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GoT fans have been having a photoshop battle with this picture of Jack Gleeson hugging a pug

  He may have portrayed one of the biggest monsters on HBO’s Game of Thrones but in real life Jack Gleeson is a lovely fella.  Here’s a picture of him lovingly embracing a pug to prove it. Follow Jack Gleeson @JackGleeson_ Puppy love 12:23 AM – 25 Jan 2016 4040 Retweets 200200 likes Despite the […]

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Tom Hardy proves he’s a real-life action hero by chasing, catching and arresting a thief in London

This will make a great set piece in Tom Hardy’s future biopic (which doesn’t exist yet but never say never). Hardy has proven he is multi-talented whether playing dramatic roles, ones that test him physically, or is playing multiple roles in the one production. Heck, the guy is just the best at reading bedtime stories.

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Rovers win to send Ulster Senior League to final game of the season

Ulster Senior League Result. Letterkenny Rovers 4-2 Finn Harps Reserves Letterkenny Rovers kept the pressure on leaders Cockhill Celtic at the top of table with a 4-2 victory over Finn Harps at Leckview Park on Tuesday night. The  Letterkenny goals came from Christy Conaghan,David Shovlin,Conor Tourish and Kevin McGrath while Jamie Browne and Simon McGlynn

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Growing fears Brexit could have devastating impact for border counties

There’s growing concern that Brexit could have a devastating impact for border counties in the North. The ‘Brexit Against Borders’ group staged a protest outside Government buildings earlier to highlight their fears and opposition of Britain leaving the EU. John Sheridan runs a farming business on the border and says his business will be ruined

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Assault case against Donegal County Councillor adjourned until June

  The assault case against Donegal County Councillor John O’Donnell has been adjourned today at Letterkenny Circuit Court. Defence counsel for Cllr. O’Donnell said that the assault causing harm charges will be contested and that a trial could take a number of days. The court heard that the case against Cllr O’Donnell and a co-accused

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Irish Blood Transfusion service appeal to Donegal people to give blood

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is appealing to people to donate blood before the May Bank Holiday weekend, with clinics at two locations in Donegal this week. There are clinics at the Inishowen Gateway in Buncrana today from 2:30pm – 5:00pm, and from 7:00pm – 9:30pm. Tomorrow, the service moves to Carndonagh Community School, with

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Politicians should agree a 10 year infrastructure programme – Harkin

A Midlands North West MEP says there needs to be a minimum 10 year infrastructural investment programme, which would bridge at least two governments. Marian Harkin was speaking at a conference organised by the Construction Industry Federation, telling them that infrastructural development is vital to ensure balanced development. She told the conference that government spending

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Donegal Mountain Clubs come together to launch ‘Summer Challenge’ with video showing previously unseen parts of the county

Four Donegal Mountain Bike Clubs have come together to launch a cross county mountain bike challenge that will take participants across some of the most spectacular and challenging terrains Donegal has to offer. The clubs have produced a  YouTube video to promote the four trails which showcases the county as it has it has never been

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Money allocated for safety works at Drumquinn Waterfalls and Sloughan Glen

£100,000 has been allocated to carry out safety works at Drumquinn waterfalls and Sloughan Glen in County Tyrone, a popular beauty spot. Despite some initial work being undertaken, large parts of the public walkways and viewing points of the waterfalls have been closed to the public for some time. It is understood that investigative work

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Nominations sought as Mayor launches Derry & Strabane Sports Awards

Nominations are being sought to recognise all those who contributed to another memorable year of local sport after the Mayor launched the Derry and Strabane 2016/17 Sports Awards at the Guildhall on Monday night. The awards are being jointly organised by Derry City and Strabane District Council in conjunction with the District Sports Forum and

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Elton John cancels tour dates after being hospitalised and placed in intensive care

He recently celebrated his 70th birthday but Elton John shows no signs of slowing down, if his tour schedule is anything to go by. However, the music icon has been forced to cancel several gigs over the next month, after being hospitalised at the weekend for a “harmful and unusual bacterial infection”. As Rolling Stone

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Gardai in Letterkenny appeal for witnesses following alleged assault on teenage girl

Gardai in Letterkenny have appealed for witnesses to come forward following an alleged assault of a teenage girl on Thursday night April 20th. It’s understood that the girl attended a disco in the town before the alleged incident took place. She was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treated to injuries she sustained to her

