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Repairs underway after mechanical issue disrupts West Donegal water supply

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Uisce Éireann crews are working to restore water supply to Crolly, Annagry, Loughanure, Ranafast, and surrounding areas this afternoon. A mechanical issue at Crolly Water Treatment Plant, discovered during essential maintenance, caused reservoir levels to fall, affecting homes and businesses on the Na Rosa Regional Public Water Supply Scheme. The utility says crews are working […]

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Business Matters – Eps 272: Ballyshannon mum’s storytelling business is a case of ‘screens off, imaginations on’

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This week Chris has been looking at two very different  businesses, one aimed at storytelling and creativity and getting children away from screens, and the other which is a luxury hotel and spa gifting platform that is rapidly expanding. First up, Fudge and Gandol is a new Donegal-based children’s creativity company built around storytelling. Founded 

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Gary Hetherington says “we couldn’t have done any more” as Newbridge come so close to pulling off comeback against Scotstown

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Scotstown survived a comeback from Derry Champions Newbridge in the Ulster Senior Club Semi-Final in Armagh this afternoon. The Monaghan Champions, who defeated Naomh Conaill in the first round, were 9 points up at half time and is cruise control mid-way through the second half as they led 2-15 to 1-12. Newbridge fought back and

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Scotstown survive to set up mouth-watering Ulster Senior Club Final with Kilcoo

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Scotstown defeated Newbridge 4-2 on penalties after a brilliant contest ended level at 2-20 each after extra time in the re-scheduled Ulster Senior Club Football Semi-Final in Armagh this afternoon. The Monaghan Champions were cruising in the second half of normal time as they led 2-15 to 1-12. However, Newbridge roared back into the contest

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Eire Og become first Tyrone club to be crowned Intermediate Hurling Champions

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Eire Og are the Ulster Intermediate Club Hurling Champions after sealing a 1-18 to 0-15 victory over St Patrick’s Lisbellew in Clones this afternoon. The Carrickmore outfit have become the first Tyrone club to lift the title. After the game, Eire Og boss Adrian Slane said he had full confidence his team would get the

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Seanan Carr, John Kennedy & Joyce McMullan react to Four Masters continuing to dominate at U21 level

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It’s yet another Donegal U21 A title for Four Masters as they ran out comfortable 2-22 to 1-08 winners over Naomh Conaill in today’s final in Ballyshannon. Naomh Conaill got off to a flying start by opening the scoring with an early goal, but the Donegal Town based side took control and eventually cruised to

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Kelly and Kennedy defend Killarney Historic Rally title – Report & reaction

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It was an eventful day’s rallying in the Kerry countryside yesterday! Donegal’s Donagh Kelly and Rory Kennedy defended the Killarney Historic Rally title they won last year but it wasn’t without drama as WRC star Kris Meeke led for the majority of the rally but ran into engine difficulty on the penultimate stage on Moll’s

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Burt manager Enda McDermott “over the moon” to reach All-Ireland Semi-Final

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An Aidan McKinney score deep into injury time handed the hurlers of Burt the Twinning Cup as they defeated Thomas McCurtains of London 1-15 to 0-17 in Ruislip this afternoon. Burt manager spoke to Ciaran Cannon on Highland Radio Saturday Sport and said he was “over the moon” to win the Twinning Cup and set

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Burt nick it at the death to win Twinning Cup and book place in All-Ireland Junior Hurling Semi-Final

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Burt have won the Twinning Cup after a dramatic 1-15 to 0-17 win over Thomas McCurtains of London at Ruislip this afternoon. Enda McDermott’s side trailed 0-12 to 1-04 at the break but were still well in the contest thanks to Kieran Brady’s goal on 21 minutes. Burt had the wind at their backs in

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Finn Harps celebrate underage success with awards night in Ballybofey

