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Councillor hits out as Donegal is “excluded” from new DEIS schools initiative

Minister Richard Bruton is coming under scrutiny today following the announcement of €1.8 million in funding as part of a School Excellence Fund for Innovative programmes in DEIS schools. Minister Bruton says 35 schools will benefit fromn what he’s describing as a new approach. However, it’s reported this morning that none of the designated schools […]

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‘We let it slip’ – Milford manager Danny O’Donnell on loss to Rostrevor

Milford lost by a point to Down champions Rostrevor in the Ulster Club IFC semi-final today at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Rostrevor were 6 points up early on, but Milford brought it back to 3 points at the break. Both teams picked it up in the second-half but Rostrevor were able to hold on

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Security alert in Omagh following discovery of a suspicious object

Police are continuing to work at the scene of a security alert in Omagh following the discovery of a suspicious object this morning. The Remembrance Sunday Parade has gone ahead, however access was not allowed to the Cenotaph, where wreaths were due to to be laid. Police advise that the security alert at Drumragh Avenue

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USL manager Anthony Gorman and Michael Funston on the upcoming Inter-League

The FAI Intermediate Inter-League Tournament takes place next weekend in Galway. Ulster Senior League manager Anthony Gorman confirmed a 20-man squad for the tournament last week, which sees the USL take on Leinster Senior League in their first game on Friday evening. Gorman spoke to Diarmaid Doherty about the upcoming tournament… Ex Finn-Harps player and current

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GAA Preview: Slaughtneil Assistant Manager John Joe Kearney on semi-final meeting with Kilcar

Slaughtneil and Kilcar face off tonight in the Ulster Senior Football Club Championship Semi-Final, with the winners to face either Cavan Gaels or Derrygonnelly Harps in the final. Slaughtneil are coming off wins over Kilcoo and Omagh St. Enda’s, and the champions are looking to defend their crown, but face a tough task in Donegal

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GAA Preview: Milford’s Gary Merritt on Ulster IFC Semi-Final

Milford will take on the Down champions, Rostrevor, in Armagh tomorrow in the Ulster Intermediate Football Championship Semi-Final. It was a win over Killeavy of Armagh that brought Milford into this semi-final meeting with Rostrevor, in a tight game that saw Milford win by a single point. Tom Comack spoke with Milford defender Gary Merritt

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Ulster win first game at FAI Schools Inter-Provincials in Dublin

Ulster started their defense of their FAI Schools Inter-Provincial title last night when they defeated Connacht 3-0 in their first game. Corrie Lee Brogan, Ethan Coll and Stephen Doherty were the Ulster scorers. The other game last night saw Leinster defeat Munster 4-0. Today will see Ulster take on Munster at 3pm, before Leinster and Connacht

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15 swans found electrocuted in Donegal -pics some might find upsetting

BirdWatch Ireland says it is extremely concerned about the deaths of at least 15 migratory Whooper Swans in Co. Donegal. Their carcasses were discovered lying under electricity lines close to the village of Carrigans on Friday. An initial investigation suggests the swans had collided with the wires in flight and that the cause of the birds’ deaths

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Former GAA coach from Sligo jailed for indecently assaulting two brothers

A former GAA coach has been jailed for seven years for indecently assaulting two brothers between 1972 and 1975. Ronan McCormack from Cloonloo, Co. Sligo denied the charges but was found guilty following a trial earlier this year. The two brothers came forward in 2014 after hearing Ronan McCormack groomed and abused five young boys

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Government’s handling of Commonage Management Plans criticised

The Government’s handling of the Commonage Management Plans has been heavily criticised by Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue. The Fianna Fail Agriculture Spokesperson, challenged Minister Michael Creed on the delay of GLAS payments for farmers who have yet to submit their Commonage Management Plans. In an exchange in the Dail Deputy McConalogue said the 2 and

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Kilcar looking forward to massive task against Slaughtneil – Michael Hegarty

Kilcar take on reigning Ulster champions Slaughtneil in the Ulster Senior Club Football Championship Semi-Final on Saturday evening. Michael Hegarty hopes that Kilcar can build on their impressive win over Scotstown, but knows they have a massive test ahead of them in Slaughtneil. Frank Craig got Hegarty’s thoughts on the upcoming Ulster Semi-Final…

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Representatives from LYIT travelling as part of delegation to America

Representatives from Letterkenny Institute of Technology will visit Philadelphia and Boston this coming week as part of a North West Trade and Investment Mission. In collaboration with Donegal County Council, Derry City and Strabane District Council and Údarás Na Gaeltachta representatives from the University of Ulster, LYIT and the North West Regional College will join

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