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Real IRA admit Lyra’s killing as 140 people come forward with info

The senior detective leading the investigation into the murder of Lyra McKee in Derry says since her death in the city last week more than 140 people have contacted police with information via the Major Incident Public Portal. The 29 year old journalist died as a result of injuries sustained when she was shot in […]

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Calls for new protocols as wildfires are brought under control

  Wildfires in West Donegal are now under control after an Air Corps helicopter dropped over 42,000 litres of water onto the smoldering gorse. A huge damping down operation has been taking place. The situation from Annagry to Kincasslagh is under control – although some hot-spots remain. Tributes have been paid to local volunteers who

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Update: Air Corps and Army on scene to assist with wildfire

An Air Corps helicopter has arrived in Donegal to help tackle wildfires in the west of the county. The Defence Forces say army personnel from nearby Finner Camp are also providing ground support. Firefighters, Civil Defence and local volunteers have been battling gorse fires since 6 o’clock this morning. Captain Paddy Molloy, spokesman for the

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Red handprints painted on Derry building in protest of McKee murder

Friends of murdered journalist Lyra McKee have spread red painted handprints on a building in Derry. A number of people gathered outside Junior McDaid House on Chamberlain Street for the demonstration this afternoon. The building is used as a hub for republican groups including Saoradh. Lyra’s friend Sinead Quinn says they are not afraid to

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Concern over delays in mobilising army to West Donegal fire

There’s been heavy criticism of the slow response by the Minister of Defence in mobilising the army to assist with the fire fighting. It’s after Local Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher contacted Minister Paul Kehoe this morning to arrange helicopter assistance to fight the fire. Deputy Gallagher says approximately four hours elapsed before the army

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Dozens of firefighters tackle gorse fire in West Donegal

Firefighters in West Donegal are trying to control a large gorse fire. Locals have called for the Minister for Defence to deploy army helicopters and troops to help them contain the blaze at Loughanure. The N56 is closed between Dungloe and Gaoth Dobhair. Councillor Mícheál McGiolla Easpaig says volunteers are helping in the fight to

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Glengad beat Home Farm on Penalties to progress in FAI Senior Cup

Glengad are through to the first round proper of the FAI Senior Cup after overcoming Home Farm in the Qualifying round on Sunday. It took penalties to separate the sides, with Glengad winning 5-4 after Sudden Death. Glengad ‘keeper Kevin McLaughlin saved two penalties in the shootout while Dylan Ruddy scored the decisive penalty. Chris

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Feels as good as the first time – Gavin Cullen on Cockhill’s USL title win

Cockhill Celtic are the Ulster Senior League champions for the seventh year in a row. They secured their latest title with a 2-0 win over Finn Harps Reserves on Sunday. Cockhill manager Gavin Cullen spoke with PJ Lynch on Sunday Sport after the win… Next up for Cockhill is the League Cup final where they

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Heavy criticism for republican group following Dublin march

There’s been heavy criticism of a march held by republican group Saoradh on O’Connell Street in Dublin yesterday afternoon, which was led by individuals dressed in military-style uniforms. Minister of State for Defence Paul Kehoe issued a statement this afternoon, saying all right-thinking members of the public would be sickened by the event, in the

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Aura management “deeply regret” misleading statement

The management of the Aura Leisure Centre have apologised this morning for wrongly stating that all children affected by yesterday’s incident in the pool had been released from hospital. Management say pool water contained in the filtration system leaked back into the pool, causing some foul odours and cloudiness in the water. A number of

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Aura say all children discharged from hospital after Letterkenny pool incident

Aura Letterkenny has issued a claiming all five children brought to hospital from the centre this morning have been discharged. Management say pool water contained in the filtration system leaked back into the pool, causing some foul odours and cloudiness in the water. They say they initiated their safety procedures and everyone in the pool

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Record Turn-Out for Ballyliffin International Coastal Challenge

The Ballyliffin International Coastal Challenge celebrated their 10th Anniversary with a record turn-out of over 1,500 people on Saturday in what can only be described as perfect weather conditions. The Women’s Category was won by Ciara Toner of Springwell with Anna Furling of Athenry in second and Buncrana’s Karen Doherty in third. In the men’s

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We were lucky to be within 7 points of them at the end – Maxi Curran

The Donegal Ladies were beaten by Galway on Saturday in the Division 1 Semi-Final in the Ladies National Football League. The game finished 1-12 v 1-05 and Galway controlled much of the action with Donegal’s goal coming from Niamh Hegarty as she converted form the penalty spot. After the match, Oisin Kelly spoke with Donegal

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Huge occasion for Glengad this Sunday as they face Home Farm in first ever FAI Senior Cup game

Glengad will play their first ever FAI Senior Cup game this Sunday, taking on one of the big names in Irish football – Home Farm at home at The Crua. The Inishowen side booked their place in the FAI Senior Cup by reaching the semi-finals of the FAI Junior Cup and are glad to have

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Book of Condolence opened at Guildhall in memory of Lyra McKee

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor John Boyle, today opened an official Book of Condolence at the Guildhall in memory of journalist Lyra McKee who was murdered during rioting in the city on Thursday night. Members of the National Union of Journalists joined with the Mayor, political, religious, and community leaders

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Taoiseach casts doubt over full compensation for Mica homeowners

    The Taoiseach has cast doubt over whether those affected by Mica in Donegal will be compensated in full. Leo Varadkar was receiving responses and matters of concerns from Senators in the Seanad this afternoon. Donegal Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn said a promise of a scheme was made late last year and people need

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Ulster Championship Ticket Price Reductions and Packages Announced

Following increased attendances at the AIB Ulster Club Championships and the Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup, Ulster GAA have announced ticket prices and admission offers for the 2019 Ulster Senior Football Championship. This year’s draw has thrown up some exciting ties with the first ball being thrown in at Healy Park, Omagh on Sunday

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