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LUH urges public to know the signs this World Stroke Day

Letterkenny University Hospital is encouraging the public to know the sign of a stroke this World Stroke Day. Once the signs are detected, its vital to call the emergency services as quickly as possible. When a stroke is underway, 2 million brain cells are destroyed every minute. Christine McLaughlin is a Stroke Specialist Nurse in […]

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Police seize alcohol and fireworks in Strabane from bus bound Derry sport event

Police seized alcohol, fireworks and flares from a bus travelling to a sporting event in Derry over the weekend. Officers made the discovery on Sunday after intercepting the vehicle in Strabane. No arrests were made, but the bus was refused entry to the event. District Commander Superintendent Sinead McIldowney said the operation followed disorder at

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Calls for Buncrana’s Night-Time Economy model to be extended to Twin Towns

Castlefinn councillor Gary Doherty has proposed that Buncrana’s successful night-time economy initiative be extended to the Lifford–Stranorlar Municipal District. Speaking at a recent meeting, Cllr Doherty said the initiative could serve as a blueprint for revitalising evening and late-night activity in other parts of the county. Cllr Martin Harley noted that the concept of rolling

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Drivers warned to avoid Lifford to Letterkenny road following collision

Drivers are being asked to avoid the N14 between Ballyholey and Galdonagh following reports of a road traffic collision. Details of the incident have not yet been confirmed. Meanwhile, Councillor Gary Doherty is warning motorists to take extra care on the N15 near Liscooley if it is being used as an alternative route, due to

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Donegal jobs at risk as Fastway goes into receivership

Around 300 jobs are at risk after the parent company of Fastway Couriers entered receivership. Delays and disruptions to deliveries are expected to follow. Fastway Couriers operates a depot in Letterkenny. Several Donegal-based businesses that use the company’s services have now issued statements. CBM Signs in Letterkenny says it will be appointing a new courier

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“Ireland can learn from the past to succeed in Nations League A” – Ciara Grant

Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward has hailed her players’ second-half performance after they secured a place in the top-flight of the Nations League. Abbie Larkin’s late goal helped Ireland to overcome Belgium 5-4 on aggregate in their play off last night, and with it promotion to League A. Belgium scored twice in the first-half

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Police seize fireworks in Derry

Police in Derry seized a significant quantity of fireworks yesterday evening following a vehicle search. Officers are reminding the public that patrols will be carried out over the Halloween period to ensure that celebrations remain safe and enjoyable for everyone. They are also urging residents across Northern Ireland to familiarise themselves with firework licensing regulations

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Donegal woman appointed interim CEO of Irish Cancer Society

A Donegal woman has been appointed as interim CEO of the Irish Cancer Society. Edel Shovlin trained and worked as a Radiation Therapist in the UK, Ireland and Australia. She also worked in health tech in Singapore and later in healthcare operations leadership in a global Oncology provider based in Australia. Edel returned to Ireland

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Donegal Councillor warns of tied-up vessels amid drastic EU quota reductions

A member of the Fisheries Committee on Donegal County Council says he feels very let down by Europe. Cllr Martin Farren says it’s difficult to know what to do when fishing vessels are set to be left tied up because of impending fishing quotas that are expected to be cut by 70% next year. It

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Derry boss Lynch admits he looks at league table with “regret” after win over Shamrock Rovers

Derry City defeated Shamrock Rovers 2-1 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening to secure their place in European football for next season. Rovers, who will likely still win the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division title, have struggled in recent weeks and Derry boss Tiernan Lynch admits he has “regrets” that his side haven’t put

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Peter Doherty & Luke Rudden on Cockhill’s win over Buncrana

Cockhill Celtic defeated defending champions Buncrana Hearts 4-0 in this afternoon’s Jackie Crossan Premier Division clash at Charlie O’Donnell Memorial Park. Cockhill have made a blistering start to the season with maximum points so far. After the game, Cockhill captain Peter Doherty spoke to Highland’s Chris Ashmore and said they expected a tough game today…

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Ann Marie McGlynn on her second placed finish in the Irish Life Dublin Marathon National Title Race

