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Further delays on work commencing on Radiology Department at LGH evokes serious concern

  It’s been claimed there are further delays for the planned Radiology Department at Letterkenny General Hospital. Work on the new Radiology Department was due to start in the New Year but according information received by Friends of Letterkenny General Hospital; work will not begin until mid-next year at least with no specific state date

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Rory Gallagher issues statement about Jim McGuinness’s book

Donegal’s senior football team manager Rory Gallagher has issued a statement in response to comments made by former team All-Ireland winning Donegal manager Jim McGuinness following the publication this week of his book “Until Victory Always.” Gallagher stated: “I have received many requests for my reaction to the description given by Jim Mc Guinness in

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Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle confirms endorsement for Right2Change policies

    Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle has confirmed he is endorsing the Right2Change policies. Pringle, along with 5 other TDs, Mick Wallace, Clare Daly, Joan Collins, Seamus healy and Tommy Broughan are supporting the Right2Change movement. Sinn Fein are also strongly endorsing the movement. Deputy Pringle says he made the decision on the basis that

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Donegal County Council must carry out work internally – Mac Giolla Easbuig

  Calls have been made to provide more manpower in Donegal County Council to carry out vital work in Donegal within the council. The call comes following a recent road works carried in the west of the county by private contractors. Work was initially carried out by council staff but it was then outsourced to

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Update: Owner of Matt’s takeaway makes appeal following weekend burglary

  Gardai are continuing their investigations today following a burglary in St. Johnston over the weekend. Matt’s takeaway in St. Johnston was broken into on Saturday night and the contents of the till were stolen. The thieves gained access to the premises by smashing a window at the front of the property. Extensive damage was

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One point win for Trillick against Naomh Conaill in Championship quarter final

Trillick of Tyrone progress to the next round of the Ulster Senior Club Championship after a one point win over Naomh Conaill. The final score was Trillick 2-09 to Naomh Conaill’s 1-11. Naomh Conaill were reduced to 14 men in the first half with Anthony Thompson being sent off, but their great performance in the

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Gardai launch investigation following overnight burglary in St. Johnston

  Gardai have launched an investigation following an overnight burglary in St. Johnston. Matt’s takeaway in St. Johnston was broken into last night and the contents of the till were stolen. The thieves gained access to the premises by smashing a window at the front of the property. Extensive damage was also carried out to

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Success for Finn Valley AC at Donegal Cross Country Championships

The 46th Annual Donegal Cross Country Championships took place in Ballybofey on Sunday, with Finn Valley athletes winning both team events. Senior Women: Teresa Doherty – Finn Valley AC Caitriona Devine – Finn Valley AC Donna Evans  – Finn Valley AC Team: Finn Valley AC Inishowen AC Lifford AC Senior Men: Pauric McKinney – Inishowen

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Horgan delighted with the result – but warns Limerick will be a massive challange

Finn Harps are through to the SSE Airtricity League Promotion/Relegation play-off following their 3-1 aggregate success over UCD in the First Division second versus third play-off. Harps came from behind to win 2-1 against UCD at Finn Park last night. The now face Limerick, with the first game at the Market’s Field on Monday, and

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Traffic and travel information for those attending Derry Halloween festivities

  The PSNI has issued vital traffic and travel information for tonight’s Halloween festivities in Derry. Members of the public are being advised to expect some disruption to travel this evening, as thousands descend on the city centre from across the North West. A huge turnout is expected tonight for the Rise of the River

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Highland Radios ‘Beat the Banker’ event raises over €20,000 for charity

  Highland Radios fundraising event ‘Beat the Banker’ was a huge success last night in the Mount Errigal Hotel, raising over €20,000 for charity. The two charities set to benefit from the money raised are the Donegal Down Syndrome Association and ‘Ray of Sunshine Foundation’. The aim is to raise €25,000 by the end of

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Harps v UCD: Mailey expecting a close game. Live coverage on Highland.

The countdown is on to Finn Harps’ big game against UCD tonight. Harps are 1-0 up from the first-leg of the play-off to decide who will face the second from bottom  Premier Division side in the promotion/relegation play-off. Harps defender Packie Mailey says that games between the sides have been close this season, and he’s

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Donegal motorists urges to keep an eye out for Trick or Treaters

Motorists are being asked to err on the side of caution this Halloween particularly driving through housing estates with children out trick or treating. Parents and guardians taking children trick or treating are also being advised to avail of pedestrian lights where possible. Brian O’Donnell is the Donegal Road Safety Officer – he says tragedy

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Decision on controversial wind farm in Finn Valley not going ahead today

  A ruling on whether to grant planning permission for a controversial €200 million wind farm the Finn Valley area will not be going ahead today. Cork based company Planree Limited is proposing to build the Carrickaduff wind farm with up to 49 turbines but there has been considerable local opposition A decision was expected

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Arranmore Island to receive €45,000 in funding for work on busy stretch of road

    Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs, Joe McHugh, has announced funding of €45,000 for repair works to be carried out on “Bóthar an Chomharchumainn” on Arranmore Island. A 550-metre stretch of road will be covered with bitmac as well as 30 metres opposite the playground. It’s hoped the improvements will be beneficial both

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