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SDLP proposes legal recognition for Ireland’s unique circumstances on the future relationship with the EU

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has proposed legal recognition of Ireland’s unique circumstances in any negotiation on the future relationship with the European Union. He called on political unionism to reconsider their boycott of an all island civic conversation on Brexit announced by Taoiseach Enda Kenny. Speaking in the Northern Ireland Assembly, MLA Colum Eastwood said

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Teachers in Donegal having to work three jobs to deal with poor pay

Fresh talks aimed at resolving the teachers dispute between the ASTI and the Education Department will get underway this week. The union, which represents 18 thousand secondary school teachers is set to hold 7 days of strike action over the next three months which will see hundreds of schools close around the country. Speaking earlier

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Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council to launch new ASCENT program

  The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council will officially launch a new innovative project, ASCENT on Thursday aimed to collectively address the environmental challenges facing northern European upland areas. Mount Errigal has been chosen as the pilot site as one of 7 in northern Europe to benefit from the new project, which aims to address

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Glenswilly will now face Down champions in Ulster Senior Club Football Championship

Glenswilly will now play the Co. Down champions Kilcoo in the quarter-finals of the Ulster Senior Club Football Championship, after beating Kilcar in the Donegal SFC Final yesterday. Kilcoo beat Scotstown of Monaghan 1-8 to 0-9 in a first round game yesterday. The quarter-final games will be played on Sunday, October 30th. The four games will be: Kilcoo

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HSE confirms measures and key actions have been introduced to Ard Gréine Court in Stranorlar

  Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has welcomed confirmation from the HSE that a number of measures and key actions have been introduced to Ard Gréine Court in Stranorlar to address issues revealed in a recent HIQA report. A HIQA report published in August this year found that the centre which cares for adults with intellectual

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Senator Padraig McLoughlin shocked at Ministers response to bus service for pupils from Urris

A Donegal Senator has expressed his shock at a response from Minister John Halligan over the issue of pupils from the Urris area of Inishowen having to travel to Buncrana instead of Carndonagh to attend secondary school. Minister for School and Transport, John Halligan said, in response to the issue, that Bus Eireann has advised

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Donegal final reaction: Glenswilly man of the match Michael Murphy leads the celebrations

The victorious Glenswilly team and management have begun their celebrations after winning the Donegal Senior Football Championship Final. Captain Michael Murphy led his team-mates to an historic win over Kilcar, who started the match as many fans’ favourites for the 2016 title. Michael (pictured above, thanks to Brian McDaid) scored the goal that steered the

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Glenswilly are crowned Donegal champions after defeat of hot favourites Kilcar

Donegal Senior Football Championship Final result: Kilcar 0-12 (12) v 1-10 (13) Glenswilly Man of the match Michael Murphy scored an early goal on the 10th minute as Glenswilly got off to a flier against a slow-starting Kilcar side. His Donegal county team-mate Neil Gallagher linked well with Murphy to set up the goal, pictured

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North-west GAA results

GAA results – Sunday, October 16: Donegal Senior Football Championship Final: Kilcar 1-10 (13) v 0-12 (12) Glenswilly   Donegal Senior Reserve B Championship Final: Gweedore 0-07 (7) v St Eunan’s 1-10 (13)   Ulster Intermediate Championship first round: Burt 0-03 (3) v (16) 2-10 Bredagh (Co Down)   Ulster Ladies’ Senior semi-final: Moville 2-10

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Donegal based Animals in Need joins forces with Dogs Trust to re-home 16 dogs

A Donegal charity has joined forces this week with Dogs Trust to re-home 16 dogs. Since the start of this year Animals In Need, based in Donegal Town has rescued 234 dogs from the Letterkenny Pound. Animals in Need says they were absolutely delighted when the Dogs Trust offered to help with the re-homing of

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Garda whistleblower believed to have been followed from Donegal by unmarked car

