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Peter O’Donnell reflects on National Senior Boxing Championships

Matthew McCole secured a National Senior Boxing title on Friday night after he defeated Martin Sammon of Olympic by unanimous decision. The Illies Golden Gloves man was also named boxer of the tournament. His Illies team-mate Caroline Gallagher was defeated on an unanimous decision by Rosie Doherty of St. Francis, Limerick. The president of the

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Letterkenny Rugby Club make it back to back wins with victory over Civil Service

Letterkenny Rugby Club defeated Civil Service 32-5 at Dave Gallaher Park to secure back to back victories in Ulster Championship 3. The win see’s Letterkenny move up to third in the table just three points behind Monaghan in second. Next up for Letterkenny, they face a trip to Ballyclare High School next weekend.

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Closure of ESB plants may impact over 4,000 jobs – Naughten

The closure of two ESB power stations in the midlands is as bad for rural Ireland as Google pulling out of Dublin. That’s according to former environment minister Denis Naughten, after the ESB announced it’s shutting the Shannonbridge and Lanesboro plants next year. It says they’re no longer viable because planners rejected a proposal for

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Call for County Council to investigate suspected pollution on Braade beach

A West Donegal Councillor is calling on Donegal County Council to investigate suspected pollution on Braade beach. Yesterday a brown substance appeared strewn across the sand along the strand between Braade and Ranafast. It’s understood that representatives from the local authority have visited the site. Local Councillor Micheal Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig has raised serious concerns

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Concern over new resource building plans for Letterkenny

  Suitability concerns have been raised over plans for a new building to house a number of services in Letterkenny. The proposed building is to be located near the Public Services Centre and it’s anticipated that CARA house will be relocated there among other facilities. CARA, a family resource centre, is currently operating out of

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Soccer: Donegal player wins award at American University

Donegal’s Roma McLaughlin has been awarded the NEC Midfielder of the year for her excellent displays for Central Connecticut State University. The Greencastle native moved to America in 2018 on a full scholarship and featured for the college’s Blue Devils soccer team who retained their title. The 21-year-old was previously at Carlow IT. The Ireland

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Donegal TD meets new Governor of Central Bank over insurance debacle

  Sinn Fein’s Finance Spokesperson has met with the new Governor of the Central Bank. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty says it was a welcome meeting during which the upcoming challenges and dual pricing within the Irish insurance market were discussed. Deputy Doherty wrote to the Governor requesting an investigation into the practice of price discrimination

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Four Donegal women named on Gaelic Life Ulster Club All-Star Team of the Year

Four Donegal women have been named on the 2019 Gaelic Life Ulster Club All-Stars Ladies Team of the Year. Termon have three players with Chelsea Gorman named in the full-back line and Mya Alcorn named in Midfield. Geraldine McLaughlin is at corner-forward for this year’s Team of the Year. Naomh Muire player Jade O’Donnell has

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Man arrested in connection with illegal use of lottery in Derry

Detectives from PSNI’s Terrorism Investigation Unit, investigating the illegal use of a lottery in the Derry area have arrested a 31 year old man today following searches of business and residential premises in the city. Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Griffin says five properties were searched in the city and a sum of money, along with

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Mother of murdered Danielle McLaughlin concerned over direction of trial

The mother of murdered Donegal woman Danielle McLaughlin is raising concern over the direction in which the trial of the man charged with her murder is going. Vikat Bhagat is appealing against confinement in prison after a large number of mobile phones and one kilogram of narcotics were uncovered during a raid of the jail last

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VFI criticise ban on cigarette vending machines in pubs

The CEO of the Vintner’s Federation of Ireland has hit out at the government decision to ban the sale of cigarettes through vending machines in pubs. Padraig Gribben says vending machines in pubs are heavily regulated, and make no money for publicans, as they are operated by independent contractors. However, he says it’s a legitimate

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WDC Investment Fund to host monthly clinics in Donegal

  The Western Development Commission Investment Fund is holding a clinic in Donegal later this month to outline funding supports available to businesses and community groups in the North West. The WDC Investment Fund has to date invested over €55 million in 166 SMEs, Micro and Social/Community Enterprises in the region with recent investments/lending including

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Gardai warn no lack of speed-checks today despite industrial action

  Gardaí insist there will be no lack of speed-checks today despite 24 hours of industrial action. Go Safe’s staff will begin a strike at nine o’clock this morning, in a row over union recognition and working conditions. GoSafe have moved to ensure disruption caused by today’s strike action is minimised, with up to 80%

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Glenmore Generation LTD has planning application appealed

  Glenmore Generation LTD have had a planning application appealed to An Bord Pleanala.  Planning permission had been granted by Donegal County Council. The company is in the business of processing alternative feedstocks and the production of renewable energy and fertiliser and the application applies to their business at Aghaveagh in Ballybofey The company wants

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‘Be Winter Ready’ campaign to aid flood-hit businesses

  Businesses which flood this Winter will be able to get financial support from the Government. It’s part of it’s ‘Be Winter Ready’ campaign. A number of Donegal businesses were provided emergency assistance after their premises flooded during Storm Lorenzo. Business Minister Heather Humphreys says similar schemes will be activated again as they’re needed:

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Full capacity protocol remains in place at LUH this evening

Management at Letterkenny University Hospital have confirmed that the full capacity protocol remains in place this evening.  It comes as there were almost 50 people awaiting in-patient beds at the hospital this morning. The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy again today and the hospital has admitted a significant number of ill

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Anam Cara Donegal to hold bereavement information evening

    Anam Cara Donegal is hosting a Bereavement Information Evening in Donegal later this month.  During the Anam Cara Bereavement Information Evening mothers and fathers will have the opportunity to hear a bereavement specialist speak on different challenges that will face them on their journey after the loss of their precious son or daughter. They

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Donegal ETB urges younger people to look at further education

Donegal ETB is urging younger people and school leavers who are unsure about their next step to attend the Further Education & Training Fair which takes place in the Radisson Hotel, Letterkenny tonight and tomorrow. Tonight’s session between 7 and 9pm is aimed at Leaving Certificate students, their parents and those in employment wishing to

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North West’s quality education provision to be promoted in the US

Working to enhance and further develop the strong educational links between the North West region and the US will be a key objective of the joint cross border trade mission that is travelling to Boston and Philadelphia next week. The trade mission, led by Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Councils, will

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