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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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GAA Preview: Gaoth Dobhair V Naomh Conaill in Donegal SFC Semi-Final

Gaoth Dobhair and Naomh Conaill face off in the second Donegal SFC Semi-Final tonight in MacCumhaill Park. The winners will face Kilcar in the semi-final after they overcame St. Michael’s last week. St Eunan’s veteran midfielder John Haran joined Tom Comack to look ahead to tonight’s semi-final… Highland Radio will have full live commentary of

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4 Garda stations in Donegal included in interim report into re-opening of Garda stations

Four Donegal Garda stations have been highlighted in an interim report into the re-opening of Garda stations. The report on the proposal to reopen 6 stations throughout the country has listed Culdaff, Dunkineely, Malin and Cloghan Garda Stations as properties previously utilised as garda stations potentially available to be re-opened. The assistant commissioner with responsibility

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Second roll-out of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion training announced

Donegal County Childcare is delighted to announce a second roll-out of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion training for early childhood educators throughout the county that will see training being conducted trí mhean na Ghaeilge as well as English. The highly popular 15-hour programme aims to help those working with young children explore a wide variety of

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Concern raised over condition of Ranafast road

Concerns have been raised over the condition of the main Ranafast road. Cathoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District Councillor Micheal Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig yesterday met with Government Chief Whip Minister Joe McHugh to highlight concerns and the need for immediate action. Councillor MacGiolla Easbuig says the condition of the road poses huge health and safety

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SSE Airtricity League: Finn Harps v Dundalk live on RTE on sat. 7th Oct. with a 5pm kick off

  Dundalk’s trip to Finn Park to face Finn Harps in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division will be broadcast live on RTE2. In order to facilitate the live transmission of the fixture, the kick-off time has now been changed to 5pm from the original time of 7.45pm, on Saturday, October 7th.

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