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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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Donegal to receive Ireland’s largest road fund allocation for 2018

Donegal is to receive the biggest allocation in roads funding in the country for 2018, with €40 million being given to Donegal County Council. The funding will be put to use in a number of major N56 works including from Dungloe to Glenties, Mountcharles to Inver, Coolboy to Kilmacrennan (Blue Banks), Boyoughter to Kilkenny, Drumbeigh

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British government confirms “uninhibited movement” on the Irish border

The British government has confirmed in writing that “uninhibited movement” will continue on the Irish border after Brexit. According to newly-published documents from the UK Foreign Office, the rights of Irish and British citizens under the Common Travel Area will be protected after the UK leaves the EU. This means no Irish or British nationals

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Red Cross distributing its remaining flood relief funds in Donegal

The Irish Red Cross says it will have distributed all the money raised in the Donegal Flood Appeal by the first week of January. €150,000 is being distributed to 58 householders and 12 businesses. In total, €210,000 has been received via direct donations, by musicians via proceeds from concerts, by local community and sporting organisations,

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Donegal County Council produces special Christmas map

Donegal County Council has produced a special map to share information on events and recycling services that are available over this festive season. The map includes important points of information including details of events taking place, recycling centres and their opening times, locations of bring banks and designated points for the collection of Christmas Trees

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Dan Sweeney, Legland, Drumkeen

The death has occurred at Arch View Nursing Home, Letterkenny of Dan Sweeney, Legland, Drumkeen. Removal today (Friday) from the Nursing Home at 4pm going to his Daughter Katie and Son in law Eamon O’Donnell residence Stralongford, Drumkeen. Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11.30am in St Patrick’s Church, Drumkeen. Interment afterwards to the local cemetery

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Letterkenny families living in fear of their homes being flooded

It’s been claimed that families are living in fear of their homes being flooded in Letterkenny. There have been various episodes of flooding at family homes on the Circular Road Road leading from Glencar to Ballyboe areas over a number of years however work to alleviate the situation has not been carried out. Local Dessie

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Mammy Mia! Brendan O’Carroll working on Mrs Brown the musical – with help from The Script and Picture This

Mrs Brown, as portrayed by Brendan O’Carroll The cast of Mrs Brown’s Boys is set to spend Christmas doing vocal warm-ups – as Brendan O’Carroll is planning to turn the hit TV show into a musical. The actor, who plays family matriarch Agnes Brown, is working on turning his creation into a stage musical that

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Donal Farren and Sean McGinley named on Northern Ireland and Ulster Cross Country teams

The Northern Ireland and Ulster Teams for the IAAF Antrim International Cross Country has been announced. Donal Farren of Letterkenny Athletic Club’s has been named on the U20’s Northern Ireland and Ulster team, while Sean McGinley from Glenswilly, who runs for Olympian YAC has been named on the U17 Boy’s team. The IAAF Antrim International

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