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Edendork GAA issue statement on accusations due to Sean Cavanagh injury

The Edendork club has issued a strong statement warning that it will take legal action against any individual or media outlet which levelled unsubstantiated and false accusations against one of its players following the controversial Tyrone SFC game in which Sean Cavanagh was injured. The club hit out at the manner in which the controversy …

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Increased childcare support for certain workers under consideration

Increased childcare support for certain workers is being considered. It’s part of preparations for the upcoming budget being explored by the Children’s Minister. The Irish Independent reports that lower paid employees in the private and public sector would benefit from targeted childcare payments. None of the current supports are available to families with net incomes …

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Minister McHugh says focus remains on no Hard Border

The Government Chief Whip says the focus remains on ensuring there is no hard border after the Taoiseach said Ireland is entering a rocky patch in the Brexit negotiations. Yesterday, British Prime Minister Theresa May said Brexit negotiations were at an impasse. Its after she rejected two EU options of either remaining in the customs …

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Additional €441,000 allocated to support disadvantaged communities in Donegal

An additional €441,000 has been allocated for Donegal under the Community Enhancement Programme. Its after a funding announcement earlier this year of €159,400 for the county bringing the total funding to €600,500. Minister Michael Ring announced the latest tranche of funding today as part of a €8 million allocation to support disadvantaged communities throughout the …

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Pringle seeks to define housing and health as “constitutional rights”

A Donegal TD has introduced a new piece of legislation which would define housing, health, education and other social needs as fundamental human rights. Deputy Thomas Pringle says the “Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Bill” would lead to a referendum asking the people to enshrine these rights in the Constitution. Claiming current is failing the …

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LYIT continues to pursue cross border linkage agenda

As discussions on a future Technological University designation continues,  Letterkenny IT has also put in a separate application for funding to strengthen the cross border links established with Ulster University and North West Regional College in Derry. Letterkenny IT President Paul Hannigan says the location of the facility means it’s vital that this strand of …

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Almost 40 events for Letterkenny for Culture Night

Culture Night takes place tonight, with a series of events running in Letterkenny for the tenth year in a row. This year’s programme offers 39 diverse events in 26 venues, which organisers say will celebrate the region’s unique local cultural identity. A full programme is available online through donegalcoco.ie or at all council buildings. Meanwhile, …

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Another Winner for Harley at Chelmsford

Donegal Jockey Martin Harley rode a winner last night at Chelmsford. Harley was on the 4/1 Seinesational for trainer William Knight. He chased the leaders over 3 furlongs out and led approaching the furlong to go to claim the win.