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HighlandTV: Highland Radio’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Preview – Part 1

Ballyliffin Golf Club is eagerly awaiting the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open which starts next Wednesday with a Pro-Am tournament, and then Thursday sees the players tee up for the First Round of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. Oisin Kelly was at Ballyliffin Golf Club earlier this week, and he spoke with some of the members and officials […]

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Thornton, O’Briain, Moriarty and McNamara claim Dubai Duty Free Irish Open places

Simon Thornton (Tulfarris Golf Resort) edged out Neil O’Briain (Old Conna GC) on the first play- off hole to win the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open qualifier at Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort. In doing so the 41-year-old claimed the €6000 first prize and earned a place in this week’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open

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No new Bord Bia staff in international offices since Brexit referendum

Fianna Fail’s Agriculture and Food Spokesperson has said he’s extremely concerned at the inadequate resourcing of Bord Bia’s international office network. Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue has spoken out after it emerged no new staff have been hired for at the Bord Bia international offices since the Brexit referendum in 2016. Two years on from the

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Ben Elton craves one last talk with pal Rik Mayall

Comedian and writer Ben Elton has expressed his wish for one last conversation with his deceased friend Rik Mayall who died from a heart attack in 2014 at the age of 56. The  comedians were friends for decades and collaborated on Filthy Rich & Catflap and The Young Ones. Elton has revealed that there was was “unfinished business” as each had had wanted to team up

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Ben Elton craves one last talk with pal Rik Mayall

Comedian and writer Ben Elton has expressed his wish for one last conversation with his deceased friend Rik Mayall who died from a heart attack in 2014 at the age of 56. The  comedians were friends for decades and collaborated on Filthy Rich & Catflap and The Young Ones. Elton has revealed that there was was “unfinished business” as each had had wanted to team up

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Golf fans to enjoy door-to-door experience for Dubai Duty Free Irish Open

Fans travelling to the 2018 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted by the Rory Foundation will enjoy a convenient door-to-door experience, with free public parking located right on the hallowed grounds of Ballyliffin Golf Club for the fourth Rolex Series event of the European Tour season. Excitement is building ahead of the island of Ireland’s

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Trade mission to Philadelphia significant for the North West

        Last weeks joint cross-border trade mission to Philadelphia has been described as significant in creating positive links for the North West. A delegation from Donegal County Council, Derry City and Strabane District Council and representatives from a number of local businesses travelled across the Atlantic to engage with businesses and civic

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€194,000 allocated for works at six Donegal schools and communities

Six schools and community groups in Donegal are to share €194,000 for necessary safety works. Government Chief Whip and Minister Joe Mc Hugh says not only will the initiative improve safety standards for pupils travelling to and from school, it will also benefit the wider community in the long run. The money which has been

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Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Qualifier set for sizzler at Rosapenna

Brendan McCarroll is hoping that local knowledge could prove decisive in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open qualifier at Rosapenna Golf Resort this weekend. The 32-year-old has lived in Letterkenny for the last 18 years and has spent many hours battling the elements on the testing Sandy Hill Links course, venue for Saturday and Sunday’s

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Minister McHugh defends criticism of Taoiseach as ‘silly nonsense’

The Government Chief Whip has dismissed Micheál Martin’s latest criticisms of Leo Varadkar as ‘silly nonsense’. The Fianna Fáil leader has accused the Taoiseach of engaging in megaphone diplomacy over the renewal of the confidence and supply arrangement. He also challenged Leo Varadkar to call an election if he wants one. Minister Joe McHugh though

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FF propose new law to give Irish Coast Guard statutory recognition

Fianna Fail is proposing a new Irish Coast Guard Authority Bill, which the party says would bring the service in line with other front line emergency services by placing it on a statutory basis. Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue says this would provide a welcome boost for the six units across Co. Donegal, particularly those without proper

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Donegal business owner says road improvement delays ‘beyond embarrassing’

A meeting of the North West Strategic Growth Partnership has acknowledged there there are deficiencies that need to be addressed, particularly in terms of transport infrastructure. Yesterday’s meeting reaffirmed the commitment of both councils to swift completion of the A5 and the A6, as well as other necessary investment. This also reflects the concerns of

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Farmers are accepting penalties rather than risk appeals – IFA

The IFA is calling on the Department of Agriculture to bring in fairer procedures to deal with farmers’ appeals in relation to alleged non-compliance. Donegal IFA Chair Michael Chance says the current system means that if a farmer appeals an adverse finding, his payment is delayed, sometimes for a number of months. There are also

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Government launch Five Year Action Plan for Irish language in Donegal

The Government is launching its Five Year Action Plan for the Irish Language 2018-2022 today in Gaoth Dobhair. The new five-year strategy aims to halt the decline in the language and help foster a revival. It forms part of the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030. Government Chief Whip and Gaeltacht Minister Joe

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