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Preview: Junior and intermediate soccer seasons get underway in Donegal

The junior and intermediate soccer season is upon us again in Donegal. The Donegal Junior League kicks off this weekend with the Brian McCormick Sports Cup area games. In the Inishowen League, the first competition is the Inishowen League Cup. And the Ulster Senior League clubs are in action from Wednesday in the USL League

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Tyrone boxer certain of at least a bronze in World Youth Boxing Championships

Tyrone’s Jude Gallagher is guaranteed at least bronze at the AIBA World Youth Boxing Championships in Hungary. The Irish light-fly beat Brazil’s Rafael Bianchi on a unanimous decision in the quarter-finals this afternoon to secure Ireland’s first medal of the tournament in Budapest. Gallagher, from Newtownstewart, was well on top throughout and won with the judges

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Maxi Curran gives his reaction after ladies lose to Cork in semi-final

Donegal’s hopes of reaching a first ever Ladies Senior Football Championship Final are over after they were beaten 2-11 to 0-11 by Cork in Dr. Hyde Park. Donegal’s Maxi Curran, who is the joint manager along with Damian Devaney, gave his thoughts on the game shortly after the final whistle when he spoke with Highland

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Reaction from former Donegal ladies stalwart Maureen O’Donnell after defeat against Cork

Donegal were beaten 2-11 to 0-11 by Cork in the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship semi-final in Dr. Hyde Park in Roscommon today. Oisin Kelly’s commentary on the final seconds is followed by a discussion on the game with former Donegal player Maureen O’Donnell who paid tribute to the Cork side who were deserved

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A5 could be further delayed due to Stormont deadlock

There are more fears the A5 could be further delayed unless the political deadlock at Stormont ends. In correspondence from Permanent Secretary, Peter May told West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan that the Mallusk Incinerator case ruling has implications for other cases including the A5 Western Transport Corridor as it clearly states decisions normally taken by

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Calls for Translink to remove barriers for those with a disability

There are calls for Translink to remove barriers for people with a disability in rural communities across West Tyrone. Translink’s current policy is that service users who require a lowered bus must notify the board 24 hours prior to travel and 48 hours if the person resides in a rural area. West Tyrone MP Órfhlaith

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Donegal and Cork make one change each for Saturday Semi Final

Donegal and Cork have named their teams for Saturday’s All Ireland Senior Football Championship Semi Final at Dr Hyde Park in Roscommon. Donegal Captain Karen Guthrie is back in the starting line up having recovered from a glut muscle injury. Anna Maria McGlynn moves to wing back with Emer Gallagher dropping to the bench. Cork

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Letterkenny businesses warned to be on alert for counterfeit notes

Businesses in Letterkenny are being warned of attempts to pass counterfeit notes. Its after two young girls attempted to use two forged £20 sterling notes in a shop in the town last night. It’s believed the pair fled when a store manager was alerted. Letterkenny Chamber CEO Toni Forrestor is urging businesses to be vigilant

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Breaking: Jason Hanlon’s operation scheduled for Autumn

The Chief operations officer at Tallaght Hospital has confirmed that Jason Hanlon’s operation is to take place in the autumn. The 26 year old from Dungloe needs major surgery to ease the acute pain he’s experiencing from scoliosis but his operation had been put back indefinitely. Earlier this summer his mother Elizabeth spoke of her

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Donegal TD says current minimum wage isn’t enough to live on

Sinn Fein are calling for an increase to the minimum wage to 10-Euro-50 per hour to tackle income inequality. It comes after the party received figures from the Revenue Commissioner revealing 10-thousand of the highest earning citizens took home 5-point-6 billion euro between them in 2016. The current minimum wage is 9-Euro-60 an hour but

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Time running out for Mica affected families in Donegal

Time is running out for Mica affected families in Donegal. That’s according to Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle who is urging the Government to include a redress scheme in Budget 2019. Last December, Minister Damien English promised families affected by the defective block issue that there would be news of a redress scheme by early 2018.

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British holidaymakers could face price hikes in no-deal Brexit

The British government says holidaymakers travelling to Europe after March next year could face higher bank card charges in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Guidance for that scenario also warns of the risk of delays at the border and urges pharmacists to stockpile medicines. Brexit secretary Dominic Raab says he’s still working towards a

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NI businesses told to contact Irish Government in event of no deal

A good Brexit deal is within sight, according to the UK’s Brexit Secretary. The British government has issued advice to citizens and businesses on how to cope with a no-deal scenario. Businesses in the North have been told to ask the Irish government for advice on trading across the border if the UK crashes out

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Broad welcome for upgraded works to South Donegal water supply

  There’s been a broad welcome to plans for upgrade works to some the South Donegal water supply. Communities in Ballyshannon, Bundoran and Rossnowlagh are all set to benefit from the works which include replacing ageing water mains, eliminating leaks and reducing the risk of contamination. The work is expected to start in September and

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GAA Programme – Donegal Ladies gearing up for All Ireland Semi Final

The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm. On this week’s programme this focus is on Ladies Football and Donegal’s All- Ireland SFC semi-final with Cork on Saturday at Dr Hyde Park. Tom Comack is joined by former Donegal players Maureen O’ Donnell and

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Inishowen players involved with Republic in win over Northern Ireland

Four north west players featured in the Republic of Ireland’s International Amateur friendly win over Northern Ireland on Wednesday night at the Showgrounds in Newry. Cockhill Celtic duo Peter Doherty and Jimmy Bradley played the second half in the 2-0 victory. Their club mate Benny McLaughlin and Glengad United’s Matthew Byrne also came from the

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Donegal couple refused mortgage due to online betting account

A Donegal County Councillor is warning people that betting through their bank accounts could hamper their chances of obtaining a mortgage. It’s been reported that anyone who has put any type of bet on through their account over their previous two years could be classed as a regular gambler and therefore refused their mortgage. This

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Jude Gallagher set for action at World Youth Championships in Hungary

Ireland’s Team Captain Jude Gallagher starts his campaign at the World Youth Boxing Championships in Hungary later today. Gallagher, from the Two Castles club in Newtownstewart fights China’s Renuex Zhao in the last 16 of the men’s Light-Flyweight division. Gallagher is no stranger to big tournaments having won Bronze at the European Championships in April

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Gardai to increase patrols in rural areas during Pope’s visit

Gardaí are increasing patrols during the Pope’s visit amid fears of a spate of break-ins. They’re afraid that burglary gangs will be targeting empty homes as pilgrims attend events during the Pontiff’s trip this weekend. Homeowners are being advised to ask neighbours to keep an eye on their houses whilst they’re out. Meanwhile there’s controversy

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Flood-hit famers in Tyrone still waiting on recovery funding

Homeowners, farmers and business owners across Tyrone, a year on, are still awaiting emergency funding to assist in the recovery of last August’s devastating floods. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan along with a number of local farmers, is to meet with the Permanent Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs next week

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