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GAA Preview: Donegal GAA Senior Football Championship

The Donegal Senior Football Championship gets underway this weekend. Former Naomh Conaill championship winning player and manager Martin Doherty and former St. Eunan’s legend and eight time Donegal SFC winner John Haran join Tom Comack to take a comprehensive look at the Donegal Senior Club Championship which throws in this weekend. Martin and John take

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Danielle’s mother has heard ‘nothing’ from Taoiseach’s Department – Cope

It’s been claimed that Danielle McLaughlin’s mother has heard nothing from the Department of the Taoiseach since an initial email was sent stating that a meeting with Leo Varadkar was not worthwhile as Danielle was not an Irish citizen. It is reported that the Department said it sincerely regrets the misunderstanding that arose in the

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SIPTU members at RAP to engage in 16 hour work stoppage this month

Its been confirmed that SIPTU members at the Rapid Action Packaging plant in Gweedore are to engage in a 16 hour work stoppage on September 24th. SIPTU members voted last month in favour of industrial action in response to the company’s refusal to recognise workers rights to union representation for collective bargaining purposes at the

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Curtis scores brilliant goal in Irelands draw in Kosovo

Ronan Curtis’ 83rd-minute equaliser  rescued a 1-all draw for the Republic of Ireland in their Euro under-21 Championship qualifier at Kosovo on Friday. It keeps Noel King’s side in second place in group five, two-points behind leaders Germany. It was a true moment of class which brought Ireland level. The former Derry City forward took

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22 year old due in court today following fatal crash at Dooballagh

A 22 year old man is due in Court in Carrick on Shannon later today – charged in connection with a fatal road traffic collision outside Letterkenny. Gardai are still appealing for witnesses to the incident, which involved a red 4×4 and a black Mazda car, at Dooballagh between Drumkeen and Letterkenny on Thursday night.

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Irish Water announce plans to develop Moville wastewater infrastructure

Irish Water has announced plans to develop the wastewater infrastructure in Moville in a bid to protect health and improve environmental conditions. The utility say design work is underway on providing wastewater infrastructure to stop the unacceptable practice of discharging untreated wastewater into Lough Foyle and the Bredagh River which has been classified as ‘Seriously

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Letterkenny to Drumkeen road reopens following serious crash

The N13 between Letterkenny and Drumkeen has reopened following a crash last evening. The crash happened at Dooballagh between Letterkenny and Drumkeen shortly before 8pm last night. A man remains in garda custody this evening while another man is in a serious condition in hospital. The crash happened after Gardai were responding to reports of

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1,800 unfilled jobs in NI Health and Social Care sector – Durkan

A Foyle MLA says it’s shocking, but not surprising that there are 1,800 unfilled posts in the Northern Ireland Health and Social Care sector. Mark H. Durkan, the SDLP’s Health Spokesperson said the vacancies are indicative of a historic lack of workforce planning which is plaguing the Department of Health. Mr Durkan added that the

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Taoiseach to meet Mica Action Group and affected homeowners

Its been confirmed that Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will meet with the Mica Action Group and an affected homeowner as he visits Donegal next Tuesday. Thousands of homeowners in Donegal affected by the defective block issue have been waiting several years on news of a redress scheme. However, while no commitment of a redress scheme has

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Plans for sewage treatment plant near Brownknowe NS to be discussed tonight

A meeting will take place at Ray Community Centre between Ramelton and Rathmullan tonight to discuss Irish Water’s plans to build a Sewage Treatment Plant close to Brownknowe National School. There’s been a wave of local opposition to the plan, with claims Irish Water has not consulted with local people, and neither has it properly

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Letterkenny butchers shop damaged in overnight break-in

butchers shop in Letterkenny has been badly damaged in an overnight break in which has left the premises closed this morning. Gardai are investigating the incident at the Gildea Farm Butcher’s premises on the Oldtown Road, with two tills smashed and considerable damage to fixtures and fittings. Owner Paddy Gildea believes the intruders came in

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Man critical following serious crash near Letterkenny

A man is in a critical condition in hospital following a serious road traffic collision which happened outside Letterkenny overnight. The two vehicle crash occured at Dooballagh between Letterkenny and Drumkeen shortly before 8pm. Gardai have confirmed that the road will remain closed until lunchtime today in order to facilitate a forensic examination later this morning.

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Road closed overnight following serious crash in Letterkenny

One person has been injured in a serious road traffic collision which occured outside Letterkenny on Thursday evening. The two vehicle crash occured at Dooballagh between Letterkenny and Drumkeen shortly before 8pm. Gardai say the road will be closed overnight. Diversions are in place  – traffic travelling from Ballybofey will be diverted at Drumkeen with

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Derry councillor concerned at fireworks incidents in Creggan

A Derry Councillor Kevin Campbell says he’s gravely concerned at reports of children using fireworks in the area, seven weeks before Halloween. Cllr Kevin Campbell was speaking following complaints from residents about fireworks being used in the Central Drive area over the last few nights. He’s been told that fireworks were being set off in

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