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MEP says islands should be treated as a single region under Leader

  Islands around the country should be categorised as one region in order to qualify for funding from the EU Leader programme. That’s the recommendation from the Sinn Fein MEP Liadh ni Riada. The Leader programme is supposed to tackle rural isolation and generate employment and stimulate village and town renewal in rural parts of

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Damage caused by LGH flooding could cost 10 million euro more than insurance payouts – Shiels

A Donegal Councillor says there is speculation that the amount paid out by insurers following flooding at Letterkenny General Hospital could be as much as 10 million euro less than the actual costs incurred. Cllr Dessie Shiels has written a letter to the Manager of Letterkenny General Hospital outlining a number of questions which he

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Who does Courtney Cox blame for the lack of a Friends reunion?

Courteney Cox has hinted that her former on-screen brother could be to blame for the fact that the Friends cast never meet up together. The actress played Monica Geller in the long-running sitcom alongside David Schwimmer as her brother Ross, Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green, Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing, Matt LeBlanc as Joey Tribbiani

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Calls for ATO presence in Northwest following Derry bomb attack

Crawford Square in Derry has now reopened following an explosion in the area last night. The blast was reported just before 11 o’clock. No-one was injured, but Probation offices in the area were damaged. Meanwhile, there are calls for a permanent Army Bomb Squad presence in the North West following the latest attack. MLA Ross Hussey now wants

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Donegal Gardai call for improved training of the force

The Garda Representative Association’s annual conference is to hear calls from Donegal for improved training for members of the force. It backs a recommendation in the Guerin report. Donegal GRA spokesperson Brendan O’Connor says it is essential the police service has the knowledge and skills to deal with cases correctly. Also on the agenda at

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Limited number of Donegal Tyrone tickets sold out in 45 minutes

The Ulster Council’s ticket allocation that went on sale this morning for the Donegal Tyrone Ulster Championship opener has sold out. Around 1500 online tickets where gone in 45 minutes. Season ticket holders are guaranteed a ticket for the game, which means around 2,500 tickets will be removed before the Donegal and Tyrone County Boards

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Carthy believes US wants to impose acceptance of GMO food into Europe as part of TTIP

As the TTIP talks continue in a bid to secure a new international trade deal, Midlands North West MEP Matt Carthy says it’s clear that trade is being prioritised over the welfare of citizens. He was speaking after Michael Froman, the Chief Negotiator from the US expressed disappointment at the European Commission’s proposals to allow

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Mc Conalogue says Department of Education must prioritise three school campus plan for Buncrana

Following yesterday’s decision by the Donegal Education and Training Board to keep Colaiste Chineal Eoghain open, Donegal North East Deputy Charlie Mc Conalogue is calling on the government to prioritise the proposed three school campus for Buncrana. There’s been a long term plan to locate Colaiste Chineal Eoghain, the Buncrana Gaelschoil and Crana College on

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Mc Cartney hits out at bomb attack on Probation Office in Derry

As a security operation continues in Derry following an explosion outside the Probation Service office in Crawford Square last night, Foyle MLA Raymond Mc Cartney has hit out at those responsible. He says this attack is in complete contrast to the opening of a new Leisure Centre in the city yesterday afternoon. He’s also highly

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Cross border electricity interconnector being discussed by Oireachtas Committee

The proposed North-South electricity interconnector from Tyrone to Meath is being discussed by TDs and Senators this morning. The Joint Committee on Transport and Communications is continuing a series of meetings on the development. Monaghan Anti-Pylon committee will give its views on the possible impact of those living around the path of the planned interconnector.

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Institute sack Paul Kee

  Following Institute’s relegation from the Irish League Premiership, the club have sacked Manager Paul Kee. It was a difficult campaign for the Drumahoe side who finished bottom of the table on 21 points with just four wins from their 38 league games and in the process they conceded 84 goals. In a statement last

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Increased enrolment will be key to survival of Coláiste Chineál Eoghain – ETB Chair

The Chairperson of the Donegal Education and Training Board says increased enrolment is what is required to secure the long term future Buncrana’s Gaelscoil Coláiste Chineál Eoghain. It was confirmed yesterday that the school will remain open following a campaign from parents who objected to an earlier announcement that it was to close. The Chairperson

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Man escapes prison after admitting abusing police at Altnagelvin Hospital

A Strabane man who was guilty of being disorderly in the A&E department of Altnagelvin Hospital was told today that normally that sort of behaviour ended up with a prison sentence. 59 year old Patrick Kelly of Townsend Street in Strabane admitted a series of offences that occurred on February 18. The court heard that

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Michelle Keegan, Susanna Reid & Mary Berry make the sexiest woman list

Michelle Keegan has been crowned the world’s sexiest woman – in a list also featuring Susanna Reid and Mary Berry. The former Coronation Street actress, 27, tops the poll for FHM magazine, after ranking second last year. Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna is 21st on the list, while 80-year-old Great British Bake Off judge Mary

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Buncrana’s Gaelscoil Coláiste Chineál Eoghain to remain open

It was confirmed today that Buncrana’s Gaelscoil Coláiste Chineál Eoghain will remain open. It is a u-turn on an earlier announcement from the Education and Training Board that the school was closing-a decision described as the “death knell” for the peninsula’s Irish language primary and pre-schools The news that the school will remain open was

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Campaign intensifies to remove semi-submerged boat in Ramelton

The community in Ramelton is calling for action to remove a semi-submerged mussel dredger which has been moored at the pier there for some time. The condition of the vessl ‘Rival’ has been deteriorating after new Department of the Marine rendered it unseaworthy, and the owners could not receive further finance from AIB Bank to

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New NI Health Minister must leave religious beliefs at the door – SF

The Chair of the Stormont Health Committee  says the DUP’s  JimWells has clearly been under increased pressure as a result of his wife’s serious illness and his decision to step down as Stormont Health Minister was the right thing to do. However, Foyle MLA Maeve Mc Laughlin adds that his position as Health Minister was clearly

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RNLI Mayday campaign is backed by daughter of Donegal drowning victim

A Donegal woman who lost her father in a fishing tragedy when she was just six weeks old is urging people to  support to Mayday, the RNLI’s national fundraising campaign. The campaign which begins this Friday and will run over the course of the weekend. Speaking to Highland Radio News, Eimear McDaid, whose father died off

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Urris native challenges government to travel over Mamore Gap by coach

A native of Urris who now works as a University Professor in England has challenged Education Minister Jan O’Sullivan and other government representatives to go over Mamore gap in both directions in a 52 seater coach which is twenty years old. Jimmy Donaghy, Proffessor of Industrial Relations at the University of Warwick wrote to the

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‘Bin the Bills’ demonstration in Letterkenny deemed a success

A large number of people turned out in Letterkenny yesterday for a protest against Irish Water. The ‘bin the bills’ demonstration took place yesterday afternoon. The protest was organised by Cant Pay Wont Pay. It’s believed people turned out in their hundreds to take part in the latest installment. Spokesperson for Can’t pat Won’t Pay,

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People in Donegal urged to support relief efforts in Nepal

  International volunteers and charities are on their way to Nepal following yesterday’s earthquake which has left more than 2-thousand people dead. 17 people have also been killed following a 6.7-magnitude aftershock which triggered more avalanches on Mount Everest. 50 Irish citizens are understood to have been caught up in the incident. Officials in Nepal

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