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Murray says Causeway Coast and Glens Council must support Foyle Ferry

The Cathoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District is warning that the future of the Foyle Ferry service relies heavily on co-operation from all local representatives both sides of the border. It’s understood that this year, Donegal County Council provided subvention for the ferry without any funding contributed by the Causeway Coast and Glens Council. Cllr.

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Enterprising Town competition to feature Letterkenny and Donegal Town

The search has begun to find Ireland’s National Enterprising Town 2017. Letterkenny and Donegal Town are both competing in the Bank of Ireland National Enterprising Town Competition, with a total prize fund of €110,000 The judging panel will visit each of the local organising committees from late August through to mid-October with the winners announced

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt ‘call off divorce’

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have “called off” their divorce, according to reports. A source has claimed that the two A-listers, who separated last summer, have stalled their legal separation and are currently not moving forward with proceedings to end their marriage. The pair split last summer. Copyright: [PA] Speaking to Us Weekly, an insider explained: “The divorce is off.

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Coastguard launch delayed at Bunbeg because “bad parking” blocked access

The Chair of the Glenties Municipal District is urging people to take more care while parking in the vicinity of beaches and piers. Speaking today on the Ten to One Show, Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig said a Coastguard launch at Bunbeg was delayed by 20 minutes on Saturday afternoon because access was blocked…………..

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Man accused of involvement in Regency Hotel murder dies in Strabane

A Strabane man who appeared in court over alleged links to a gangland shooting has died. Kevin Murray had been diagnosed with terminal motor neurone disease. He’d been accused of involvement in the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel in Dublin in February 2016. The 46 year old was released from custody earlier this

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GAA Programme

On this week’s programme Gary Duffy manager of the Donegal U-16 football team joins Tom Comack to look ahead to next weekend’s Buncrana Cup, Ulster U-16 football finals. Donegal, Monaghan, Tyrone and Cavan have qualified for the last final stages of the competition which are on this Saturday. Donegal face Monaghan, in one semi-final in

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Attempts being made to bring Craig Church’s body home to Derry

The family of a County Derry born teacher who was found dead in China say they’re struggling to come to terms with the loss. Craig Church, who was in his 20’s and from Portstewart, was found dead on Tuesday after an apparent accidental fall. The Kevin Bell Repatriation trust are working with Chinese authorities to try and

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Brexit could see one in five agriculture related jobs go in Donegal

One in five agriculture related jobs in Donegal could go after a hard Brexit, and livestock farmers could see their income drop by nearly 10%, if barriers are erected to trade with the UK. That’s according to IBEC’s latest economic outlook, which forecasts losses of €415m in total to 140,000 farmers in Ireland, or €3,000

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Cross border investigation underway following Ballyliffin pub burglary

Gardai are trying to trace the movements of a Dublin registered Hyundai Coupe, following a burglary at the Ballyliffin Townhouse last night. Two men in their late twenties / early thirties and not believed to be Irish nationals escaped towards the border with a sum of cash. Gardai are trying to trace the movements of

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Inland Fisheries Ireland announces funding round for improvement proposals

Inland Fisheries Ireland is inviting applications from Donegal and nationwide for funding for projects across a number of areas. A total of 2 million euro is being made available nationally. Applications are invited from groups, associations, clubs, local authorities or other appropriate bodies looking to improve Ireland’s fisheries resource. Dr Ciaran Byrne is CEO of

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INMO figures show major increase in numbers awaiting hospital admission

The latest Trolley and Ward Watch Figures show that at Letterkenny University Hospital, there were 237 patients waiting on a bed last month, up 90 from July 2016. Since January 2813 people admitted for care at the hospital were waiting on trolleys or in overflow areas was 2,813, up over 2,000 on the same period

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There’s now a creature in The Last Jedi based on the puffins of Skellig Michael

As anyone who’s watched and loved Star Wars down through the years, there’s any number of small, weird creatures that have become synonymous with the franchise. There’s the Ewoks from Return of the Jedi, the Jawas, Jabba The Hutt’s little monkey-lizard thing (he’s called Salacious Crumb, FYI), the Ugnaughts from The Empire Strikes Back, and

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Rescue helicopter tasked to search for missing boy later found safe

The rescue 118 helicopter was tasked on Wednesday evening to assist Gardai in the search for a missing 9 year-old boy near Grianan of Aileach, Donegal. He was reported missing at around 5pm on Wednesday with the search intensifying as nightfall approached. However the helicopter was stood down and the search was called off when it

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Donegal players help Irish to win first game in Women’s Rugby World Cup

Ireland got their Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign off to a great start as they beat Australia 19-17 in their opening game in Dublin. Ireland led 7-5 at half-time with Ballybofey’s Larissa Muldoon getting a try that was converted by Nora Stapleton from Fahan. Stapleton got another conversion after Ireland’s second try as they led

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Police in Derry release images of scene of Lisfannon shooting as part of renewed appeal

Police in Derry have released two images from the scene of the shooting in Lisfannon Park, Derry last night as part of a renewed appeal for information. The images show the aftermath of the attack on a 33 year-old man who was set upon by four masked men and shot four times at approximately 9:30pm.

