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Priscilla Presley is the latest celebrity to leave Scientology

Actress Priscilla Presley, known for The Naked Gun trilogy and the former wife of Elvis Presley, has left the Church of Scientology after almost 40 years in the secretive organisation. It’s understood that Priscilla joined Scientology shortly after the death of her former husband, and was recruited by John Travolta. Priscilla’s daughter, Lisa Marie, left […]

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Ed Sheeran has revealed that a ‘substance abuse’ problem was the real reason for his year off

 He broke a lot of fans’ hearts by announcing that he was taking a year off to ‘find himself’ after the tour for his massive second album ‘Multiply’ wound down – but now Ed Sheeran has revealed the real reason behind taking a gap year at the peak of his fame. Of course, his ‘comeback’

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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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