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Caroline Flack takes to the stage in Dublin next week for her first major acting role

Caroline Flack is better known to us all as one of the UK’s most popular TV presenters, hosting the likes of The X Factor, I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! NOW! and of course most recently, the summer reality TV hit Love Island. However, you can see a different side to the presenter in Dublin next week as […]

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Hollywood Mourns Death of ‘Legendary’ Harry Dean Stanton: ‘The Definition of Cool’

Legendary character actor Harry Dean Stanton died on Friday, and Hollywood was quick to mourn the “Big Love” actor. Jon Cryer, who starred alongside Stanton in 1986’s “Pretty in Pink,” posted a photo of the two on set with the caption, “Was an honor, man. #RIPHarryDeanStanton” View image on Twitter  Follow Jon Cryer ✔@MrJonCryer Was an honor, man. #RIPHarryDeanStanton

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Donegal’s first All-Ireland winning team honoured 25 years on

It is 25 years since Donegal defeated Dublin to claim the county’s first All-Ireland football title. The winning team were honoured in Croke Park ahead of today’s All-Ireland Football finals, where the victorious team will walk up those same steps that these Donegal men walked up 25 years ago. The 1992 All Ireland Football Champions suited

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IBEC welcomes CBI call for a post-Brexit transition period

  The group representing Irish business has welcomed a call from their UK counterparts for the country to remain in the single market and customs union for a transitional period after Brexit. IBEC has backed the message from the Confederation of British Industry, who want a “status quo” scenario after Britain formally leaves the EU. Arnold

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Finn Valley Boxer Michael ‘Chunky’ Gallagher on his Pro Debut

  Finn Valley boxer and youth Olympic bronze medalist Michael Gallagher had a fantastic victory in his professional bout in Dublin last weekend. Gallagher faced off against Poland’s Mateusz Rybarski and gained a third round stoppage after dominating all three rounds. Gallagher and his coach Conor Quigley spoke to Oisin Kelly on Sunday Sport about

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Brian McGeehin and Aidan Cannon on St Eunans & Milford’s Minor Championship wins

There was delight for St Eunan’s and Milford in Saturday’s Donegal Minor Championship finals. St. Eunan’s defeated Kilcar in the Division 1 final in Convoy. The Letterkenny side lifted the title with a goal blitz to run out 5-9 to 1-8 winners. Harry Walsh of the Donegal News spoke with Eunans Manager Brian McGeehin after

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Ryanair flight cancellations hit home with flights in and out of Dublin axed

Eight Irish flights are among those which have cancelled as disruption continues from Ryanair’s so-called “mess up”. Flights between Dublin and European airports Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Nantes and Santander will be among the 82 grounded by the airline today. Return flights to Dublin were also cancelled. Ryanair has apologised and promised a refund or travel on

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Donegal GAA Results from Saturday 16 September 2017

Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Intermediate Championship Relegation Semi-Final Naomh Bríd 1-16 V 0-04 Carndonagh Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Junior A Championship Semi-Final Letterkenny Gaels 0-05 V 0-08 Naomh Colmcille AllSportStore.com Division 1 Dungloe 3-13 V 0-10 Four Masters Bundoran 2-11 V 1-13 Kilcar AllSportStore.com Division 2 Naomh Columba 2-06 V 2-11 Cloughaneely Glenfin

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Derry Hurling Championship Final Results – Slaughtneil Champions again

Three Hurling Championship Finals took place in Owenbeg today, with the first having been thrown-in at 12pm. In the early game, Na Magha claimed the Derry Junior Hurling Championship Title against Coleraine with a 34 point win, 7-17 v 0-04. The Intermediate final saw Lavey and Swatragh face off, in a game that Lavey led

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Reaction – Setanta win Donegal Senior Hurling Championship

Setanta won their first Donegal Senior Hurling Championship Final since 2008 with an eight point win over St Eunan’s in Ballybofey. Having lost the last three deciders they contested, Setanta made sure this time round with a 1-16 to 1-8 victory over the Catherdral Town. After the game Chris Ashmore spoke with Setanta Captain Kevin

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GAA Preview: Martin Carney and Eamon Burns look ahead to All-Ireland Finals

In this week’s GAA Preview, we look ahead to the biggest day in the football calendar, tomorrow’s All-Ireland Finals. Dublin are looking to claim their 3 in a row, and Mayo are looking to avenge last year’s final loss as well as break 66 years of heartbreak in the Al-Ireland Football Championship. In the Minor

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Ryanair

Check your tickets! Ryanair canceling 2,000 flights for next six weeks

Ryanair has apologised after announcing it will cancel up to 50 flights every day until the end of October. The company says it’s because of a backlog in annual leave for staff and to improve punctuality. Passengers are being advised that they will receive notification by email if their flight is affected. Kenny Jacobs, Chief

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Taoiseach calls for ‘special progress’ on border issue during Brexit talks

  The government could block the progress of Britain’s Brexit negotiations over fears it hasn’t addressed concerns about the border with Northern Ireland. The Taoiseach has said that not enough progress has been made on the issue ahead of the October deadline for the next stage of negotiations. Speaking at the Fine Gael think-in yesterday,

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Disappointment as Crana Fest cancelled due to flood destruction

  The popular Buncrana based paddle event “Crana Fest” has been cancelled due to the aftermath of recent flood damage along the Crana River. Donegal County Council and Irish Water have advised that a detailed survey and extensive repair work is needed in response to the damage caused to paths, banks and bridges along the

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Exclusion of crop losses in farming aid package unacceptable – Chance

  The Donegal IFA Chairman has written to the Agriculture Minister over the exclusion of crop losses in the funding aid package for flood-hit farmers. Michael Chance has described the move as unacceptable and is calling for another scheme for crop losses to be initiated without delay. Meanwhile farmers in Donegal are also being reminded

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Martin McHugh and Angelina Nugent look ahead to the All-Ireland Finals and the 25th Anniversary Celebrations

It will be a big day in Croke Park when All-Ireland Champions Dublin look to retain their crown against a Mayo side who are looking for the first All-Ireland title since 1951. In the day’s curtain-raiser, Kerry and Derry face off for the All-Ireland Minor Football title. It’s a big day for Donegal in Croke Park

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