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Saoirse Ronan and Martin McDonagh win Golden Globes

It has been a great night for the Irish at the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, with Lady Bird star Saoirse Ronan and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, writer-director Martin McDonagh among the winners. Ronan, who was previously nominated for Golden Globes for her roles in Brooklyn and Atonement, won the Best Actress – Musical or Comedy award for her performance […]

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Councillor Gary Donnelly arrested over Denis Donaldson murder

Derry City and Strabane district councillor Gary Donnely was arrested in Donegal on Sunday in connection with the murder of Denis Donaldson. Councillor Donnelly was in Donegal attending a commemoration when he was arrested and taken to Letterkenny Garda Station for questioning. Former Sinn Fein member Denis Donaldson was shot dead in April 2006 in

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Irish Deaf Women’s Futsal Team qualify for European Championships

The Irish Deaf Women’s Futsal team have qualified for the European Championships in Finland this coming December. A 6-2 win over Italy earlier this afternoon was enough to clinch qualification for the side, following a draw with the Netherlands on Friday and losses to Germany and Denmark respectively. Ramelton teenager Catherine Grier scored in the

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Rachel Darragh and Stephen McMonagle on their involvement with the Northern Irish Commonwealth Games team

There are 4 Donegal athletes on the Northern Irish Commonwealth Games team; Stephen McMonagle, Rachel Darragh, Dempsey McGuigan and Sommer Lecky. Badminton player Rachel Darragh joined Myles Gallagher on Sunday Sport to look ahead to the Commonwealth Games on Australia’s Gold Coast in April… Stephen McMonagle, who will box at super-heavyweight for NI, also joined

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Grier comes off injured as Ireland lose to Germany at Euro Deaf Sports Futsal Qualifiers

Ireland lost out 7-1 to Germany this morning in the Euro Deaf Sports Futsal Qualifiers. Donegal woman Catherine Grier came off injured during the game, with the Ramelton teenager having scored in last night’s 3-3 draw with the Netherlands. The Irish team will now look ahead to two games tomorrow; first up in the morning they

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Calls for Sinn Fein MP to consider his position following controversial video

There are calls on Sinn Fein MP Barry McElduff to consider his position after he posted a controversial video on social media. The MP for West Tyrone posted a video of himself with a loaf of Kingsmill bread on his head soon into the anniversary of the Kingsmill Massaccre. In 1976, ten Protestant men were

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Outside gym to be established in Bernard McGlinchey Town Park

Donegal County Council has successfully secured funding to establish an outside gym at the Bernard McGlinchey Town Park in Letterkenny. Healthy Ireland has sanctioned €40,000 for the project with works due to be completed by the end of March 2018. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Councillor Gerry Mc Monagle has welcomed the funding announcement as

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Husband charged with murdering Donegal woman allegedly subjected her to controlling behaviour

A man charged with murdering his wife allegedly subjected her to “controlling, degrading and manipulating” treatment, Belfast High Court heard. Donegal woman Lu Na McKinney was on a boating holiday with her family in County Fermanagh in April last year when she died after entering the water at Devenish Island. Stephen McKinney, with an address at

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Local councillor fears further cuts as five beds close at Buncrana Nursing Unit

An Inishowen councillor is expressing concern about the immediate future of the Buncrana Community Nursing Unit, saying staff shortage have led to the closure of five beds already, and day services are also being seriously compromised. Cllr Rena Donaghey says the problem is being worsened because they haven’t got clearance to replace senior staff. She

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Hospital initiatives lack “joined up thinking” – Mc Monagle

A senior member of the Regional Health Forum says various winter initiatives have not solved the overcrowding crisis in the hospital system, and what is needed is substantial investment across the health service. Donegal County Council Cathaoirleach Gerry Mc Monagle says the health minister appears to realise that previous initiatives have not worked, and he

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Donegal Sport Star Awards to release nominatons and launch 2018 event next week

The launch for the 42nd Donegal Sports Star Awards will take place next Tuesday evening 9th  January in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny at 6 p.m. Chairperson Neil Martin will reveal the name of the special guest for the awards function which takes place on Friday the 26th of January in the Mount Errigal Hotel.

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Just over €40 million confirmed for Donegal roads by TII

The TII has confirmed just over 40 million euro for development safety and road strenghtening works on Donegal Primary and Secondary road network for 2018. Many of the projects which are spread right around the county have previously been flagged in a series of Government accouncements. They include considerable works on various sections of the

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13 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital

  There were 13 awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. Nine people were waiting on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further four were on wards. It’s down half on yesterdays figure of 26. The INMO say that nationally, the total awaiting admission today is

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Deteriorating taste in Letterkenny water supply must be investigated – Shiels

Serious concern has been raised over what’s been described as a deteriorating taste in the water supply in Letterkenny. The issue has led to some residents resorting to bottled water as opposed to drinking from their own supply. Local Cllr. Dessie Shiels says a detailed report must be compiled by the Council Laboratory to determine

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Breaking: Major search and rescue operation underway at Castlefinn

  A major search and rescue operation is underway near the bridge at Castlefinn. The alarm was first raised at approximately 7.20 this morning after an eye witnesses saw a man walking towards the direction of the river. The Sligo 118 helicopter has been dispatched to the scene while Malin Coastguard and the local Gardai

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