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Royals turn out for Prince Louis’ christening in London

Britain’s royal family have gathered in London to celebrate the christening of Prince Louis, the youngest child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. On their way to the service in the Chapel Royal at St. James’ Palace, Prince William walked hand in hand with the couple’s 4-year-old son George and 3-year-old daughter Charlotte, while Kate […]

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Boris Johnson resigns as British Foreign Secretary

Boris Johnson resigns as British Foreign Secretary: A Downing Street spokesman said: “This afternoon, the Prime Minister accepted the resignation of Boris Johnson as Foreign Secretary. His replacement will be announced shortly. The Prime Minister thanks Boris for his work.” Meanwhile, the Tánaiste has played down the significance of the earlier resignaton of Brexit Secretary David

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Charities Regulator confirms Good and New has rectified contravention

The Charities Regulator has today confirmed that following an inspection in June, it is satisfied that the Donegal-based charity Good and New Shop has addressed a contravention of the Charities Act and adopted the necessary of course of action, identified by the Regulator. On the 5th of February this year, the Charities Regulator issued a

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Irish Water confirm pipe replacement works between Falcarragh and Gortahork

Irish Water has confirmed that work on a project to replace 1.7 kilometres of pipe between Falcarragh and Gortahork will get underway next week. The 12 week project is part of Irish Water’s National Leakage Reduction Programme, with the possibility of some short-term water shut offs. However, Irish Water says these will be kept to

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Petition to reopen short stay ward gains over 1500 signatures

A petition to reopen Letterkenny University Hospitals 19 bed short stay ward has gained over 1500 signatures online. It comes as there were 35 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning – the second most overcrowded hospital in the country today. Three people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further

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Applications for Back to School and Footwear Allowance open

A Donegal County Councillor is encouraging families to check if they are eligible for the Back to School and Footwear Allowance. Applications are now open and available at Social Welfare Centres with the closing date September 30th. Cllr Nicholas Crossan says the money paid out under the scheme could go a long way towards hefty

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Roma McLaughlin nominated for WNL June Player of the Month

Donegal’s Roma McLaughlin, who plays her football with Shelbourne Ladies, has been nominated for the WNL June Player of the Month Award. After suffering an leg injury earlier in the season, McLaughlin returned to action and scored against Galway WFC. Her performances have helped Shelbourne Ladies keep their title challenge on track. McLaughlin has been

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LUH second most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today

There were 35 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report- the second most overcrowded hospital in the country today. Three people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 32 were waiting on wards. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded hospital today with

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National Rally Championship organisers looking for replacement event

Following the decision over the weekend by the Connacht Motor Club, organisers of the FAAC Simply automatic Sligo Park Hotel Rally to cancel this year’s event, organisers of the Triton Showers National Rally Championship are now looking at the available options to find a replacement event in order to continue to have seven rounds with

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DDF Irish Open – John Farren, Simon Alliss and Shane O’Donoghue on a brilliant week

The 2018 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballyliffin GC has come to an end, and was won by Russell Knox of Scotland following a playoff hole with New Zealander Ryan Fox. The beauty and majesty of Ballyliffin and Donegal has been seen by millions around the world over the course of the competition, and

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DDF Irish Open at Ballyliffin Golf Club – Reaction from Ballyliffin

Over 94,000 people descended on Ballyliffin Golf Club and the Inishowen Peninsula over the past week as the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open was played, and the region’s beauty was broadcast all around the world. It was a fantastic event, won by Scotland’s Russell Knox, and was something that will ensure that Ballyliffin GC, Inishowen,

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DDF Irish Open Round 4 Wrap – Scotland’s Russell Knox WINS at Ballyliffin GC

Scotland’s Russell Knox claimed victory in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open today following a play-off hole with New Zealander Ryan Fox. Knox sank a long distance putt on the 18th to claim the win, emulating his earlier putt on the same green which forced the playoff. Oisin Kelly and Denis Kirwan discussed the play-off

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Martin McHugh looks ahead to the Super 8’s as groups are finalised

Now that both Super 8’s groups have been set, all eyes turn to next weekend and the first round of games. In Group 1 are Donegal, Dublin, Roscommon and Tyrone, while Group 2 is Galway, Kerry, Kildare and Monaghan. Donegal open their Super 8’s campaign with a game against Dublin in Croke Park, before travelling

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DDF Irish Open Round 4 – Ballyliffin Club Pro Gareth McCausland on a fantastic week

It’s tight at the top with Ryan Fox leading on -13 on the Glashedy Links course, but just one stroke behind are long-time leader Erik Van Rooyen, Russell Knox and Jorge Campillo. Gareth McCausland, who is the club pro at Ballyliffin GC, joined Oisin Kelly in the Media Centre… Oisin also spoke with Ballyliffin Club

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DDF Irish Open Round 4 – Ryder Cup Director and Dubai Duty Free Chief Executive

The 2018 Ryder Cup will take place at Le Golf National in Paris at the end of September. It promises to one of the hardest fought Ryder Cups in history with the sixteen players currently in the automatic qualification places all ranked in the world’s top 23 golfers. This will be the twelfth and final

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DDF Irish Open Round 3 Wrap – Van Rooyen remains in control heading into final day

Erik Van Rooyen leads the way heading into Round 4 of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballyliffin Golf Club. The South African sits 4 shots ahead of nearest competitors Joakim Lagergren and Ryan Fox. Rory McIlroy is best of the Irish on -2. Diarmaid Doherty and Denis Kirwan wrapped up the action at

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