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Investigation launched after vehicles destroyed by blaze in Bundoran

Gardai have launched an investigation after two vehicles were found burnt out in Bundoran in the early hours of yesterday morning. At around 4:50am in the River Walk Estate, a blue Mercedes van with a partial registration of 152 DL and a Peugeot 206 car were destroyed in the blaze. The van contained a large […]

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Community and voluntary groups in Donegal urged to take part in audit

Community and voluntary groups throughout Donegal are being invited to take part in an audit of community groups. This audit is being conducted by the Community Development Section, Donegal County Council, to ascertain the needs and aspirations of groups in the County. Those interested are asked to complete a short online questionnaire by Friday September

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Proper Mica redress scheme needed before October budget – Deputy Pringle

A proper Mica redress scheme needs to be put in place before the Budget in October, according to Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle. In correspondence received by Deputy Pringle, Housing Minister, Darragh O’Brien says engagement with the Defective Blocks Working Group is ongoing with the deadline for the submission of a report by the working group

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Deputy Doherty welcomes new Garda Insurance Fraud Coordination Office

Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has welcomed the announcement that a new Garda Insurance Fraud Coordination Office is to be set up. The intent of the office is to allow members of the public to directly report what they believe to be a fraudulent insurance claim made against them to Gardaí – instead of having to

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Majority of Covid restrictions to be eased by October 22nd

The majority of Covid-19 restrictions will end on October 22nd according to plans before Cabinet this afternoon. Cabinet will meet this lunchtime to sign-off on the roadmap, which’s due to kick-in from September 6th. From that date, larger crowds will be allowed at events such as concerts and outdoor sports matches, while communions and confirmations

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Politicians North and South meet to discuss Troubles “amnesty” proposals

Politicians north and south of the Irish border have met the families of the Troubles victims to support their opposition to introduce an “amnesty” for legacy killings. Last month, the UK government announced plans to end all prosecutions in Northern Ireland for incidents up to April 1998. But local politicians and family members say it’ll

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Letterkenny facing shortage of student accomodation – LYIT SU

Letterkenny and the surrounding areas is facing a shortage of student accomodation, according to the LYIT Students’ Union. They claim that a notable number of students have contacted their offices in recent weeks seeking a place to stay in the town before the upcoming academic year – but with all available options already booked up.

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Women urged to carefully check breast screening appointments

The National Screening Service is urging women who receive BreastCheck appointments to carefully check which centre they are being called to. Since last week, a number of women have been arriving at the wrong centre. Since last week, BreastCheck been screening in two locations in the county – Letterkenny and Donegal Town. However, they say

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Jason Smyth is an exceptional athlete – Michal D. Higgins

Uachtarán na hÉireann Michael D. Higgins led the tributes to Jason Smyth today. The Derry man won the Men’s T13 100m Final at the Paralympics in Tokyo this morning. The 34-year-old completed the sprint in a time of 10-point-5-3 seconds to win his sixth Paralympic gold medal. President Higgins described the achievement as “extraordinary” and

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27 Covid patients at LUH as immunologist predicts school cases

A leading immunologist says its likely there’ll be covid cases in schools when they reopen, despite children over 12 receiving their first covid vaccines. It comes as the Chief Medical Officer looked to reassure parents that school’s haven’t been a major source of disease transmission so far. While 1,706 new cases of covid-19 were reported

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Watch: Managers Reaction as Cockhill Celtic leave it late to beat Letterkenny Rovers

Cockhill Celtic came from behind to beat Letterkenny Rovers 2-1 in the League Cup on Sunday afternoon. Simon McGlynn gave Rovers the lead after 13 minutes but 16 minutes from the end Corey McBride levelled from a free kick. Christy McLaughlin then netted the Cockhill winner in the dying moments of the game. Ryan Ferry

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Cllr McGuinness “an example for any of us to follow” – Nicholas Crossan

Tributes are continuing to be paid to Councillor Bernard McGuinness, the Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District, after his death at the age of 77. Cllr McGuinness was the longest-serving member on Donegal County Council, having first been elected in 1979, and maintaining his seat at each subsequent local election. Nicholas Crossan is the Leas-Cathaoirleach

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Jason Gibson on Bonagee United’s League Cup win over Monaghan United

Bonagee United started their season with a 1-0 win over Monaghan United in the League Cup. Chris Dillon’s late strike was the difference between the two sides in what was Monaghan’s first game under the bracket of the Ulster Senior League. Bonagee boss Jason Gibson joined Eóin Catterson on Sunday Sport to discuss the game…

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