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Senior Gardai reviewing report to establish Harrison’s work in force

Senior Gardai are reviewing the report published by the Disclosures Tribunal which rejected claims made by Garda Whistleblower Keith Harrison, with a view to establishing whether he should continue as a member of the force. Mr Harrison is currently serving as a Garda in Donegal, after returning to work last November after three years’ stress-related

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A super-talented Tallaght granny had everyone weeping on the first episode of Ireland’s Got Talent

Evelyn Williams is an 81-year-old great-grandmother from Tallaght who has been singing all her life. Encouraged by her granddaughter, and in memory of her late husband, she signed up to audition for the show. I miss him like a limb. Seven years nearly now. He was a good man… He used to love to hear

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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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