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Potential blackouts ‘will hit old and vulnerable the worst’

  Potential blackouts this winter will hit the old and the vulnerable the worst, according to People Before Profit. It’s labelled Government plans to classify Data Centres as ‘strategic,’ allowing developers fast track their planning applications. That’s despite a warning from EirGrid power supply will be ‘tight’ this winter. People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy

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Premier Division Review: Harps draw with Dundalk as Derry lose to Shamrock Rovers

Finn Harps played out an exciting 2-2 draw with Dundalk on Friday night. Michael Duffy and Patrick Hoban scored either side of a Tunde Owolabi brace to ensure a share of the spoils. Derry City took the lead early on against Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght with Danny Lafferty heading home to give the Candystripes a

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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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