Strabane AC Athlete Ann Marie McGlynn finished second in the Irish Life Dublin Marathon national title race this morning. The national title was won by 19-year-old Ava Crean from Limerick with Nicola Sheridan from Meath in third. The 45 year old, who had been defending champion, told Oisin Langan after that she had less than

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Boyle takes win in Skibbereen as Kelly and McGinley are crowned National Champions in Class 11R

Fastnet Rally in Cork is the final round of 8 in the Triton Showers National Championship. Michael Boyle has won the Skibbereen Fastnet Rally in his Skoda Fabia RS Rally 2 alongside co-driver Dermott McCafferty. Boyle finished 18.6 seconds ahead of Daniel Cronin and Padraig O’Donovan in 2nd spot overall. Matthew Boyle finished in third

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Donegal League & Ulster Cup Results – Sunday 26/10/25

Ulster Junior Cup – Sunday 26th October Ballybofey United 3-0 Rathmullan Celtic Bonagee United 1-1 Illies Celtic (Bonagee United won on penalties) Donegal Town vs Convoy Arsenal Glenea United vs Quigley Point Swifts Keadue Rovers 4-0 Culdaff FC Kildrum Tigers 2-1 Fanad United Letterkenny Rovers 3-1 Clonmany Shamrocks Carndonagh FC 1-0 Redcastle United   DONEGAL

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Derry City make Shamrock Rovers wait for league glory with win at Brandywell

Derry City have beaten Shamrock Rovers 2-1 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division this afternoon. The result means it’s now three league defeats in a row for Rovers who have yet again been made to wait to claim the league title. Martin Holmes was live at full time for

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Creighton & Regan crowned British Rally Champions as Kyle McBride wins BRC Junior title

Northern Ireland’s William Creighton has been crowned British Rally Champion for 2025 after the Cambrian Rally in Wales today. Creighton finished 8th in today’s rally in Wales and that was enough to clinch the championship. The Down native had a brilliant season alongside Liam Regan on the notes. Donegal’s Kyle McBride has won the BRC

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“It’s a huge testament to the amount of work that has gone in over the years” – Finn Harps Chairperson Ian Harkin on Gavin McAteer, Josh Cullen & Corey Sheridan’s FIFA U17 World Cup call-ups

The news broke this week that three of Finn Harps’ young players have been selected to represent Ireland at the upcoming FIFA U17 World Cup. Gavin McAteer, Josh Cullen and Corey Sheridan will all be heading to Qatar to represent their country beginning with the opening game against Panama on November 5th. Ireland will then

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Games don’t come any bigger than Shamrock Rovers at home” – Derry City boss Tiernan Lynch

Derry City will face Shamrock Rovers in their final home game of the season at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Sunday afternoon. Shamrock Rovers need only a point to be crowned SSE Airtricity League Champions, but have struggled to get over the line in recent weeks. Tiernan Lynch says his players have given everything this

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Disappointment as only one MEP accepts DCC fisheries committee meeting invitation

A Killybegs councillor says she was very disappointed that only one MEP out of the five representing the Midlands–Northwest attended Wednesday’s meeting of the Donegal County Council Fisheries Committee. Independent MEP Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan was the sole European elected representative to accept the invitation. Cllr Niamh Kennedy says that the people who are now in

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Solider F is an example of complex legacy of the Troubles – Downing Street

London’s Downing Street says the not guilty verdict in the trial of Soldier F – is “an example of the complex legacy of the Troubles” Yesterday, the former paratrooper was found not guilty of murdering James Wray and William McKinney, and of trying to kill five others on Bloody Sunday. British army veterans have welcomed

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Rhys Irwin reflects on winning his maiden British Supersport Championship

Last weekend, Rhys Irwin clinched the 2025 Quattro British Supersport Championship at Brands Hatch. It is a phenomenal achievement by the Kilmacrennan native, who finished ahead of two previous winners and two legends of the Supersport scene in Ben Currie and Jack Kennedy. Irwin led in the standings heading into last weekend’s event and managed

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