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Donegal Congressman Boyle brings plan opposing hard border to US government
by Stephen Maguire 6 years agoU.S. Congressman Brendan Boyle has introduced a resolution in Congress opposing the re-imposition of a hard border in Northern Ireland. Congressman Brendan Boyle introduced a resolution…
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Only 8 agri-food companies approved for Brexit loan scheme funding
by Stephen Maguire 6 years agoThe validity of one of the government’s key Brexit supports has been questioned as figures show that less than 1…
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Over 1,000 people gather at mock border checkpoint in Brexit protest
by Stephen Maguire 6 years agoSeveral protests have been held across the country as several hundred people gathered in Co Louth along the border to demonstrate against a…
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The chairman of the Revenue Commissioners has distanced the agency from speculation that customs posts are being reinstated at the border between Northern…
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Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has welcomed today’s European Commission two legislative proposals to help mitigate the disastrous impact a “no-deal” Brexit…
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Fianna Fáil Marine spokesperson Pat the Cope Gallagher has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to…
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Fáilte Ireland focusing €5M Brexit investment on border counties
by Rachel McLaughlin 6 years agoFáilte Ireland has today announced a €5 million support package to get Irish tourism businesses ready for Brexit. The tourism…
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Brexit fears spark surge in sales of GAA house draw ticket sales
by Stephen Maguire 6 years agoFEARS over Brexit are driving sales of GAA draw tickets to ex-pats – with the prize to win a house…
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British Prime Minister Theresa May insists that a hard border in Ireland won’t be avoided purely on the basis that “people…
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Brexit uncertainty casts shadow over quota negotiations for Irish fisheries – KFO
by Stephen Maguire 6 years agoThe head of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) has expressed his concern ahead of the annual meeting of the Council…
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Young people from Donegal are being invited to have their say on Brexit as part of a BBC Radio 4…
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Leo Varadkar: No Plan B for policing the Border after hard Brexit
by Stephen Maguire 6 years agoTaoiseach Leo Varadkar insisted the Government has no Plan B for policing the Border in the event of a hard Brexit. Varadkar…
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Tanaiste tells Donegal business owners they are foolish if not ‘Brexit-ready’
by Stephen Maguire 6 years agoThe Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs has said that any company who has not appointed an employee to understand…
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Daniel O’Donnell has expressed fears that Brexit will affect his future music tours to the UK. The Donegal singer has…
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Brexit deal was the “next best outcome” for Ireland insists Taoiseach
by Stephen Maguire 6 years agoTaoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he believes the deal struck between the United Kingdom and the European Union on Brexit was…
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National News: No hard border if deal rejected insists Leo Varadkar
by Stephen Maguire 6 years agoTaoiseach Leo Varadkar insists the Government is not contemplating a hard border on the island of Ireland in the event of…
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has insisted that a deal between the UK and Europe on Brexit was possible within the next…
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Brexit is fraying Britain’s relationship with Ireland and undermining the Good Friday Agreement, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has warned. Speaking on RTÉ’s…
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Vacant units and disconnection hurting vibrancy of Letterkenny – Report
by Rachel McLaughlin 6 years agoA new survey of the strengths and opportunities for Letterkenny has identified a major disconnect between the two main areas…