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Harps had ‘a little bit of luck’ in win over Cabinteely – Ollie Horgan

Finn Harps defeated Cabinteely in Finn Park on Friday night to claim their first win in 5 games. Sam Todd scored the winner on 83 minutes, and that now leaves Harps in 6th place in the First Division, 5 points behind joint leaders Shelbourne and UCD, but just 3 points off third placed Drogheda. Diarmaid […]

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No change in government’s position on border – Coveney

Downing Street has denied reports suggesting the EU’s rejected ALL Theresa May’s proposals for avoiding a hard border in Northern Ireland. A spokesperson for the British Prime Minister says the existing two proposals remain the basis for negotiations. Simon Coveney says Ireland’s position hasn’t changed on the border. The Foreign Affairs Minister says they have

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Donegal to benefit from €10 million for SICAP

Over €10 million in funding has been allocated for Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme for disadvantaged communities in Donegal. Over the next five years, the funding package will provide funding for disadvantaged communities across the county. This year, over €1 million is being allocated to Donegal Local Development Company, almost €600,000 for the Inishowen

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Donegal company named on EPA’s National Priority Sites List for Enforcement

The EPA has identified seven industrial sites across Ireland currently on their National Priority Sites List for Enforcement. Glenmore Biogas Limited, Donegal has been identified as one of the sites licensed by the EPA for failing to meet the necessary environmental standards. The National Priority Sites identified are for the period from October 2017 to

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Declan Boyle on Finn Harps push for points starting tonight against Cabinteely

Finn Harps are back on home soil tonight when they welcome Cabinteely to Finn Park. Harps, who lost 3-2 to the leaders UCD last time out, are 7th in the First Division and just one point behind Cabinteely in the table. After their recent victory over Shelbourne, they will come to Ballybofey full of confidence.

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Donegal Together for Yes to officially launch campaign tonight

The official launch of the Donegal Together for Yes campaign for a Yes vote in the Referendum to Repeal the Eighth Amendment is taking place tonight in Jacksons Hotel, Ballybofey. The campaign will be launched by Eamon McGee, Donegal GAA All Ireland Winner. The latest IPSOS/MRBI poll for the Irish Times poll shows 47 per

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KFO welcome Taoiseachs pledge to Brexit-proof Irish fishing

The Taoiseach says the Government is doing all it can to Brexit-proof Irish fishing. It follows a meeting at Government Buildings yesterday between Leo Varadkar and representatives from the fisheries sector, along with Tanaiste Simon Coveney and Marine Minster, Michael Creed. Speaking afterwards, the CEO of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation, Sean O’Donoghue welcomed the Government’s

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No extension in postal voting beyond Ireland for abortion referendum

A Donegal Deputy has condemned the Government for failing to extend the right of postal voting for those out of the country for various reasons on the day of the abortion referendum. The matter was brought before the Dail by a number of deputies this week but the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government

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UK Government stresses commitment to avoiding hard border

The UK government’s Brexit department is stressing it remains committed to avoiding a hard border with Ireland. The Daily Telegraph claims the EU has rejected all the UK’s proposals on this – because apparently none of the customs options put forward would work. A British government spokesperson says they’ve been clear they will protect Northern

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EuroVelo cycle network on WAW high on agenda of special seminar

Delegates from across Europe will travel to Donegal next week for the Atlantic on Bike project seminar during which the potential for developing the EuroVelo cycle network along the Wild Atlantic Way will top the agenda. EuroVelo is a network of 15 long distance cycle routes connecting and uniting the whole European continent and can

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Big Tom to be honoured on the Late Late Show Country Special

Ronan Keating will join Daniel O’Donnell and Nathan Carter on Friday night’s Late Late Show Country Special Big Tom Tribute. The Late Late pays tribute to Big Tom, who passed away on Tuesday, as the Country Special brings together the biggest names in the business to celebrate the music he loved. Big Tom’s funeral takes place in Co Monaghan on

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Seanad told it is ‘intolerable’ Swan Park lies in ruin

The Government has once again been challenged over its inaction relating to Swan Park in Buncrana. Speaking in the Seanad today, Senator Padraig MacLochlainn spoke of how 8 months after the devastating floods on August 22nd last year that destroyed much of Inishowen, a meeting with Government Ministers has yet to be secured to discuss

