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Former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds will be laid to rest today. The former Fianna Fáil leader will be buried following a full state funeral at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Donnybrook at Shanganagh cemetery in Shankill in South Dublin. Mass will be led by Fr Brian D’Arcy, with the archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid

Over 23 Million Euro has been handed over to the Government during a tax amnesty for second homes, with three quarters of a million euro of that raised in Donegal. Today’s Irish Independent claims that figure brings the total amount raised by the tax to 400 Million. Over 23 Million Euro has been handed over

The first Donegal Marathon for 31 years took place today, with a capacity 850 runners and walkers taking part, and organisers saying they intend to run the event next year. The prospect of the race was raised in the chamber of the then Letterkenny Town Council last year by Cllr Dessie Larkin, who is now

Mourners at the funeral of BBC broadcaster Gerry Anderson were told today that he was “a man who knew who he was” and “a man who could rename a city”. Requiem Mass for the radio presenter was held at St Eugene’s Cathedral, in his home of Derry/Londonderry – the place he renamed “stroke city”. The

Ramelton man Kieran Murray, a member of Transplant Team Ireland has returned from the 8th European Transplant and Dialysis Championships in Krakow, Poland with four medals. Kieran, a kidney transplant recipient, fared exceptionally well at his first Transplant Games securing 3 Gold and 1 Bronze medal. His Golds were won in the 5km mini marathon,

A DUP member of the Dungannon South Tyrone Council says he is the victim of a concerted series of attacks, and the SDLP and Sinn Fein are not using their influence enough to stop it. Blackwater Cllr Sammy Brush, who is based in Ballygawley, says an attack on his car over the weekend was the

Police in Tyrone have confirmed that two men arrested following a shooting incident in the Ballycolman Estate, Strabane last week have been released unconditionally. The two were detained, aged 20 and 29, were detained after a 28-year-old man was taken to hospital following the incident at about 5 o’clock on Thursday evening. The man had

The Taste of Donegal Food Festival is underway in Donegal Town with organisers saying it looks set to be bigger and better than ever. It is the 6th year of the event which has become one of the biggest food festivals in Ireland. Last year 30,000 visitors decending on Donegal town over the three days of

Two lorry drivers from County Derry have been remanded in custody after appearing in court in England, in connection with the death of a man found in a shipping container at Tilbury Docks. 34 year old Inishowen native Stephen McLaughlin with an address at Rose Park, Limavady and 33 year Timothy Murphy of Elmgrove, Derry,

A Donegal Councillor has question claims from the Department of Transport claims that the cliff rescue unit of the Bunbeg Coastguard was closed down for safety reasons. The deprtemnt said the decision was taken pending the completion of a review of the cliff service and the overall requirements. The Bunbeg Unit, which comprises of 23

Over 400-thousand people are expected to take part in National Heritage Week which kicks off this morning. 18-hundred events are taking place up and down the country – the majority of which are free to attend. Over 90 events will take place in Donegal, exploring the architectural, environmental and cultural heritage of the county. Isabelle

The management and Board of KN Network Services have expressed their deepest sympathies and sorrow to the family and friends of the late Dessie Quinn following his untimely death. In a statement the company says ‘Dessie was an extremely hard working and valued member of staff who was very popular with all his colleagues and

The family of Dessie Quinn has been told by the HSE that he did not die of ebola. Mr Quinn, 44, died in the early hours of Thursday in Mountcharles, Co Donegal, some weeks after returning home from Sierra Leone. Independent TD Thomas Pringle said he was told this afternoon by the family that they

Repair works at walking trails at Sliabh Liag in South Donegal have been finished ahead of schedule.   Over 500 tonnes of stone were carried up the hillside by helicopter this week.   The works had been scheduled to take 7 days, however, the favourable weather conditions have meant that all deliveries were completed in

A 27-year-old man remains in hospital this morning after being shot in a punishment-style shooting in Strabane. The victim, named locally as Michael Neeson from the Glebe, was targeted shortly after 7pm last night. He was shot in both legs close to Gaelscoil by a gang of masked men. Two men aged 29 and 20

Tests are being carried out for Ebola on a deceased man in Letterkenny General Hospital. Isolation procedures have been put in place at the hospital after a death in the southwest of the county. It is understood the deceased had been working in Sierra Leone and that a number of colleagues had contracted the virus there.

The Department of Transport has confirmed that the cliff rescue service in Bunbeg has been stood down, pending the completion of a review. A spokesperson for the Department has said that review has commenced and will be completed in October. The Bunbeg Unit, which comprises of 23 volunteers, covers much of the countries northwestern coastline.

The Donegal Youth Service Cross Border Connections project will host a ‘Party in the Car Park’ in Letterkenny on Saturday afternoon. The project, which takes place in ‘The Grill’ car park on Port Road is supported by the EU and Donegal County Council. The event will feature a gig rig, as well as a number

The rail lobby Into The West says that Derry is still discriminated against when it comes to development of the rail service. It gfollows the announcement that upgrade works are to proceed on the Belfast Dublin line, while the upgrade of the Derry line and of the historic Waterside Station lags far behind. The lobby

Gerry Anderson, one of Northern Ireland’s best-known radio presenters, has died aged 69 following a long illness. In a 30 year career, the Derry born presenter hosted radio and TV programmes for BBC Northern Ireland, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Radio Foyle. He also presented a number of shows on Radio 4. He has been

It’s emerged that Donegal coastguard’s cliff rescue service, based in Bunbeg, may be scrapped. The Bunbeg Unit, which comprises of 23 volunteers, covers much of the countries northwestern coastline. It’s understood the change to the unit is being considered because the cliff rescue element is rarely used. Local Cllr Michael Cholm Mac GiollaEasbuig says that