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Over half a million in funding for Mount Errigal preservation

  Over half a million euro in funding has been allocated to Donegal County Council for the protection and preservation of Mount Errigal in West Donegal.  The money was allocated by the Northern Peripheral Fund and will go towards assigning a research and design team that will carry out the work required. Local Councillor Micheal Cholm

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O’Domhnaill outlines case for more staff in Glenties Municipal District

The Glenties Municipal District meeting has heard calls on senior council staff to attend a future meeting to discuss future staffing plans for the area. Cllr Seamus O’Domhnaill says staff in the council’s Dungloe office are under severe pressure as there aren’t enough of them to deal with queries from the public. He says previous

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Captain William Porterfield says confidence is good in the Ireland camp ahead of ICC T20 World Cup

The Irish cricketers start their ICC World Twenty20 campaign in India on Wednesday. Middle-Eastern side, Oman are first up for Ireland before they face Bangladesh on Friday, and then The Netherlands, their final group opponents on Sunday. The north west league is well represented in the squad with Bready’s Craig Young, Eglinton’s Stuart Thompson and

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Over 50 jobs gone following shock closure of Austins in Derry

One of Derry’s most iconic shops has closed its doors today, with over 50 staff told their jobs are gone with immediate effect. Austins on the Diamond in Derry opened in the 19th century, and was often described as Ireland’s Oldest Department Store. However, it’s understood the company has now gone into liquidation, and will

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Update – Randox deal to become main Grand National sponsor will benefit Dungloe

An Udaras na Gaeltachta board member in Donegal says today’s announcement that Randox Health will sponsor the Grand National from next year is a very important one for Dungloe. Randox has confirmed a five-year deal starting from April 2017. Randox, which has a base in Dungloe, says more than 5% of the world’s population receives

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“I’m glad I sought FF Ceann Comhairle nomination” – Cope

Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher says he’s glad he sought the Fianna Fail nomination for the position of Ceann Comhairle, despite the fact that he lost last evening’s vote. Following a secret ballot, Mr Gallagher was defeated by Kildare South TD Seán Ó Fearghaíl, who will now stand in Thursday’s election for Dáil chairperson

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Mc Cann demands action following publication of “damning” rail report

A Derry Assembly candidate says a report published by a Stormont committee this week backs up everything said by rail campaigners about the unacceptable handling of contracts relating to upgrade of the Coleraine-Derry line. The report concerns the delays and doubling of the cost of the upgrade. Eamon Mc Cann says Regional Development Minister Michelle

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Pat the Cope Gallagher unsuccessful in Ceann Comhairle nomination bid

  Newly elected Fianna Fail Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher has failed  to secure nomination for the Ceann Comhairle position from his party.  He was defeated by Kildare South TD Seán Ó Fearghaíl,  who will stand in Thursday’s vote for Dáil chairman. The Cope has been widely tipped as favorite for the post in recent days

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Ten Neighbourhood Watch Schemes being launched in Letterkenny tonight

  Gardai in Letterkenny are launching ten Neighbourhood Watch Schemes in the town to strengthen Community & Garda interaction in the fight against crime. The launch is taking place in the Station House Hotel tonight at 7.30 where information will be provided on how to protect your home against instances such as ‘creeper burglaries’ and

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Jackson fears gritters may stop working after weekend attacks in Top of the Hill

There were separate attacks on a Road Gritter and Community Wardens in the Top of the Hill area over the weekend. Councillor Christopher Jackson says there is anger in the area as a result of the attacks on what are essential services. He says the worry is that there may be repercussions………..

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Roma Mc Laughlin named Women’s National League Player of the Month

Greencastl’s Roma McLaughlin has won the Continental Tyres Women’s National League Player of the Month award for January/February. The Peamount United midfielder has been in superb form of late – scoring in the recent win over Castlebar Celtic – in what is her debut season in the League. “I’ve been playing well, but my team-mates

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Three major projects in Glenties area tipped for funding by Transport Infrastructure Ireland

  It’s emerged that Transport Infrastructure Ireland, formerly the NRA, will announce funding for road strengthening works in the coming days, with three major projects to be funded in the Glenties Municipal District. Cllr Seamus O’Domhnaill says he’s been told by sources in TII that money will be included for the re-surfacing of Dunfanaghy Main

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PSNI, Alert, Derry

Update – Derry PSNI appeal for information about Gobnascale pipe bomb

  A bomb has been found in Derry overnight. The viable explosive device was recovered during a security alert in the Gelvin Gardens area of the city at about five o’clock last evening. A number of residents were evacuated while security forces examined the scene – and the device was made safe a short time

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Simon Cowell confirms that the One Direction lads will be going solo

Simon Cowell said he’s “absolutely sure” there will be solo offerings from the One Direction boys. Former member Zayn Malik found chart success with his first single Pillowtalk, but Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan have so far not confirmed whether they’ll be using their hiatus to emulate his number one. But

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Millie Mackintosh will never do a tell-all on her failed marriage to Professor Green

Millie Mackintosh has said she will never do a “tell-all” about her relationship with Professor Green. News broke late last month that she was splitting from her rapper husband after almost three years of marriage. Speaking just before the split was announced, Millie said: “I’ve never done a tell-all about my relationship and I won’t.

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Diarmaid O’Brien praises team spirit after Oscar Traynor Cup win

Inishowen League manager Diarmaid O’Brien believes his 25-man squad is crucial to helping the Donegal select’s Oscar Traynor run. The Inishowen side beat Galway 1-2 on Saturday in the Oscar Traynor Cup quarter-final and face the Leinster Senior League at home in the semi-final. Diarmaid said his team overcame a physical Galway team by using

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Coveney refusing to reconsider ombudsman’s Lost at Sea recommendation

The Sunday Times is reporting today that outgoing Agriculture and Marine Minister Simon Coveney continues to stand over the decision not to pay €245,000 in compensation to the Byrne family from Donegal under the Lost at Sea scheme despite an ombudsman’s recommendation that it be paid. The Skifjord sank in 1981, with the loss of

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Thomas Pringle

“I will not be voting for Enda Kenny as Taoiseach” – Pringle

Independent Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle has said he will not be supporting any deal which would see Enda Kenny remain as Taoiseach. Deputy Pringle’s name was mentioned in the Sunday Independent today as one of a number of independents asked to attend a meeting last week at which ministries and other positions were reportedly on

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