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Gaelscoil in Strabane evacuated as police search for ‘suspicious device’

The Gaelscoil in Strabane was evacuated this morning as part of a police operation in the Ballycolman Estate. The PSNI has confirmed that children and staff have been forced to leave the primary school. The local PSNI commander  said he believes something was thrown at police but they have been unable to ascertain exactly what […]

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Deputy Mayor of Derry says new “supercouncil” name will alienate unionists

The new “supercouncil” which will take responsibility for the Derry and Strabane area from next April is to be formally known as Derry City and Strabane District Council. The decision was taken at a meeting yesterday with support from Sinn Fein, the SDLP and Independents. Unionists opposed the name, with some suggesting that Foyle should

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LYIT has the biggest economic impact of all third level institutions in Ireland

A new report has found that Letterkenny Institute of Technology has the biggest economic impact of all third level colleges in Ireland. Essentially, every euro invested in LYIT creates an economic boost to the economy worth more than four euro. Despite significant cuts in third-level education funding in recent years LYIT has increased student numbers and

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Claims: Independent Cllrs boycott of Irish Water meeting is down to ‘inexperience’

Councillor Jack Murray has criticised two independent Councillors over their decision not to attend a meeting later this month with Irish Water in Carrick on Shannon. The briefing is one of 8 taking place across the country between senior Irish Water representatives and local authority members – Councillors will also be able to take part

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A hatchet is being examined as part of investigation into the deaths of Carndonagh couple

Gardai in Donegal are questioning a 42 year old man over the deaths of a couple in their 70s. The bodies of the pensioners were found at their home in Carndonagh shortly after 9 o’clock this morning. Shortly after, a man in his 40s was arrested, and is being questioned at Buncrana Garda Station. The

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SF TD says IRA movement of alleged abusers must be seen in context

Pressure is mounting on the Sinn Fein leader to reveal if sex offenders expelled by the IRA were subsequently moved to the Republic. Yesterday, Taoiseach Enda Kenny demanded that Gerry Adams confirm whether abusers who committed crimes in Northern Ireland were placed in safe houses in Donegal, Louth and Dublin. It followed a meeting between

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EU can’t force government to make changes to truck tax – Harkin

The EU can’t do much to help reduce the high road tax costs that Irish hauliers have been protesting against. That’s according to the Midlands Northwest MEP Marian Harkin who was speaking in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Ms Harkin says that Ireland, like the UK, has full control of its tax systems and the

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Concern at the lack of resources for child welfare services in Donegal

A group that works with young people in care says it is concerned with the findings of a HIQA report into Child Weldare and Protection Services in County Donegal. An inspection by HIQA found non-compliance with 22 standards in areas including the protection of children who are at risk of harm or neglect. HIQA’s report found

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Noamh Conaill will play Glenswilly after replay win over Ardara

A Noamh Conaill win over neighbours Ardara tonight secured a semi final place in the Donegal Senior Championship this Sunday against Glenswilly. With three points from Dara Gallagher and a couple from Brendan McDyer, Noamh Conaill were crusing 7-2 at half time in Ballybofey under the lights. Ardara hit three points from Gareth Concarr, Cj

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Man arrested as part of Mary Boyle investigation released without charge

The 64 year old man arrested on Tuesday  by Gardaí investigating the disappearance of Mary Boyle in March 1977 has been released from Garda custody without charge. Pending further investigation a file will be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions. The man had been detained at Mullingar Garda Station under Section 4 of the

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Gerry Adams says he has no knowledge of IRA moving NI sex offenders into Donegal ‘safe houses’

The Taoiseach has asked the Sinn Fein leader if he is aware of IRA members, found by the organisation to be guilty of sexual abuse in Northern Ireland, being moved to safe houses in Donegal. Enda Kenny raised the matter in the Dáil this afternoon following a meeting with Mairia Cahill in Dublin this morning.

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Period of detention extended for Mary Boyle kidnapping suspect

Gardai have extended the period of detention of a man they’ve been questioning over Mary Boyle’s disappearance nearly 40 years ago. 6 year old Mary from Kincasslagh vanished while visiting her grandparents in Ballyshannon County Donegal in March 1977. Yesterday, it emerged the 64 year-old man being questioned at Mullingar Garda Station is a convicted

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Shiels publishes e-mail exchange with Irish Water following invitation to briefing

A Donegal councillor has hit out at Irish Water, saying he will not attend a briefing for public representatives being organised by the company next week in Carrick on Shannon. Cllr Dessie Shiels  says it’s quite clear that these ‘briefings’ for councillors have been organised in the face of the widespread boycott by householders to date.

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Mother of Mary Boyle says arrest of 64-year-old man gives her ‘renewed hope’

The mother of Mary Boyle has said that the arrest of a man in relation to her daughters disappearance today gives her renewed hope. A 64 year old was detained in Mullingar Co. Westmeath this morning for questioning about the alleged kidnap of Mary Boyle. The 6 year old disappeared while visiting her grandparents home

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Man arrested in connection with dissapearance of six-year-old Mary Boyle in 1977

Gardai have arrested a 64-year-old man in connection with the alleged abduction of Mary Boyle in 1977. Six-year-old Mary of Kincasslagh, Co Donegal, disappeared while visiting her grandmother at Ballyshannon on 18 March, 1977. The arrest comes after new evidence was discovered by the Review Team based in the Northern Region that has been investigating

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BIPA seeks concessions on UK truck levy for ROI drivers in the North

The UK Minister for Transport should consider providing exemptions to Irish hauliers on Northern Ireland roads, particularly the A5, according to a report adopted by the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly. The UK’s HGV levy which was intriduced last April provides that all vehicles of a gross weight of 12 tons or more must pay a

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Trimble blow for Ulster

Ulster have confirmed that Andrew Trimble is out for a “period of months”. The province says the Ireland winger suffered significant ligament damage to his toe playing in the PRO12 game against Glasgow Warriors. Meanwhile Luke Marshall is out for six weeks having sustained a medial ligament injury to his left knee playing for the

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Weather warning still in force after country’s highest winds are recorded in Donegal

Met Eireann says high winds will be slow to ease across the country today, after a night of strong gusts and gales. An Orange Weather Alert remains in place in the North West until 2 o’clock. Motorists are being urged to take care as a lot of debris has been left on roads around the

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SIPO members considering Larkin’s response to claims of ethics legislation breaches

The Standards in Public Office Commission hearing into claims that former Donegal Councillor Dessie Larkin breached ethics legislation in 2006 has been adjourned. The members of the commission will now consider Mr Larkin’s response to the allegations before issuing their findings. Mr Larkin, who is now employed as the Letterkenny Town Manager faces nine allegations

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