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Declan Boyle feels scoring in Galway will give Harps a boost ahead of Sligo derby

Finn Harps make their way to The Showgrounds later for the re-arranged game with Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division of the SSE Airtricty League. A positive result in the derby would help boost their survival hopes in the top flight as the season enters its finals weeks. The Ballybofey side are currently four points […]

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Government urged to consider more investment in Donegal Childcare in upcoming budget

    Calls have been made on the Government to consider investing in Donegal Childcare in the upcoming Budget. The latest report from Donegal County Childcare has revealed that the number of children lacking special educational needs support in the county has almost doubled over the past three years. It also shows an increase in

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National Rally Championship wraps up with this weekend’s Donegal Harvest Rally

This season’s Triton Showers National Rally Championship concludes on Saturday with the Martin Howley Memorial Donegal Harvest Rally in Killybegs. The event has attracted over 160 crews – and while the series has already been won by Clonmel’s Roy White (Fiesta WRC) and his Cork co-driver James O’Brien, the Motorsport Safety Group N award, the

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HSE issue statement with regard to latest HIQA reports on Donegal centres

The HSE has acknowledged the findings of HIQA reports published today concerning intellectual disability centers in Donegal.   The reports on Drogheda & Drumboe units were on inspections carried out in April of this year and identify areas of concern including Safeguarding and Management. These areas are similar to those identified in reports published in

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HIQA identifies many risks to safety of residents with disabilities in Donegal centre

  The Health watchdog has issued another worrying report about a designated centre for people with disabilities in Donegal. This was the second inspection of the  Drumboe unit, a community house in Stranorlar. The findings of this inspection identified significant risks to the safety and welfare of residents in the centre. Inspectors identified serious allegations

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Campaign gains support from local politicians in call for action in Mary Boyle case

  A local group campaigning for action in the Mary Boyle case is claiming that the majority of Donegal TDs and Councillors have shown their support by signing an online petition. Donegal Families for Justice is an online pressure group established in the wake of the coroner’s decision not to hold an inquest in relation to the

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Family left homeless after Letterkenny fire critical of Council’s response

There is criticism of Donegal County Council for not providing emergency accommodation for up to 15 Polish families left homeless following a fire in Letterkenny last week. The families have been in hotel accommodation since the blaze at an underground carpark beneath an apartment block on Rosemount Lane but that arrangement ended this morning. Magda

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Century Cinemas confirm new complex opens next month with creation of 35 jobs

  It’s been confirmed that Century Cinemas will open their new complex next month with the creation of 35 new jobs. Work began at the end of the summer on the new Backstage Bar & Grill and Century Play area in the former garage premise beside the cinema. It’s understood the Century Ice Rink which

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Police catch 14 motorists speeding during local road safety operation

  Police in Derry and Strabane have caught 14 people speeding during a road safety operation. A further seven drivers were issued with advice and warnings for various offences, including vehicle excise and defects. The road safety operation took place on Thursday across the Derry and Strabane district. District Commander Superintendent Mark McEwan said: “We

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Foreign Affairs Minister not ruling out hard border between Northern Ireland & Republic

  The Minister for Foreign Affairs has admitted a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic can’t be ruled out as part of the BREXIT process. Charlie Flanagan says he’s discussed the issue with UK ministers and believes they have an ‘understanding’ that they don’t want a return to the border of the past.

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Diver rescued off Fanad Coast after developing compression sickness

  Malin Head Coastguard coordinated a rescue operation yesterday afternoon after a diver got into difficulty off the coast of Fanad. It’s understood the diver developed compression sickness whilst diving in the waters where the wreck of the HMS Audacious is situated. The alarm was raised by another member of the team and he was

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Two men charged in connection with fire in underground car park in court later today

Two men are due to appear before Letterkenny Court this morning charged in connection with a fire in an underground car park in Letterkenny in the early hours of Thursday morning. Owen McFadden (40) from Falcarragh appeared before a special court sitting of Sligo Court on Saturday morning. He has been charged on ten different

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Opposition mounts to planned Oyster farm at Cruit Island

    There has been growing opposition to a planned Oyster Farm at Cruit Island. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty says he will challenge the Minister for the Marine’s decision to not require an Environmental Impact Statement as part of the plans submitted for consideration. Planning permission has been requested for an Oyster Farm at Cruit

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Calls for Local Improvement Schemes to be reintroduced in upcoming budget

