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Cllr John Sheamais O’Fearraigh confirmed as an Udaras board member

Councillor John Sheamais O’Fearraigh has officially been named as a member of the board of Udarus na Gaealtachta following much drama surrounding his nomination. At the sitting of Donegal County Council last week Councillor O’Fearraigh won the vote by one. However, Fianna Fáil Councillors called for a recorded vote following the nomination and sought legal

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Formal funding offer made for €15 million North West Greenway

Intetrreg funding worth almost €15 million has been confirmed for the North West Greenways Project that will lead to the provision of 46.5km of new cross border greenways linking Derry and Donegal. The project has also successfully provided over €2m worth of cross border employment with eight new posts created between Derry City and Strabane

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Gardai investigating overnight break-in at McCullagh Jewellers, Letterkenny

Gardai are currently investigating an overnight break-in at McCullagh Jewellers in Letterkenny Shopping Centre. It is believed that access was gained to the premises at approximately 2am with Gardai alerted after the alarm system was activated. McCullagh Jewellers is the latest target in a string of break-ins across the county. Sergeant Paul Wallace says access

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Lough Swilly Lifeboat tasked to assist in rescue of fishing vessel

The Lough Swilly Lifeboat has been tasked to assist in landing a fishing vessel at Greencastle pier after getting into difficulty off the coast of Malin. The alarm was raised between 10:30pm and 10:45pm last night after reports of a 15 metre fishing vessel with engine failure 10 miles north of Malin. The Portrush Lifeboat

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Company under investigation into compliance with fire safety to build new Letterkenny school

A construction company currently under investigation into compliance with fire safety in schools has been contracted to build a new school in Letterkenny. According to The Irish Examiner Western Building Systems is still being contracted by the Department of Education to build schools across Ireland despite a number of issues in respect to fire safety

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Concerns raised over proposals of interim report into re-opening of Garda stations

Questions over the sale of two Donegal Garda stations have been raised following the publishing of an interim report into the re-opening of 6 Garda stations. The assistant commissioner with responsibility for the Northern region advised Gleann Cholm Cille and Churchill are the two Garda stations that should be considered for reopening. However, both premises

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Plans to develop play park in Annagry to be highlighted at public meeting

  A public meeting will be held this Thursday in Annagry to discuss the possibility of establishing a committee to develop a children’s play park in the area. Local Councillor, Micheal Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig says work has been carried over the past year in considering a site for the development in the hope funding can

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis

The actress shared the personal news in a note on Twitter. “1 in 8 women get breast cancer,” Julia Louis-Dreyfus began a note to followers over social media. “Today, I’m the one.” The “Veep” and “Seinfeld” actress revealed her cancer diagnosis on Twitter Thursday in a signed message snapped on personal stationery. “Just when you thought …”

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Ian McKellen shares another epic throwback pic, this time of him and a young Susan Sarandon

Sir Ian McKellen can do no wrong. Fact. Last Thursday, the legendary actor shared a brilliant throwback picture of himself standing outside the Chichester Theatre in 1965. The photograph acted as a look back on the career McKellen has had since then, as he’s now taking to the stage as King Lear in a production at

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Flash flooding events similar to those that devastated Donegal on the rise

A meeting of the Citizen’s Assembly on climate change in Dublin has heard that a notable increase in events such as the flash flooding that hit Donegal in August is expected. The 99 citizens as well as a panel of experts gathered at Malahide Castle today to discuss policy changes the government can implement to

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USL: Toland hat-trick helps champions Cockhill to 7 goal win over Swilly Rovers

Swilly Rovers 0 v 7 Cockhill Celtic Cockhill Celtic started their title defense with a big 7 goal win over Swilly Rovers today. A hat-trick from Laurence Toland and one goal apiece from Ryan Varmian, Garvin Friel, Mark Coyle and Mark Moran. Diarmaid Doherty spoke to Laurence Toland following today’s win… Swilly Rovers Gerry Crossan

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Sam Moffett wins rallying treble as Kevin Eves takes National honours in Cork

Monaghan’s Sam Moffett has claimed a unique treble in rallying, winning Irish Tarmac Championship, National Championship and the Forestry Championship in 2017. He added the Irish Tarmac series to his haul by winning this weekend’s Cork 20 International Rally. Sam and his co-driver Karl Atkinson had nearly five minutes to spare over the chasing field

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Athletics Review: Donegal Even Ages and Masters Cross-Country Championships

The Donegal Even Ages and The Masters Cross-Country Championships took place at the Carndonagh GAA grounds today. Marina Campbell of Derry Track Club won the women’s event and Karl Doogan of Letterkenny AC won the men’s event in the Masters Cross-Country Championships. With regards to the teams, Finn Valley won the women’s event and Letterkenny AC

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Police revisit scene of altercation in Derry in which Jordan McConomy died

Police in Derry have revisited the scene of an assault in which a 19 year old died. In the early hours of Sunday evening last an altercation took place between two males in the William Street area of the city. Jordan McConomy from Rossnagalligh, Derry died in hospital following the incident. An 18 year old

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Donegal CCCC confirm times, dates and venues for Championship Finals

  The times, dates and venues for the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Championship Finals have been confirmed by the Donegal CCCC. Sunday the 8th of October, 2017. Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Intermediate Championship O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny. Baile Na nGalloglach V Naomh Naille @ 14:30 Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Intermediate B Championship O’Donnell

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Milford have objection upheld by CCCC and will now take part in Intermediate B Final

The Donegal CCCC have upheld an objection from Milford with regards to the Intermediate B Semi-Final against Cloughaneely. This decision now means that Milford will take part in the Intermediate B Final against Glenfin. Milford’s objection was based on an illegal player of the Cloughaneely team who played in the semi-final. The Donegal CCCC released

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John Bosco Gallagher says Gaoth Dobhair didn’t ‘show up’ in the second half

Gaoth Dobhair lost out to Naomh Conaill by a single point in the Donegal SFC Semi-Final last night with a scoreline of 1-13 V 1-12. It was a game that Gaoth Dobhair controlled in the first half, but selector John Bosco Gallagher knows that they didn’t show up in the second half. Ryan Ferry got

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Naomh Conaill come from behind against Gaoth Dobhair to claim place in Donegal SFC Final

Naomh Conaill will face Kilcar in the Donegal SFC Final following their 1 point victory against Gaoth Dobhair in Ballybofey tonight, 1-13 V 1-12. It was a 6 point game at half-time in favour of Gaoth Dobhair, and they led until the 23rd minute of the second half, where Eoghan McGettigan brought the sides level

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GAA Preview: Setanta manager Paul Campbell on the upcoming Ulster Junior Hurling Championship

Setanta will face Ballela, the Down Junior hurling champions in the Ulster Junior Hurling Championship Quarter-Final tomorrow in Letterkenny. Setanta won their first Donegal hurling title since 2008 with an 8 point win over St. Eunan’s. Setanta manager Paul Campbell spoke with Tom Comack to look ahead to their Ulster Quarter-Final clash…  

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