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Gerry Adams to officially open Letterkenny Republican Centre tomorrow

Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams will officially open the Letterkenny Republican Centre tomorrow. The Sands/Fullerton Republican Centre situated on the High Road area of the town will act as a hub for party members in the county. The centre has been described as the conclusion of the current phase of Sinn Feins development in Donegal. …

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Four candidates confirmed to contest for co-opted seat on Donegal County Council

  Four candidates have been confirmed to contest for the co-opted seat on Donegal County Council. The seat was vacated after the late Cllr Sean McEniff died earlier this year. Elizabeth McIntyre, a daughter of the late Cllr. McEniff, Roger Meehan from Dunkineely, Micheál Naughton who lives in Laghey and former Ballyshannon Town Councillor Billy …

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Calls for restoration of cardiac rehabilitation services at Letterkenny University Hospital

A Donegal Deputy is calling on the HSE and the Department of Health to immediately fund the repair and restoration of cardiac rehabilitation services at Letterkenny University Hospital. The service had been provided to patients in Donegal for the past number of years however due to equipment breakdowns the service is no longer available. Deputy …

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Leaders Illies host Greencastle as North West Women’s Super League returns

The North-West Women’s Super League returns after its break for the State Exams this Thursday night with four games down for decision. The League leaders Illies Celtic have had a superb start to the season and during the break defeated Lagan Harps 4-1 in the WFAI Intermediate Cup. John Doherty’s team have been in flying …

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Derry City leave for Denmark

  Derry City have departed for Denmark ahead of their Europa League qualifier on Thursday. The Candystrips play FC Midtylland in the first qualifying round at the MCH Arena in Herning. A chartered flight left City of Derry Airport just before noon today with players, management, officials and supporters on board. Some Derry fans left …

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John McEnroe angers the masses by claiming Serena Williams would rank 700th on men’s circuit

With twenty three Grand Slam singles titles to her name, it’s hard not to refer to Serena Williams as one of the greatest players to ever play the sport of tennis. If not the greatest.  And yet, there are still people that think Williams couldn’t compete with the male athletes in her sport. One such person is …

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Is Daniel Day-Lewis’s next move to become a dressmaker?

We look at the evidence and indications behind the internet’s latest rumour. In case you missed it last Wednesday, the inimitable Daniel Day-Lewis announced that he is retiring from acting. In a very unceremonious fashion, that is typically humble of the actor, Day-Lewis released a statement to Variety that read: “Daniel Day-Lewis will no longer …

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Case of man charged with deaths of two women in Donegal crash adjourned

The case of a man charged with killing two women in a crash in Donegal last year has been adjourned until December. Maria Wallace and Kiara Baird were passengers in a car which crashed on the Glenfin Road, Ballybofey on September 21st last year. 24 year old Dermot Dowd has been charged with dangerous driving …

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Finn Harps Commercial Manager Aidan Campbell on the clubs latest fundraising drive

Finn Harps FC have asked the Donegal public to get behind the Ballybofey side with the announcement of their summer fundraising schedule. The postponement of the derby game v Derry City has presented the club with a huge challenge and Harps are asking all our supporters to take an active role in ensuring the success …

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Finn Harps call on supporters to unite behind club’s bid for Premier survival

Finn Harps FC have asked the Donegal public to get behind Ollie Horgan’s team as the club announced their Summer fundraising schedule, the success of which is key to the club’s premier survival. While not boasting the resources of the full-time clubs, many of which benefit from substantial backing from benefactors, Harps believe a collective …

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21 people awaiting admission at LUH this morning

There were 21 people awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, 12 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s up significantly on yesterday’s total of 8. The INMO says there was a total of 329 people awaiting in-patient beds this morning, 42 of them at Cork University Hospital, the highest figure in the country.