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Irish Water Safety warn beach goers to use life guarded beaches following reports of another Lion’s Mane Jellyfish at Pollen Beach

Irish Water Safety are advising beach goers to use life guarded beaches after another sighting of a Lion’s Mane Jellyfish was reported on one of Donegal’s beaches. The latest discovery was made at Pollen Beach, Castle’s End, Inishowen. A number of the harmful jellyfish have been spotted in recent weeks at beaches across the county

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Searches being carried out of River Foyle following report someone entered the water

Police have confirmed that they are conducting searches of the River Foyle today following reports that a person entered the river yesterday evening. The family of the person believed to have entered the water say they are grateful for the support they are receiving from the community but have requested that all search efforts are

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23 year-old charged in connection with spate of burglaries in Derry

A 23-year-old man has appeared at Derry Magistrates Court today charged in connection with a spate of burglaries across the city. Mark McMonagle of Carranbane Walk in Derry was charged with a number of offences including possession of a Class C Controlled drug. The defendant had only been released from prison within the last week.

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Investigations continuing after viable device discovered in Strabane

Investigations are continuing today after a viable device was thrown through the bedroom window of a house in the Melmount Villas area of Strabane on Sunday evening. Police were only notified of the incident on Monday night, sparking a major security alert in the town. The incident is being treated as attempted murder. Speaking a

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Seasonal & Part time workers’ rights ignored by Government – Cope

The Government is being criticised over their lack of action on the rights of seasonal and part time workers in Donegal and elsewhere. It follows news that a report which is to contain a review of their social protection entitlements is not expected to be published until the next budget is announced. Deputy Pat the

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Doctors say drastic action’s needed to tackle Ireland’s waiting lists

  Doctors say drastic action’s needed to tackle Ireland’s out of control waiting lists. It comes as almost half a million people are waiting for their first appointment with a consultant. Figures released yesterday show almost 700 thousand people are currently waiting on treatment in a public hospital with over 16.5 thousand people awaiting treatment

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Applications invited for post of Donegal senior football manager

The search to replace Donegal football manager Rory Gallagher is now well underway. The Co. Board has now officially begun the process. Nominations are now being sought from Club Secretaries or Individuals for the position of Donegal Senior Football Team Manager. Nominations / Applications should be submitted  to the County Secretary by 6.00pm on Saturday  August 26th.

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Women’s Rugby World Cup gets underway – two Donegal players involved

Ireland captain Claire Molloy says they’re ready for the Women’s World Rugby Cup which gets underway tonight at the UCD bowl in Dublin. Tom Tierney’s side open with a clash against Australia at 7 o’clock. Ireland are in a pool which also contains Japan and France with only the side that finishes top guaranteed a

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Investigation launched after overnight paramilitary style shooting in Derry

Detectives are investigating a paramilitary style shooting in Derry last night. A 33 year old man sustained four gunshot wounds in the Lisfannon Park area at around 9.35pm. In a statement Detective Sergeant Phelan said: “The victim was taken to hospital with wounds to his legs and abdomen. His injuries though serious, are not believed

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Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle shares positive news regarding his health

  Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle has issued an update regarding his health after taking ill at the weekend. The Killybegs TD was admitted to Letterkenny University Hospital on Saturday morning last. Taking to social media last night, Deputy Pringle said: Not dying anyway folks! All going well here, have the phone for 20 minutes. Can’t

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Calls on politicians to address lack of Garda patrol car in Bunbeg

The Joint Policing Committee has called on West Donegal political representatives to address the absence of a patrol car at Bunbeg Garda Station. Yesterday GRA Representative for Donegal, Brendan O’Connor revealed that there has been no Garda car at the station since January. Lawerence McManus, member of the Joint Policing Committee says it’s disgrace that

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Future of Letterkenny Food Bank secure despite blow in recent beak-ins

It’s reported that the future of the Letterkenny Food Bank is secure. There were concerns that the food bank was in jepordy following two break-ins last month. New CCTV cameras which were installed at the premises were stolen in the latest burglary. Chair of the Letterkenny Food Bank, Christy Galligan says the service will reopen

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