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Renewed calls for the reopening of Gynaecology outreach service in Dungloe

It’s over a year since a Gynaecology out-patient clinic in Dungloe was temporarily suspended as a result of staffing issues, and the service has still not been reinstated. Local Councillor Michael Chol Mac Giolla Easbuig has been campaigning to have the service restored, and he’s been in on-going contact with senior management at Letterkenny General […]

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Donegal identified as a “water protest hotspot” by high level government group

Donegal is one of three areas identified as water protest hotspots by a high level government group. The group, which has been meeting on a weekly basis for the past 10 months, is made up of civil servants, Irish Water officials and special advisors. The Sunday Business Post has received minutes of meetings under the

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Local representatives say flood prevention must be made a priority

Following serious flooding in Donegal Town, Ballybofey, Letterkenny, Castlefinn and other parts of Donegal over the weekend, thoughts are turning to long term flood prevention. Cllr Patrick Mc Gowan, who spent much of yesterday helping people affected by floods in Castlefinn and Ballybofey, says he and other local representatives will again be demanding that the

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Police renew appeal for information as search for missing Derry man continues

Police on both sides of the border continue to appeal for information regarding 71 year old John Concannon, who’s been missing since last Tuesday. Mr Concannon, who is five feet six inches in height, was last seen the Lenamore Road/Beragh Hill area of Derry, wearing a black and grey beanie hat, a black coat, checked

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Matches off

The following matches have been called off due to over-night flooding in the county. GAA: Donegal Under 21 Championship Semi-Final St. Eunans v Aodh Ruadh Soccer: Ulster Senior League Swilly Rovers v Fanad United Bonagee United v Letterkenny Rovers

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Rory Gallagher: No Donegal retirements and twelve additions to the panel

Donegal Senior Manager Rory Gallagher has confirmed to Highland Radio Sport there’s no retirements among the current squad and he has added twelve younger players to the panel ahead of the 2016 season. Danny Rodgers, Stephen McMenamin, Ciaran Gillespie, Michael Carroll, Eoghan Ban Gallagher, Ciaran Thompson, Stephen McBrearty, Caolan McGonagle, Jack O Brien, Rory Carr,

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Derry City Chairman Philip O’Doherty on the progress at the Brandywell

It’s been a busy couple of weeks around the Brandywell as Derry City appointed Kenny Shiels as their new manager, while off the field the club is focusing on redevelopment work and the public consultation plan, where the club have sought the views of supporters. This week Oisin Kelly caught up with Derry City chairman

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Ann Marie Mc Glynn and Pauric McKinney among winners at International Cross Country

Donegal starred at Saturday’s International Masters Cross Country in Santry Dublin. In the over 35 women’s category Letterkenny AC members took three of the top four places. Ann Marie M Glynn was the first home followed by Natasha Adams 2nd while Fionnuala Diver was 4th. In the over 50 mens, Inishowen’s Pauric Mc Kinney was

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Coleman disappointed to concede but they’ll take the away goal

Ireland are in healthy position ahead of Mondays Euro 2016 play-off second leg following a 1-all draw with Bosnia Herzegovina in Zenica on Friday Night. Robbie Brady scored late on before Edin Dzeko equalised. Seamus Coleman was disappointed they conceded but there’s positives with the away goal ahead of Monday’s second leg…

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PSNI

Viable explosive device found as Drumsurn security alert continues

A three day security operation in the Drumsurn area close to Limavady is continuing today, after a controlled explosion was carried out on a suspicious device found on the Legavallon Road yesterday afternoon. The PSNI have confirmed the object was a viable explosive device, and are asking people to maintain the support and patience they

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Update: A man and woman in their 30s have died in serious road traffic crash in Newtowncunningham

    It’s understood a man and a woman in their 30s have died, one other man is in a serious condition while several others have been injured. in a road traffic crash outside Newtowncunningham. The crash occurred approximately half a mile from the village of Newtowncunningham on the main road to Letterkenny. All traffic has been

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Update: Two people dead in serious road traffic crash outside Newtowncunningham

  It’s understood two people have died and several others are seriously injured in a road traffic crash outside Newtowncunningham. Emergency services are currently at the scene. The crash occured on the Letterkenny side of the village at approximately 2.30 this afternoon. It’s believed a number of cars were involved in the incident. The road

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Almost 26 thousand sign online petition to ban super trawlers off Irish coast

  Almost 26 thousand people have signed an online petition to ban super trawlers off the Irish coast. The petition was sparked following news the second largest trawler in the world has been sailing off the Donegal coast catching an unknown amount and species of fish. The trawler is nearly 140 metres long and has

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Dermot O’ Leary to front Children in Need after Terry Wogan pulls out on medical advice

Dermot O’Leary will be stepping into Terry Wogan’s shoes as Children In Need presenter tonight. The 77-year-old veteran broadcaster pulled out of the show at the last minute on the advice of doctors following a procedure on his back. But Dermot is excited about his new role and said he cannot wait to get involved

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