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Burst water mains cause supply disruptions in Kilmacrennan and surrounding areas

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Kilmacrennan, Golan and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 1pm this afternoon. It is recommended that an allowance of 2-3 hours is made after the estimated restoration time for water supplies to fully return.

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Luke Barrett really disappointed by Donegal’s defeat to Derry in Ulster Minor Football Championship semi final

Donegal bowed out of the Ulster Minor Football Championship after a 0-09 to 0-04 defeat to Derry in the semi final. At the break, Derry led four points to two and kicked on five scores in the second half to book their place in the provincial decider against Monaghan. Donegal Minor manager, Luke Barrett told

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Donegal claim first Championship win of the season with victory over Clare

Donegal got their first win of the Championship on Saturday afternoon with a victory away to Clare. 0-14 to 0-09 was how it finished in favour of Aidan O’Rourke’s side with Ciaran Thompson and Oisin Gallen firing over four points each. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh have the full time report from Cusack Park…

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FT Report & Reaction as Monaghan seal Ulster Minor Football Championship spot with penalty shootout win over Tyrone

Monaghan will play Derry in the Ulster Minor Football Championship after they claimed a 6-5 on penalty shootout win over Tyrone. The game had finished 2-13 to 3-10 after normal time and 2-19 to 4-13 after extra time. Francis Mooney has the full time report… After the game, Francis spoke with Tyrone manager Gerard Donnelly…

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Kildrum Tigers win Voodoo Venue Cup as Kilmacrennan Celtic win promotion to Glencar Inn Division One

Kildrum Tigers claimed the Voodoo Venue Cup after a penalty shootout win over Donegal Town. The game finished 1-1 after normal normal and went to penalties with Kildrum winning the cup 4-2 on spot kicks. Meanwhile, goals from Cormac Brady and Oisin Harkin sealed Kilmacrennan Celtic promotion to the Glencar Inn Division One with a

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Donegal man jailed for attack on 86 year old woman involving putting her in wheelie bin

A Donegal man has been jailed after attacking an 86-year-old woman by putting her inside a wheelie bin in Dublin. 30 year old Alex Bailey of Claragh, Ramelton, Donegal pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assaulting the woman causing her harm on September 1, 2022. He has been sentenced to two and a

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Winners of Donegal Garda Youth Awards announced

Great work being done by young people in communities in Donegal was yesterday recognised at the Donegal Garda Youth Awards. The annual event, hosted by the Donegal Joint Policing Committee celebrates outstanding young people aged between 13-21. The winners were presented with their Awards by Judge Éiteáin Cunningham, Chairperson of the Donegal Garda Youth Awards

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Kelly’s Centra, Letterkenny revealed as seller of winning Lotto ticket

Kelly’s Centra & Kelly’s Diner, Mountain Top, Letterkenny has been revealed as the store that sold the €1 million winning Lotto ticket. The National Lottery confirmed earlier this week that a Donegal store sold the Daily Million top prize winning ticket of €1 million for Tuesday night’s draw. The winner has yet to come forward

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‘There appears to be a trend of orchestrated attacks for social media content’ – Deputy Doherty

A Donegal Deputy says there appears to be a trend of orchestrated attacks for social media content. Deputy Pearse Doherty was speaking in the Dail in condemnation following an attack on a 14 year old boy in Navan yesterday. The boy sustained several injuries, and a video of the beating has been viewed online over

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Condemnation after attack on Buncrana refugee centre last night

There’s widespread condemnation after a refugee centre in Buncrana was last night attacked. It’s believed a firework was thrown at the building on the shorefront between 11:15pm and 11:30pm last night. The extent of the damage is unknown. Councillor Jack Murray says he has feared an attack similar to this for some time:   Owner

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Gardai continue to appeal for information on Buncrana arson

Gardaí continue to appeal for information in to an arson attack on a proposed housing complex for Ukrainian refugees in Buncrana. At around 11:45pm on Thursday last, Gardai were notified of the building on fire in Lisfannon. Substantial damage was caused to the building by the fire which is believed to have been started deliberately.

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‘Gardai don’t have resources to deal with anti-immigration protests’ – GRA President

The GRA says gardai can’t respond properly to anti-immigration protests as policing is in crisis. It’s after violent protests against migrants in Dublin over the weekend. Meanwhile ,demonstrators are currently using cars and tractors this morning to block road access to a hotel being used for asylum seekers in Inch, Co Clare. President of the

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Bishop of Raphoe says he understands how painful it is to lose a much-loved priest

The Bishop of Raphoe says he understands the pain of the parishioners in Kilmacrenan who are set to lose a popular priest. As part of a number of clerical changes announced by Bishop Alan McGuckian in the diocese, Parish Priest Fr Paddy Dunne is due to take up the role of Parish Priest of Kilbarron

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Excellent performance but recent criticism unfair – Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins

Shamrock Rovers remain two-points clear of Derry City at the top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Richie Towell’s winner 2-minutes from time saw Rovers beat St. Pat’s 3-2 at Tallaght Stadium. Derry remain on Rovers’ tail after their 3-nil win at home to Dundalk taking their fifth win in six games. Jordan McEneff, Cameron

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