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Audio update – Joe Bonnar Road to be completed in Letterkenny

  The link between the Port Road and Neil T Blaney Road in Letterkenny is to be completed. A €2 million funding package has been announced for the construction of the final phase of the Joe Bonner link road, and the development of a new Social Enterprise Building. This has been a priority project for Donegal County […]

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Donegal ETB to host Further Education and Training Fair

The Donegal Education and Training Board’s Further Education and Training Fair takes place tomorrow in Letterkenny, with over 60 organisations taking part. The ETB says the event will provide information and advice on courses, training and educational supports, ranging from return to learning opportunities right through to access to third level education and beyond. Dr

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IBEC North West urges candidates to support key road projects

IBEC North West is calling on all election candidates to support key road projects that will make the region a better place in which to live, work and do business. The business and employers organisation says a motorway connection to Dublin and improvements to the N14/15 road network would facilitate business growth in the region.

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Mac Lochlainn supports burglary act but stresses other issues must be addressed

It’s hoped the new Burglary Act, introduced by Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald, will lower the level of criminality in Donegal and further afield. The act means that repeat offenders can be refused bail, taking them off the streets and therefore reducing the chances of them committing the crime again. Statistics provided by the Garda Síochána

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Mary Berry turned down an offer to appear on Strictly Come Dancing: ‘I have two left feet’

The Great British Bake Off’s Mary Berry turned down the chance to appear in Strictly Come Dancing. The celebrity chef and TV personality revealed that she enjoyed watching the show, but would not star in it herself. When asked what the last TV show was that she turned down, she told Radio Times it was

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Plans in motion to preserve Brian Friel’s ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ cottage

  The late playwright Brian Friels Dancing at Lughnasa cottage is to be preserved with plans to transform it into a ‘Brian Friel Centre’ in the coming years. The Donegal cottage, situated in Glenties has been bought by Director of Magill Summer School Joe Mulholland who intends to fully restore it to its former glory.

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Brogan to launch Donegal 1916 commemoration programme

1916 commemorations will be officially kick started in Donegal today, with the launch of the county’s Programme of Events by Cathaoirleach Cllr. Ciaran Brogan at the County House in Lifford. The “Donegal 2016” programme contains over 90 events, which the organisers say will recall and explore the Rising itself, reflect on the achievements of the

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Geography “not an issue” in General Election campaign – Harte

The newly confirmed Fine Gael candidate for Donegal says he doesn’t believe geography should be a factor in the election campaign. Paddy Harte, who spent over 25 years working for the International Fund for Ireland, was confirmed as Minister Joe Mc Hugh’s running mate at the weekend after weeks of speculation. They are both based

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Tempers rise in Celebrity Big Brother house over Stephanie n’ Jeremy flirtathon

Tabloid favourite Stephanie Davis threatened to punch Gemma Collins after the pair exchanged a tirade of abuse on Celebrity Big Brother as the ex-Hollyoaks actress’ flirtathon with fellow housemate Jeremy McConnell hit rock bottom. Stephanie, who left the soap in a flurry of headlines about her private life last year, found herself on the end

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Saoirse Ronan and Michael Fassbender miss out on Critics Choice Awards

Sadly losing stream continues for the pair after they both lost out on a Golden Globe earlier this month. Carlow beauty Saoirse faced stiff competition in the Best Actress category for her role in Brooklyn but ultimately lost to favourite Brie Larson for her performance in Lenny Abrahamson’s Room. However yesterday Saoirse was named the British/Irish

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No clear picture of next government emerging from latest polls

Two new opinion polls paint a mixed picture of the government parties’ prospects ahead of the General Election. A Sunday Times poll shows Fine Gael dropping two points and Labour unchanged, while a survey by the Sunday Business Post indicates a two-point decrease for Labour with Fine Gael holding steady. In terms of the Opposition,

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Woman arrested as part of Mc Donagh murder investigation in Toomebridge

Police investigating the murder of James McDonagh in Toomebridge last weekend have arrested a woman. Mr McDonagh, who was 28 and from Castledawson in County Derry, was assaulted outside a bar last Sunday morning. The 33-year-woman was detained in Banbridge this morning and is being questioned on suspicion of withholding information. A 24-year-old man appeared

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Mc Ginley says recent IDA figures show the recovery is being seen in Donegal

A Donegal TD says the recovery is being seen in Donegal, with 311 IDA supported jobs created in the county last year. Deputy Dinny McGinley says there are 12 IDA supported companies in Donegal 2,918 people, and that figure is set to rise, with 311 IDA jobs added to the Donegal economy last year alone,

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