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Forker leaves Finn Harps

Finn Harps have announced that midfielder Mark Forker has left the club. The Ex-Heart of Midlothian midfielder made his first team debut against Kildare County in March 2009 and went on to make a total of 105 appearances scoring 4 goals. Manager Ollie Horgan told finnharps.com “We accept Marks reasons for seeking pastures new and

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Donegal Deputy – Orthodontic waiting lists at Letterkenny General unacceptable

A Donegal Deputy says that Orthodontic waiting lists at Letterkenny General Hospital remain unacceptable. Latest figures show 177 people, the majority of whom are children, have been waiting more than a year to see a consultant. Across the HSE West region, there are almost 5,000 people on a waiting list for an orthodontic appointment, almost

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Donegal priest warns parishioners against yoga

A Donegal priest has warned his parishioners against taking part in yoga, describing it as “unsavoury”.Fr Padraig O’Baoill, a parish priest in Gweedore, issued the warning in a parish newsletter.The weekend bulletin stated Catholic parishioners should not “endanger” their souls by practicing yoga, tai chi or reiki.Fr O’Baoill, who is currently visiting the Catholic pilgrimage

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Dana’s brother John Brown appears in Court on indecent assault charges

A brother of former Irish presidential candidate and Eurovision song contest winner Dana Scallon has appeared in court in England accused of sexually abusing two young girls. 60-year-old John Brown is accused of indecently assaulting two girls under the age of 16 in the 1970s. He was charged last May after the two women, now

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Ticketmaster to reveal how those with Garth Brooks tickets can get their money back

Ticketmaster will reveal later how those with tickets to Garth Brooks at Croke Park can get their money back. It’s after the country singer announced yesterday that he’s cancelling all five of his Irish concerts – due to take place in two weeks’ time – following Dublin City Council’s decision to only grant a licence

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Gerry Adams raises Donegal planning decision in Phil Hogan Dail debate

Sinn Féin has questioned whether Phil Hogan is suitable to serve as Ireland’s next EU Commissioner. The environment minister is considered the favourite to be appointed for the EU job as part of the cabinet reshuffle. But Sinn Féin claims one of the minister’s appointees to a top state position should never have been given

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Donegal Deputy again calls on government to publish small schools report

A Donegal Deputy has questioned why the government continues to sit on a report examining the future of small schools while seemingly enforcing recommendations contained within it. Fianna Fail Education Spokesperson Deputy Charlie McConologue says it is unacceptable the report, which was concluded for over a year and a half ago has not yet been

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