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€5,000 reward offered for information on assault and robbery of Margaret Lilly

A Buncrana businessman has put up a €5,000 euro reward for information leading to a prosecution in the case of the assault and robbery of 96 year old Margaret Lilly at Aghilly. George McLaughlin of ‘McLaughlin Motor Factors’ made the gesture following the attack in the early hours of Saturday morning and is encouraging anyone […]

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National Sheep Chairman of IFA calls on dog owners to take more responsibility

The National Sheep Chairman of the IFA has today called on dog owners in Donegal to address their responsibilities after the recent increase in attacks on sheep across the country. Speaking to Highland radio, chairman James Murphy stated that with Donegal’s large sheep population, it is important that a zero tolerance policy is taken by

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Donegal North East Deputy calls for comprehensive review of SUSI system

Donegal North East Deputy Charlie Mc Conalogue says there must be a comprehensive review of the SUSI system of administering student grants to ensure that problems this year are not repeated next September and beyond. There had been some teething problems when the centralised grant processing system came into effect last year, but despite promises

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96-year-old woman hospitalised following aggrivated burglary in Aghilly

Gardaí are appealling for witnesses to an aggravated burglary which took place at the home of a 96-year-old woman near Buncrana last night. At around 12.30am, a man wearing dark clothing and a balaclava  broke into the  woman’s home, in Aghilly – went into her bedroom where she was sleeping and demanded cash. He then

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Jim McGuinness and Donegal All-Ireland victory documentary on RTE tonight

Donegal GAA fans will get to relive the All-Ireland final win tonight when a documentary on the team’s incredible journey to glory airs on RTE. The documentary – ‘Jimmy’s Winnin’ Matches’ – will feature players, experts and Jim McGuinness himself talking about the revival of Donegal’s fortunes. The programme will show the sacrifices the players

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New information on the movements of Donegal’s Basking Shark population

There has been a major breakthrough in learning the movements of Donegal’s Basking Shark population. Up until now it had only been speculated as to where the animals travelled for food when not in the waters around Donegal mostly during the summer. But new research from the Irish Basking Shark Project has identified a shark

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Emigration levels set to continue into 2013 – Deputy MacLochlainn

More than 200 people a day left Ireland in 2012, as emigration surged to levels not experienced since the famine. It’s understood that over 26,000 people left Ireland this year to go to Australia, with around 5,000 migrating permanently. Ireland is now among the top 10 source countries for migration to Australia. Meanwhile, almost 16,000

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The Road Safety Authority urge party go-ers to leave car keys at home at night

As New Year’s Eve celebrations get underway later today, party go-ers are being urged to leave the car keys at home. The Road Safety Authority is reminding motorists that drink-driving is not worth the risk of killing someone or themselves. It comes as thousands of people are expected to ring in the New Year tonight

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Derry gears up to welcome year as UK City of Culture

Thousands of people will line the River Foyle tonight as Derry celebrates the beginning of its status as UK City of Culture with Ireland’s biggest ever fireworks display. The family event begins at 730pm with a pyrotechnic and fireworks display due to commence at 813pm. Marketing Officer with Derry City Council, Jacqueline Whorisky said tonight’s event will be a

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