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The mother of a twelve year old boy killed in the Omagh bombing is set to make her first emotional visit back to the North. Donna Maria Barker’s son James was one of 29 people killed in the Real IRA blast in 1998. She vowed never to return after the bombing and moved to England. …

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Talks are underway between the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Cockhill Celtic and a number of other flood hit sporting organisations in Inishowen. It’s understood that while no funding has been announced by Government, estimated costs have been submitted to the Department with an assessment currently taking place. Recommendations will be then be made …

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  Gardai in Dungloe are appealing for information following last nights break in at the SuperValu shopping centre. Thieves gained access to the premises via the roof and made off with a substantial amount of goods. The CCTV system at the store was also removed during the operation. Crime Prevention Officer Sgt Paul Wallace says …

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Two men have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of an off duty police officer in Derry. A 43 year old and a 59 year old were arrested by detectives from the PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch after a viable under vehicle improvised explosive device was was discovered at the home of a police …

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Garda Keith Harrison says he regrets not telling his superiors about his relationship with Marissa Simms when he was transferred to Buncrana in Donegal. Ms Simms’ brother was convicted of killing a garda attached to Buncrana Garda Station shortly after the transfer. The Disclosures Tribunal is examining claims by Garda Harrison that he was the …

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Paul Hannigan has been reappointed as President of Letterkenny Institute of Technology. Paul Hannigan has been President of LYIT since January 1998, and he will continue as President for another five-year term. Paul previously worked in Dundalk Institute of Technology from 1987. In 1992 he became Head of Department of Business Studies until his appointment …

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Farmers in Donegal are being warned that the early winter and increased cost of keeping animals for a prolonged winter will have adverse effects on farm incomes in the region. The issue was discussed at an urgent weather meeting hosted by Donegal IFA in Donegal Town this week. The meeting was attended by more than …

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  People in Donegal are being warned about the latest phone scam that’s doing the rounds. A premuim number beginning with 006 rings once in the hope that those being targetted will call back. It’s understood that if you do fall victim to the scam and make the call, the automated answering machine will drain …

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There were 23 people awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital today. 10 patients were on trolleys in its Emergency Department with a further 10 waiting on wards or in overflow areas. Nationally, 417 people were awaiting admission at hospitals across the country today with University Hospital Limerick the most overcrowded.

Irish Rural Link has broadly welcomed the first draft of the new National Planning Framework Ireland 2040, but has expressed some reservations about how regions are divided. The plan proposes Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies to ensure that regional parity can be achieved. However, Irish Rural Link says the three regions being suggested are too …

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  Gardai are investigating an overnight break in at the Super Valu shopping centre in Dungloe. A van belonging to the company was also stolen but it has been located on the outskirts of the town. Access was gained through the roof of the premises while CCTV was also removed. Gardai say that the break …

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  The Disclosures Tribunal has heard no mention was made by gardai of possible criminal charges in an 8 hour interview with Marissa Simms. Ms Simms has been giving evidence this morning about her relationship with Garda Keith Harrison, who has claimed he was the target of a smear campaign by senior gardai. In October …

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  The HSE has confirmed that a business case for capital funding to redevelop the former Cleary Centre building in Donegal Town has been formally finalized. The proposals, if approved, would see existing adult day services currently located in the Victor Complex and St Agnes Day Centre housed in a newly built facility on the …

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50% of retailers in Donegal believe that Brexit will lead to an increase in cigarette smuggling. A cross-border survey conducted by RAS, Retailers Against Smuggling, revealed that one in three retailers in Ireland are concerned about the rise in criminality and illicit trade following the decision of the UK to leave the European Union last …

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People in the West and North West are being urged to prepare for stormy conditions today. Winds could reach up to 100 kilometres per hour along the atlantic from this afternoon. A yellow warning’s in place for Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Clare and Kerry. Met Éireann says the conditions are expected to last until Friday afternoon.