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Fianna Fail deny reports that they approached GAA star to run in General Election

Fianna Fail in Co Donegal have totally refuted reports that the party approached a top Donegal GAA star to run in the next General Election. The party have said the claims are “completely ridiculous” It’s reported today that Fianna Fail attempted to get the name of Michael Murphy on their General Election ticket in Donegal.

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Man arrested in connection with an assault on a woman in Derry released on bail

A 36 year old man arrested in connection with an assault on a woman in Derry yesterday has been bailed pending further enquiries in relation to the incident. A woman in her 30s was attacked on the Creggan Road in the early hours of yesterday morning. Police said the woman was taken to hospital “for

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Royal terror plot foiled ? : Two men arrested in Northwest

Two men are being questioned by Gardai in connection with an investigation into dissident republican activity. The swoop is part of on overall increase in activities by anti-terrorism Gardaí ahead of the visit of Britain’s Prince Charles next week. Just before midday yesterday, Gardai on traffic enforcement duties stopped a car at Glenfarn on the

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Official opening of Jim McCormick Urban Garden today

The latest Urban Garden in Letterkenny will be officially opened and named today in honour of Jim Mc Cormick, who is credited with spearheading the town’s recent success in the Tidy Towns Competition. Donegal County Council says naming the garden in his honour will reflect the progress that’s been made, and encourage others to maintain that commitment. This

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Calls made for new Letterkenny Courthouse build to begin immediately

Letterkenny Municipal District are calling for the new courthouse in the town to be started as quickly as possible. In a motion moved at a meeting this week, Cllr Dessie Shiels said urgent attention is needed for the project, the only Donegal inclusion in the National Stimulus Plan announced in 2012. At that point, work was

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Deputy Pringle – Irish Water may soon be able to tell Donegal County Council what to put in its Development Plans

A Donegal Deputy has claimed Irish Water may soon be able to tell Donegal County Council what to put in its Development Plans. The government has published draft legislation to streamline a number of planning laws into a single bill. Deputy Thomas Pringle says that is to be welcomed, but one major issue of concern

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Deputy McConalogue – Cuts to One Parent Family Payment will force people into poverty

Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue says if the government goes ahead with plans to cut the One Parent Family Payment in July, some Donegal families will be forced into poverty. He says families will lose up to €80 a week, as the age threshold for qualification is cut from 16 to 7. Deputy McConalogue says the

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Ryanair’s 4,000,000th passenger passes through City of Derry Airport

Ryanair has hosted a celebration at City of Derry Airport to mark its 4 millionth passenger to fly from the airport. The award was made to Kim Newlands today by Derry and Strabane Mayor Elisha Mc Callion and Ryanair’s Sales and marketing Manager for Ireland and the UK Lisa Buckley. Speaking to Highland Radio News,

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Moville Community Against Water Metres will not accept Irish Water apology

The Moville Community Against Water Metres Group have said they will not be accepting an apology they have received from Irish Water. The group demanded an apology after they claimed that a number of people in the area have been abused when they’ve asked Irish Water engineers not to install a metre on their properties.

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Tyrone goalkeeper Niall Morgan doubtful for Ulster SFC opener

Tyrone goalkeeper Niall Morgan is doubtful for Sunday’s Ulster SFC opener against Donegal. Morgan is struggling with a groin problem, and is having difficulty kicking the ball. Assistant manager Gavin Devlin said that if the ‘keeper – a renowned dead ball expert – is unable to take kick-outs, he will not be playing at Ballybofey.

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Two men have been arrested over alleged death threats against Darren Kelly

Two men have been arrested over alleged death threats against the manager of Oldham Athletic Football Club. The club reported the death threat against manager Darren Kelly, to Greater Manchester Police after receiving a letter on Monday. Police said a 27-year-old man and 42-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill.

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Cllr Doherty says major opportunity to create jobs in Carndonagh being delayed

An Inishowen Councillor says a major opportunity to provide jobs in Carndonagh is being delayed because a planning application has been held up for six months. The application for a development in the town centre was lodged in December of last year, but still hasn’t been ruled on. Over the weekend it was announced that

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Mac Lochlainn says “blockages” in Dublin and Belfast are hindering cross border cooperation

  A Donegal TD says agencies in Dublin and Belfast are preventing the potential of cross border economic cooperation from being realised. Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn was speaking after a series of meeting between senior Sinn Fein figures concluded that initiatives such as Intertrade Ireland, the Letterkenny Derry Gateway and the North West Corridor are

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Overall fall in Derry crime but burglaries and sexual offences increase

The number of crimes reported to police in Derry City over the last year has showed a decrease of 1.5 per cent. According to figures released today, the total number of crimes reported was 7,909, down from 8,028 in the 2013/14 financial year. While there were reductions in some categories, others had shown increases –

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Donegal is to receive €654,500 under the 2015 Rural Water Programme

Donegal is to receive €654,500 under the 2015 Rural Water Programme. The allocation to the local authority is for group water and group sewerage schemes and are provided by the Department of Environment, Community & Local Government. €250,000 of the funding is for Townawilly in Raphoe, and Tory Island Group Water Schemes which will benefit

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Donegal man describes second 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Nepal

At least four people are thought to have been killed in Nepal – after another major earthquake there. It sent people running into the streets in the capital, Kathmandu, just two weeks after a devastating quake which killed more than 8-thousand people. Geologists say it measured 7-point-4 in magnitude, and was centred near the base

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Colaiste na Carriage are winners of the Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2015

Four teenagers from Donegal are the winners of the Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2015, organised and run by Foróige. They established a business which produces treats using seaweed. The transition year students from Colaiste na Carriage were amongst the 1,000 participants who set up 600 businesses as part of this year’s Foróige Network

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Kilmacrennan woman with Down Syndrome lives out actress dream in epic birthday surprise

Meet Claire Doherty from Kilmacrennan, who’s had the dream of being an actress all her life. Her brother Paul, who’s a wedding photographer, decided to make Claire’s dream come true and play the video at her 21st birthday celebrations. Claire and Paul came up with an excellent concept for the video, which sees her birthday

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Former Derry boss Collins takes the reigns at Waterford

Waterford United will announce Roddy Collins as their manager today. The Blues are currently bottom of the league 18 points behind leaders Finn Harps. Collins hasn’t managed since leaving Derry last year but has previously earned promotion with Athlone and Monaghan. Meanwhile, former Sligo Rovers manager Paul Cook has been appointed as Portsmouths new boss.

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HSE says NoWDOC service is operating as normal while discussions continue

The HSE says the NoWDOC service is operating as normal, and it has not yet been briefed about possible changes to the service. In a statement to Highland Radio News, the HSE says – “The HSE would like to reassure patients and their families that the NoWDOC service is operating as normal. In November 2013

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Two Derry institutions added to HIA abuse inquiry

The Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry in Northern Ireland is to investigate three additional state-run institutions. There will also be a separate examination of the activities of paedophile priest Brendan Smyth. The inquiry has been investigating 13 institutions to date. However,two former homes in Derry – Fort James and Harberton House – will also be examined

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Letterkenny litter warden says dog fouling a continuing problem

The Letterkenny Municipal District Litter Warden is urging to public to dispose of their waste properly. Martin Roarty has been expressing frustration that most of the waste found at illegal dump sites are items that could be disposed of at bottle banks and recycling centres. Dog fouling in the Letterkenny area is said to continue

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