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Police arrest 24 year old man in connection with sudden death of 19 year old woman in Omagh

  Police in Omagh have arrested a 24 year-old male in connection with an investigation into the sudden death of a 19 year-old woman yesterday afternoon. The man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A and B controlled drugs and also supplying and being concerned in the supply of Class A and […]

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Safety training courses could replace penalty points

Penalty points could be replaced by a safety training course for some speeding drivers. Motorists caught driving marginally over the speed limit for the first time, may be forced to take an educational course instead of getting penalty points. Under the new proposals drivers would have to pay for their instruction programme which involves learning

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Burt come from behind to win at Naomh Mhuire – Full Time Report & Reaction

In Group B of the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship, Burt put in a strong second half performance on Saturday evening to beat Naomh Mhuire 0-11 to 1-6. Tom Comack reports from The Banks on a good evening for the Burt men… Speaking after the game, Burt Manager Ronan McLaughlin was

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Donegal very disappointed with the second-half performance – Micheal Naughton

The Donegal Ladies lost out to Mayo in the All-Ireland Quarter-Final in Cusack Park today. It was a game that was tight in the first half, with the sides level at the break, but Mayo were dominant in the second half, and ran out 6 point winners. Pauric Hilferty spoke to Donegal manager Micheál Naughton

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Arranmore Lifeboat carry out 14 and a half hour rescue operation off Glen Head

The Arranmore RNLI Lifeboat have rescued a large fishing boat 10 miles off Glen Head in a 14 and a half hour rescue operation. Arranmore RNLI were tasked to the scene yesterday morning at 3:30am when the 24-metre boat got into difficulty with engine failure. The 245 tonne vessel left Killybegs on Friday morning with

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Public reminded to report sightings of Japanese Knotweed to Donegal County Council

People in Donegal are being reminded not to cut Japanese Knotweed and to report any sightings to the Council. The invasive plant has been known to seriously effect other native plants and has long been flagged as a significant problem in the county. Cllr. Martin Harley says last year in Donegal alone, the cost of

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Hill sheep farmers say Welfare Fund underspend should be distributed

  The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association is calling for a potential €5m under-spend in the Sheep Welfare Scheme to be targeted at the hill sheep sector. Donegal Spokesperson Henry O’Donnell says they flagged this when the scheme was first being discussed, and will now be asking the minister for a firm commitment…………

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Just two weeks left to make submissions on County Development Plan

People are being urged to make submissions on the County Development Plan before the deadline in two weeks time. The plan sets out a land use policy framework which the council says will guide how Donegal develop into the future. When adopted, the plan will be key factor in making decisions on planning applications. Hoewever,

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Donegal woman recalls frightening scenes after being caught up in Barcelona terror attack

A Donegal woman has revealed how she was caught up in today’s terror attack in Barcelona.  Amy McColgan from Letterkenny has been living in Barcelona for some time and works close to where today’s events unfolded. A van was driven into a crowd on Las Ramblas – an area popular with tourists. Spanish government officials

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Almost €30,000 announced in funding to childcare facilities in Donegal

  Almost €30,000  has been announced in funding to childcare facilities in Donegal. The Strand C funding stream is to benefit seven organisations in the county and comes after more than €70,000 was allocated to groups in the county earlier this month. In a statement Minister Joe McHugh said the funding will help improve the

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GAA Programme

GAA Programme to discuss the mood in Mayo ahead of Sundays All-Ireland semi-final showdown between Mayo and Kerry, in Croke Park. Martin also weighs up Tyrones prospects in the following weekend’s second semi- final clash with three and row chasing All-Ireland champions Dublin.Listen to why Martin does not rule out despite the odds a Tyrone

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Milford Gardai continuing investigation into weekend burglary in Fanad

  Gardai in Milford are continuing their investigation into a weekend burglary which occurred at McAteers shop in Fanad. The burglary took place between 7.30pm and 8pm on Sunday evening last. It’s understood that two criminals gained entry to the premises through the front door and a number of items were stolen including a sum

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Dentists claim investment in school service now would save money in the long term

There are concerns Irish children aren’t having their first dental check up early enough in their development. International guidelines suggest children should have their first dental exam by their first birthday. But here, many are having to wait until they’re 12 to have their first check-up. Dr Gerard Roarty is a dentist in Donegal. He

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