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There was a big turnout last night at Jackson’s Hotel in Ballybofey for the Finn Harps’ underage presentation night where the special guest was all-time top scorer in the League of Ireland Brendan Bradley. As well as the awards for all the academy teams and Down Syndrome cup winners, the huge progress being made by

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Roarty captains Ulster University to Division 1 Freshers League title

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Naomh Conaill and Donegal star Finbarr Roarty captained Ulster University to the All-Ireland Freshers Division 1 League title in Abbotstown last night. UU defeated ATU Galway on a score-line of 2-13 to 1-15 with the Young Footballer Of The Year shining once again. It’s been an incredible year for Roarty who also won an All-Star

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Gardaí in Donegal highlighting the importance of visibility

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Gardaí in Donegal have issued advice to road users on the importance of visibility. It comes as we enter the darkest month of the year. Gardaí say the importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists. They are urging all road users

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Western Development Commission welcomes updated National Development Transport Implementation Plan

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The Western Development Commission is welcoming the publication of the updated National Development Transport Implementation Plan and the clarity it brings to key transport investments across the West and the North West. They say many of the projects highlighted align with long-standing WDC priorities, including improvements on the N15 in South Donegal, the TEN-T project

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Burt heading for London to contest Twinning Cup Final – Preview with Mickey McCann

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Having won the Ulster Junior Club Hurling Championship two weeks ago, the 2025 season is far from over for Burt. Enda McDermott’s side are now gearing up for a trip across the water to face Thomas McCurtains of London in the Twinning Cup Final at Ruislip on Saturday. Burt claimed provincial glory a fortnight ago

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Maxi Curran on ATU Donegal’s win over Carlow: “We had a massive second half”

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ATU Donegal’s senior gaelic footballers produced a stunning second-half display to defeat SETU Carlow in the Higher Education Division 2 League Final in Armagh last night. Two early goals were a kick in the teeth for Maxi Curran’s side who trailed 2-09 to 0-09 at half time. A superb second half with impressive performances from

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Rory Kennedy looking forward to another tilt at Killarney Historic Rally

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Defending Killarney Historic Rally winners Donagh Kelly and Rory Kennedy hope to repeat their triumph of last year as they get ready to tackle to event once again on Saturday. This weekend’s event marks the beginning of the 2026 Wales Motorsport Fabrication Historic ITRC and there is a stacked entry list for some of the

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Police officer stabbed while responding to call in Derry

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A police officer required stitches to his leg after he was stabbed while responding to a call in Derry this morning. Three other officers and a custody detention officer were also assaulted during the course of apprehending two aggressive males who have been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including attempted murder. During

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HIQA confirms compliance at Fiona House for adults with disabilities

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A centre for adults with disabilities was found to be compliant in a HIQA report published today. Fiona House had two residents present during the unannounced inspection in August. Residents’ rights were found to be substantially complaint while the remainder were fully compliant. The residence said they felt supported and that they could raise concerns

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Noel Cunningham left shaken in deer collision as calls for culling grow

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Noel Cunningham says he was left shaken after his car collided with a deer near Glenties yesterday. There have long been calls for the animal to be culled across Donegal due to the high number of traffic incidents and farm disturbances associated with deer. A National Deer Management Strategy is currently being rolled out, with

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Demand for youth mental health support in Donegal up 34% – Jigsaw

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A rise in young people seeking mental health support indicates higher levels of distress than before the COVID-19 pandemic. From January to October last year, 555 young people sought support from Jigsaw in Donegal. That figure increased to 744 over the same period this year, representing a 34% rise. Rachel White, the Campaign Officer, says

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Oireachtas committee to examine challenges facing apprenticeships

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A meeting of the Oireachtas Committee on Higher Education will discuss problems facing apprenticeships. Its claimed a lack of information about them, recognition and pay equality are some of the sticking issues. The Teachers Union of Ireland says schools need to get better at promoting them. TUI General Secretary, Michael Gillespie, says apprentices are in

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