The Garda Ombudsman says that it is investigating an allegation that a Garda whistleblower was followed to a confidential meeting with GSOC by an unmarked garda car. RTE’s This Week revealed that the alleged surveillance happened when Garda whistleblower Keith Harrison had travelled from Donegal to Galway to attend the meeting in March past. Mr

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Shock sudden death of Munster rugby’s Anthony Foley announced in Paris

Munster rugby coach Anthony Foley has passed away suddenly, it has been announced. He died in a Paris hotel overnight. The 42-year-old, from Limerick, passed away ahead of today’s scheduled Champions Cup fixture between Munster and Racing 92. Following the sad death, the IRFU published the above photo and issued this statement: “As a mark

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Ulster Senior League lose and Munster wins title

FAI Intermediate Inter-Provincial result: USL 0 v 2 Munster The Ulster Senior League were in action today against Munster in the FAI Intermediate Inter-Provincials in a winner-takes-all showdown. But Peter Moran’s team lost 2-0 at Turner’s Cross, meaning Munster won the title due to the head-to-head record. The Ulster select side began the Michael Ward Trophy

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First Intermediate football title for Burt: Ronan McLaughlin & Conor Harkin Reaction

Burt are celebrating tonight having won a first ever Donegal Intermediate Championship Final beating Milford 2-11 to 1-12 in Saturday’s Final Replay. Conor Harkin scored a late penalty to send it to extra time and then scores from Mark Coyle and two from Paul McHugh sealed the win. Burt will return to Letterkenny less than

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Burt win dramatic Donegal Intermediate Championship Final Replay

  Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Final Replay Result: Burt 2-11 Milford 1-12 For the first time in their history Burt lifted the  Donegal Intermediate Football Championship title beating Milford by two points in today’s final replay at the O’Donnell Park. Burt notched the first point of the game, but it was a close contest throughout the

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Davitt Walsh is the hero as Ulster Senior League beats Connacht

FAI Intermediate Inter-Provincial result: USL 2 v 0 Connacht The Ulster Senior League were in action today against Connacht in the FAI Intermediate Inter-Provincials and won. Peter Moran’s team ran out 2-0 winners thanks to a brace from Fanad United’s Davitt Walsh at Douglas Hall. The Ulster select side, which won the competition last year,

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GAA preview: Donegal Senior Football Championship Final

Tomorrow’s Donegal final showdown is between Kilcar and Glenswilly. Highland Radio’s GAA correspondent has previewed the game by speaking with St Eunan’s John Haran- a veteran of 22 championship seasons and eight championship final wins – and Gaoth Dobhair’s Eamonn McGee – a double championship winner. Tom began the match preview by asking John if

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Glenfin and Killybegs face replay after drawing relegation playoff

Donegal Senior Football Championship relegation playoff result: Glenfin 1-11 (14) v 2-08 (14) Killybegs  Fans of Glenfin and Killybegs will have to wait to find out who will be playing senior football again next season.  Whichever team lost today knew that it meant they will now go down to intermediate football next year and both

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“Sport Changes Lives” – Oisin McConville speaks with Highland ahead of the Building Positive Clubs Conference

Donegal Sports Partnership will host the “Building Positive Clubs” conference next Saturday October 22nd at Colaiste Ailigh in Letterkenny. The theme of the conference is “Sport Changes Lives” and the event will focus on the powerful role that sport can play in all aspects of life. There’ll be inspirational accounts from a number of prominent

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Review of location of polling stations needed – Cllr Gerry McMonagle

A local Councillor is calling on the location of polling stations in the Letterkenny Municipal District to be reviewed. Sinn Fein Councillor Gerry McMonagle proposed the motion calling for the council to request a review of polling stations from the local electoral office. Councillor McMonagle says that the location of polling stations in the Letterkenny

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Donegal schools set to close as ASTI announces strike action

Hundreds of secondary schools will close after the ASTI voted for strike action on seven days starting on October 27th. The union, which represents 18 thousand teachers is also withdrawing from supervision duties from November 7th. The ASTI is in dispute with the Department of Education over pay for newer entrants. ASTI President Ed Byrne

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