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Government ‘refusing’ to publish two Brexit related reports

There are calls for the Tanaiste to publish two Brexit related reports without further delay. Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue has described the Government’s refusal to publish the reports as ‘irresponsible and unhelpful’. The reports look at the impact of cross-border trade and the likely impact Brexit would have on most exposed sectors. Deputy McConalogue says

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St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon targeted by thieves

A warning has been issued to Churches across Donegal following a theft at St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon. It is understood the incident occurred yesterday afternoon with those responsible making off with an unknown sum of money from a number of Shrine Boxes. This is the third time the Church has been targeted this year.

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Appeal launched after man is assaulted and seriously injured

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Newmarket Street in Derry during the early hours of this morning, Sunday 22 October.  Shortly after 2am police received a report of an altercation between a number of males on Newmarket Street. A male, aged in his 30’s, sustained serious injuries to his head after

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Finn Park could be ‘unplayable’ for Harps’ last home game of the season

Finn Harps could be forced to play their last home game of the season away from Finn Park. Manager Ollie Horgan revealed this afternoon that the Donegal club is “looking at other options” for their match against Drogheda United should the notorious Finn Park pitch be unplayable. On Friday, their game against Drogheda fell foul

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GAA Preview: Ryan Ferry joins Tom Comack to look ahead to the final rounds of All-County League

The Donegal All-County League is coming into it’s final games, and there are still some titles up for grabs. Kilcar are looking to seal a league and Chapionship double in their final league game against Dungloe, but St. Eunan’s are only a point behind the SFC Champions. Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon have clinched Division 2, and

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Top speed offence on National Slow Down Day recorded in Letterkenny

225 people were caught speeding yesterday during National Slow Down day. The most notable incident nationwide, was a vehicle doing 177km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N13 at Listillion in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Throughout the county a total of 5 motorists were detected travelling in excess of the applicable speed limit. In Drumskellan, Muff, a

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Men accused of ‘touring the country’ carrying out theft and fraud

Two Dublin men have appeared at Derry Magistrates court charged with theft and possessing articles for use in fraud which police believe to have occurred on both sides of the border. 40 year old Nicholas Keane of Chapel Street and 22 year old Jamie Shannon, of Empress Place, both in Dublin, are jointly charged. Keane

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Number of motorists detected speeding in Donegal continues to rise on National Slow Down day

Nationally, over 110,000 vehicles have been checked by Gardai and Go Safe since national Slow Down Day began this morning at 7am. 172 vehicles were detected travelling in excess of the applicable speed limit. In Donegal 5 motorists have been caught speeding with detections in the Lisfannon, Muff, Lifford, Tawnawully Mountains and Newtowncunningham areas.  

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‘A momentous day’ as Pramerica official opens state-of-the-art campus

  Pramerica has officially opened its new state-of-the-art campus. The new 130,000-square-foot premises located at Letterkenny Business & Technology Park has grown to become the largest employer in the northwest region with more than 1,500 people on staff. Vice President of Technology and Communications at Pramerica is Gerard Grant. Speaking earlier at the event he says the

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May says there is agreement on the future of the border

Leaders from the other 27 EU countries have agreed to begin talks among themselves ahead of the second phase of Brexit negotiations. But they insist there’s still not enough progress to officially enter the next stage. The European Commission president says he’s still working on the assumption a final Brexit agreement will be reached. Meanwhile,

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Doherty says Moran’s visit to Donegal next week will be an important one

Efforts will be made to secure more support and investment for flood hit communities in Donegal as Minister Kevin Boxer Moran visits the county next week. The Minister with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief is to visit Donegal this Monday and Tuesday and will meet with various groups, including

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Status Yellow Rainfall warning coming into effect for Donegal

Communities along the west and south coasts are preparing for another potentially damaging storm. Met Eireann has issued a Status Orange wind warning from midnight, as Storm Brian approaches. Ahead of that, a Status Yellow Rainfall is coming into force this morning in all Atlantic coastal counties from Donegal to Waterford. Storm Brian’s arrival comes

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Fears Defence Forces not given resources to respond adequately to flooding

An Independent Senator says the Defence Forces are not being given the resources to respond adequately to flooding and the effects of high winds. Earlier this week, Defence Minister Paul Keogh said the army was “ready, willing and able” to help local authorities deal with the effects of bad weather, with engineering capabilities in barracks

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Four recipients of this years Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Award

Four people will be presented with Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards at a ceremony in Buncrana next month. The four recipients are former Ireland and Celtic goalkeeper Packie Bonner, Fraser Doherty, founder of Super Jams in Scotland, Barbara Koster, Senior Vice-President of Pramerica and Marty Meehan, President of the University of Massachusetts, Boston. The award

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Farmers urged to put safety first while dealing with fallout from winter storms

Farmers are being urged to put safety first while dealing with the fallout from winter storms. IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy says many farm families still have no electric power and are in a very stressful situation having to deal with farming operations, like milking. He’s urging farmers to look for help, and not take

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