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Colin Firth becomes Italian citizen amid Britain’s Brexit ‘uncertainty’

Colin Firth – best-known for Bridget Jones’s Diary and currently starring in Kingsman: The Golden Circle – has accepted an honorary Italian citizenship, becoming a dual Italian and British citizen. In a recent interview Firth spoke about Brexit, saying: “Brexit does not have a single positive aspect for me. Many colleagues, including Emma Thompson, are — like me

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Police granted extension to question 18 year old following death of Derry man

Detectives from Serious Crime Branch investigating the death of 19 year old Jordan McConomy in Derry during the early hours of yesterday morning have been granted an additional 36 hours to question an 18 year old male. The 19 year old from Rossnagalliagh was seriously injured following an altercation in the William Street area of

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Donegal Garda Inspector denies forcing witness to make statement as Charelton Tribunal continues

A Donegal Garda Inspector has denied forcing a witness to make a statement against her partner, Garda whistelblower, Keith Harrison. As the Charleton Tribunal continues, Inspector Goretti Sheridan faced cross-examination today. In a statement made by Keith Harrsion’s partner, Marisa Simms on 6th October 2013, she outlined her relationship with the Garda whistleblower. The statement

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Donegal County Council, County House, Lifford

Council may seek debt write-down as part of Brexit deal

Donegal County Council is being urged to send an all party deputation to Leinster House to highlight Donegal’s unique position in Brexit negotiations. The issue was raised at today’s sitting of Donegal County Council, with Cllr Seamus O’Domhnaill saying Donegal needs a competitive edge. He says it’s vital that Donegals special case is brought to

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Gardai investigate supermarket break-in in Crossroads, Killygordon

There’s been a break-in at Bradley’s Supermarket in Crossroads, Killygordon. We understand the break-in was discovered when the owners arrived to open the premises this morning. Gardai says scenes of crime officers are still at the scene, and it’s too early to make any comment about the nature of the break in or what, if

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2017 Donegal Harvest Rally launched – Declan Boyle going for 4 in a Row

The 2017 Donegal Harvest Stages Rally was launched on Sunday evening at the Shandon Hotel in Marble Hill. Next months rally, which will be held on Saturday 7th October, will see 9 stages in the Cresslough Dunfanagh Falcarragh and Gortahork area’s with 116 competitve stage kilometres. The entry is boasting 120 plus crews with defending

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Tyrone Senior Championship continues tonight as semi final draw is confirmed

The Tyrone Senior Championship continues tonight with Coalisland and Trillick facing off in the quarter final replay at Healy Park(throw in 8pm). The winner will meet Omagh in the semi final’s on Saturday evening the 30th September in Pomerory at 5pm. The St Enda’s men reached the last four with a 12pt win over Greencastle

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John Joe Kearney on Slaughtneil’s fourth Derry Senior Football title

Slaughtneil are celebrating their fourth Derry Senior Championship title in a row after Sunday’s convincing 4-12 to 1-11 win over Ballinascreen. Goals from Chrissy McKaigue, Keelan Feeney and two from Shane McGuigan made sure the John McLaughlin Cup was heading back to the Robert Emmetts club. Slaughtneil will meet the winners the Down championship in

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Flood, Derry, Drains

Brokenshire asked to approve more money for flood hit NI farmers

The Northern Secretary is being urged to release more money for farmers hit bny flooding last month, particularly in Tyrone and Derry. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan has written to James Brokenshire saying farmers, especially in the North West, have suffered severe loss and damage, and they still have not been provided with the necessary

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Donegal has the second cheapest three-bedroom semis in the country – REA

Longford still has the cheapest three bedroom semis in the country, at an average of €90,000, with Donegal second at €93,750, up 5.6% since June. That’s according to the latest report published this morning by Real Estate Alliance. That’s against a national average of just under €200,000, although that average falls to €173,000 when Dublin

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International markets react to news that Kylie Jenner may be pregnant

Without even looking, there’s a 99.437% chance that there’s at least one comment below this article saying “WHO CARES”, or something to that effect. Well, if you’re here reading this, you care and that’s good enough reason for us to talk about it. So, TMZ reports that none other than Kylie Jenner is possibly pregnant with her

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Game of Thrones star Aidan Gillen to play Irish comedian Dave Allen in BBC drama

Game of Thrones star Aidan Gillen will play controversial Irish comedian Dave Allen in a new BBC biopic.  Gillen is best known as one of the most hated characters in Game of Thrones – Lord Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish – who was killed off in the last series. The one-off drama, Dave Allen at Peace, will be

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Custom checks on ports and airports may be necessary after Brexit – Moscovici

The EU Commissioner for Taxation and Customs has said EU custom checks on Irish ports and airports may be necessary after Brexit. Pierre Moscovici says the EU doesn’t want to see a hard border return to Ireland but does need to protect its customs area. The Commissioner said it’s up to the UK to come

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Over €38,000 in funding announced for Coiste Forbartha Chnoc Fola

Over €38,000 in funding has been announced for Coiste Forbartha Chnoc Fola, Donegal. The grant of €38, 760 approved today by Government Chief Whip, Minister Joe McHugh as part of the 20 Year Strategy for Irish Language 2010-2030, will be used to renovate the car park at Ionad Pobail Chnoc Fola. Minister McHugh said he was pleased

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Kilcar move into Donegal SFC Final following win over St. Michael’s

Kilcar have overcome St. Michael’s this evening to book their place in the Donegal Senior Football Championship Final with a scoreline of 2-16 v 0-07. Kilcar started the game well and 2 first half goals from Ryan McHugh left Kilcar 12 points up at half-time, 2-08 V 0-02. The second half was not as high-scoring,

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