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Joule Donegal International Rally: Kelly and Barrett lead heading into final two stages of Day 2

Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett are the only WRC left in the Donegal International Rally, and they have a 1.36.3 lead over their nearest rivals Josh Moffett and Andy Hayes, who are in a Ford Fiesta R5. In the National Category, Ian Barrett and Paul McGee still lead the way ahead of Kevin Gallagher and […]

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Joule Donegal International Rally: Andrew Nesbitt’s advice for drivers for the rest of the Donegal International Rally

Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett have a 1.39.6 minute leads over Josh Moffett and Andy Hays in the International Category of the Joule Donegal International Rally. In the National Category, there are 38.7 seconds between leaders Ian Barrett and Paul McGee and second placed Kevin Gallagher and Noel O’Sullivan. Record 6-time Donegal Rally winner Andrew

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Joule Donegal International Rally: Jennings out of Donegal Rally after going off on SS 11 Gartan

Garry Jennings and Rory Kennedy are out of the Joule Donegal International Rally after they went off on SS11 Gartan. That now means that Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett hold a commanding 1.39.6 minute lead over now second placed Josh Moffett in the International Category. Kelly and Barrett are the only WRC car left in

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GAA Preview: Galway face Roscommon in Connacht Final for the second year in a row

Galway will look to exact revenge over Roscommon following last year’s defeat for the Tribesmen in last year’s Connacht Final as the sides take to the field at Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday. Tom Comack has been finding out the lie of the lad in Connacht from former Donegal and Mayo star Martin Carney ahead

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Joule Donegal International Rally: Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett lead at the half-way point

They have reached the half-way stage of the Joule Donegal International Rally and Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett lead the way by 7.9 seconds from Garry Jennings and Rory Kennedy in the International Category. Ian Barrett and Paul McGee have a 31.3 second lead over Kevin Gallagher and Noel O’Sullivan in the National Category, and

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Joule Donegal International Rally: Jennings eats into Kelly’s lead after SS9

Garry Jennings is now just 8.6 seconds behind Manus Kelly at the top of the International Category after clocking the fastest time for the third successive stage today. Big news coming from SS9 Carn Hill is that Darren Gass has crashed out of the 2018 Joule Donegal International Rally. Gass and co-driver Enda Sherry are

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Breaking: Billy Caldwell to be given access to cannabis oil

  It’s understood the British Home Office is about to confirm a severely epileptic boy from Castlederg, will be given access to cannabis oil. 12-year-old Billy Caldwell’s medication was confiscated by officials at Heathrow airport on Monday – but his family says it’s being returned. His mother Charlotte says he’s been having as ‘life-threatening’ seizures,

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Joule Donegal International Rally: Reaction after Stage 7 Carn Hill and Stage 8 Knockalla on Day 2

Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett continue to lead the Joule Donegal International Rally, but Garry Jennings has been fastest on both stages so far today and he is closing the gap after Declan Boyle was forced to pull out of the rally due to mechanical issues with his Ford Fiesta WRC. The cars are now

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Joule Donegal International Rally – Stage 8: Declan Boyle OUT of Donegal International Rally

It is reported that Declan Boyle did not start Stage 8 of the Donegal International Rally due to mechanical issues with his Ford Fiesta WRC before the Knockalla Stage. After SS8, which was Knockalla, Garry Jennings was fastest again so he has cut Manus Kelly’s lead to 14.5 seconds. Sitting in third in the International

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Joule Donegal International Rally: Kelly and Barrett lead International but Tourish is out of National

After the first stage of Day 2 of the Joule Donegal International Rally, Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett still lead the International Category. Garry Jennings was the fastest on Stage 7, Carn Hill, and he now trails second placed Declan Boyle by 2.3 seconds, 18.9 seconds off the leaders. The big news from Stage 7

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30 people arrested in Letterkenny overnight

Gardai have confirmed that a total of 30 people have been arrested in Letterkenny overnight. The offences vary, ranging from public order, dangerous driving to drink driving. A major crackdown on anti-social activity is continuing over the weekend with the Donegal Road Policing Unit warning that such behaviour will not be tolerated. Inspector Michael Harrison:

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Council launch live feed of busy Letterkenny junction

Donegal County Council has launched a new live feed that will enable motorists to check traffic at two of Letterkenny’s busiest junctions. New state of the art traffic cameras have been strategically located at the Polestar and Station Roundabout. The introduction of the new live feed in Letterkenny will enable motorists to view traffic levels

