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IBEC urges Government to increase investment in research and development

Ibec is calling on the government to increase investment into research and development as well as childcare in the next Budget. In the business group’s pre-Budget submission, it’s also seeking an increased entry point into the higher rate of income tax. The proposals also contain calls for the 9 percent VAT rate for tourism businesses […]

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Mica march in Lifford “successful” and “significant” – PRO MAG

The PRO of the Mica Action Group says Saturday’s demonstration on the streets of Lifford was “successful” and “significant”. It’s estimated that some 2,000 gathered and marched through the streets as part of the demonstration organised by the “100 Percent Redress, No Less!” group. Michael Doherty says the message sent at the weekend was just

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Principals and teachers call for better contact tracing system

Principals and teachers say a better system is needed for contact tracing in schools. Thousands of children are missing from school again this week as they are considered close contacts of someone with covid. Children accounted for almost half of all covid tests carried out last week. Michael Gillespie from the Teachers Union of Ireland

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Defective Blocks Working Group to present proposals on Friday

A Donegal member of the Defective Blocks Working Group says she is confident that proposals set to be given to Government representatives on Friday will achieve the goals of mica campaigners. Eileen Doherty has been part of the Working Group since its formation in June, and says that the family representatives on it have been

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More Superstock points at Silverstone for Kerr and AMD Motorsport

Richard Kerr and the Dumfries-based AMD Motorsport team bounced back from a first race crash at Silverstone on Saturday to score more points in the Pirelli National Superstock Championship with a solid 14th place on the factory-prepared Honda Fireblade in Sunday’s encounter. The weekend had started solidly for Richard with the 16th fastest time in

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Gaoth Dobhair ease past Milford – Daire O’Baoill Reaction

Gaoth Dobhair had no problems on the opening day of the Donegal Senior Football Championship against Milford, winning through 4-21 to 2-7 at Maghergallon. Odhran MacNiallais knocked over 0-7 and Cian Mulligan scored 1-4 while the other three goals were scored by Odhran McFadden Ferry, Donal MacGiolla Bhride and Fionnan Coyle. The hosts played the

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FT Wrap and Reaction: Kilcar claim victory over St Eunan’s in Donegal SFC Opener

Kilcar claimed a 1-14 to 1-12 win over St Eunan’s at O’Donnell Park in their Donegal Senior Football Championship opener. Paddy McBrearty’s penalty helped Kiclar come from five points down to claim a two point victory. Oisin Kelly and Brendan Kilcoyne report for Highland Radio Sport… Kilcar boss John McNulty hailed his sides second half

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Carndonagh-Ballyliffin road temporarily closed following minor accident

Gardaí say that the road between Carndonagh and Ballyliffin is temporarily closed following a minor road accident this evening. No one was injured in the incident, but the road is currently closed as there are what are believed to be telegraph poles on the road, and the road is unsafe to pass. Diversions are in

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Next month crucial for 100% redress following Lifford mica march – Michael Doherty

An estimated crowd of around 2,000 people took to the streets in Lifford yesterday, calling once again on the Government to provide a 100 percent mica redress scheme for affected homeowners. The demonstration began outside the county council offices in Lifford and then moved through the town, and as a number of mica campaigners took

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Brigade claim North West Senior Cup as Glendermott win the Sammy Jeffrey title

Brigade won the North West senior cup for the third time in four years after a comfortable 6-wicket success over Eglinton in a game forced into a third day by the weekend’s heavy rain. The sides were fairly well matched over the course of the first innings, however, the Beechgrove side’s 48-run lead proved to

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HSE still “highly committed” to Sláintecare reforms – Reid

The head of the HSE says it remains “highly committed” to reforms under Sláintecare. The programme would see HSE powers devolved into regions and commits to changes including universal healthcare and free GP care. Last week two senior members involved in the programme resigned over reported resistance from within the health service to its changes.

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Former HSE head calls for parents to consider benefits of vaccinating children

  A former head of the HSE is urging people to attend walk-in Covid vaccination centres throughout the country today. At least 16 are operating – including the walk-in centre at the LYIT in Letterkenny, which is open from 2:30 to 4pm, administering first or second doses of the Pfizer vaccine to anyone over 12.

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Kieran McGeary & Brian Dooher on Tyrone’s All Ireland title win

Tyrone are All Ireland Senior Football Champions for 2021 after they beat Mayo 2-14 to 0-15 at Croke Park. Cathal McShane and Darren McCurry scored the Tyrone goals in the second half after Ryan O’Donoghue had missed a penalty for Mayo. The win is the Red Hand’s first Sam Maguire since 2008. Kieran McGeary told

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Truck driver caught driving with mobile phone also warned for worn tyres

Buncrana Gardaí say a driver they caught driving a 30-tonne lorry while using his mobile phone, was also given a warning due to the poor condition of his tyres. The Buncrana Roads Policing Unit say that they issued a fixed charge penalty notice to the driver for using their mobile phone while driving, and also

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Letterkenny walk-in centre open for vaccinations this weekend, select dates next week

Walk-in Covid-19 vaccination clinics are operating around the country again this weekend, including in Letterkenny, where the LYIT vaccination centre is open for walk-ins this weekend, as well as five days next week. The centre is open for walk-ins from 2:30 to 4pm today, Saturday, and tomorrow, Sunday. You can get either dose 1 or

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Lifford mica protest organisers expect strong Finn Valley turnout

The organisers of today’s Mica protest in Lifford say they are particularly anxious to see a strong turnout from the Finn Valley area. The demonstration, which will see people gather outside the council offices from 1.30 has been organised by the 100% Redress No Less!! group, with campaigner Paddy Diver listed as the main speaker.

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“End goal” for Burtonport Railway Walk to be linked with Letterkenny

A Donegal Councilor says recent works on the Greenway following the old railway tracks near Muckish Mountain will have long term benefits for the area, and show what can be achieved when people work together. Cllr Michael McClafferty says this work has been augmented with a resurfacing project on the road towards Muckish, and that

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