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Ireland beat Uruguay: Shane Duffy Reaction

Republic of Ireland recorded an impressive ‘3’ International Friendly victory against Uruguay ahead of Sunday’s World Cup qualifier against Austria. Goals from Jonathan Walters, Cyrus Christie and substitute James McClean sealed the victory at the Aviva Stadium despite Jose Gimenez’s first-half equaliser. Martin O’Neill made eight changes from the 3-1 defeat against Mexico in New

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Former Garda Sergeant calls for Independent Intelligence Service to be established following recent terror attacks in England

Pressure has been put on Justice Minister, Frances Fitzgerald to establish an Independent Intelligence Service in the wake of the recent terror attacks in England. A former Donegal Garda Sergeant is calling on the Minister to establish a service to protect the island from both internal and international terrorist threats. Retired Garda Sergeant, Christy Galligan

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Two people to appear at Derry Magistrates Court charged in connection with stabbing incident

Two people are due to appear at Derry Magistrates Court tomorrow morning charged in connection with a stabbing incident in the city on Friday night. A man and woman both 32 were arrested following a report that a man in his 40s was stabbed a number of times to the back of the head at

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Council pursuing resolution to flooding issues at Gaoth Dobhair schools

It’s been confirmed that Donegal County Council is actively pursuing a resolution to a significant flooding issue in West Donegal. There have been numerous calls to address reoccurring flooding on the carriageway and access routes between both Lunnaigh School and Pobal Scoil Ghaoth Dobhair with the problem at its worst in winter. It’s understood the

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Naomh Conaill take first step in defending Comortas Peile national title

  The goals were the difference in Naomh Conaill’s win over Cloughaneely in the Comortas Peile na Gaeltachta Senior Men’s Quarter-Final according to Naomh Conaill manager Martin Regan. Naomh Conaill were 10 point winners in Saturday afternoon’s match, and will now take the next step in defending their title in the Semi-Final on Sunday evening.

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HighlandTV: Donegal International Rally Launch – Chairman Brian Brogan & Damien McGettigan

With under two weeks to go to the Joule Donegal International Rally, the hype has kicked into gear following Friday night’s launch of the event. A bumper filled entry will tackle 20 stages over three days of testing roads in the county. The highly competitive modified class will see a host of the countries top

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HighlandTV: Donegal International Rally Launch – Vincent Bonner & Seamus McGettigan

The 2017 Joule Donegal International Rally was launched on Friday night at the Council Offices in Letterkenny. The Rally takes place from Friday 16th to Sunday 18th June. Highland’s Oisin Kelly attended the launch and spoke with newly appointed joint Presidents of the Donegal Motor Club, Vincent Bonner and Seamus McGettigan  

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GAA Preview with Joe Kernan

Former Armagh All-Ireland winning manager Joe Kernan looks forward to tomorrow’s Ulster SFC quarter –final meeting of Down and Armagh. Joe is also the current Ireland Compromise Rules manager who is currently scouting the country looking for players for next Autumn series in Ulster. The former All-Star tells Tom what he makes of the Ulster Championship

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Comortas Peile na Gaeltachta Results – Saturday 4th June 2017

Comortas Peile na Gaeltachta is taking place this Bank Holiday weekend in Tourmakeady, Co. Mayo. 6 Donegal teams entered the competition this year, and below are the results of the Donegal teams from Saturday’s action. Saturday – Junior Men Qualifier 10.30am St Naul’s 4-20 V 2-04 Móin Dearg Winners will play in quarter final later on

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HighlandTV: Donegal International Rally Launch: DCC Chief Executive Seamus Neely

Among the invited guests for the launch of the 2017 Donegal International Rally on Friday night in Letterkenny was Seamus Neely, Chief Executive of Donegal County Council and Chairman of Donegal Tourism. The Rally brings an estimated €25 million into the local economy and is seen as one of the premium events each year for

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Keegan praises Derry’s ‘fantastic last-ditch defending’ following loss in Maginn Park

Galway Utd manager praised Derry City’s defending following his side’s loss in Maginn Park on Friday evening. The Galway manager feels that there could have been a lot more goals in the game from both sides, and that his side picked up after going 2-0 down early on. Keegan gave Martin Holmes his reaction after

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Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council welcomes new Fine Gael leader

Leo Varadkar is today beginning discussions with party colleagues, as he prepares to take over from Enda Kenny as Taoiseach. The new Fine Gael leader is expected to contact Simon Coveney who he beat by a margin of 60-40 in yesterday’s count. He’s also due to reach out to Fianna Fail to reaffirm the “confidence

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Community groups urged to apply for funding

Donegal County Council is urging community groups in disadvantaged urban and rural areas to apply for funding under the Communities Facilities Scheme. The Department of Housing, Planning Community and Local Government Scheme, which has a national allocation of €2 million for 2017, have granted Donegal Local Community Development Committee a fund of €64,500 from which

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Anger among residents in Gamble Park, Castlederg following removal of street lighting

Residents in Gamble Park in Castlederg are said to be left reeling following the removal of old street lighting to the rear of premises on the estate. According to Transport NI, a new street lighting scheme means that while old lights have been removed only some have been replaced. Local Councillor Ruairi Mc Hugh says

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Two Donegal shops shortlisted as luckiest places to play Lotto

  Two Donegal shops have been shortlisted as the luckiest places to play the National Lottery.  The list is based on data collected from National lottery games over the past three decades. O’Neills Newsagents in Bridgend, Lifford has been named as the second luckiest retailer, with 12 Jackpot winners totaling €4,993,195. McKenna’s Texaco in Muff

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Majority of culprits apprehended in connection with Carndonagh break-ins

An Inishowen Councillor has confirmed that the majority of the culprits involved in a spate of thefts and break-ins in Carndonagh have been apprehended. Cllr. Albert Doherty was speaking on the Shaun Doherty Show after yet another premises in the town was targeted with windows and doors of Five Keys Kitchen smashed in the early

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Protesters gather outside Free Derry Museum over revamped exhibition

Protesters have gathered this afternoon at the Free Derry Museum in Derry’s Bogside. They say they’re angry at the inclusion of RUC and British Army dead, in a list of victims of the Troubles. Management say the video reel in the exhibition is purely a factual listing and not a commemoration. However the demonstrators don’t agree

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Boil water notice issued after cryptosporidium is detected in Fintown

A Boil Water notice has been issued for the water supply in Fintown. Irish Water say following advice from the Health Service Executive, Irish Water and Donegal County Council, have issued the notice on the Fintown Public Water Supply and Meenmore – Meenatinney group water scheme to protect consumers. It follows the detection of cryptosporidium in

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