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Investigations into Athlone Town Football Club start next week

The FAI last night issued an update into the investigation on Athlone Town AFC. and the reported irregular betting patterns in the First Division game against Longford Town on Saturday last. The FAI has written individually to players, coaches and officials at the club outlining arrangements for interview on Monday, May 8 and Tuesday, May […]

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Kate Moss’ daughter Lila lands her first modelling campaign (and she’s the spitting image of her mum)

Kate Moss’ daughter Lila Grace has landed her first fashion campaign at just 14-years-old. As the teenage daughter of one of the most iconic supermodels in the world and Dazed and Confused co-founder, Jefferson Hack, it’s no surprise that Lila is already dipping her toes into the fashion industry. She’s just become the face of

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Colm Meaney berates media for focusing on McGuinness’s IRA past

Actor Colm Meaney has said elements of the British media and the “revisionists in Dublin as well” have unfairly judged the North’s former deputy first minister Martin McGuinness in the aftermath of his death. Speaking in Belfast ahead of the British and Irish premiere of The Journey, a fictionalised film exploring the relationship between the

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Council seeking expressions of interest for Town & Village Renewal Scheme

  Donegal County Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from towns and villages across the county as part of the recently launched Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2017. This scheme is targeting rural towns and villages with populations of less than 10,000 and is being funded by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and

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Fears that new planned public toilets for Rathmullen could add to sewerage issue

  Concern has been raised that public toilets planned for Rathmullen will add to an already serious sewerage issue in the area. It follows reports of a ‘sewerage slick’ spotted by local residents and boat owners in the water at the weekend. There are now fears that new public toilets which are to be constructed

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Vigil in Letterkenny tomorrow to mark anniversary of Bobby Sands’ death

  A vigil is being held in Letterkenny tomorrow evening to mark the 36th anniversary of the death of Bobby Sands on hunger strike. The vigil will take place at 7.30pm at the hunger strike monument at Glencar, Letterkenny. Local Councillor Gerry McMonagle says that there is added poignancy to this year’s event as over

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Coastguard examining debris discovered off Cruit Island which could be part of Rescue 116

  The coastguard is examining a piece of debris that was recovered by fishermen off Cruit Island this morning, amid speculation that it may be a fragment of Rescue 116, the coastguard helicopter which crashed off County Mayo. An islander told Highland Radio News the piece of debris does have a number stamped on it,

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33 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny Hospital this morning

The number of people awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital rose to 33 this morning, 18 of them on Emergency Department trolleys That’s three up on yesterday’s figure and join highest in the country along with Limerick University Hospital. The INMO says in total, there were 357 people awaiting in-patient beds in Irish hospitals this

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LUH’s potential as an All-Island regional hospital is not being realised – Mac Lochlainn

Letterkenny University Hospital should be providing services to people in Derry, Tyrone and Fermanagh, according to Donegal Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn. He was speaking ahead of the launch on Monday next of Sinn Fein’s new discussion document on Letterkenny University Hospital. The publication, which has been compiled by the party, includes data which has been

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Cope repeats call for “root and branch” review at LUH

A Donegal TD has repeated  calls for a full review of service levels, current staffing numbers and the overall budget for Letterkenny University Hospital. The call comes following figures released yesterday by the INMO which show the first four months of this year saw the worst overcrowding in Irish hospitals since records began. The latest trolley

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Mc Elduff selected as SF candidate after Pat Doherty steps down as West Tyrone MP

After 16 years as MP for West Tyrone, Pat Doherty has stepped down from the position and will not be contesting next months UK General Election. Last night, Sinn Fein selected West Tyrone MLA Barry Mc Elduff as its candidate. Meanwhile, in Derry, outgoing Foyle MP Mark Durkan was again selected to contest the election

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Management and unions at An Post to discuss the sector’s future

Management and unions at An Post are to begin fresh negotiations on the future of the sector. It comes amid concerns that the company plans to close more than 200 post offices around the country. The Irish Postmasters’ Union wants Post Offices to support more public and financial services – as well as transport, tourism

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Blue Banks stretch of the N56 outside Kilmacrennan to be replaced

A package totalling €15 million has been announced for the ‘Blue Banks’ section of the N56 between Coolboy and Kilmacrennan, with tenders for the construction of the road to be issued in the coming weeks. Junuior Minister Joe McHugh says a new water main from Lough Salt to Letterkenny should be constructed by Irish Water

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Mama June unveils STAGGERING weightloss in Baywatch inspired swimsuit shoot

  Honey Boo Boo star Mama June Shannon has shocked everyone with her incredible weight loss transformation – dropping from 460 pounds to 137 in just a few months! However, it wasn’t an easy journey for June as she was overcome with heartache and pain in the midst of weight loss surgical procedures. Her weight-loss

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Glengad United seal third successive Inishowen Premier Division title.

Glengad United wrapped up yet another Inishowen League Premier Division title on Wednesday night beating Aileach 1-0 at Lakeside. The Crua men scored the only goal of the game, 20 minutes from time to seal their third successive crown. After victory in Sunday’s Ulster Junior Cup final, Seamus Doherty was the man who popped up

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GAA Programme – Club Championship Special

The 2017 Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Senior and Intermediate Club Championships were launched on Wednesday at Murphy’s shop in Letterkenny. Ahead of this weekend’s opening games, Oisin Kelly hears from former club championship winners Paul Carr – St Eunan’s, John Gildea – Noamh Conaill, Barry Cuningham – Killybegs, Sean Nancy Gallagher – Gweedore and

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Watch the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Senior and Intermediate Championship launch

The launch of the 2017 Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Senior and Intermediate Championship will take place this evening from 6pm at Michael Murphy’s Sports Shop in Letterkenny. The first round of group games will be played this weekend and Oisin Kelly will look ahead to the campaign with a number of former championship winners.

