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Service to commemorate those buried in St Conal’s Hospital graveyard

A simple service to remember the people of Donegal who were buried in the little known graveyard at St Conal’s Hospital, Letterkenny is taking place this weekend. It follows a successful community led initiative to respectfully commemorate those who were buried in the graveyard between 1868 and 1902. The service is taking place at 3pm

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Deadpool 2 actor Josh Brolin, who plays Cable, is already trolling Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds loves trolling and everyone in turn –but especially Hugh Jackman and Deadpool co-star Morena Baccarin – loves trolling him. Now Josh Brolin, who was recently cast as Cable in Deadpool 2, is getting in on the fun. Brolin shared the first picture of himself as the time-travelling mutant assassin Cable last night:  

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Harry Doherty and Packie Mailey doing well after suffering worrying head injuries

The Finn Harps trio who were hospitalised in last nights EA Sports Cup game in Ballybofey against Sligo Rvs are recovering today. The head injuries suffered by Packie Mailey and in particular Harry Doherty were of major concern to the club and supporters. The game was held up for 25 minutes as the pair received

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Heartbroken parents of Dylan Crawford frustrated at lack of info from police

The parents of a young Donegal man found dead in Manchester says they are frustrated at a lack of information they are being given from authorities in Britain. 20 year-old Dylan Crawford from Killygordan, was found collapsed last Wednesday morning at the junction of Spear Street and Back Piccadilly, near a private car park, and

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Apparent split in SOS group as chair says he’s confident over community hospitals’ future

The Chairperson of the Saves our Service group has said they are confident the future of three community hospitals are secure despite claims from another member of the group today. Fr John Joe Duffy, who is a member of the SOS group and is chair of the Save St Joseph’s Hospital group said the announcement

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Community Hospital funding is just an “interim measure” – Fr Duffy

It’s been claimed that the announcement of €4million in funding dedicated to both Ramelton and Stranorlar Community Hospital has caused more confusion and uncertainty. Fr John Joe Duffy, Chairperson of the Save Our St Joseph’s Hospital Action Committee, says there is no security for the hospitals into the future, and he believes the announcement is

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Pay set to dominate discussions at teachers’ conferences

The Association of Secondary Teachers of Ireland will begin its annual convention this afternoon, debating the thorny issue of pay. Despite several days of strike action last year and intensive talks with the Department of Education, no deal was reached – leaving the union outside the Lansdowne Road Agreement on Public Sector pay. Teachers will

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Emergency Accommodation Childcare Scheme to be extended to Donegal

A childcare scheme for people in emergency accommodation is being extended beyond Dublin. The Irish Independent is reporting this morning that Donegal is one of eight new areas to be covered by the programme that grants kids under five 25 hours of free childcare a week and a daily meal. Children’s Minister Katherine Zappone says

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Anne Hathaway and Jimmy Fallon sing songs that have been butchered by Google Translate

Who knew that “I can’t feel my face” becomes “My front is not felt” when Google Translate gets involved? Anne Hathaway was the guest put through the novelty act ringer on ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’ last night and we’re starting to think that maybe the problem with people disliking Anne Hathaway comes from the fact

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Difficult night for Harps as Paul Hegarty is hopeful on players recovery

Finn Harps lost Monday night’s EA Sports Cup tie 1-0 to Sligo Rovers in Ballybofey but more pressing concerns centred around the three Harps players hospitalised. The most serious is goalkeeper Harry Doherty who was taken off the pitch by ambulance following a clash of heads with Packie Mailey. The game was held up for

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Community groups encouraged to apply for CCTV system funding

Community groups in Donegal are being encouraged to apply for new funding announced by Minister Frances Fitzgerald for community CCTV. Eligible community groups can apply for grant-aid of up to 60% of the proposed CCTV system cost, to a total of €40,000. Minister Joe McHugh says he hopes the installation of such CCTV systems will

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LUH apologises to mother over treatment of her child’s remains following premature death

A letter of apology has been issued by Letterkenny University Hospital to a mother whose baby’s remains were stored in a room on the gynaecology ward for four weeks after his premature death. RTÉ’S This Week programme revealed that the hospital has apologised for failing the Donegal woman in misleading her, after she was given

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Donegal minors into Ulster League Shield final after comfortable win

Donegal minors ran out comfortable winners over Down yesterday, to qualify for the Ulster Minor League Shield final. An impressive performance from Naomh Columba man Aaron Doherty – who scored 2-05 – inspired Donegal on their way to a 2-12 – 2-09 victory. While the scoreline may suggest a tight encounter, the victory came at

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Bonner mourns ‘crazy’ turn around following All-Ireland exit

Donegal under-21 manager Declan Bonner was disappointed with a ‘flat’ performance from his side as they fell to defeat at the hands of Dublin, in the All-Ireland semi-final, in Breffni Park. Dublin were comfortable seven-point winners in the end and Bonner felt like the game may have been a step too far for his players.

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