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Two- thirds of people deem broadband service insufficient

Two-thirds of people say their broadband speeds aren’t getting any faster. That’s despite a Government promise to significantly improve Internet access across the country. Eoin Clarke, Managing Director of price comparison Website Switcher.ie, says their most recent survey shows 60 percent of customers are happy with what they’ve got – even though most say their

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Campaign targetting sale & supply of illegal drugs launched

A campaign aimed at targeting the sale and supply of illegal drugs has been launched across Derry and Strabane. The ‘Silent Guardian’ initiative is supported by Crimestoppers and the Policing and Community Safety Partnership, it’s encouraging people to speak up if they suspect any illicit selling or supplying of drugs. Chief Inspector Jonathan Hunter says; speaking

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Donegal businesses warned of complacency in preparing for Brexit

Businesses in Donegal are being warned they cannot become complacent in preparation for Brexit. The AIB Brexit Sentiment Index for the second quarter of 2018 has revealed that 58% of SMEs in Ireland believe Britain’s departure from the EU will have a negative impact on future business while only 6% have a formal Brexit business

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New Seven Strategic Towns Local Area Plan in effect from today

The new Seven Strategic Towns Local Area Plan comes into effect today Monday 20th August. The Plan was adopted by the elected members of Donegal County Council on 23rd July and is the first consolidated local area plan for An Clochán Liath/Dungloe, Ballybofey-Stranorlar, Ballyshannon, Bridgend, Carndonagh, Donegal Town and Killybegs for the period 2018 to

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Damage caused to Derry property in suspected petrol bomb attack

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following an incident in the Stradowen Drive area of Strathyfoyle, Derry yesterday. Police received a report at 7:05pm that a petrol bomb had been thrown at a house in the area during the early hours of yesterday, at approximately 1:30am. Scorch damage was caused to the back wall

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CAO offers: Two-thirds of students get their first choice

Two-thirds of students have got their first choice college courses this year. The CAO offers are out this morning for over 50-thousand pupils. There’s been a big rise in demand for so-called ‘boomtime’ courses like engineering, architecture and construction. Guidance counsellor Gemma Lawlor says students are trying to plan for the future: At Letterkenny Institute

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Calls for emphasis on nighttime closures for Letterkenny works

It’s been confirmed that from this day fortnight, September 3rd, road closures will be implemented on High Road from the intersection with the Port Road to the junction at Newline Road in Letterkenny. The works, being carried out on behalf of Irish Water, will see road closures betweeen Monday September 3rd and Friday September 27th.

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Woman injured in fatal Bundoran crash transferred to Dublin hospital

A man in his 20s arrested by Gardaí investigating a fatal traffic collision in Bundoran in the early hours of Sunday morning has been released without charge, a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. Two men in their 20s seriously injured in the collision are continuing to receive treatment at Sligo

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Ballygawley bus bombing memorial unveiled on 30th anniversary

In Tyrone, hundreds of people have attended a memorial service for the victims of the Ballygawley bus bombing, marking 30 years since the attack on an unmarked bus full of soldiers which was travelling towards Omagh. Eight people died and 28 were injured when the Provisional IRA detonated the bomb shortly after midnight on August

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Cricket Review: Rain causes havoc in North West Cricket action

Rain played havoc in North West cricket action this weekend, but the crucial bottom of the table Premiership game between Ardmore and Fox Lodge went ahead. There was also action in the All-Ireland T20s when Waringstown won the National title, beating Brigade in the semi-final and Clontarf in the final. Eamonn McLaughlin joined Chris Ashmore

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McGonagle and McGranaghan claim victory in Donegal Half Marathon

The Donegal Half Marathon took place today in Letterkenny with over 400 participants. The race was won by Ciaran McGonagle AC in 1:15.56 ahead of Martin Lynch of Milford AC and Gavin Crawford of 24/7 Triathlon Club. Karol Doherty (Inishowen) won the Wheelchair section and was second overall. The first female home was Monica McGranaghan of

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Paddy McLaughlin and Michael McCrudden react to Institute’s win over Warrenpoint

Institute have 6 points from a possible 9 and are 2 wins from 2 at home in the NIFL Premiership. ‘Stute beat Warrenpoint Town by 2 goals to nil today, a brace from Michael McCrudden being the difference between the two sides. Next up for Institute in the league is Coleraine away next week. After the

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Athletics: Titles and Medals coming to the North West from National Masters Track & Field Championships

There are plenty of Gold, Silver and Bronze medals coming to the North West after today’s National Masters Track & Field Championships. There were medals in the Shot, various Walks and many many more for the North West Athletes after a fantastic day of action. Patsy McGonagle wrapped the day’s action on Highland Saturday Sport…

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