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International and National Reaction from Day 1 of the Joule Donegal International Rally

It was a thrilling day at the Joule Donegal International Rally, with the lead in the International Category changing hands 3 times over the 6 stages. Donagh Kelly was forced to pull out of the rally after his car went off the road, Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett ahd to make up time after they

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Joule Donegal International Rally: Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett lead at the end of Day 1

Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett lead the way at the end of Day One of the Joule Donegal International Rally. Damien Tourish is the leader in the National Category ahead of tomorrow’s eight stages. Oisin Kelly has the latest from the end of Stage 6, and he spoke with National Category leader Damien Tourish…

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Joule Donegal International Rally Stage 5: Puncture for Garry Jennings as Kelly and Barrett re-take the lead

There was more drama on Day One of the Joule Donegal International Rally as Garry Jennings, who led after stage 4, suffered a puncture and dropped to third in the standings on Stage 5. Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett recovered from their mishap on Stage 2 to reclaim first place again, 7.5 seconds ahead of

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NAS offers sympathies to family of woman waiting over an hour on ambulance

The Director of the National Ambulance Service has offered sympathies to the family of a patient who passed away after waiting over an hour for an ambulance to arrive at the property, situated just 5 minutes from Letterkenny University Hospital. From the time the initial emergency call was received it took 1 hour and 11

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Joule Donegal International Rally: Jennings and Kennedy lead after Stage 4 but Kelly and Barrett close the gap

Garry Jennings and Rory Kennedy lead after Stage 4 of the Joule Donegal International Rally, but Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett, who are going for three in a row in the International, are just 11.4 seconds behind them in second place. Oisin Kelly reports from the end of Stage 4… Damien Tourish leads by 14.5

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Joule Donegal International Rally: Driver Reaction from Service after three stages

The Joule Donegal International Rally has run through three stages and Garry Jennings and Rory Kennedy lead the way in the International Category, while Damien Tourish and Domhnall McAlaney lead the National. Chris Ashmore is placed in service for Highland Radio, and he spoke with National rally leader Damien Tourish, second placed Ian Barrett, third

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Joule Donegal International Rally: Jennings and Kennedy in first after three stages – cars in Service

The cars are in service after the first three stages of the Joule Donegal International Rally, and Garry Jennings and Rory Kennedy lead the International Rally category, while Damien Tourish and Domhnall McAlaney lead the National Category. Donagh Kelly was leading after SS2 but he went off on Stage 3, which has ended his rally

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Donegal man to be sentenced next week for assaulting former Derry City Footballer

A Donegal man is due to be sentenced next week after pleading guilty to unlawfully and maliciously wounding a former Derry City Footballer last year. The court was told 39 year old Martin Cheung of Ardban Muff assaulted Barry Molloy in a bar in Derry on March 27th last year, resulting in Mr Molloy sustaining

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Joule Donegal International Rally: Donagh Kelly leads after SS2

Donagh Kelly and Conor Foley lead the Joule Donegal International Rally following Stage 2. They lead by 1.7 seconds from Garry Jennings and Rory Kennedy. Manus Kelly and Declan Boyle, who led after stage 1 have dropped to 5th place, 13.6 seconds behind the leader. Chris Ashmore has the latest… Chris spoke with Manus Kelly

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Calls for report on barriers facing seasonal workers to be published

There are calls for the Minister for Social Protection to publish the Departmental report into barriers facing seasonal workers in accessing social welfare payments in Donegal. The report is not due to be published until discussed by the Committee on Social Protection. However, Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle says he will be writing to the Committee

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Joule Donegal International Rally: Kelly and Barrett lead after Stage 1

Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett have started the defense of their Joule Donegal International Rally title, setting the pace after Stage 1. 4.24.5 was their time on the first stage, Breenagh, 7.7 seconds ahead of Garry Jennings and Rory Kennedy, and a further 0.7 seconds ahead of Donagh Kelly and Conor Foley. Oisin Kelly had

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Fears major project on Arranmore may not happen

There’s concern that a major foreshore project on Arranmore Island may not come to fruition. A member of the Donegal Islands Committee has expressed grave disappointment that a funding application deadline failed to be met by Donegal County Council. Councillor Michael Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig says the project has now been delayed another year and there

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