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Minister Lyons announces heating oil support package for Northern Ireland

  Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has secured Executive agreement for a £36.4million support package for home heating oil users in Northern Ireland. Eligible households will be able to apply for a £100 prepaid card that can be used at heating oil suppliers. Minister Lyons said that as roughly two thirds of homes in Northern Ireland

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Business Matters, Ep 292: Bert Galbraith reflects on over 20 years in the construction business – plus a look at the Donegal Data Dashboard

On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore has been speaking with St. Johnston based Bert Galbraith of Galbraith Construction, and John Daly, Economist with the Northern and Western Regional Assembly. First up, Chris hears about the growth of Galbraith Construction over the past 20 years, the changes in the construction industry, and the challenges and

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MMA: Defeat for ‘Moville Mawler’ Darragh Kelly in headline Belfast event

There was disappointment last night for the “Moville Mawler” Darragh Kelly who was beaten by Jay Jay Wilson of New Zealand in main event at PFL Belfast. Kelly lasted just 37 seconds in round one before losing via a left hook knock-out as the “Maori Kid” triumphed. Kelly had been hoping that a win would

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Midlands-North West MEP calls for common definition of rape in EU

An MEP for Midlands-North West is calling for a common definition of rape to be adopted by the European Union. Maria Walsh says this is after the passing of legislation on gender-based violence where a unanimous agreement on the term could not be reached. She highlights the disparities between EU member states on the issue,

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St Eunan’s College delegation meet Education Minister

A delegation of students, parents and staff from St Eunan’s College have met with Education Minister Hildegaard Naughton concerning the need for refurbishment work. Recently, a national funding package for schools was announced but omitted the college despite planning permission being in place. This was followed by a petition from students which garnered thousands of

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Police in derry make arrest and drug seizure in Skeoge area

Police in Derry made an arrest and seized drugs in the Skeoge area yesterday. At 4:55pm officers from the Ballyarnett Neighbourhood policing team were conducting patrols for scrambling and e-scooter misuse before being alerted to a male in the Glenabbey area After a search, suspected Class A and Class B controlled drugs were seized. The

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Over €243,000 awarded to Donegal monument projects

  €243,737.08 has been awarded to Donegal to support five under the 2026 Community Monuments Fund. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher welcomed the funding saying it will help develop communities and preserve local heritage. Magheragallen Church and Graveyard, alongside Assaroe Abbey, have received the highest allocation, with O’Donnell Castle, Dunkineely Digital Heritage Trail, and Doon

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Micheál Martin under renewed pressure over fuel protests

The Taoiseach is under renewed pressure from within his own party over last week’s fuel protests. Several senior backbench TDs are demanding an urgent meeting of the parliamentary party, with reports that some are trying to garner support for a heave against Micheál Martin. Last night, the Taoiseach met with three of the youngest Fianna

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“Box Cup” launched in memory of the late great Peter O’Donnell

The Donegal Boxing Board have announced a new “Box Cup” competition in memory of the late Peter O’Donnell. The first event will take place in October in the Clonmany Community Centre and will feature schoolboys/girls youth, junior and u19 fighters. Peter was a legend of Donegal and Irish boxing but sadly passed away in October

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“That’s not leadership, that’s arrogance” – Doherty

Donegal TD Pearse Doherty has accused the government of displaying arrogance in its dealings with protestors and the general public over the fuel crisis. Speaking during this afternoon’s confidence motion in the Dail, he said the government had not listened to the people, and when they arose in desperation, the response was to threaten them………….

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€4.75m available to community safety projects

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has announced €4.75m of funding for community safety projects. Funding of this nature was first introduced in 2022 and allows for proceeds from crime, seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau and An Garda Síochána, to be redirected to projects that promote community safety. Donegal Local Community Safety Partnership will hold a

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O’Rourke “proud of the effort and application” as Tyrone are knocked out of Ulster by Armagh

Armagh survived going down to 14 men to edge Tyrone in the Ulster Senior Football Championship Preliminary Round at the Box-IT Athletic Grounds this evening. Conor Turbitt scored the winning point in extra time as the Orchard County came out on top by 1-17 to 1-16. Having trailed 0-08 to 0-04 at half-time, Tyrone fought

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Kerrykeel 71 come from 3-0 down to clinch TDA title – Hughie Walsh reacts

Kerrykeel 71 are Temple Domestic Appliance Division 1 Champions thanks to a 6-3 win over Swilly Rovers at Rab’s Park this afternoon. Having fallen 3-0 down after just 19 minutes, Hughie Walsh’s side had to regroup and they eventually ran out 6-3 winners to clinch the title. The ’71 knew they had to better the

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Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 12/04/26

Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Kildrum Tigers 3-4 Glenea United Kilmacrennan Celtic 0-1 Keadue Rovers Letterkenny Rovers 2-2 Bonagee United St Catherines FC 1-1 Donegal Town   Temple Domestic Appliance D1 Kerrykeel 71 6-3 Swilly Rovers Convoy Arsenal 0-1 Cappry Rovers Ballybofey United 4-3 Gweedore Celtic Gweedore United 2-0 Rathmullan Celtic Castlefin Celtic 2-1 Milford

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“We were hungry after league final defeat” – Mickey McCann on Donegal Hurlers’ win over Wicklow

Two weeks ago, an injury time goal in Aughrim handed Wicklow a win at the death to claim the National Hurling League Division 2 title at the hands of Donegal. Fast forward a fortnight and it is Donegal who have turned the tables and claimed a brilliant win over The Garden County in Round 1

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WRC: Katsuta & Johnston take another victory after drama on final stage in Croatia

It’s been another dramatic morning at Rally Croatia in the World Rally Championship! Takamoto Katsuta, who has Tyrone native Aaron Johnston on the notes, has won the rally after overnight leader Thierry Neuville suffered damage to his Hyundai i20 after an off on the final stage. It was an incredible turn of events as Neuville

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NIFL Championship: ‘Stute defeat Ballinamallard as Limavady take massive step towards league title

Institute have beaten Ballinamallard 3-0 in the NIFL Championship Relegation Group this afternoon. First-half goals from Evan Tweed, Padraig Lynch and Caoimhin Porter gave ‘Stute all three points. Limavady United, meanwhile, took a massive step to the league title as they were 5-1 winners away to Newington. Limavady are now six points ahead of Annagh

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Player reaction as Donegal Ladies produce stunning second half to claim Division 2 League title – Mia Bennett, Clare Friel, Niamh Carr & Roisin Rodgers

The Donegal Ladies came from being two points behind at half-time to defeat Cavan 2-07 to 0-07 and claim the National Division 2 League title in Clones this afternoon. Katie Dowds netted late on with Mia Bennett the other second-half goal-scorer for James Daly’s side. Diarmaid Doherty spoke to Bennett after the game and she

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