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Ryan McConnell joins Finn Harps as McHugh, Coll, McNamee and Harkin sign up for 2016

    Thursday proved to be a busy day for Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan as he confirmed four of the  promotion winning squad have re-signed with the Ballybofey club for the upcoming  Premier Division season and former Manchester United U21 Captain Ryan McConnell will be a Harps player in 2016. McConnell who is an

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Tyrone say their Minor Players have been exonerated

The Tyrone County Board say their players involved in the alleged sledging incident with Donegal during the championship have been cleared by the Ulster Council. In a brief statement released this afternoon they said ‘Specific allegations were made against two of our Minor players following the Minor Championship game against Donegal in Ballybofey on 17th

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Donegal IFA to meet on Saturday to discuss wages and pensions controversy

An emergency meeting of the Donegal IFA has been called for Saturday night to discuss the controversy over wages and pensions. Association President Eddie Downey resigned last night after it emerged that he personally had approved a €2 million pension package for former General Secretary Pat Smith, who stood down at the beginning of the

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Barr family say Strabane bridge name controversy should not have financial cost for the town

The family of the late Strabane Councillor Ivan Barr has said they do not want the controversy over plans to name a new footbridge in his honour to have a financial implication for the town. Social Development Minister Mervyn Storey has rejected a bid to have the new bridge named the Ivan Barr Bridge, saying

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Letterkenny Institute of Technology lecturers protest over funding and educational concerns

A lunchtime protest has been organised for today in Institutes of Technology around the country to draw attention to lecturers’ grave concerns over a number of issues within their sector. Regular service to students will not be affected by the protest. Speaking today, Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) Vice-President Joanne Irwin, said: “On a daily

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Far right using Paris attacks to further their own agendas – Harkin

Far right politicians are exploiting the Paris terror attacks for political gain according to Midlands North West MEP Marian Harkin. She was speaking in the European Parliament in Strasbourg where Islamic terrorism topped this week’s agenda. Ms Harkin says the leader of France’s far-right National Front party Marine le Pen is stoking up fear against

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GAA Programme – 25/11/15

The GAA Programme is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm. On this week’s programme Brian McEniff, Bundoran and Conor McNicholl, St Mary’s, Faughanvale join Tom Comack to discuss this weekend’s Ulster Intermediate and Junior Championship finals and what they mean for their respective clubs. In those finals, Bundoran face Down champions Loughinisland in in

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Perry challenges Sligo – Leitrim – South Donegal FG convention result

A Fine Gael TD will today ask the High Court to stop his party from ratifying election candidates selected at the recent Sligo / Leitrim / South Donegal convention. Former Junior Minister John Perry narrowly missed out on getting his name on the ticket and claims some members were prevented from voting for him. John

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Shiels questions increase in council members’ expenses budget

A Donegal County Councillor is questioning the expenses provision for members in Donegal County Council’s budget for next year. Councillor Dessie Shiels claims the amount has risen by 29%, compared with the 2015 figure. This, he says, goes against the national trend, with other councils across the country decreasing their expenses provisions. Councillor Sheils, who since

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The X Factor: Adele rumoured as Coldplay and One Direction are on board for the final

Simon Cowell is said to be pulling out all the stops to sign Adele for the final of The X Factor this year. Coldplay and One Direction are lined up for the SSE Arena in Wembley when the winner is crowned next month. A source told the Daily Mirror it would be “a Beyonce-style moment”

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Kylie Minogue hints at marriage as she goes ‘gooey’ over her new man – ‘I’d be Mrs Sasse’

Kylie Minogue has hinted that wedding bells could be ringing for her and boyfriend Joshua Sasse. The 47-year-old pop singer is currently dating the actor who is 20 years her junior. He has expressed his dislike of the “Mr Minogue” label, but Kylie told Australia’s Sunrise that it never enters her mind. “I never have

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Facebook page set up as search for missing John Concannon enters its third week

  The volunteer foot search resumed today for missing Derry man John Concannon.  Mr. Concannon has been missing two weeks yesterday. The volunteers, which included friends and family members focused primarily on the Donegal/ Derry border in areas surrounding Bridgend and Burnfoot. Family members are continuing to appeal to anyone who would like to assist

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Finn Valley AC and Mark English winners at National Athletics Awards

  Finn Valley AC were among the winners at today’s National Athletics Awards in Dublin. The Stranolar based club were named the Development Club of the Year at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Santry. Ireland Olympic Team Manager Patsy McGonagle and Neil Martin received the award on behalf of the club. Elsewhere, World University Games

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EPA says sewerage defecits in Donegal are a “legacy issue”

The Tánaiste says this morning’s EPA report on Waste Water could be very damaging for the country if not dealt with. Joan Burton says that Ireland wants a clean, green image internationally. The Environmental Protection Agency report shows untreated sewerage is being discharged into lakes, rivers and coastal areas in 45 locations around the country,

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Mac Lochlainn backs nurses ahead of Emergency Department strike action next month

Donegal Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn says the overcrowding crisis at Letterkenny University Hospital is the direct result of inadequate funding, and he is backing Emergency Department nurses 100%. Yesterday it was announced Emergency Department nurses will begin strike action on December 15th, with Taoiseach Enda Kenny calling for fresh talks between the HSE and nurses.

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Canning says sewage problems on Donegal estates must be tackled urgently

A Donegal Councillor is claiming an even more pressing problem is to be found in housing estates in Donegal which are not under council control. Cllr Paul Canning says there are problems developing in the treatment facilities on many such estates, but no agency is taking responsibility for them. He says Donegal County Council and

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Close of Donegal Sport Star Awards Nominations this Friday 27th

There is now just two days to go to the close of nominations for the 2015 Donegal Sports Star Awards. A brief summary only of the relevant sporting achievements will suffice. Pictorial and DVD footage is also required. Nominations can be done online from the nominations page and emailed to info@donegalsportsstarawards.ie or by completing a

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Pringle says Letterkenny Courthouse should be preserved as a community facility

Suggestions that a “superpub” could be developed at the site of Letterkenny Courthouse in two years time have been criticised by a Donegal TD. The Courts Service are expected to shortly begin work on the new courthouse building on High Road, and Deputy Thomas Pringle says the current building should be used as a community

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Concerns raised about survival prospects of golden eagles in Donegal

  Serious concerns have been raised about the survival prospects of golden eagles in Donegal. A conservation group has claimed that the birds are in a critical condition, and facing starvation on the Donegal mountains. The Irish Wildlife Trust is warning the project to reintroduce the species to Donegal, is at risk of failure because of a lack

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EPA highlights problems in Donegal in report on raw sewage discharge

A new report has found raw sewage is being discharged into rivers, lakes and coastal areas in 45 locations around the country. This Urban Waste Water report from the Environmental Protection Agency shows that of the areas where raw sewage is being pumped into rivers, lakes and coastal areas – more than half are in

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Glastonbury organisers ‘hoping’ Adele will headline in 2016

Adele is in final discussions to headline Glastonbury. The ‘Hello’ singer is reportedly in advanced talks to top the bill on the famous Pyramid Stage at next year’s festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset, South West England, despite previously ruling it out because of her fear of huge crowds. Festival booker Martin Elbourne said: “There’s

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You’ll never guess the ‘deep, larger than life meaning’ behind Kaley Cuoco’s new tattoo

You might know Kaley Cuoco better as Penny, from the Big Bang Theory. Kaley recently got a new tattoo, a giant butterfly at the top of her back. And when sharing the picture with the world, she also shared its significant meaning. Are you ready? It… “covered the last one”. advertisement We think that’s as

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