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2,285 Donegal students receiving Leaving Certificate results today

Over 58,000 pupils are getting their Leaving Cert results across the country this morning,2,285 of them in Donegal. A new grading system’s been applied to all subjects this year – reducing to eight the number of grades available at each level. More students took higher level papers across almost all subjects this year, and fewer students […]

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Benedict Cumberbatch could be playing Nigel Farage in TV miniseries on Brexit

Without a shadow of a doubt, Brexit is the most fundamental shift in European politics since the collapse of the Berlin Wall in 1989 – and it’s not even over yet. Still, that’s never stopped anyone from getting a film or TV series into production – and that’s precisely what’s about to happen. The Sunday

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Watch: Daniel Craig confirms his return to James Bond but also says Bond 25 will be his last

Having remained relatively silent on the matter of his return to probably the biggest movie franchise of his career, Daniel Craig finally confirmed that he’ll be returning as James Bond one last time for the 25th Bond film, currently slated for November 2019. Appearing on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ last night to promote ‘Logan Lucky’, Craig admitted

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IFI renew appeal to anglers in Donegal for help in identifying pink salmon catches

Inland Fisheries Ireland have renewed their appeal to anglers in Donegal for help in identifying and reporting pink salmon catches. The non-native Pink Salmon has been sighted in recent times in the Crana and Drowes river in Donegal. Inland Fisheries Ireland say the sightings of the species are of concern. Dr Patrick Gargan, Senior Research

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Britain confirms plan for ‘temporary’ customs union

There’s been a cautious welcome to proposals by Britain for a 2 year customs union post-Brexit. Brexit Secretary David Davis has suggested a temporary customs arrangement, which would see borderless travel between the UK and the EU and crucially Ireland. The British Irish Chamber of Commerce says the avoidance of a cliff-edge scenario is welcome,

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Department of Justice confirms new Letterkenny Courthouse will not have parking

The Department of Justice and Equality has confirmed that there will be no on-site car parking facilities at the new courthouse in Letterkenny. The Department says that it is the Courts Service’s responsibility to provide parking, and as is the case at the existing courthouse, there will be no public parking at the new courthouse.

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Kim Kardashian Defends Car Seat Photo That Sparked Criticism

In June, Kim Kardashian came under fire for sharing a photo of her toddler son sitting in a front-facing car seat. Now, she’s speaking out to address the criticism. On June 24, Kardashian posted a photo of her 18-month old son Saint sitting in a car seat. While many commenters cooed over how adorable he is, others expressed concerns

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Are Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom back together? These pictures seem to indicate so…

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom may be back together so love IS alive! The two sparked romance reunion rumours after they were seen together at an Ed Sheeran concert in Los Angeles last weekend. They dated for about 10 months before their reps announced they had called it quits in February. However, last weekend, Bloom

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Two men arrested in Omagh in connection with suspected terrorism offences

Two men have been arrested in the Omagh area in connection with suspected terrorism offences. The 46 and 23 year old men were arrested this morning on suspicion of offences under the Public Processions Act & Section 13 of the Terrorism Act. The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into an unnotified parade in

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Gardai seek public’s assistance after Milford patrol car is rammed

Gardai are appealing for witnesses after extensive damage was caused to a local patrol car in Milford on Saturday night last. It is believed that at approximately 9pm a 5 Series Silver BMW with a Northern registration collided with the patrol car at Maherdrummond, Milford, also known as Mc Adoos Corner. Gardai in Milford were

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Irish Water criticised following problems in Ramelton and Letterkenny

A Donegal Councillor is hitting out at Irish Water, saying a delay in identifying a problem which has affected supplies between Ramelton and Letterkenny since Saturday is intolerable. Irish Water say repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Letterkenny, Ramelton Road, Killycreen, Prablin, Glenleary, Arddrumman, Carrowcashel, Cairn Hill, Killydonnell, Carrygault, Shellfield

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UFU calls for more cross border cooperation to tackle rural crime

The Ulster Farmers’ Union says the latest rural crime statistics underline the need for tougher action when criminals are brought before the courts. Rural crime is down around 15% according to latest figures, but it still costs in excess of £3 million each year in Northern Ireland. UFU President Barclay Bell says the situation is

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Man arrested in connection with Derry attack is released unconditionally

The 32 year old man arrested in relation to a paramilitary style shooting in the Lisfannon Park area of Derry last Tuesday and a previous attack in March of this year has been released unconditionally. People arrested under The Terrorism Act must either be charged or released unconditionally – bail is not permitted under this

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Foyle Search and Rescue replace another vandalised lifebelt in Derry

Foyle Search and Rescue has made an appeal to the public after a Lifebelt was thrown into the River Foyle. The rescue charity is calling on anyone who may observe any lifesaving devices being tampered with to contact Police immediately. They say extensive plans regarding relocation and additional new Lifebelts being placed along the River

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Looks like Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt may not be getting that divorce after all

All could actually be well in Brangelina world if recent reports are to be believed. Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt in September 2016 after Brad was accused of an altercation with son Maddox during a flight to LA, allegedly due to drink. Things then got quite bitter between the pair with Angelina applying for

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Priscilla Presley: Elvis is still alive in ‘everything we do’

Priscilla Presley poses next to Elvis’s Lincoln Continental (Jonathan Brady/PA) The ex-wife of Elvis Presley has revealed she still finds it difficult to believe the king of rock’n’roll is not alive. Wednesday marks the 40th anniversary of the musician’s death and it coincides with the announcement that a retrospective exhibition celebrating his life is to

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Wild Atlantic Way named as one of the ‘World’s Ultimate Road Trips’

Travel bible Lonely Planet has named the Wild Atlantic Way as one of the ‘world’s ultimate road trips’. This is the latest in a number of accolades afforded to Co Donegal. In welcoming the news, Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland said this is; “wonderful news and will surely help to inspire travellers everywhere to

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32 year-old man arrested in connection with paramilitary style shooting in Derry

Police investigating the shooting of a 33 year-old man in Derry on Tuesday night last have arrested a man. The 33 year-old was set upon by four masked men in the Lisfannon Park area of the city and shot four times, sustaining injuries to his legs and abdomen. A 32 year-old man from the Lettershandoney

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Major search operation launched for walker last seen on Thursday in the Slieve Snacht

A major search operation has been launched for a man last seen on Thursday in the Slieve Snacht area. The alarm was raised when the man, an experienced walker did not return to his car which was parked near Lough Barra. It is reported that the man, believed to be from England had spoken with

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All-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships Return to Ballyshannon in 2017

Donegal Bay Rowing Club will host the All-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships in Ballyshannon next weekend starting Friday the 18th until Sunday the 20th. The event was a great success in Ballyshannon last year, and they hope to repeat their great work and success this year. Seamus McGuire, Chairperson of the Donegal Bay Rowing Club, previewed

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