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12 year old & teens arrested after ‘orchestrated’ rioting in Derry

  A 12-year-old boy and two 17-year-old youths have been arrested following what’s been described as ‘orchestrated’ rioting in Derry. Police were responding to reports of a suspect device outside a polling station in the Moss Park area of the city last night. When attending the scene, five petrol bombs were thrown at officers. The

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School-children go on strike in Letterkenny over climate action

School-children from around the country will go on strike over climate action today. Thousands of pupils will march in cities, towns and outside schools. A protest is getting underway at the Market Square in Letterkenny this morning at 11am until 1pm. Molly Mercier-Redmond, of Schools Climate Action Network, says they have six key demands for

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Horgan set sights on Derry

Finn Harps have their sights set on delivering a performance that Ollie Horgan hopes will secure at least a draw against Derry City at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Friday night (kick-off 7.45). “Look we’re disappointed in the manner we lost to Shamrock Rovers on Monday night in Ballybofey, but the players are up

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People in Donegal said to be travelling further to work

The latest report from the Western Development Commission has revealed that people in Donegal are travelling further to work. A study of census data by analysts at the WDC suggests the county’s larger towns such as Donegal and Letterkenny are continuing to draw workers away from smaller towns such as Ballybofey/Stranolar, Bunbeg, Ballyshannon and Killybegs.

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Concern over growing waiting lists for childcare places in Donegal

  Serious concern has been raised over the growing waiting lists for childcare places in Donegal. Urban areas of the county are said to be worst affected with parents finding it difficult to access full day care for the children. Efforts are underway countywide to increase capacity and encourage new providers to the market. Newly

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Pringle backed independents launch “Different Donegal” document

The group of independents who are endorsed by Deputy Thomas Pringle has published an action plan that sets out actions which, if elected, they will begin taking as soon as the new council sits. Milford area candidate Declan Meehan says the ‘Different Donegal’ document is only being published on the eve of the election because

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GAA Programme – Mickey McLoone, PJ McGowan & John McElroy

The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm. On this week’s programme, ahead of Sunday’s meeting of Donegal and Fermanagh, Tom Comack is joined by former Donegal star forward of the 1960’s Mickey McLoone, former Donegal player and manager P J McGowan, who also

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Calls for more supports for people with mental health issues in Donegal

A Donegal County Councillor has called for more support services within the community for people suffering with mental health issues. Councillor Frank McBrearty, who suffers with mental health issues himself has expressed disappointment at a lack of progress on a conference he held during his time as Mayor of Donegal County Council in 2013. He

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Anonymous donor offers $60,000 reward for disappeared information

  An anonymous donor has offered a cash reward to anyone who can help find the remains of three people who went missing during the Troubles. The 55-thousand euro reward is on offer to anyone with new information on the location of the “Disappeared” – Columba McVeigh, Joe Lynskey and Robert Nairac (pro: Nigh-Rack) It

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Delays in St. Mary’s National School new build ‘unacceptable’

  The Department of Education is being accused of dragging it heals on the tendering process for St Mary’s National School in Stranorlar. At present, it’s understood that the Design Team in the process of completing the pre-qualification process to select a shortlist of contractors for tender stage. Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher says

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Paddy McGrath – We have to play as Ulster Champions

The countdown is on to Sunday’s Ulster Senior Championship quarter final were Fermanagh host the reigning provincial champions Donegal at Brewster Park. Donegal have been boosted by the return of Patrick McBrearty but Oisin Gallen and Caolan McGonagle are doubts. Donegal are the holders of the Anglo Celt Cup but Paddy McGrath says Fermanagh is

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Aontú has serious chance of taking seats in local elections – Toibin

Aontú leader Peadar Toibin says he believes the party has a serious chance of taking seats in this week’s local elections, and if that happens, then they will be targeting Dail seats in the future. Mr Toibin is in the county all day today seeking support across the county, with candidates in all but the

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Cllr hits out at Government over ‘failing fishing community in Donegal’

  A West Donegal Councillor believes the Government has failed the fishing community due to a lack of investment in Donegal’s piers. Work has commenced at Curransport Pier after €60,000 was sanctioned for the works earlier this month. However, Councillor Michael Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig says more investment is needed throughout the county:

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Donegal ETB must appoint new architect for Moville extension

It’s emerged that Donegal Education and Training Board must appoint a new architect for the planned extension at Moville Community College after a notice of termination was served on the present architect. Details of the notice were revealed by Education Minister Joe Mc Hugh in the Seanad this afternoon, in response to a motion from

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