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Public Expenditure Minister says Budget will have cost-of-living package

The Public Expenditure Minister says Budget 2024 will have a cost-of-living package. But he ruled out any likely reductions to the Universal Social Charge. Budget 2023 included a cost-of-living package worth over 4 billion euro. Minister Pachal Donohoe says we’re still too far from October’s Budget to commit to what the measures will be:

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SDLP confirms original Waterside DEA declaration has been upheld

The SDLP has confirmed that the original declaration of the Waterside DEA in May’s local elections has been upheld. Following a court hearing, a continuation of the count in the constituency took place today. In a statement issued, SDLP leader, Colum Eastwood says Councillor Martin Reilly has been elected. The formal declaration of the result

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O’Donnell Park set to host triple header on Hurling finals day

Donegal GAA have confirmed the fixture details for the Hurling finals day this weekend. The O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny will hold a triple header on Saturday. Senior Hurling Championship Final Sat, 12 Aug, Venue: O Donnell Park, (FINAL), Setanta V St Eunan’s 18:00, Junior Hurling Championship Final Sat, 12 Aug, Venue: O Donnell Park, (FINAL),

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Derry and Strabane Mayor appeals for calm in Derry

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Patricia Logue, has appealed for those involved in sporadic public disorder in the Galliagh area to consider the impact of their actions on their community. Councillor Patricia Logue says she is deeply disappointed to learn of the unacceptable scenes that unfolded yesterday and in the

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Continuation of Waterside DEA election count to get underway tomorrow

Derry City and Strabane District Council has confirmed that there will be a continuation of the counting votes cast in recent Council elections in the Waterside DEA constituency. In a statement issued by the Council, they say it follows a Court hearing and with agreement of all parties, the continuation count will take place in

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“We wouldn’t of been happy with our performance and how we played” – Rory Kavanagh

St Eunan’s last minute goal wasn’t enough to get over the line against Naomh Conaill in the Division 1 League Final. It ended Naomh Conaill 0-09 St Eunan’s 1-05 in MacCumhail Park, Ballybofey on Sunday afternoon. After the match Brendan Devenney got St Eunan’s Manager, Rory Kavanagh reaction to his side defeat and he said

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Mixed starts for Institute and Dergview in Irish League championship

There were mixed fortunes for the north-west Irish League Championship sides as the new season got underway. Two goals from Mark Mbuli helped Institute to a winning start as they overcame Knockbreda by 2-0. However, Dergview were beaten 3-2 at home by Portadown. Gareth Falconer put them ahead but the Shamrock Park outfit fought back

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Donegal delight as they win the All-Ireland U18 C Championship Final

  Donegal recorded a wonderful victory in the Ladies All-Ireland Under-18  ‘C’ Championship Final as they were worthy winners against Waterford in the decider played a neutral venue in Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath. It finished Donegal 1-14, Waterford 1-9. Donegal led 0-7 to 0-4 at the break having come from behind with three unanswered points. They

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St Eunan’s beat Burt to reach Donegal senior hurling decider

  St. Eunan’s are through to the Donegal Summer Senior Hurling Championship Final. They defeated Burt by 1-12 to 1-10 in their semi-final clash. They will now face the winners of Saturday’s second semi-final between Setanta and Buncrana. Meanwhile, the intermediate final will feature Carndonagh and MacCumhaill. Carndonagh beat Dungloe by 0-12 to 1-5 in

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Derry City’s LOI fixture moved following European progression

The League of Ireland can confirm the following fixture change following discussions between both Clubs involved and Derry City’s progression in the UEFA Europa Conference League. UCD v Derry City at the UCD Bowl, originally scheduled for Sunday, 6 August, 2023 at 15:00, will now be played on Wednesday, 6 September, 2023 at 19:45. The

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Dunlevy in bid for medal at Para Cycling Track Championships

Eve McCrystal and Katie George Dunleavy go in the individual pursuit bronze medal race at the Para Cycling Track Championships in Glasgow this Friday, August 4. Katie George Dunlevy, whose father John is from Mountcharles, and Eve McCrystal have been amongst the most successful Para Athletes ever to have represented Ireland having medalled consistently at

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Hurling: St. Eunan’s and Burt meet in first of the senior semi-finals

The first semi-final in the Grand Canal Hotel Donegal Summer Senior Hurling Championship takes place on Friday evening with St Eunan’s and Burt in action at O’Donnell Park with a 7.30 pm throw-in. Burt will be without the injured Ronan McDermott. The second semi-final sees Setanta and Buncrana in action at O’Donnell Park on Saturday

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Donegal driver all set to start Rally Finland – the ‘Grand Prix of Rallying’

Frosses driver Eamonn Kelly and Monaghan co-driver Conor Mohan are in action today as Rally Finland gets underway. Kelly, the reigning Junior British Rally Champion, is contesting the event behind the wheel of a Hyundai i20 N Rally 2. This drive is part of his prize for winning the junior title. Looking forward to the

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