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Two dead after aircraft crash near Belfast International Airport

Two people have died after a light aircraft crashed near Belfast International Airport. It’s believed the plane took off from Newtownards Airfield this morning. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service received a call just after midday and are still at the scene. Three ambulance crews and an air ambulance were also deployed. The airport

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£900,000 to be invested in development of Moorlough and Lough Ash

The publication and the adoption of the Two Loughs Report has received widespread welcome. The reports outline the future enhancement of Moorlough, situated on the outskirts of Strabane and Lough Ash in Donemanagh as part of a blueway development for the Sperrins region. Derry City and Strabane District Councillor, Dan Kelly has described the publication

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MEP asks if Irish government is blocking EU tax transparency

A Midlands North West ME is asking if Ireland is one of a number of EU member states blocking attempts ensure corporate tax transparency for multinational companies in Europe. Matt Carthy claims a public Country-by-Country Reporting Directive has been blocked for over two years by several member states. It would require companies to declare publicly

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Communications Minister unfit to do his job, says Donegal TD

The Communications Minister has been accused of refusing to publicly release information about a proposed INM takeover. Denis Naughten is under fire for telling the Dáil he couldn’t discuss details of a potential buyout of Celtic Media – despite meeting with an Independent News and Media rep about the issue. It’s alleged during that meeting

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Great Pollet Arch, Fanad

Discussions at advanced stage to create new access to Pollet Arch

An Bord Pleanala has again deferred a decision on the use of concrete blocks to restrict access to the Great Pollet Arch. A submission had been made by the local arch committee in Fanad, claiming that the closing of a turnstile leading to the iconic landmark is in breach of planning regulations. Councillor Liam Blaney

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Dail hears ‘Hard lessons from fodder crisis must be learned’

Senator Padraig MacLochlainn has told the Seanad that hard lessons from the current fodder crisis must be learned by Government. During Private Members’ Business last evening, Senator MacLochlainn was speaking on the back of a Fianna Fail motion, calling for more support for farmers amid the fodder shortage. He told Minister Creed that it is

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Progress made in obtaining university status for LYIT

Presidents and Governing Body Chairpersons from the Connacht Ulster Alliance consortium seeking technological university status met yesterday with Minister for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O’Connor. Representatives from consortiums across Ireland met with the Minister to be briefed on the legislative provisions and practical processes involved in the ongoing process. Among those briefed by Minister Mitchell O’Connor

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Brexit fails to lessen firms’ support for Ireland’s EU membership

A new IBEC survey shows Brexit has failed to lessen firms’ support for Ireland’s EU membership. The business group says the EU must be focused on ongoing positive reform, but tax and labour market policies must be up to individual member states. IBEC Chief Executive Danny McCoy says it’s found companies are upbeat about the

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KFO to meet Taoiseach today over Brexit concerns

The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation is to meet with the Taoiseach today in Dublin regarding Brexit. Irish producer organisations and processors will present an industry perspective on the potential challenges Breixt poses to their livelihood to Leo Varadkar, the Tánaister and Minister Micheal Creed. KFO CEO Sean O’Donoghue says while there was a positive outcome from

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Gleeson in talks to join new ‘classic gangster’ movie

Domhnall Gleeson is in talks to join new mob drama, The Kitchen, alongside Melissa McCarthy, Elisabeth Moss and Tiffany Haddish. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 34-year-old actor is believed to be in final negotiations for a part in the New Line adaptation of the DC and Vertigo female-fronted crime comic book series. The Kitchen is a classic gangster

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Man in 20s arrested in Derry to be charged with number of drug offences

A man in his 20s has been arrested and will be charged with a number of offences in relation to the possession, sale and supply of controlled drugs in Derry. Foyleside and the Moor Neighbourhood Policing Team in conjunction with Derry City and Strabane District Support Team undertook a warrant search of a residential property

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Government would support papal visit to Northern Ireland – Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said the government would support a Papal visit to Northern Ireland when Pope Francis comes to Dublin in August for the World Meeting of Families. Leo Varadkar was asking Dail questions from a number of TDs, including Cavan Monaghan Deputy Brendan Smith, who asked if the government was actively encouraging Pope Francis

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