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22-year-old man who died in St Johnston tragedy named locally as Oisin Crawford

A 22-year-old man has died and four others have been taken to hospital following a house party in St.Johnston. A second man is in a critical condition. 22-year-old Oisin Crawford was found dead in a flat at Main Street, in the village of St Johnston, in the early hours of this morning. Four people were […]

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20-year-old man charged with murder of fellow Polish national in Letterkenny last May

A 20-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a fellow Polish national in Letterkenny last May. Krzysztof Gregorski of 35 Hazelbrook Crescent, but currently in custody, appeared before yesterday’s sitting of Letterkenny District Court where evidence of his formal charge was heard by Judge Paul Kelly. Sergeant Michael Galvin gave evidence that he

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Letterkenny Conclusion – Quinn and Michael Mc Bride retain seats, Shiels and Mc Monagle are Lifford bound

After a lengthy count, the Letterkenny Electoral Area count has concluded, confirming the final make up of Donegal County Council. The last seat went to a battle between Independent Donal Cullen and outgoing Cllr Mick Quinn following the distribution of Jimmy Kavanagh’s surplus of 258. Independent Councillor Michael Mc Bride returns, and outgoing town councillor

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State of the Parties – Political make up of Donegal County Council

Fianna Fail   Sean Mc Eniff (Donegal) Seamus O’Domhnaill (Glenties) Enda Bonner (Glenties) Martin Mc Dermott (Inishowen) Rena Donaghey (Inishowen) Paul Canning (Inishowen) Liam Blaney (Letterkenny) Ciaran Brogan (Letterkenny) James Pat Mc Daid (Letterkenny) Patrick Mc Gowan (Stranorlar) Gerry Crawford (Stranorlar)   Fine Gael   Barry O’Neill (Donegal) Terence Slowey (Glenties) Bernard Mc Guinness (Inishowen)

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Inishowen Conclusion – Ryan retains seat after epic battle with Mc Laughlin

Outgoing Cllrs John Ryan and Martin Farren have been returned to Donegal County Council, with outgoing Cllrs Rena Donaghey and Paul Canning also deemed elected without reaching the quota. Sinn Fein’s  Ciaran Mc Laughlin lost out by 117 votes. After the 11th count in the Inishowen Electoral Area, FG Cllr Bernard Mc Guinness has been

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Glenties conclusion – Michael Mac Giolla Easpaig joins council, Bonner and Slowey return

The Glenties Electoral Area count has concluded with Independent Michael Colm Mac Giolla Easpaig elected to Donegal County Council. Fianna Fail’s Enda Bonner returns to Lifford having lost his seat in 2009, while Fine Gael’s Terence Slowey retains his seat after a tense battle with Fianna Fail’s Ian Molloy for the final seat.   Glenties

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Donegal EA Conclusion – O’Neill holds seat at Byrne’s expense as Noel Jordan joins council

The counting of votes in the Donegal Electoral Area has concluded. Earlier, the poll topping success of Niamh Kennedy was followed by the election of fellow independent Tom Conaghan and Fianna Fail’s Sean Mc Eniff. It then went down to the wire, with Fine Gael’s John Boyle losing his seat, and after a battle between

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Stranorlar Update – Count concludes with Liam Doherty joining five outgoing councillors

Stranorlar Update – Following the 9th count in the Finn Valley Centre, Liam Doherty of Sinn Fein, a newcomer to the council exceeded the quota, and Gerry Crawford and Martin Harley were deemed elected without reaching the quota. Cllr Patrick Mc Gowan had been returned on the 7th count.       The first count

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Murphy inspires as McLoone’s goal sends Donegal to Ulster Semi Final

Donegal are into the Ulster Football Championship Semi Final. They have beaten Derry at Celtic Park in their Quarter-Final tie this afternoon. The visitors trailed by 0-6 to 0-4 at the interval, but effectively won the game with a quick-fire 1-3 in seven electric minutes after the restart, inspired by captain Michael Murphy. The Leo

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John O’Donnell emerges in Letterkenny while Fianna Fail remains strong

Fianna Fails election strategy looks to be paying off with tallies showing Liam Blaney, Ciaran Brogan and James Pat McDaid all in line for seats on Donegal County Council. A 60.2% turnout in the area show the three with 1,727, 1,676 and 1,268 first preferences respectively. Independent John O’Donnell also polled well collecting 9% of

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Independent Niamh Kennedy tops the Donegal poll

Killybegs community activist Niamh Kennedy will increase the female representation on Donegal County Council proving a hit with voters. Tallies have Ms Kennedy topping the poll in Donegal 12.5%  (1,716)of the vote. A turnout of 63.8% delivered a 11.8% share of first preferences for Fianna Fail’s Sean McEniff while Donegal Town Independent many people’s expectations

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Neil Gallagher in midfield for Donegal while McIver selects three newcomers.

Donegal and Derry have announced their starting line up’s for Sunday’s Ulster Championship Quarter Final in Celtic Park. Glenswilly’s Neil Gallagher came through training on Friday night and has been named by Jim Mc Guinness in midfield alongside Martin Mc Elhinney. Gallagher had been a doubt with an ankle injury. In the half forward line

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Tributes paid as former GAA and Irish Language broadcaster passes away

  The death has taken place of Michael Mc Gee, the former Highland Radio broadcaster. Michael was synonomous with Highland Radio’s GAA coverage for many years, presenting the weekly GAA programme and co-commentating on many Donegal games, among them the 1992 All Ireland Final victory. He also had a particular interest in Tyrone, following that

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Derry’s Guildhall conservation honoured at Ulster Architecture Awards

Derry’s Guildhall building has been named Best Conservation Project at the Royal Society of Ulster Architect awards in Belfast. The Consarc Design Group were the lead consultants on the £10 million regeneration project which has transformed the landmark building, enhancing its historical features and creating a bright and open public space featuring a new café,

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Counting of votes in North’s Local elections to begin this afternoon

Counting of votes cast in Northern Ireland’s European and local government elections is to begin later. The verification of election ballots is expected to be completed by mid-afternoon, and the first council seats should be declared by about 6pm. All results from the 11 new councils should be known by Saturday evening. In the Derry/Strabane

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Judge describes Derry sisters as a ‘blight on the landscape’

A District Judge has described a Derry family as ‘disgraceful’ and a ‘blight on the landscape’ when he dealt with two sisters today at the local Magistrate’s Court. Judge Barney McElholm’s comments came during a hearing involving Bridget (23) and Eileen Mongan (25) both of Stanley’s Walk in Derry. The court heard that Eileen Mongan

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All you need to know about Highland Radio’s Election 2014 coverage

Counting gets underway this weekend in the Local and European elections 2014 and once again Highland Radio will bring you unrivaled coverage from all the count centres. On Saturday, the European and Local votes will be separated in the Aura Leisure Centre from 9am. Election anchor Donal Kavanagh will kick off our coverage from 10

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Glenswilly supporter hit with 48 week ban and club get €1000 fine

The Donegal Competition’s Control Committee have slapped a 48 week ban on a Glenswilly supporter for grabbing St Eunan’s manager Maxi Curran. The incident happened in April’s league meeting between the two clubs at Pairc Noamh Columba where a Glenswilly supporter came onto the pitch and grabbed Curran. The Glenswilly club are facing a fine

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Donegal IFA says farming familes must pay less for their water

Donegal IFA is calling for the cost of water currently paid by farming families to be reduced. The association says the cost imposed on farmers has been disproportionately high as funding for water infrastructure in Ireland has been completely inadequate over the years. Donegal IFA Chairperson PJ McMonagle says that with the expansion of the

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