Education Minister Richard Bruton will be questioned in the Seanad today on what progress has been made on a site for the long promised Three School Education Campus in Buncrana. It’s envisaged that 700 students from Crana College, Coláiste Chineál Eoin and Buncrana Gaelscoil will be catered for on a new multi-school campus, but discussions …
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The trial of a teenager charged with raping a 16-year-old girl in Co Donegal has heard evidence that the girl was “drunk but still herself”, and was “not falling all over the place” after the alleged incidents. The youth, now aged 19, denies raping and orally raping the girl behind a building in a town …
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Two students at NUI Galway are to host a unique Enterprise Fair in Dungloe during the Mary from Dungloe Festival, hoping to attract Dungloe people now living abroad back to the area. Caolan Ward and Lianne Greene are hosting a special event aimed at attracting investment by highlighting the number of young people from the …
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Britain’s royal family have gathered in London to celebrate the christening of Prince Louis, the youngest child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. On their way to the service in the Chapel Royal at St. James’ Palace, Prince William walked hand in hand with the couple’s 4-year-old son George and 3-year-old daughter Charlotte, while Kate …
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituary Notices on Monday July 9th
The Magee 1866 Donegal Wild Atlantic Marathon Voted “The Most Scenic Marathon in the World” by it’s runners after the hugely successful first Marathon & Half Marathon was held in South West Donegal at the weekend! Sunday 8th July 2018, went down in history in the stunning Wild Atlantic Way’s South West Donegal Coastline, when …
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Sinn Féin representatives in Derry are urging people to attend a community-led rally tonight to show their opposition to a recent spate of attacks in the Fountain and Bogside areas. Foyle MLA Karen Mullan says the recent spate of attacks which have seen petrol bombs thrown into the Fountain Estate and right outside the gates …
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Boris Johnson resigns as British Foreign Secretary: A Downing Street spokesman said: “This afternoon, the Prime Minister accepted the resignation of Boris Johnson as Foreign Secretary. His replacement will be announced shortly. The Prime Minister thanks Boris for his work.” Meanwhile, the Tánaiste has played down the significance of the earlier resignaton of Brexit Secretary David …
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The Charities Regulator has today confirmed that following an inspection in June, it is satisfied that the Donegal-based charity Good and New Shop has addressed a contravention of the Charities Act and adopted the necessary of course of action, identified by the Regulator. On the 5th of February this year, the Charities Regulator issued a …
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78 people were killed on Irish roads in the first six months of the year, 65% of them on rural roads. The latest figures from the Gardaí and Road Safety Authority show there’s been a 3 percent increase in deaths on the same time last year. In Donegal, five people had died on the roads …
Irish Water has confirmed that work on a project to replace 1.7 kilometres of pipe between Falcarragh and Gortahork will get underway next week. The 12 week project is part of Irish Water’s National Leakage Reduction Programme, with the possibility of some short-term water shut offs. However, Irish Water says these will be kept to …
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A petition to reopen Letterkenny University Hospitals 19 bed short stay ward has gained over 1500 signatures online. It comes as there were 35 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning – the second most overcrowded hospital in the country today. Three people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further …
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A Donegal County Councillor is encouraging families to check if they are eligible for the Back to School and Footwear Allowance. Applications are now open and available at Social Welfare Centres with the closing date September 30th. Cllr Nicholas Crossan says the money paid out under the scheme could go a long way towards hefty …
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Donegal’s Roma McLaughlin, who plays her football with Shelbourne Ladies, has been nominated for the WNL June Player of the Month Award. After suffering an leg injury earlier in the season, McLaughlin returned to action and scored against Galway WFC. Her performances have helped Shelbourne Ladies keep their title challenge on track. McLaughlin has been …
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The future of various diffing competitions which take place over Rally Weekend could be in the balance. It’s after a high number of complaints were made by residents in and around the Bonagee area of Letterkenny which one such event was held. The issue is to be discussed at Letterkenny’s Municipal Distrcit meeting tomorrow. Cllr. …
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Following their 3-0 away win over Longford Town on Sunday the Finn Harps U17s have moved up to third in the Elite North Section of the National League. Former Kilmacrennan Celtic player Conor Black had Declan Boyle’s side 1-0 in front at the interval. Joel Bradley Walsh and Carndonagh lad Luke Rudden got the second …
There were 35 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report- the second most overcrowded hospital in the country today. Three people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 32 were waiting on wards. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded hospital today with …
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Follow the links below to recap all the action from the 2018 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballyliffin Golf Club. Russell Knox – Words can’t describe what winning the DDF Irish Open means DDF Irish Open – John Farren, Simon Alliss and Shane O’Donoghue on a brilliant week DDF Irish Open at Ballyliffin …
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