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BOI warn of fraudulent articles appearing online

Bank of Ireland is warning its customers of fraudulent articles appearing online. It says they’re designed to “defraud consumers through fake financial products, investments or cryptocurrency schemes.” The bank adds the articles “appear like news articles from genuine media outlets, but are false advertisements that fraudsters are paying for online.” It’s advising people to not …

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Rented houses need to be able to qualify for septic tank upgrade – Cllr McClafferty

Landlords are facing difficulties in getting their septic tanks renewed due to a policy technicality. Cathaoirleach of Glenties Municipal District, Cllr. Micheal McClafferty raised the issue in a meeting that when a septic tank fails an inspection, it should then qualify for an upgrade. However that is only if the tank is located on the …

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LUH experiencing significant pressure on bed availability

Letterkenny University Hospital is experiencing significant pressure on bed availability. Almost 250 people have presented at the hospital’s Emergency Department since yesterday. Yesterday 179 patients attended the ED at Letterkenny University Hospital and just over 69 up to lunchtime today. As of this morning there were 21 patients on trolleys awaiting admission to in-patient beds. …

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TCS to create new roles in Letterkenny as UK pension support operation expands

Tata Consultancy Services says new roles will be created at its Letterkenny centre providing support for a major UK pension company. Nest, the UK’s largest workplace pension scheme, are expanding their long-standing partnership with TCS through a new customer service and care support operation. In a statement, TCS and Nest say a team of executives …

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Business Matters, Ep 186: Kinnegar Brewing is going from strength to strength

On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore has been speaking with Libby Carton , co-owner and co-founder with Rick LeVert, of Kinnegar Brewing. The independent craft beer producer has expanded considerably since it first began in Rathmullan in 2011. It now has a state-of-the-art brewery in Letterkenny, and has a core range of 12 beers, …

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Dominant Gallagher boxes his way to Olympic qualification

Jude Gallagher has become the sixth Irish boxer to secure qualification for the Paris Olympics. The Tyrone featherweight was in quarter final action last evening at the World Qualification Tournament in Italy knowing that a win would be enough for Olympic qualification. And Gallagher impressed in a dominant display against Turkmenistan’s Sukur Owezow Indeed Gallagher …

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John Francis Doogan reacts as Donegal come through Oscar Traynor thriller in Ballyare

The Donegal Oscar Traynor side have overcome Leinster by 4 goals to 2 in their quarter final clash in Ballyare on Sunday afternoon. Goals from Matty Crossan, Eddie O’Reilly, Paul Boyle and Joel Gorman along with an important penalty stop from ‘keeper Blake Forkan sent Donegal into the last 4. The Donegal side will now …

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Donegal progress in Oscar Traynor Cup after thriller in Ballyare

The Donegal Oscar Traynor side have beaten Leinster by 4 goals to 2 in what was a pulsating quarter-final encounter in Ballyare on Sunday afternoon. Goalkeeper Blake Forkan produced a fine penalty save before Captain Matty Crossan struck to make sure the Donegal men went into the break with a slender lead. An eventful 2nd …

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“We’re lucky to get out of here with a result”- Mickey McCann

A strong final quarter performance by Donegal saw them claim a seven point victory over Roscommon in the National Hurling League Division 2B on Sunday. 0-24 to 1-14 was how it finished with Donegal ending the game with 12 different scorers. Donegal boss Mickey McCann told Willie Hegarty his side were lucky to leave with …

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Matty Crossan reflects on Donegal Junior League’s victory in Oscar Traynor Cup

Donegal have progressed to the semi final of this year’s All Ireland Oscar Traynor competition following their 4-2 win over Leinster this afternoon. Goals from Matty Crossan, Eddie O’Reilly, Paul Boyle and Joel Gorman sent the Ulstermen on their way following a super first-half penalty stop from Blake Forkan. After the game, Donegal Junior League …

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Eric Donovan looks ahead as Jude Gallagher prepares for big night in Italy

Jude Gallagher is just two wins away from reaching the Olympics in Paris this summer. The Two Castles fighter takes to the ring for his quarter final tonight at 7pm and will face Soulaimaine Samghouli of Morroco. Gallagher needs to make the semi finals to qualify for this summers games. Eóin Catterson caught up with …

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Ulster end Youth Interprovincial campaign with defeat against Leinster

