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Search operation underway in west Donegal after car found in water

  A search operation has been launched in west Donegal after a car was discovered in the water this morning. The car was located off Bunbeg Pier this morning and a co-ordinated search involving Malin head coastguard is underway. Emergency services, including Gardai are also attending the scene. Gardai say that this is an ongoing

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Born to nap…….zzz

Ever wondered how some people can nap so easily, while others struggle? Well, apparently, some of us are actually born to nap. Maybe that explains why we’re always feeling mega sleepy around 3pm. Tyla reports that according to research, needing a nap could be down to genetics. In fact, scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)

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Buckingham Palace yet to respond to Harry and Meghan interview

Buckingham Palace is yet to respond to Prince Harry and Meghan’s interview with Oprah Winfrey. They allege that a member of the royal family made a racist comment about their unborn son. Life behind palace doors hasn’t been exposed to this degree since the 1990s. Royal historian Robert Hardman says no one comes out well:

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Council urged to examine potential erosion effects near Letterkenny

  Donegal County Council is being asked to urgently examine the potential effects of erosion on the R250 outside Letterkenny. Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly says just beyond the Newmills Bridge, there is a point where the River Swilly is right beside the road, and he fears erosion of the river bank may compromise the integrity

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Illegal adoptions: Government to consider review of St Patrick’s Guild files

  A review aimed at identifying further cases of illegal adoption in Ireland will be considered by cabinet Ministers this morning. The sampling review was ordered following the discovery of 151 illegal birth registrations at St Patrick’s Guild. In 2018 then-Minister Katherine Zappone initiated a review after 121 cases of illegal birth registration were discovered

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Petition to Minister calling for more addiction services in Derry

  Sinn Féin MLA is presenting a petition to the health minister today calling for more addiction services in Derry. The petition was set up by Tamzin White after her mother passed away in January. Foyle MLA Karen Mullan has commended Tamzin for her courage and bravery and her campaign for detox services and increased

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Mícheál Naughton on continuing to build GAA relationships

Mícheál Naughton is starting his first week as the new President of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association. The Sligo native, representing Donegal and Ulster, took over the position from outgoing Marie Hickey at the weekend’s congress. Michal is the 13th different President of the LGFA since its inception in 1974 and only the second from

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Tourism industry to receive €55M from European Commission

  Ireland’s tourism industry is to receive 55 million euro in funding from the European Commission. The funding hopes to address the losses caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and help keep the sector afloat during the outbreak. The grants, which will be distributed throughout the year, will see companies receive up to 1.8 million euro.

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Josh McErlean selected for Hyundai Junior Driver

Reigning Motorsport Ireland Billy Coleman Award victor Josh McErlean has been selected by Hyundai Motorsport Customer Racing to become a member of their world-famous Junior Driver initiative in 2021. The 21-year-old from Kilrea, Co.Derry has piloted a Hyundai i20 R5 throughout the 2020 season, securing impressive results across Europe including a career-bolstering seventh place in

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‘More resources needed for Strabane’ after major weekend incident

  A Strabane Cllr is calling for more resources for younger people in the area following a weekend incident of anti-social behaviour. Five teenagers arrested by police following the incident in Strabane on Saturday night have been released on bail pending further enquiries. The arrests were made following a report that a group of four

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Organisers of Electric Picnic hopeful festival can take place this summer

  Organisers of Electric Picnic are hopeful the festival can take place this summer. The event usually attracts tens of thousands to Stradbally in Co Laois over the first weekend of September. Organisers say they intend to hold the event in September ‘unless the Government tells them otherwise’. The Irish Times reports that planning permission

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Public consultation underway over three major road developments

    A public consultation is underway over three major road developments in Donegal under the Ten-T Programme. Maps and environmental reports are now available on Donegal County Councils website for the Twin Towns By-Pass, and roads linking Letterkenny to Manorcunningham, and on to Lifford, Strabane and the A5. Last year the Council identified preferred

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£4M funding package confirmed to secure Derry flight to London

  A £4 million funding package has been confirmed to secure the operation of Derry Airport’s flight to London until 2023. The Northern Ireland Executive announced the funding for the public service route for the next two years. Foyle MLA Martina Anderson says this will provide a much-needed boost for the airport but she believes

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Donegal Business Network to navigate you through Brexit

  This week, Donegal Business Network will present a free lunchtime learning session for businesses struggling with Brexit. The 30-minute guide on navigating Customs’ Clearance will be followed by a 15 minute Q&A for businesses. The sessions will be hosted by Chartered Accountant Conall Dunne and Clare McEldowney of Easy Customs. During the webinar both

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Price caps to form part of Housing Minister’s affordable housing plan

Price caps will form part of the Housing Minister’s new affordable housing plan. They’ll range from 450,000 euro in parts of Dublin to 225,000 in the likes of Leitrim, Donegal and Mayo, with the aim of minimising price inflation. The scheme, which would see the State take a 30 percent stake in a property, is

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Calls for a wider inquiry into trading practices at Davy Stockbrokers

There are calls for a wider inquiry into trading practices at Davy Stockbrokers — and personal sanctions for those involved in a 2014 bond deal. Four days of mounting pressure following a Central Bank inquiry led to the resignation of its chief executive and two senior figures in the firm yesterday. Opposition parties have written

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Mark English reacts to missing out on place in European Indoor Championship final

Mark English finished in fourth place on Saturday evening in the semi finals of the Men’s 800m race at the European Indoor Championship. The Letterkenny AC athlete finished just under one second behind Adam Kszczot who finished in second with Pierre Ambroise Bosse finishing in first. After the race, Will Downing spoke with Mark English…

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John Cronin to take charge of Ladies Pole Vault at European Indoor Championships

  Downings native, John Cronin is set to take charge of the Ladies Pole Vault on Saturday evening. The former Glenree AC National Track Champion is a Track and Field Referee at the European Indoor Track and Field Championships in Torun, Poland. Cronin has also been selected to officiate at the Olympic Games in Tokyo

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