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Gardaí attending scene of two-car collision outside Drumkeen

Gardaí are currently attending the scene of a collision that occurred on the N13 road, just outside Drumkeen this afternoon. Gardaí say that two vehicles are involved in the collision, and that as the scene is currently still being attended to by emergency services, no further information is available at this time. This story will

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45 cases of new “Delta plus” strain of Covid-19 reported in Ireland

45 cases of the more transmisible Delta-plus variant of Covid-19 have been identified in Ireland. The figure was revealed in the latest update from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, in its update on variants of concern. The strain, which’s worrying health authorities, is an offshoot of the already highly-infectious mutation which is dominant here. Yesterday

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Ton-Up for Donegal’s Karen Guthrie, Katy Herron, Geraldine McLaughlin & Niamh Hegarty

Four of the Donegal senior ladies team will be making more than 100 appearances in the county colours on Saturday afternoon as they line out for the Ulster Final against Armagh. Glenfin duo Karen Guthrie and Katy Heron alongside Termon’s Geraldine McLaughlin and Moville’s Niamh Hegarty, together have clocked more than 400 appearances between them

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Watch: Night to remember for Tunde Owolabi as Harps beat Pat’s at home

Tunde Owolabi was the hattrick hero for Finn Harps on Friday evening at Finn Park as they beat St Pat’s 3-1. Owolabi opened the scoring for Harps just 12 minutes in before Pat’s leveled through a Chris Forrester penalty. The striker then netted his second on 30 minutes later before completing his hattrick on 53

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Eilish and Roisin Flanagan to compete in Hungary & Italy before the season ends

Eilish Flanagan competes for the first time since the Olympic Games when she goes at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Tuesday. The Finn Valley AC woman, who set a new personal best at the Olympics, races in the 3,000m steeplechase. The race is a part of the World Athletics Continental Tour bronze level series and

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Ballybofey-Stranorlar to Donegal Town Recreational Corridor proposed

Plans are afoot to create a recreational corridor between the twin towns of Ballybofey and Stranorlar, and Donegal Town. The Ballybofey-Stranorlar to Donegal Town Recreational Group say a public consultation will take place regarding the proposed recreational corridor between the two areas, starting next week with two public information events. The first information event will

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Walk-in vaccination centre open in Letterkenny this weekend

Walk-in vaccination centres are being rolled out across the country this weekend – including one at the LYIT vaccination centre. The Letterkenny vaccination centre will be open today, Saturday from 1:30pm to 4pm for anyone over 16 seeking their second dose of the Moderna vaccine, and then tomorrow Sunday from 1:30pm to 4pm for anyone

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Irish Legends Rd 1 Celebrity Reaction: Daniel O’Donnell & David Humphreys

The second competition at the Irish Legends at Rosapenna is the Amateur/Celebrity contest. Playing stableford format, Welshman Mike Jones scored 35pts to lead ahead of Saturday’s second round. Former Ulster and Ireland Rugby legend David Humphreys is in tie for 4th on 31pts. David spoke with Oisin Kelly after his round… Donegal’s very own Daniel

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NI records highest daily Covid case total since start of pandemic today

2,397 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the North in the past 24 hours – the highest daily total recorded in Northern Ireland since the start of the pandemic. There have also been additional 9 covid-related deaths reported in the North today. 388 patients are currently being treated for the disease in hospitals north

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Doherty slams CCPC, Varadkar over insurance price-signalling agreement

Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has slammed the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, the Irish Government and Tanaiste Leo Varadkar today, after an announcement that six major insurance companies have signed up to an agreement following the alleged price-signalling scandal. The preliminary findings of the initial CCPC investigation, released in September of last year, made allegations

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Cappry call on Donegal League and Ulster FA to review policies

Following the Court of Arbitration ruling on Thursday, Cappry Rovers have been awarded the 2019/20 Donegal Junior League Premier Division title. In a statement, the club have welcomed the decision and have asked the Donegal League and Ulster FA to review their policies going foward. “Cappry Rovers Football Club welcome the findings and decision of

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Insult to live events sector that Croke Park will be at half capacity – MacSharry

A South Donegal Deputy says it’s an insult to the live events sector that Croke Park can be half full this weekend but live gigs still can’t happen. Marc MacSharry is one of a number of members of the Government to criticise the pace of reopening. The Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said clarity will be

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Irish Legends Update : Thomas Bjorn leads the way at Rosapenna

Winning 2018 Ryder Cup Captain Thomas Bjorn leads the field on Day One of the Irish Legends at the Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort in Downings. Oisin Kelly reports in association with Highland Motors Letterkenny… Thomas Bjorn goes into the lead on -3 at the Irish Legends @euLegendsTour @Rosapenna1893#eulegendstour #irishlegends #rosapennagolf #donegalgolf #irishseniors #mcginleygolf pic.twitter.com/qXNUytrQlX

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Donegal ambulance service comes under even more pressure

Pressure continues to mount on Donegal’s ambulance service. It’s emerged that no ambulance was available in Donegal to respond to a crash involving multiple casualties this week with ambulance crews having to travel instead from Sligo and Leitrim. Yesterday, it was highlighted on Highland Radio that due to no ambulance being available, a garda patrol

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56 projects in Donegal receive share of SSE Renewables funding

56 projects in Donegal will share an €80,000 donation from SSE Renewables. The money is being made available through the company’s Meentycat Community Fund which supports energy efficiency, safety and sustainability projects. Funding has been sanctioned for Covid-19 supports to local schools, local GAA clubs, and other community based organisations and will go towards developing

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Forsa Assistant General Secretary says health service needs injection of cash and people

There needs to be an injection of cash and people into the health service as well as confirmation that current waiting lists will be dealt with. That’s according to the Assistant General Secretary of Forsa. Concerns have been raised that the health service is at breaking point with long delays being experienced at Emergency Departments

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Ireland’s response to Afghanistan takeover by Taliban relevant – Cllr Kavanagh

The Cathaoirleach of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District believes the Government’s response to the crisis in Afghanistan is relevant to the size of Ireland. The Government agreed earlier this week to accept 150 refugees in addition to the 45 humanitarian visas already granted. Refugee and asylum seekers organisations across the country have been urging the

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Donegal doctor backs calls for restrictions to be aligned North and South

A Donegal Doctor has added his voice to calls for Covid restrictions to be aligned across the island of Ireland. But says rules in the North should be tightened so they match the Republic. Dr Denis McCauley is chair of the Irish Medical Organisation’s GP committee, he says there’s concerns about the less restrictive measures

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Minister Ryan criticised over empty promises on broadband rollout in Donegal

Minister Eamon Ryan has been criticised over empty promises relating to the rollout of broadband in Donegal. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle has repeated calls for the county to be included in the Government’s national broadband rollout. Deputy Pringle says despite promises made by Minister Ryan, there was no mention of the county in the summer

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