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More works on Stranorlar footpath to begin with immediate effect

  It’s been confirmed that the Stranorlar road’s section is to begin works on the footpath from the Weavers out towards Sessiagh Oneill Bridge with immediate effect. Works on various sections of the route have already taken place with hopes that a footbridge on Sessiaghoneill Bridge can be constructed into the future. Works are also […]

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Peter O’Donnell believes Leah Gallen can go all the way at European Youth Boxing Championships

Leah Gallen will fight Hungarian Csilla Viktyria Ambrus in the semi final of the European Youth Boxing Championships in Bulgaria on Monday. The Raphoe boxer will be hoping to surpass her bronze medal win at last year’s European Junior Championship. Donegal Boxing President Peter O’Donnell spoke to Sunday Sport’s Pauric Hilferty about Gallen’s Championship so far…

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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to meet with Boris Johnson tomorrow

The Taoiseach says he’s not expecting any Brexit breakthrough when he meets Boris Johnson tomorrow. The British Prime Minister will hold a bilateral meeting with Leo Varadkar in government buildings in the morning. He’ll then try to win a second vote on having a snap general election, something Mr Johnson looks set to lose. Speaking

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Leah Gallen guarantees medal after European Youth quarter final win

Leah Gallen is through to the semi final of the European Youth Boxing Championships in Bulgaria. The Raphoe puncher beat her Turkish opponent Gulcan Arga on a 4-1 split decision. The win has guaranteed Gallen a bronze medal at the very least. Gallen who was a bronze medal winner at last year’s European Junior Championship

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Championship Preview with Brendan Kilcoyne and Martin Doherty

Gaoth Dobhair start the defence of their county and provincial senior football championship titles this weekend. They host St Eunans in their opening Donegal Senior Club Championship group game on Sunday evening at Maghergallon. Their opponents from Letterkenny and other clubs like Kilcar, and Naomh Conaill will also have aspirations of lifting the Dr Maguire

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Hardening of border ‘completely unacceptable’ – McDonald

  Mary Lou McDonald says any talk of customs checks on the border is nothing short of ‘political vandalism’. The Sinn Fein President and the party’s Deputy Leader Michelle O’Neill are in Dublin today for an Ard Comhairle meeting on the latest developments on Brexit. Deputy Mc Donald says a hardening of the border is

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North West Simon Community provided support for homeless people in Donegal

  The number of homeless people has now reached a “record high”. The majority of people who are homeless or experiencing homelessness in Sligo, Leitrim & Donegal are not immediately identifiable as homeless. In 2018, North West Simon Community provided supported housing, tenancy support, and settlement services, to 371 people, 200 were adults and 171

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School secretaries set to stage protest in Letterkenny today

  Secretaries from schools across the country are set to stage a protest in Letterkenny this afternoon. The rally will take place outside the Minister for Education’s office on Oldtown road. Fórsa balloted its members over the summer after education department officials refused to discuss proposals to overcome a two-tier pay system that leaves most

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Donegal central to Irish funds industry

    A recent report has shown Donegal to be central to Irish funds industry growth. Indecon’s latest report has found regional locations to be increasingly important sources of employment for Ireland’s funds industry, representing almost 4,500 roles. The funds sector nationally, employs 16,000 people and contributes €837 million to the Exchequer. CEO of Irish

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Calls for Stormont to be temporarily restored to deal with Brexit

The Fianna Fáil leader is calling for the Stormont Assembly to be temporarily restored immediately to deal with Brexit. Micheal Martin says the British Prime Minister and the Taoiseach should make this a priority when they meet in Dublin on Monday:   Meanwhile, a law aimed at stopping a no-deal Brexit is going to become British

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Update: Two taken to hospital following crash at Newtowncunningham

Two men have been taken to hospital following an earlier crash on the main Letterkenny to Derry Road. Emergency services attended the two vehicle collision at Newtowncunningham this afternoon. Gardai say the pair were transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital as a precautionary measure. The road was closed for a time earlier but has since reopened.

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Donegal Airport awarded €coMerit Environmental Certification

Donegal Airport has been awarded the €coMerit Environmental Certification for their commitment to continuous environmental improvement. The airport which for the last two years, has been named as having the most scenic landing in the world has already made substantial improvements in their use of water and energy and in waste management. The €coMerit Certificate

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