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Government finally facing up to seriousness of Brexit – Deputy McConalogue

A Donegal Deputy has said the Government may finally be facing up to the seriousness of Brexit and its impact for border regions. The uncertainty of the border regions following Britain’s decision to leave the EU has been much debated, Deputy Charlie McConalogue says it now appears the Government has ‘finally woken up’. New Taoiseach

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Delays expected as Joule Donegal International Rally draws to a close

Gardai are advising of traffic delays this afternoon and into the evening as the Joule Donegal International Rally draws to a close. Motorists are advised to avoid the area near the Rally Headquarters at Mount Errigal Hotel this evening around 5pm as competitors make their way back. Traffic delays are expected on the N56 with

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Manus Kelly back in the lead – Joule Donegal International Rally Stage 18 Update

Manus Kelly finds himself back in the top-spot in the Joule Donegal International Rally with a 12 second lead over Donagh Kelly. There are 2 stages left in this year’s rally and Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett will be hoping to keep ahead of their close rivals and retain their crown. Alaistair Fisher is now

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Donegal All-County League Results Saturday 17th June

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Manus Kelly has overtaken Donagh Kelly after Stage 16 of the Joule Donegal International Rally

Last year’s champions Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett has moved into first place in the Joule Donegal International Rally following Stage 16, Atlantic Drive. They lead Donagh Kelly and Conor Foley by 1.8 seconds, and it is the first time that Donagh Kelly has given up the lead this year. Alaistair Fisher is now only

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Driver Reaction following Stage 12 of the Joule Donegal International Rally

In the International Category, Donagh Kelly now has an 11 second lead over Manus Kelly in second place, and Garry Jennings is 56.5 seconds off the leader’s pace. Donagh Kelly has had tyre trouble in the last 2 stages. In the National Category, Kevin Gallagher has opened up a 17.1 second lead over Damien Gallagher,

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GAA Preview: Damian McErlain looks ahead to Ulster MFC Semi-Final against Antrim

  Derry face Antrim in the Ulster MFC Semi-Final on Sunday in Clones, preceding the SFC clash between Donegal and Tyrone. Derry fell short last year in the final against Donegal, so they will be hoping to get one step further this year. Tom Comack spoke to the Derry minor manager ahead of Sunday’s vital

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Reaction from Drivers following stages 7 and 8 of the Joule Donegal International Rally

Chris Ashmore was in Milford where the cars are in service and he spoke to the drivers to get their thoughts on the day so far, and what their plan was. Manus Kelly and Garry Jennings were talking to Chris, with Manus talking about how well leader Donagh Kelly has been driving… Chris Spoke to

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Stage 8 of the Jole Donegal International Rally – Donagh Kelly extends his lead again

The leading cars have finished Stage 2 of Day 2 of the Donegal International Rally, and Donagh Kelly has extended his lead yet again. He now leads Manus Kelly by 18.2 seconds. There was some drama in the second stage of the day where Kevin Eves and William Lynch spun out and blocked the stage on

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Stage 7 on Day 2 – Donagh Kelly extends his lead in Joule Donegal International Rally

Donagh Kelly and Conor Foley have increased their advantage at the top of the leaderboard over Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett. They are now 16 seconds ahead of second place, and third placed Garry Jennings and Rory Kavanagh are a further 13 seconds behind. Alaistair Fisher and Gordon Noble are 1 minute 8 seconds behind

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‘Still Waiting’ Campaign group hold public meeting in Dublin today

Health campaigners are calling for a national day of action focusing on waiting lists, the trolley crisis and other problems with the sector. The ‘Still Waiting’ campaign group has organised a public meeting in Dublin today to bring health groups together. Co-ordinator Cyril Brennan says the issues in the North West are similar to other

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Donegal Deputy calls for changes to former Minister’s ‘bank first’ policy

Calls have been made to new Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe to change his predecessor’s policy of ‘banks first’. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission published a report this week outlining a range of options and areas for further study to assist the Government develop a better-functioning, competitive and stable mortgage market. In response to the

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Derry man sentenced after assaulting hospital staff and police during rampage

A Derry man who assaulted five staff members at Altnagelvin Hospital during a rampage has been jailed for six months. Gerard Martin McConnell, 59 of Iniscarn Court, Derry pleaded guilty to nine offences including assault occasioning actual bodily harm, common assault, assaulting police and disorderly behaviour. During the rampage, the 59 year-old punched the ward

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