  A Donegal Deputy is calling on Local Improvement Schemes to be reintroduced as part of the 2017 budget. Throughout the county of Donegal many people depend on these roads to gain access to their homes as well as main primary roads. Previously these roads were grant aided by the Department and local residents made

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Martin McHugh on Kilcar’s first Donegal Championship Final appearance since 1993

Kilcar will play Glenswilly for the Dr Maguire Cup in this years Donegal Senior Championship Final. The Towney club put in a stunning performance to dethrone champions Naomh Conaill on a 5-10 to 1-11 scoreline in Sunday’s semi final at MacCumhaill Park.. Their return to the final bridges a gap of 23 years since they

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Kilcar march into Donegal Senior Final with impressive win over Naomh Conaill

Kilcar 5-10 Naomh Conaill 1-11 Kilcar have returned to the Donegal Senior Football Championship Final for the first time in 23 years thanks to an impressive 11 point win over defending champions Naomh Conaill in Ballybofey. The Glenties side raced into a 5 point lead early in the first half but goals from Michael Hegarty,

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Cllr Micheál Colm Mac Giolla Easbuig says residents need to be consulted over proposed oyster farm

Concerns have been raised that local residents at Cruit Island have not been consulted over the proposed plan to erect an Oyster Farm. Yesterday locals along with Cllr Micheál Colm Mac Giolla Easbuig, TD Thomas Pringle and Cllr Marie Therese Gallagher held talks at the bridge which connects Cruit Island with the mainland. Independent Cllr

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Contamination of water at St Conal’s Hospital Campus, Letterkenny

Senator Pádraig Mac Lochlainn is seeking answers on reports of contamination to the water supply of St Conal’s Hospital Campus, Letterkenny Both Irish Water and HSE management have been contacted are staff at the campus received emails warning them not to drink from the water supply. Staff were also advised that boiling the water will

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First of today’s Donegal Senior Football Championship semi-finals won by Glenswilly

Donegal Senior Football Championship semi-final result: Glenswilly 0-09 v 0-07 Malin The first of the Donegal Senior Football Championship semi-finals was won by Glenswilly and they are now 70 minutes away from winning the Dr Maguire Cup. They are in the county final for the fourth time in six years and will face the winners

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Donegal GAA results

Donegal GAA results – Sunday, October 02: Donegal Senior Football Championship semi-finals: Malin 0-07 v 0-09 Glenswilly Naomh Conaill 5-10 v 1-11 CLG Chill Chartha    Ulster Junior Hurling Championship quarter-final: Sean MacCumhaills (Donegal) 1-17 (20) v 1-13 (16) Na Magha (Derry)   Senior B Championship semi-final: Naomh Conaill 0-9 v 3-9 St Eunan’s    Senior B Championship semi-final:

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Soccer review: Derry City, Finn Harps, Martin O’Neill, Man United discussed

Soccer analyst Sean Connor said Derry City did well to come back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Dundalk in the FAI Cup. He also spoke about Finn Harps’ survival hopes, Ireland manager Martin O’Neill, and today’s 1-1 draw between Manchester United and Stoke City. Sean delivered his weekly soccer round-up on Sunday

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Athletics round-up: Donegal Even Ages and Masters Cross Country event

The Donegal Even Ages and Masters Cross Country was successfully held on Sunday at Finn Valley Centre in Stranorlar. Fionnuala Diver of Letterkenny AC took first place in the ladies’ section, followed by local athlete Maria Campbell. Padraig McKinney, from Inishowen, won the Over 50s category. Finn Valley AC won the team event, ahead of

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Bonagee United beats Finn Harps Reserves but United boss says Harps deserved a draw

Ulster Senior League result: Bonagee United 2 v 2 Finn Harps Reserves Bonagee United manager Peter Moran said Finn Harps Reserves probably deserved a draw from today’s match in Letterkenny. Undefeated United took the lead thanks to Italian player Francisco Crisco, who scored to put the underdogs in the lead on the 11th minute from

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Rugby review: Letterkenny tipped to for a difficult season after 75-0 defeat

Letterkenny Rugby Club is in for a very difficult season after a very heavy defeat, according to Highland Radio’s rugby correspondent. The local side went down 75-0 to Ballymoney over the weekend. Rugby expert Alex McDonald said Letterkenny is a very young side which hasn’t “come to the party”. He delivered his appraisal during his

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