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Daisy Ridley worked the bar at the Irish wrap party for ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’

And before you ask, yes she can pull a pint of Guinness and she’s damn good at it. Daisy Ridley continued her charm offensive on ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’ last night by sharing stories about her whirlwind years since her film debut in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’, including visiting Barbra Streisand’s Malibu estate to record a […]

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71 Donegal sporting organisations included in Sports Capital Grant allocation

The 2017 Sports Capital grants have been announced by Minister Shane Ross, with 71 different organisations in Donegal sharing over €2 million in funding. Leas Ceann Comhairle Pat the Cope Gallagher is welcoming the grants, saying they will be of great benefit to their respective communities. However, he says there are many other communities which

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Ulster Junior Champions fundraising for All Ireland game in Scotland

Naomh Colmcille are entering the All Ireland Club series as Ulster Champions. On Saturday week, the 9th December, the Newtowncunningham based club travel to Edinburgh to play Dunedin Connollys in the All Ireland quarter final. It’s a huge achivement for the club to reach this stage of the championship but its also costly on the

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11% rise in homelessness in Donegal must be addressed – Doherty

Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty says there’s a real fear that more people in Donegal will be made homeless because the accommodation in which they are living is being sold. The Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson was speaking after recently published data has revealed that compared to last year, there has been an eleven per cent increase

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20 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital

There were 20 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital according to the latest trolley watch report. 7 people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 13 were waiting wards. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded with 69 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 452 people waiting at hospitals

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Gardai investigating potential new breakthrough in Mary Boyle disappearance

There could be a potential breakthrough in the Mary Boyle case. It’s after Gardai spoke to two Donegal men who claimed they found a purple cardigan, similar to the one the six-year-old was wearing when she disappeared near Cashelard on March 18, 1977. The men, who were in their teens at the time, claimed they

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Insurance company reject compensation claims by Mica homeowners

Homeowners affected by Mica in Donegal have been left in limbo after an insurance company representing the builders rejected compensation claims. It’s understood that ‘HomeBond’ has been in contact with a number of those affected and while acknowledging that mica is prevalent in their homes, they have decided to reject the claims submitted. Speaking on

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Minor crashes across Donegal due to treacherous driving conditions

Gardai in Ballyshannon have confirmed that a number of minor crashes have happened this morning as a result of poor driving conditions today.  Gardai in Ballyshannon have confirmed that there was a collision main on the Bundoran Ballyshannon by pass earlier this morning – that the crash has now been cleared but the road remain

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Swilly Seals to race the 24/7 Triathlon Club around the Donegal Wild Atlantic Way

  As part of the fundraising drive for Swilly Seals, on Sunday 3rd December, the club will race the Letterkenny based 24/7 Triathlon Club over the 555km distance of the Donegal Wild Atlantic Way. The members of the Triathlon Club will complete the distance on two stationary bikes in the reception area of the Aura

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Fears over Donegal premises layouts too accessible for potential thieves

There are calls on Donegal County Council to remove the internal layout of all dwellings and commercial premises from their planning website over fears that burglars may use them to gain access to a property. Cllr. John O’Donnell raised the issue at this weeks sitting of Donegal County Council with the Council agreeing to write to

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Councillor hits out at change to school transport policy

A Donegal County Councillor has hit out over a change to the school transport policy.  Under the new terms, students who participate in extracurricular activities are no longer able to use their school bus ticket for later scheduled Bus Eireann services. Cllr. Gary Doherty has branded the change as an attack on rural Ireland which leaves both

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Council spends just 42% of money allocated by central Government

It has been revealed that Donegal County Council has spent just 42% of money allocated by central Government to improve services in rural Ireland. According to the Irish Independent the council has failed to use funding specifically earmarked for four major rural development schemes, namely the Town & Village Scheme, CLAR Programme, REDZ Programme and the

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Toland and Barrett help Ireland to super result in Holland

The Republic of Ireland’s women’s team remain unbeaten after three games in their 2019 World Cup qualification campaign. Colin Bell’s side secured a brilliant  point with a scoreless draw at European champions Holland. Donegal’s Tyler Toland and Amber Barrett started for the girls in green with Toland in midfield and Barrett up top. Roma McLaughlin

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Midlands Northwest MEP defends calling female assistant a ‘puppy’

Midlands Northwest MEP Luke Ming Flanagan has refused to apologise for allegedly criticising the lack of Fine Gael MEPs at a meeting of sexual abuse survivors in Brussels last week. The MEP has been criticised for labelling a parliamentary assistant to Fine Gael’s Mairead McGuinness as “a puppy”. Ming Flanagan told Shannonside, his use of

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Mica Minister promises to return to Donegal before the end of the year

Housing Minister Damien English has confirmed that a number of people who applied for social housing because their homes were affected by Mica have been turned down. Responsing to questions from Donegal Deputy Charlie Mc Conalogue in the Dail this afternoon, Minister English said data protection issues prevented him from discussing the reasons for applications

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Tánaiste to announce her resignation this afternoon

The Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald is to announce her resignation this afternoon. She made her intentions known at this morning’s cabinet meeting. It’s expected Frances Fitzgerald will announce her resignation this afternoon in the Dáil – staving off a Christmas general election. It follows her handling of the Garda whistleblower controversy over emails sent to the

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INMO figures for LUH continue to fall with 16 people waiting admission today

There were 16 people waiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, down 17 compared to the same day last week. The latest trolley and ward watch figures show 4 people were on trolleys in the hospital’s Emergency Department with a further 12 on wards. 437 people are waiting on a bed at hospitals across

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Council asked to provide more funding to reopen Buncrana Leisure Centre

The Council is being asked to provide more funding for Buncrana Leisure Centre. Under the Three Year Capital programme, a number of leisure centres in the county including Buncrana are to share 300,000 in funding. Government funding has already been earmarked for Buncrana but the local authority need to provide 1.8 million for the project

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Protecting Good Friday Agreement will protect environment say group

Protecting the Good Friday Agreement will also protect the environment. That’s the argument being put forward by a cross border group of environmental NGOs who are making a presentation to MEPs in Brussels today. Michael Ewing of the Environmental Pillar says upholding the deal in the current talks, will ensure high standards are maintained after

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Council to request special meeting to discuss issues facing LUH

Donegal County Council is to request a meeting with the General Manger of Letterkenny University Hospital, the Head of the National Ambulance Service and the Regional Chief Fire Officer to discuss issues facing the hospital. High on the agenda will be the ongoing overcrowding situation in its Emergency Department while the issue of poor ambulance

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Completion of Burtonport – Letterkenny Greenway could be a step closer

Plans to progress the Burtonport – Letterkenny Greenway could be a step closer. The Council say that it’s currently examining options to deliver the work with a view to preparing an application to the expected Greenways Fund 2018. 10km of the line is currently available for recreational use over routes in Creeslough, Falcarragh, Loughanire and

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Progress made on three Donegal road projects

Transport Infrastructure Ireland has confirmed steady progress is being made on three N56 projects. It is expected that improvement works on the Kilkenny to Letterlily route, Coolboy to Kilmacrennan road and the Mountcharles to Drumbeigh stretch will all commence next year. In welcoming the announcement, Leas-Cheann Comhairle Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher is confident

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Aidan Turner hints at the end of Poldark as he calls the series a “five-year gig”

Aidan Turner has once again stated that the beloved BBC show Poldark could very well finish after a fifth season. Back in June it was announced that Poldark would return for series four, but beyond that nothing’s set in stone – although star Aidan has hinted that an end is in sight. Speaking to the Daily Mail, the actor said:

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