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The search for missing Derry man John Concannon focuses on the Burt area today

  The search for missing Derry man John Concannon is continuing today with the main focus of the search in the Burt area in Donegal. Mr. Concannon has been missing for almost two weeks now. Family members believe because Mr Concannon suffers from dementia, he could have went back to his mother’s birthplace in Burt […]

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District Judge hits out at “inaccurate, unbalanced and incomplete” reporting

The President of the District Court says “inaccurate, unbalanced and incomplete reporting of a statistical trend is a disservice to public interest”. Her comments come after the Courts Service came out last month to defend the rate of drink-driving convictions. Last month, figures to Independent TD Tommy Broughan from the Department of Justice showed only

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Harkin tells young people from Connaught Ulster- “You can rule the world”

This Wenesday is the deadline for registering to vote in the upcoming General Election. The National Youth Council of Ireland is encouraging young people to register to vote for the first time – and reminding people to make sure they’re able to vote by visiting Check-the-register-DOT-ie. Almost 60-thousand young people have turned 18 since last

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Drug-Driving campaigner welcomes progress, but says resources remain a key concern

A prominent anti-drugs campaigner in Donegal says while its to be welcomed that gardai are finally getting equipment to detect people driving under the influence of drugs, the fact that drug units have been dismantled in Donegal and elsewhere on the border remains an issue. PJ Blake was speaking to Greg on the Shaun Doherty

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Mac Lochlainn renews call for review of garda charges for policing local events

New figures show An Garda Siochana took in €1.8 million for policing private events in the first six months of this year. There have been concerns the cost of policing small, local charities and festivals is too high. It has been claimed in County Donegal, a charity had to foot the bill of 4 thousand

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Temporary location being sought for Castlefinn Health Centre

It’s been claimed the Castlefinn Health Centre will not re-open for at least 4 months due to extensive damage caused by flooding last week. According to reports, a temporary location is now being considered due to the overwhelming influx of patients at Lifford Health Centre since Castlefinn’s closure. One of the main reasons cited for

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Rochford set for Mayo job

It’s expected that Stephen Rochford will be confirmed as the new Mayo football manager this week. The Crossmolina man saw his Corofin side lose surrender their All Ireland title yesterday, with defeat to Castlebar Mitchels in the Connacht club football final. Rochford’s name is the only one in the running to succeed the team of

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The late Kathleen Ruddy on the Shaun Doherty Show 30th October

  On Friday 30th October Kathleen Ruddy & her daughter Mary joined Shaun in studio to discuss palliative care in the Donegal Hospice. Sadly today Kathleen passed away. Even in illness, Kathleen did her utmost to encourage others.  To her husband Danny, children Carol, Mary, John, & wider family circle, our deepest condolences. May she

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Inishowen League Results 22 November 2015

Inishowen Football League 22nd  November Jackie Crossan Premier Division Aileach FC 1-1 Moville Celtic Culdaff FC 0-4 Clonmany Shamrocks Buncrana Hearts 0-3 Greencastle FC Illies Celtic 1-2 Glengad United Strand Hotel First Division Carrowmena FC 1-4 Dunree United Carn FC 4-3 Cockhill Celtic Rasheney FC 0-3 Redcastle United Inishowen Engineering Reserve League Premier Gleneely Colts

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Donegal Deputy reacts to latest Red C Poll which shows Sinn Fein up by 2 points

  There’s good news for  Sinn Féin and Fine Gael in the latest opinion poll. The Red C tracking Poll in today’s Sunday Business Post shows support for Enda Kenny’s party is up by one point since last month to 31% – its highest level of support since 2012. Sinn Féin has risen two points in

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Second day of volunteer foot search gets underway for missing man John Concannon

  A second day of a volunteer foot search for missing Derry man John Concanon got underway today. The 71 year old has been missing since Tuesday 10th November. Mr John Concannon was last seen on the Lenamore Road getting off a bus. It’s believed Mr. Concannon, who suffers from dementia, took the wrong bus

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Jason Quigley talks to Saturday Sport on extending his pro record

Jason Quigley extended his unbeaten professional record to 9-0 on Friday night, winning over Marchristopher Adkins on a unanimous decision in Las Vegas. The Donegal middleweight went the distance with the American boxer, with the judges scoring it 40-36, 40-36, 39-37. Jason spoke with Oisin Kelly on Saturday Sport where he reflected on a busy

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Quigley goes the distance in Las Vegas to extend pro record to 9-0

Jason Quigley extended his professional record to 9-0 but for the first time stateside he was taken the distance. The Donegal middleweight was the unanimous winner over four rounds against Marchristopher Atkins at the Hard Round Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas with the judges scoring it 40-36, 40-36 39-37 Quigley who was cut above

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Gardai warn owners of track machinery to be on the look out for thieves

  Gardai in Donegal are advising the owners of track machines to make sure they are stored in a secure area. The warning comes following the theft of a number of machines in Tyrone and Northern Ireland and it is thought criminals could start targeting premises in the county. Gardai are advising owners of Hitachi

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Met Eireann says there will be NO major snowfall this weekend but drivers told to exercise caution

Sleet and snow showers have been reported around the region this afternoon, but Met Eireann says there’s no sign of major snowfall this weekend. Temperatures will dip and showers are likely, which could fall as sleet especially on higher ground. Donegal County Council has confirmed gritters have been out on a number of routes since

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Letterkenny’s Lower Main Street ‘left in the dark’ this Christmas

Some traders in the Lower Main Street area of Letterkenny have hit out at Letterkenny Chamber for not erecting Christmas Lights in the area. Responding, The Letterkenny Chamber say there is not enough money to cover the whole town and it’s a work in progress. Lower Main Street Businessman Anthony Arthur says the 25 businesses

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Dozens of homes and business in Clady without broadband and phone services

Many homes and businesses in the Clady area remain without a fixed line broadband and or phone line service following a lightening strike earlier this week. A number of BT crews are in the area trying to reconnect anyone effected. SDLP West Tyrone representative Daniel McCrossan says most of the areas 600 residents were effected

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Mc Monagle welcomes new hospital hygiene protocols

The Chairman of the Letterkenny Municipal District has welcomed indications from Letterkenny General Hospital that a review of hygiene and cleaning practices have been concluded, and new protocols are being implemented. However, he’s expressing concern at a suggestion that staff who do not comply with hand hygiene regulations may be named and shamed. Along with

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HSE pledges to end “wage discrimination” against home helps in Donegal

Donegal Sinn Féin TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn today called for an end to what he described as wage disrimination by the H.S.E. In June of this year it emerged that the H.S.E. in the county have been witholding unsocial hours premium payments from around 500 home helps in Donegal. Deputy MacLochlainn says he has now

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IBEC North West outlines priorities ahead of General Election 2016

IBEC North West has launched its General Election campaign oulining its key priorities in the region for the next government. The business representative group says creating jobs and maintaining a positive business enviroment must be the priority for the next administration. Unemployement in the North West has fallen from 17.8% in 2012 to 9.3% in

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PSNI, Alert, Derry

Derry security alert ongoing after suspicious object is found on Strand Road

A security alert is continuing on Strand Road in Derry this morning. Police have not released details, but DUP MLA Gary Middleton says he believes a suspicious object has been placed in a hijacked vehicle and parked close to the PSNI station. The alert in Derry began shortly before 11 o’clock last night, just a

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