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Richard Kerr switching into Supersport Class in British Superbike Championship

One of the front runners in the Hel Performance British Motostar Championship Moto Three class over the past couple of seasons, Kilmacrennans Richard Kerr, has decided to change classes for the forthcoming 2018 season. The 17 year old student will switch to the Dickies British 600 supersport class on board the Campbell Motor Sport 675

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NI Civil Service told proposed Derry Medical School must not be delayed by Stormont deadlock

The North’s Civil Service has been told the proposed Derry Medical School must not be delayed because of the political deadlock at Stormont. Following correspondence from the University of Ulster regarding the business case for the school, Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan, the SDLP’s Health and Wellbeing Spokesperson. says it would be “lamentable” if the

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27 people awaiting admission at LUH this morning

There were 27 people waiting for in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, 19 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. Nationally, there were almost 330 people awaiting admission hospitals across the country this morning. According to the INMO – University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded, with 39 people in need of in-patient beds.

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Murphy, McGee and McGlynn to miss opening matches of National League

Michael Murphy, Neil McGee and Frank McGlynn will all miss the first half of the Allianz National Football League due to injury, as is reported in the Donegal Democrat. The trio are recovering from injuries, and though they are expected to return to full training soon, they will not feature in the opening League games.

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Update on Donegal road conditions as temperatures set to drop to -3

A yellow snow and ice warning remains in place this evening for Donegal. Meanwhile, a new ‘yellow alert’ has been issued – for snow and ice for 18 counties across the country. Snow accumulations of less than 2 centimetres are expected there this evening and tonight. Met Eireann forecast that temperatures will drop to -1

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Health care workers in Donegal could be set to strike in February

Thousands of health care workers could be set to strike on February 12th over pay conditions. SIPTU’s warning workers employed by Section 39 organisations will go ahead with all-out strike action unless the Government adequately deals with their demand for pay increases. This includes SIPTU members at the Cheshire Ireland centre in Letterkenny. The union’s

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Pub in Tyrone subject to attempted break in after robbery 48 hours beforehand

A family-run bar in Co Tyrone was the subject of an attempted break-in on Christmas Day, two days after the premises was first robbed. Hempton’s Bar in Newtownstewart was broken into on Saturday last sometime between 2:35 am and 4:40 am. The thieves made off with a substantial amount of money, cigarettes and alcohol. On

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Man who died in fatal collision in Dunfanaghy named locally as Sean Heraghty

The man who was killed in a fatal crash in Dunfanaghy has been named locally as 26 year-old Sean Heraghty. Mr Heraghty, originally from Scotland, was struck by a car in the early hours of yesterday morning in Dunfanaghy. It is believed that he was visiting Donegal over the festive period. The 26 year-old was

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Tourism Ireland launches latest Star Wars campaign

Tourism Ireland has launched phase three of its latest Star Wars campaign ‘trilogy’, targeting fans of the science fiction franchise around the world. It involves specially-commissioned ‘behind-the-scenes’ footage of the crew filming in Ireland. Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland says Star Wars has brought the Wild Atlantic Way to the attention of millions of

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Women and children involved in burglary rings in rural Ireland

Gangs targeting vulnerable old people are using women and children to access their victims. The Irish Independent is reporting women and young teenagers are centrally involved in burglary rings in rural Ireland. The paper says senior sources confirmed two identified gangs have joined forces and were responsible for a spate of 26 burglaries in the

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Mrs Brown on top of UK ratings as ‘new Rory’ is revealed

The Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Special, Mammy’s Mummy, topped the Christmas Day TV ratings in the UK for a show on a single channel as fans watched actor Damien McKiernan’s debut as the ‘new’ Rory Brown. The Christmas Special on BBC One pulled in 6.8 million viewers to witness the big reveal as the bandages came off Rory after

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Traveling With God

Joining Rev. Jim Lamont on Travelling with God is Linda Wylie Orr and they talk about the Dinner being provided at 2p.m. in Sonder Restaurant, Rossview Business Park, Lettekenny, for People and families who feel lonely at this time of year. If you want to book in advance text Linda on 087 8340534 or find

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Santa making his way to the Northwest – children advised to get to bed early

Santa and his sled have got the reindeer working flat out as they accelerate out of the North Pole on their journey around the world. He’s already delivered presents in other countries and different time-zones and now he’s hovering over Australia. Santa has checked his list, and says it won’t be long before he’s heading

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