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Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson become engaged

Pop singer Ariana Grande and Saturday Night Live comedian Pete Davidson have become engaged after dating for only a few weeks, according to reports in the US. The couple have known each other since Grande hosted an episode of SNL in 2016 and according to a source who spoke to People magazine, “It’s a recent engagement. They’re just two people who […]

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EastEnders star Leslie Grantham reported to be critically ill

It is reported that former EastEnders star Leslie Grantham is critically ill in hospital in the UK. The 71-year-old, who played iconic character Den Watts in the BBC soap, had been living in Bulgaria but has reportedly returned to the UK for hospital treatment. A spokesperson for the actor told The Sun: “It’s true that Leslie is very

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Medical cannabis oil confiscated from Billy Caldwell’s mother at airport

Medical cannabis oil has been confiscated from a mother and her 12 year-old epileptic son at Heathrow Airport in London. Charlotte and Billy Caldwell from Castlederg in County Tyrone had been hoping they’d get through border checks after flying to Canada for the potentially life-saving substance. Without it, Billy has up to 100 seizures a

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People urged to apply for Derry and Strabane Rural Partnership

Rural communities in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area are being invited to apply to the Derry and Strabane Rural Partnership under two schemes. The Rural Basic Services Scheme and the Rural Broadband Scheme are being opened, with pre-application workshops taking place across the council area from June 21st. Deirdre Harte is Rural

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Martin McHugh and Oisin Kelly discuss Donegal’s win over Down and all things Gaelic Games

It was a great weekend for Donegal on the Gaelic Games front as the Senior Men reached the Ulster SFC Final, the Senior Ladies booked their spot in the Ulster Final, looking to win back to back Ulster titles, and the Donegal Hurlers are going to Croke Park to face off with Warwickshire in the

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Confirmed – Pope Francis will NOT cross the border during August visit

It’s been confirmed the pope will not visit Northern Ireland this year. Pope Francis’s itinerary for the World Meeting of Families has been finalised which includes a visit to the President at Aras Un Uachtarain, the Capuchin Day Centre, and the Pro Cathedral on the 25th of August. He will also visit the Knock Shrine

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iCare chairperson describes funding refusal as “soul destroying”

The fallout continues today following confirmation at the weekend that of €16 million in funding announced for young people with disabilities under the Ability Programme, none of it has gone to Donegal. Indeed, a graphic produced by iCare in Inishowen shows that there is one project north of the Dublin Galway line, and that is

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Gardai appeal for information following Inishowen road tragedy

Gardai in Inishowen are appealing for information following the death in a single vehicle crash of Jamie Doherty from Moville last week. It happened on a minor road close to his grandparents’ home at Tullyally shortly after 6 o’clock on Friday evening. Superintendent Eugene Mc Govern made this appeal on today’s Nine til Noon Show……….

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Mc Daid calls for flood prevention works at Barrack, Glenswilly

Donegal Council Council is being urged to carry out flood prevention measures in the Barrack area of Glenswilly, after flash flooding there just over a week ago. Local Councillor James Pat Mc Daid says some houses were flooded and others were put in severe flooding danger. The main road between Glenswilly and Fintown was also

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Air Ambulance campaigners monitoring new Cork based service

Air Ambulance campaigners in the North West are closely monitoring progress in the South of the country, where the first community led service is about to start. Irish Community Rapid Response, a charity dedicated to pre-hospital care, has signed a contract with UK-based Sloane Helicopters – the air ambulance service is expected to begin in

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David and Victoria Beckham make loved-up public appearance

David and Victoria Beckham presented a united front as they made their first public appearance as a couple since they were forced to deny rumours that they were divorcing. On Friday, the power couple categorically denied that they were planning to split following rampant speculation online which led to bookmakers Paddy Power suspending betting on the couple breaking-up.

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Donegal went about their business in a professional manner – Declan Bonner

  Donegal had a 2-22 v 1-12 win over Down in the Ulster SFC Semi-Final on Sunday in Clones. Donegal never looked in trouble throughout the 70 minutes, with goals from Leo McLoone and Jamie Brennan helping them along to victory. Donegal manager Declan Bonner joined Oisin Kelly live on Sunday Sport after the win…

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Early Years services in Donegal Gaeltacht to benefit from additional funding

Twenty-five services for Early Years in the Donegal Gaeltacht are set to benefit from €810,000 of additional funding. The funds are being made available by Donegal Minister Joe McHugh for the Comhar Naíonraí Na Gaeltachta organisation to support childcare across all Gaeltacht regions. Comhar Naíonraí na Gaeilge oversee and run 25 Early Years services in

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‘Keep the Race in its Place’ is the message from Joule Donegal International Rally

With just days to go to the 2018 Joule Donegal International Rally in association with the Mount Errigal Hotel and the Pulse Venue the anticipation around Lettekenny is almost palpable. Final preparations and checks are well underway by the team behind the scenes. Some crews will have started their recce this weekend, this is where

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Harps ‘won’t be getting carried away’ after win over Galway – Ollie Horgan

Finn Harps now sit fourth in the First Division table, and just 3 points behind second placed Drogheda, following their 2-1 win over Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday night. Jesse Devers and Mark Timlin both scored for Harps, with Conor Barry equalising late for Galway United. Ollie Horgan spoke with John Mulligan

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Armagh defeat Tyrone in Ulster U20 Football Championship Semi-Final

2-22 v 0-24 was the final score after Extra-Time when Armagh overcame Tyrone in the Ulster U20 Football Championship Semi-Final at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. The sides were level at full-time, 0-22 v 2-16, but Armagh were able to control the second half of extra-time to leave the Athletic Grounds 4 point winners. Tyrone

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Concern at no Ability Programme funding allocation in Donegal

A new graphic illustrating the allocation of Ability Programme funding has sparked concern in the North West. The Inishowen-based i.C.A.R.E committee shared the graphic to their social media, which shows allocations of €16 million in funding for young people with disabilities, none of which occur in Donegal. It has sparked widespread concern that the North

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Irish Water to hold information evening in Kerrykeel

Irish Water is holding an information evening at the Old School House Kerrykeel, on Monday from 5.30-7.30pm to present plans for the Kerrykeel Sewerage Scheme. Irish Water is working in partnership with Donegal County Council to end the unacceptable practice of discharging untreated wastewater into the Burnside River, which flows into Mulroy Bay by developing

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25 events planned across Donegal as Bike Week gets underway

Bike week has officially got underway today with 25 different events planned across Donegal from now until June 17th. With the fine weather set to continue, Donegal County Council is hoping that the interest in cycling for commuting and leisure purposes will continue to increase. In Dungloe on Thursday next, staff in the Dungloe Public

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