Ulster suffered a 7-3 defeat to Leinster on Sunday afternoon, in their final game in the Youth Interprovincial campaign. At half time, Ulster trailed 1-0 before levelling straight after the break. Daniel Doherty’s side then trailed 3-1 before pulling another goal back. A blitz of goals in the closing 20 minutes put a gloss on …

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Reaction: Joint Manager Jamie Brennan on Abbey Vocational School’s All Ireland B final success

Abbey Vocational School have won the All-Ireland Schools B final over Ashbourne Community School at St. Tiarnach’s Park in Clones. 1-15 to 9 points was the final score line. Joint manager and Donegal senior player, Jamie Brennan said he is “so proud” of this “hardworking group”. Daire Bonner spoke with Jamie Brennan after the match… …

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Ulster GAA Results

  Friday 08/03/2024 Ulster GAA Hurling U20 Development League Tyrone 4-15 V 0-1 Monaghan Saturday 09/03/2024 Ulster GAA Hurling U20 Cup Antrim 2-12 V 2-15 Derry Ulster GAA Hurling Minor Development League Donegal 2-12 V 1-8 Armagh Ulster GAA Football Minor League Tyrone 0-12 V 1-3 Antrim Eirgrid Ulster GAA Football U20 Championship Antrim 0-7 …

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Gallagher keeps Olympic dream alive with latest win in Italy

Jude Gallagher has completed an excellent day for Irish boxers at the Olympic qualifying event in Italy. The Two Castles Newtownstewart man beat world championship bronze medallist Mohammed Hussamuddin in their last-32 contest in the featherweight division. Gallagher needs to make the semi finals to qualify for this summers games in Paris. Grainne Walsh and …

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Big Donegal interest as countdown continues to three-day West Cork Rally

Twice previous winners Josh Moffett and Andy Hayes in a Citroen C3 Rally2 are the number one seeds as the the 2024 Irish Tarmac Rally Championship heads south to Clonakilty for the West Cork Rally during St Patrick’s Weekend. The hugely popular event will take place over three days for the first time with crews …

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Government rejects Bunbeg footbridge calls, and proposes traffic lights instead

A meeting of Glenties Area Councillors has been told that a footbridge over the Clady River at Bunbeg is no longer an option, and traffic lights are now being proposed as the answer to road safety concerns locally. The issue has been under discussion for a long time, with local people saying the bridge poses …

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Minister for Enterprise urges politicians to focus on rebuilding all-island economy

The Minister of State for Enterprise says now is the time to make up for lost investment in our border counties. Speaking at the Cross-Border Trade and Economic Conference yesterday, Neale Richmond urged politicians to focus on rebuilding an all-island economy. He also said “when companies look to Northern Ireland for investment, they are not …

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Business Matters, Ep 185: The Donegal Chocolate Man- who comes from Germany

On Business Matters this week, Chris has been speaking with Axel Pawlik (above), who is originally from Germany but who now lives in Portsalon. Two years ago he began making high end and stunningly attractive chocolates, and his business has really taken off. His brand is known as The Chocolate Man from Donegal. He handcrafts …

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North’s terrorism threat lowered

The terrorism threat for Northern Ireland has been lowered from “severe” to “substantial.” Britain’s MI5 intelligence agency says this means an attack is “likely”, as opposed to “highly likely.” Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton Harris, says this is a positive step, but the public should “remain vigilant.”

Midlands NW MEP hits out at amendments proposed to defective block EU Petitions Committee report

A Midlands North West MEP has hit out at fellow MEPs who have tabled amendments to the report by the EU Petitions committee on defective concrete blocks. The EPP group, which includes Fine Gael’s MEPs. has proposed the removal of wording pertaining to the introduction of legislative initiatives to provide more effective market surveillance over …

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Donegal County Council inviting applications for Increased Cost of Business Grant

Donegal County Council is inviting applications for support under the Increased Cost of Business Grant. The council is managing the rollout of the grant on behalf of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. Under the scheme, eligible businesses will receive a once-off grant payment, based on the value of the Commercial Rates bill the …

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Gardai continue to appeal for witnesses to Donegal Town crash

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a crash in Donegal Town last week. Three people were hospitalised after a crash on the N15 at Dungowan shortly before 10:20am on Thursday morning. Gardai say the injuries sustained are not believed to be life threatening. Both cars were travelling from the Laghey area towards Donegal Town at …

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