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17 people waiting on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital

  There were 17 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. 8 were on trolleys while a further 9 were waiting on wards. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded this morning – 38 people waiting there. Nationally there were a total of 391

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Brexit protest planned for Government Buildings in Dublin tomorrow

The action group “Border Communities Against Brexit” will carry out a protest outside Government Buildings tomorrow morning, calling that the Irish Government seek special status for the North at the Brexit Council meeting which takes place next Saturday. Speaking ahead of the protest, group spokesperson Declan Fearon said Irish government must push to have Northern

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Magheraroarty Sea Wall campaign highlighted as 2016 dredging programme gets underway

Dredging has begun this morning at Magheraroarty Pier, where representatives of the local fishing fleet say they are regularly affected by a build up of sand which can hamper them entering and leaving the port. The pier is also an important departure point for ferries and other boats serving Tory Island. Local councillor Michael Cholm

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Department urging Donegal farmers to make payment applications online

The Department of Agriculture is hosting a special information day for Donegal farmers tomorrow about registering online for the Basic Payment Scheme. While farmers can continue to apply using forms, they are being encouraged to go on line and next year it will be come obligatory. Department staff will be available to discuss matters between

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Irish Water refusing to tackle serious problems in South Inishowen – Murray

It’s been claimed that Irish Water has no plans to upgrade water infrastructure on the Inishowen peninsula. It follows a submission made by Local Councillor Jack Murray, who has been highlighting the frequency of bursts in the main water supply system serving South Inishowen in particular. Cllr Murray has since received confirmation from the utility

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Ed Sheeran might take a break from music for a ‘more normal life’ after the ‘Divide’ tour

He’s taken an extended career break in the not-too-distant past, but Ed Sheeran may do the same in the not-too-distant future too – and for longer than most fans would like. A ‘source’ has planted the idea of Sheeran going AWOL after he’s finished touring ‘Divide’ – which will take another couple of years at

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Lady Gaga and Prince William collaborate on message promoting mental health awareness

The pair will be working together on Prince William’s Heads Together campaign. The video shows the two talking on Facetime with Prince William at home in Kensington Palace in the UK while Gaga speaks from the kitchen of her Hollywood home. They make plans to meet in October in a bid to tackle the stigma

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Investigation launched following burglary at service station in Castlederg

Police in Strabane are investigating a burglary which occurred at Riverside Service Station, Castlederg in the early hours of Saturday morning 22nd April. They are appealing to anyone who may have seen a dark coloured vehicle at the premises at approximately 05.00 am. A cash register was stolen as well as a substantial amount of

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Concern raised over suspected pollution running into Crana River in Buncrana

  Serious concern has been raised over suspected pollution running into Crana River in Buncrana. There are claims that the source of the contamination is coming from a stream which enters the river above the Caste Bridge. Local Councillor Nicholas Crossan has been contacted by members of the Buncrana Anglers Association who noticed a white

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All-County League Results

AllSportStore.com Division 1 Sun, 23 Apr, Naomh Conáil 0-11 V 0-11 Kilcar Gaoth Dobhair 4-12 V 0-09 Four Masters Dungloe 0-13 V 3-11 Glenswilly St Eunan’s V Bundoran St Michael’s 1-10 V 2-07 Milford AllSportStore.com Division 2 Sun, 23 Apr, Sean Mac Cumhaill 1-11  V 2-12 Ardara Buncrana 0-10 V 2-06 Glenfin Naomh Columba V

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One person in serious condition following early morning crash in County Tyrone

Two people have been hospitalised following a serious two vehicle collision in County Tyrone this morning.  Emergency services attended the crash on the Augher road in Clogher which involved a black Mercedes and a black Audi A4 in the early hours. Police say that one of the people was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

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Michael Naughton happy with team’s character after semi-final win

Donegal ladies manager Michael Naughton said that his team fully deserved to be in the league final, following their comfortable victory over Galway today. Naughton’s side led by just four points at halftime – but a strong second half display saw the ladies win by 16 points. After the game, Naughton said he was delighted

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Police investigating hate crime at St. Patrick’s Orange Hall in Claudy

  Police in Derry are investigating an incident of criminal damage which is being treated as hate crime. The incident occurred at St Patricks Orange Hall, Main Street, Claudy on Friday last. Police say that graffiti was spray painted onto the side of the building sometime after 10:00 pm. Officers are appealing for information and

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