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Patsy McGonagle on a positive Mark English performance and classy Sinead Jennings

Two Donegal athletes featured today at the Rio Olympics in Brazil. Sinead Jennings and her rowing partner Claire Lambe finished 6th in the final of the Women’s Lightweight Double Sculls and Mark English qualified for the semi final of the 800ms. Patsy McGonagle is manager to the Irish Athletics Team in Rio and gave his

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New housing waiting list proposals may reduce refusals – Slowey

It’s being suggested that new rules for administering waiting lists for social housing will cut the number of potential tenants turning down homes. Under the changes those who are lower down the list can boost their chances by asking to live in less popular areas. The Housing Minister hopes the move will dramatically decrease the

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Mac Lochlainn says NTPF cannot be a substitute for investment in health

Donegal Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn says its vital that measures being introduced to tackle hospital waiting lists do not support and promote privatisation at the expense of investment in the public health service. Latest figures received by Senator Mac Lochlainn show over 15,000 Donegal people on hospital waiting lists, almost 4,500 of whom have been

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Lettekenny people invited to watch Olympic Final at the home of Sinead Jennings

Local man Sean McFadden is encouraging Letterkenny people to get behind Sinead Jennings in this afternoon’s Olympic Final in Rio. Sinead, who is competing under her married name Sinead Lynch, goes in the medal event of Rowing’s Women’s Lightweight Double Sculls with her partner Claire Lambe. Friends and family of Sinead will decorate her hometown

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Sinead Jennings and Claire Lambe take on Olympic Final this afternoon

It’s another big day for Donegal competitors at the Olympic Games in Rio. Letterkenny’s Sinead Jennings and Mark English will both see action later with Jennings involved in an Olympic final. Along with her partner Claire Lambe, the 39 year old will pilot the Irish boat in the women’s lightweight double sculls decider. The pair

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New social housing rules could reduce the number of rejected house offers

It’s being predicted that new rules for social housing waiting lists are predicted to cut the numbers of potential tenants turning down homes. Under the changes those who are lower down the list can boost their chances by asking to live in less popular areas. The Environment Minister hopes the move will dramatically decrease the

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Sean Connor says a north west derby is an easy game to motivate players

The North West derby between Finn Harps and Derry City is the highlight of tonights SSE Airtricty League Premier Division action. After a recent run of disappointing results both Harps and Derry will be seeking improvements tonight. The Ballybofey blues have lost their last three games while Derry have managed just two points from their

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One Foot In The Grave star Richard Wilson in stable condition after heart attack

  The actor, who starred in the BBC sitcom as Victor Meldrew for 10 years, remains in hospital Richard Wilson, who played Victor Meldrew for 10 years in the BBC sitcom One Foot In The Grave is in a stable condition after suffering a heart attack. The 80-year-old went into cardiac arrest on Wednesday afternoon

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Harps encouraging supporters to get early to Finn Park for NW Derby with Derry

  A bumper crowd is expected at Finn Park on Friday night for the third installment of this season’s Premier Division North West derby Finn Harps and Derry City will go to battle again in Ballybofey with Derry seeking a first league win over their neighbours this year. Harps won the opening game of the season

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Tribute from Pope Francis read out at funeral of former Bishop Daly

  A tribute from Pope Francis has been read out at the funeral of former Bishop Edward Daly. Hundreds of mourners of all faiths have gathered at St. Eugene’s Cathedral in Derry for the funeral. Bishop Daly came to international attention when he was photographed waving a bloodied handkerchief as he tended to a dying

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Planning permission granted for new Letterkenny Educate Together school

Planning permission has been granted for the new Letterkenny Educate Together School at Kiltoy. The new school will be built on part of the former Unifi site, and allow the school expand its numbers, which in turn will mean more jobs for teachers, SNAs and support staff. At present, the school is limited by the

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Donegal Marathon ‘Volunteer Evening’ takes places this evening in Letterkenny

With just over a week until the 2016 Donegal Marathon, the committee is calling on the public to assist with volunteering roles for the annual event. One of the biggest sporting events on the calendar, the Donegal Marathon depends upon a network of volunteers to donate their time to play a major role in making

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GAA Programme – 10/08/16

The GAA Programme is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm. On this week’s programme former Donegal All- Ireland winning manager Brian McEniff to reflect on Donegal’s All-Ireland defeat to Dublin while former Tyrone All- Star defender John Lynch looks back on Tyrone’s defeat at the hands of Mayo. Also Donegal Children’s Officer Mick McGrath

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Thousands expected in Derry today for the funeral of Bishop Edward Daly

As final preparations are made in advance of today’s funeral mass for former Bishop of Derry Dr Edward Daly, members of the public are being advised of traffic restrictions will be in place. Large numbers are expected to attend the service which will take place at this afternoon 3.30pm in St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry, including

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Donegal County Council announces county wide review of pier safety

Donegal County council has said a wider ‘more in-depth’ study of pier safety will take place across the county following the recent Buncrana tragedy. The Council says it has completed its internal investigation into the drowning of five people in Buncrana in March, and is now commissioning a wider study of piers across the county.

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Randox reports breakthrough in Alzheimer’s diagnosis test

Donegal scientists at Randox Teoranta in Dungloe have developed a faster, more affordable method of identifying patients at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The test can conduct multiple diagnostic tests on a single blood sample, which has both cost and time-saving benefits. It can also lead to a rapid diagnosis for the patient. Doctor Tara

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Cat Deeley reveals the real reason she and Patrick Kielty kept their son’s name a secret

  The British tv presenter (39) and Northern Irish comedian (45) welcomed their first child in January and managed to keep his name under wraps until Cat wore a necklace last week with her son’s name. But the So You Think You Can Dance host revealed it wasn’t a “contrived” press opportunity, but rather they

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Two women arrested on suspicion of ‘endangering aircraft’ at City of Derry Airport

  Police have confirmed that two women have been arrested after being taken from a plane at City of Derry Airport. Four officers boarded the 6.55am flight from London’s Stansted Airport when it touched down at Eglinton. A police spokesperson said the women, both in their 30s, were being questioned on suspicion of “endangering an

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