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Man's body found in Letterkenny 15.05.13
GARDAÍ are investigating the discovery of a man's body at an apartment at Lower Main Street in Letterkenny earlier today. The remains of the man, believed to be a foreign national in his early 40s, were found around 11am. The scene has been preserved for a technical examination and the office of the State Pathologist has been notified.

Gardaí in shooting appeal 30.04.13
GARDAÍ in Letterkenny are renewing their appeal in relation to a shooting which took place at Legnatraw St. Johnston a year ago on May 1, 2012. They are hoping people will come forward with information which may progress the investigation, in particular anyone who was in the area at the time of the shooting and may have seen unusual or suspicious behaviour or anyone who may have information concerning the shooting. "On Tuesday, May 1, 2012 between the hours of 10pm and 10.30pm, two men entered a house at Legnatraw and shot the male occupant (30 years). The injured man was taken to Letterkenny General Hospital for his injuries, which were not life threatening," say gardaí. Anyone who may have any information in relation to the shooting, is asked to contact them in Letterkenny on 074-9167100, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111 or any garda station.

Fourteen on trolleys at LGH 23.04.13
IT has been busy weekend at Letterkenny General Hospital with 14 patients on trolleys on Monday. Figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives' Organisation Trolley and Ward Watch show there were 340 people on trolleys nationally with wards treating 52 patients above capacity. There were no patients above capacity on Letterkenny wards on Monday.

Rubbish fashion goes 'Nationwide' tonight 22.04.13
THERE will be plenty of rubbish on TV tonight when Buncrana woman Elizabeth O'Donnell's 'Junk Kouture Story' features on RTE One's 'Nationwide'. The programme will feature coverage of the recent grand final of the annual competition at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre. Donegal was well represented at this year's final. Junk Kouture challenges secondary school students to recycle and create weird and wonderful fashion from waste. The 'Nationwide' special airs tonight, Monday, April 22, at 7pm.

Jigsaw opens to help young people 19.04.13
JIGSAW has opened its doors in Co Donegal to provide a "safe and confidential space" for young people to access free mental health supports. The new outreach service is located at Pearse Road, Letterkenny - across from the community centre. Jigsaw, supported by Headstrong, works with young people aged from 15-25 years. Its main aim is to enable them to seamlessly access the most appropriate services for their level of need. The service will employ seven people in Letterkenny namely project manager, Sean McGrory; clinical co-ordinator Dr Maura Finnegan; support workers Christina Greene and Jennifer McLean; youth drugs and alcohol worker Ciara Doyle; administration officer Karen Duggan and youth engagement facilitaror Gary Cassidy. More details at www.jigsaw.ie/donegal

Sea rescue thanksgiving 11.04.13
SEA rescue crews will gather in Buncrana this Sunday, April 14, for their annual interdenominational Service of Thanksgiving. Coast Guard and RNLI personnel will be joined by local clergy at the event in St Mary's Oratory at 3pm. Music and singing will be provided by the Brow o' the Hill Christian Brothers' Past Pupils Choir from Derry. All welcome.

Trouble in the fields as Arctic weather continues 25.03.13
MANY farmers are in crisis as the exceptionally prolonged winter puts livestock at risk and puts extreme pressure on animal feed stocks, according to Marian Harkin MEP.
"I have seen and heard of the rapidly growing problem faced by farmers emerging out of a poor fodder situation last autumn into an even more difficult position of poor grass growing, and consistently bad underfoot conditions, which prevents farmers from availing of essential early grass," she said.
"Compounded with these problems are the exceptional weather conditions which in instances have led to significant loss of lambs, a situation which is likely to continue with the harsh weather conditions currently being forecast." Ms Harkin urged co-ops, suppliers and banks to "stand by farmers" at a very difficult time. She also urged the Department of Agriculture and Teagasc to "exercise whatever influence they can and resources they have to help resolve the position of farmers in crisis situations”.

Get relaying for life 25.03.13
WOULD you like to be a volunteer for Relay for Life Donegal this year? It is a 24-hour event to raise funds for cancer care taking place on May 25 and 26 at LYIT. The organisers are looking for help in many and varied categories including ground stewards, assist with set up/dismantle of infrastructure (prior and post event), meet and greet, car park attendants, litter wardens and toilet maintenance. Have you a specific skill or would you just like to part of Relay for Life Donegal? We are looking for individuals or groups who would like to work together at the event. Anyone interested in volunteering please contact volunteer co-ordinator Wendy McGarvey on 0872311391 or wendyannmcgarvey@gmail.com . For other queries or requests contact relayforlifedonegal@gmail.com .

Homes to escape property tax 21.03.13
PEOPLE living in almost 50 estates in Co Donegal will be exempt from the property tax, according to a new list published today. The Department of Environment list includes properties in a number of Inishowen developments such as Clara Meadows, Culdaff, Gerard's Way, Carndonagh and the Connaberry, Buncrana. Click here for the full list .

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