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Well known Donegal man Josie Murray to be honoured at Council reception

  Well known Donegal man Josie Murray will be honoured by the Glenties Municipal District of Donegal County Council at a special reception in Dungloe Public Services on Tuesday next 9 May 2017. This special reception, which will be hosted by Cathaoirleach Cllr. Terence Slowey, is being held in recognition of Josie’s outstanding achievements in

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Governments Brexit Plan must lead to major investment in Donegal- Mac Lochlainn

The Government has been urged to consider major investment in Donegal as part of its Brexit Plan. Projects such as the development of Greencastle Harbour, the construction of the N56 Letterkenny Relief Road and the upgrade of the N14 and N15 roads have been cited as crucial key features which must be provided for. Senator

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29 Donegal schools to undergo major improvements as part of Summer Works Scheme

  It’s been confirmed that 29 local schools will undergo major improvement works over the summer months. The funding for the Summer Works Scheme has been announced today and will see mechanical, sanitation and roofing upgrades to buildings in both primary and secondary schools across the county. The local investment is part of an overall

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CLAR and Leader programmes are not serving rural communities – Mc Conalogue

A Donegal Deputy is calling on the Government to ensure that Donegal receives its fair share of CLÁR funding. CLÁR provides funding for small scale capital projects in rural areas to tackle disadvantage and depopulation. Deputy Charlie McConalogue says that’s not enough, and has also been critical about the Leader programme, saying more than three

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17 year old arrested after police officer was dragged along road in Newtownstewart

A 17 year old man has been arrested in Newtownstewart after a police officer was injured during a vehicle stop last night. Shortly before 11 o’clock, police stopped a Honda car in the area of Mourne Park. While officers were speaking with the driver of the car he drove off. One of the officers was

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Irish water to brief local people on plans for Gweedore Sewerage Scheme

Irish Water says it has identified what it has described as an innovative solution for the proposed Gweedore Sewerage Scheme. This has been achieved in conjunction with Donegal County Council, according to the utility. Irish Water has now invited people in the area to a public meeting next week at which it will outline the

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Shiels says part of Cathedral Car Park could be used for housing

It’s been claimed that a car park which serves St Eunan’s Cathedral and Conwal Parish Church in Letterkenny could be offered to private contractors for housing. The Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government released details last week of over 700 proposed sites for housing with two identified in Letterkenny. One site is situated

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INMO figures show sharp increase in overcrowding at LUH in 2017

The first four months of this year saw the worst over-crowding in our hospitals since records began. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation says over 36,000 patients were awaiting in-patient beds in the first third of the year. Nationally, the increase was 1%. At Letterkenny University Hospital, the increase was 238%, from 496 between January

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A point in Ramelton will be enough to give Cockhill a 5th League and Cup double

Cockhill Celtic have the 4 Lanterns Ulster Senior League title within reach now and head for Swilly Park on Sunday, the final day of the League season, knowing that a point will secure them the prize. Cockhill won the Donegal News Ulster Senior League Cup on Sunday and this weekend can secure an unprecedented fifth

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Ryan Reynolds’ note about Blake Lively is everyone’s favourite Met Gala moment

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively were probably already everyone’s favourite celebrity couple but they all but guaranteed it after this adorable message from Reynolds did the rounds on Instagram last night.  Humans of New York captured a moment between the two stars at last night’s Met Gala and posted it on Instagram accompanied by the

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Paris Jackson is set to make her movie debut alongside David Oyelowo and Charlize Theron

Paris Jackson is looking to make a splash in the movie world.  The 19 year old daughter of Michael Jackson is set to star in a new film alongside David Oyelowo and Charlize Theron. The as yet untitled film is described as a comedy thriller and sees Oyelowo play a mild-mannered American businessman with a

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Government say approach to Brexit negotiations will focus on issues specifically to Ireland

  The Government says its approach to Brexit negotiations will focus on issues that are specific to us. A paper published this evening says we’ll concentrate on the Northern Ireland Peace Process, the common travel area and economic stability. The 68 page report also claims that over 400 meetings between Irish and EU officials have

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Patrick McBrearty look’s forward to Club and County Championship action

With two weeks to go until their Ulster Senior Football Championship opener, Donegal’s players will be firstly looking to club Championship action this weekend. Paddy McBrearty is hoping his Kilcar side can get off to a flyer against Gaoth Dobhair, having reached their first Donegal final in 20 years last year. Paddy spoke to Coilin

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Update: Artillery shell found in Letterkenny has been made safe by army

An artillery shell found in Letterkenny has been made safe by the army today. It was discovered in Manor View and a number of houses were evacuated while the bomb squad dealt with the device. The device has now been transferred to a military location for further examination and disposal. The army says historic munitions

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Update: Bomb squad arrive at Letterkenny Housing Estate to inspect suspect device

The Army Bomb Disposal team have arrived at Manor View  Park in Letterkenny to investigate a device which may be an explosive shell.  It’s understood that a family living in the estate brought the device home after finding it while walking in Knockalla yesterday. They since became concerned over the find and alerted Gardai this

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Denis O’Brien must pay all legal fess in failed case involving Pearse Doherty TD

Denis O’Brien will have to pay an estimated € 1m in legal fees following his failed action over statements made in the Dáil about his banking affairs. The High Court decided there was an “insufficient degree of novelty” in the issues raised to warrant a departure from the ‘loser-pays’ rule. Denis O’Brien didn’t sue Deputies

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