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FT Report & Reaction as St Michael’s leave it late to beat Four Masters

St Michael’s came from behind to beat Four Masters 1-12 to 1-11 in the Donegal Senior Football Championship on Saturday afternoon. Edward O’Reilly’s point was the difference between the two sides. Ryan Ferry has the full time report… Ryan spoke with St Michael’s boss Daniel McLaughlin after the game…

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CMO urges people to continue following public health advice

  The Chief Medical Officer is urging people to continue following public health advice as we move into the winter months. This includes wearing masks while in retail or hospitality situations and on public transport, and staying at home if you have cold-like symptoms Dr Tony Holohan is also encouraging anyone who isn’t yet fully

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Ardara win appeal – Ulster rule in their favour

Ardara have been successful with their appeal at provincial level and their result over Bundoran in championship stands. The Ulster Hearings Committee went in favour of  Ardara after they highlighted a misapplication of the rules by the Donegal Competitions Control Committee. Ardara were appealing the CCC’s ruling to replay their round one senior championship game, after

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Government accused of dragging its heels on Mica redress

The Government’s being accused of dragging its heels on redress for Mica families. Aontú Leader Peadar Toibín says after first committing to 100 per cent redress for them, that commitment has been thrown in doubt. A government working group report suggests it could cost the state 3.2 billion euro and recommends covering remediation works but

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Government funding needed for Donegal Rape Crisis Centre – Pringle

  The Donegal Rape Crisis Centre should not have to rely on donations for its important work. That’s the view of Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle who is calling on the Government to ensure adequate funding for the centre. The centre provides crucial free and confidential services to people across Donegal and in surrounding areas. Deputy

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Tributes paid to former SDLP Councillor Jim Clifford

  SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has paid tribute to former SDLP Councillor Jim Clifford who passed away yesterday evening. Mr Clifford, from Creggan, was one of the SDLP’s longest serving councillors, serving as an elected representative in Derry from the 1980s-2014. In a statement, party leader Colum Eastwood described Jim Clifford as a grafter who

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Renewed calls for Diabetes Centre of Excellence at LUH

  There are renewed calls for a Diabetes Centre of Excellence to be established at Letterkenny University Hospital. Former Health Minister Simon Harris previously gave a commitment to Diabetes Ireland that such a facility would be delivered. To date, there has been no progress on the project. Councillor Albert Doherty says as a result, patients

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Gardai seize four vehicles as part of cross border operation

Four vehicles have been seized as part of a planned Cross Border Joint Agency Task Force Operation. The operation, conducted yesterday along border counties, was an initiative to tackle rural crime. This operation was conducted with the PSNI, Revenue Commissioners and Gardaí from Donegal, Louth, Cavan/Monaghan and Sligo/Leitrim divisions and ASU. The operation involved high

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Report on Mica redress is ‘not the final word’ – Taoiseach

  The Taoiseach says a report delivered to Government on the Mica redress scheme is not the final word on the matter. It recommended covering the cost of remediation works, but not the full cost of demolition of homes. Campaigners have demanded 100 per cent redress, saying they don’t have confidence their homes can be

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Ireland approves International Agreement to protect marine life

  Ireland has approved an International Agreement to protect marine life in the North-East Atlantic. The Government has joined 14 other countries and the EU in deciding to set up the North Atlantic Current and Evlanov Sea basin Marine Protected Area. The MPA covers around 600 thousand square kilometres and comprises a vitally important area

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Electric Ireland latest supplier to increase prices

  Electric Ireland is increasing the price of its electricity by 9-point-3 percent and the price of gas by 7 percent from November 1st. It’s the latest energy supplier to increase its prices which will impact around 1-point-1 million electricity customers and 145 thousand gas customers. The company last increased its prices in August, when

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NWRA calls for ‘positive discrimination’ in forthcoming budget

  The North Western Regional Assembly has called for positive discrimination for the region in the forthcoming budget. In its pre-budget submission, the NWRA has highlighted the economic challenges facing the North-West of Ireland, and how the region’s economy is being left behind. CEO David Minton says the region’s economic status has been downgraded from

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Highland Radio is proudly supporting Irish Music Month

Highland Radio is proud to be supporting #irishmusicmonth, in association with Hot Press magazine, ireland’s music bible. We’re inviting you to nominate your local ‘Music Hero’, an act you believe deserves a push to what could become much more success. Most importantly, as we already do, we’ll be supporting Irish artists, and encouraging you to

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Consultant claims Slaintecare is a ‘busted flush’

A leading consultant claims Sláintecare is a ‘busted flush’, after a third member quit its implementation advisory council. Two senior members resigned early last month – and high-profile consultant, Anthony O’Connor, stood down yesterday. They were all disappointed with the pace of the health reform plan. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says Slaintecare remains the roadmap

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