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Mixed day for Donegal sides in FAI Intermediate Cup as Letterkenny win but Cockhill lose

Letterkenny Rovers booked their place in the last 8 of the FAI New Balance Intermediate Cup with a 3-0 win over Cherry Orchard earlier today. Conor Tourish opened the scoring before goals from Ryan Lonergan and Pajo Rafferty sealed the victory. Rovers boss Eamon McConigley spoke with Chris Ashmore on Sunday Sport… It was not

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Claimed increase in Public Liability claims over road conditions

It’s claimed there’s been an increase in Public Liability claims because of the condition of the country’s roads. A recent study showed two thirds of Ireland’s road network is in a state of disrepair. Fianna Fail’s calling on the government to increase investment to improve their condition. The Party’s Transport Spokesperson Robert Troy says the

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State Pension will not be abolished – Minister Doherty

The Government has categorically ruled out any prospect of abolishing the State Pension. It’s in response to media coverage of a new report in which a member of the Pensions Authority raised the prospect of the State Pension being scrapped, once a pension scheme in which workers are automatically enrolled is established. But Minister for

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Arthur McMahon on Team Donegal Oil attempting the Race Across America

Team Donegal Oil are taking on a monumental challenge as they look to complete the Race Across America, a race commonly known as the world’s toughest bike race. Arthur McMahon, Managing Director of Donegal Oil, will look to race across America along with teammates Gerard Callaghan, Gavin Harris and Padraig McGinty, along with 8 crew

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Ulster Bank commits to provide limited services in Castlederg

Ulster Bank has committed to provide some limited services to local customers in Castlederg. The news follows the announcement of the closure of the bank’s branch in the town in November. Speaking following a meeting in Strabane with the Ulster Bank’s North Area Manager and Corporate Affairs and Communications Manager, local Sinn Féin Councillor Ruairí

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Irish Language Committee to discuss development in Donegal

A delegation from the Irish Language Committee will travel to Donegal on Monday to meet with representatives from Donegal County Council, the local Comhar Chumann and local schools. A number of issues will be up for discussion, including language plans, social and culture initiatives, local development, economic development and the future of Donegal’s Gaeltacht for

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The Spice Girls Are Reuniting … But What Form Will Their Comeback Take?

After years of false starts and fans wondering if the comeback they so desperately desired would ever happen, the Spice Girls have finally confirmed what millions have been dreaming about: a reunion. Former member (or is it now current member once again?) Victoria Beckham set the music-loving internet ablaze on Friday afternoon when she posted a

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Local firefighters hurt over decision to exclude them from 1916 commemorative medals

The Chairperson of Donegal County Council’s Environment and Emergency Services Committee has expressed his frustration over the continued denial of 1916 commemorative medals to firefighters across Ireland. In 2016, serving members of front line emergency services across the island received medals to mark the centenary of the 1916 Rising, with the exception of the fire

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Global-reaching cyber security company launches in Letterkenny

A new global-reaching cyber security company has opened today in Letterkenny. Cyber Risk Aware was launched today at the CoLab at LYIT, with an initial job creation of eight positions and plans to treble its workforce. The company is designed to assess and reduce human cyber security risk through simulated phishing, cyber security assessments and

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DCC and OPW working in conjunction to tackle flooding and coastal erosion

Donegal County Council and the Office of Public Works have begun communicating about action and measures to be undertaken to prevent future flooding and coastal erosion at several locations in the county. It’s understood the OPW has recommended that funding allocated last year for studies into coastal issues at Carrickfinn and Portnoo now proceed as

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Strabane Cllr says “tricolour ban” must be challenged

An Independent member of Derry City and Strabane District Council says the decision to ban all flags and emblems from next month’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Strabane must be reversed. The decision has been widely criticised, with many people interpreting it as a ban on the tricolour. Cllr Paul Gallagher was speaking after council

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Coleman eager to play again

Everton manager Sam Allardyce says Seamus Coleman is being assessed ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. The Republic of Ireland captain marked his return from a 10 month injury lay off with a man of the match performance against Leicester on Wednesday. Allardyce says Coleman is eager to play

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108 Donegal patients have now had radiotherapy at Altnagelvin centre

It’s emerged that 108 Donegal patients have now received radiotherapy treatment at the new centre at Altnagelvin Hospital. The figure was provided at a meeting in the hospital this morning between centre management, and Donegal Action for Cancer Care. DACC Chair Betty Holmes says at the end of November, the figure was just under 60,

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Council rent thresholds must be reviewed – Glackin

There are calls on the Housing Minister to increase the income threshold for Council Housing applicants. Currently, the maximum income threshold for Donegal is €25,000 for a single person, increasing to €30,000 if additional household members are taken into account. Donegal County Council is to write to the Minister seeking a review of these thresholds.

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