pressure on mobile phone operators to improve the service provision which they are currently offering in Donegal and elsewhere in the west and north west. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher says the quality of service and availability of mobile signals has greatly deteriorated in parts

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Letterkenny Rovers suffer injury time equaliser in cup semi-final

FAI Intermediate Cup semi-final result, April 3: Ringmahon Rangers 1 v 1 Letterkenny Rovers Letterkenny Rovers were within seconds of qualifying for the FAI Intermediate Cup Final on Sunday afternoon until a late equaliser means they have to do it all over again. Rovers were in Cork to take on Ringmahon Rangers and led for

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Donegal League results

Donegal League results, April 3 Temple Domestic Appliances Division 1 Bonagee United FC     1       v     2         Kerrykeel FC Cranford FC                 3       v     3         Convot Arsenal FC Gweedore United        0       v     3         Raphoe Town   CT Ball Division 2 Ballybofey United FC      2    v     1

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Inishowen League results

Inishowen League results, April 3 Jackie Crossan Premier Division Clonmany Shamrocks   2       v    1          Buncrana Hearts Glengad United              3       v    0          QPS Buncrana Credit Union Cup Illies Celtic                      0       v    3          Greencastle FC Cockhill                            2       v    3          Culdaff Strand Hotel First Division Carn FC

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Councillor urges people to be vigilant after attempted abduction report

A Stranorlar area councillor is urging people to be vigilant after reports that a van driver attempted to entice two girls into a red van in Drumkeen on Friday evening. It’s reported that the van driver didn’t realise that the girls’ grandmother was with them, and challenged him. He is described as being in his

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Strabane woman charged with Bundoran hotel arson released on bail

A Strabane woman, who is charged with setting fire to a county Donegal hotel, had her case adjourned, at Ballyshannon District Court. 50-year-old Sylvia Glenn, Greenway Park, Strabane is charged with arson in that she damaged by fire a water storage unit at the Allingham Arms Hotel, Bundoran on March 25. When the case was

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