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Body of girl who tragically died in Australia to be returned to family today

The body of the young Irish backpacker who died while scuba-diving in Australia more than two weeks ago will be returned to her family today. 23-year-old Elaine Morrow was diving off Queensland on April 18 when she failed to surface. Her body was recovered by divers. The young biology graduate’s remains are expected to be

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Gardai make three arrests in Creeper Burglary investigation

Gardai have recovered tens of thousands of euro worth of property stolen in creeper burglaries across the north-west. It follows an intense year-long investigation by gardai in Co. Donegal targetting gangs who broke into a series of homes while owners were sleeping at night – hence the description “creeper” burglaries. Donegal gardai and officers with

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Fire Fighters and Defence Forces winning battle against gorse fires

Fire fighters and the defence forces are continuing to battle raging gorse fires in West Donegal which, they say, were started deliberately. Three army corps helicopters, two of which are equipped with Bambi buckets, have been deployed to assist. Each bucket is capable of carrying twelve hundred litres of water. Fires have been reported across

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Ann Sweeney fails to submit statement outlining by-election expenses

An Independent candidate in last Novembers Donegal South-West Dáil by-election has been referred to an Garda Síochána over her failure to submit a statement outlining her election expenses. Dunfanaghy-based businesswoman Ann Sweeney was one of six candidates. The Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPO) today revealed that Sweeney had been the only candidate not to

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Old Finn Valley College to be used as Education Training Centre

Donegal VEC are looking at the possibility of using the old Finn Valley College as an Adult and Education Training Centre. It’s hoped the building could be used to train VEC staff-teachers, caretakers, administration and VEC members, parents associations and student counsel. The old Finn Valley College was refurbished in 2003 and has seven classrooms,

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O’Domhnaill “taking nothing for granted” as Seanad count continues

The counting of votes cast in the Seanad election is continuing with outgoing Donegal Senator Brian O’Domhnaill in fifth place, with indications that he will draw sufficient transfers from Fianna Fail colleagues to draw him over the line. After the 14th count, there are 15 remaining candidates contesting eight places. He says he’s hopeful, but

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