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Gardai launch investigation following overnight burglary in St. Johnston

  Gardai have launched an investigation following an overnight burglary in St. Johnston. Matt’s takeaway in St. Johnston was broken into last night and the contents of the till were stolen. The thieves gained access to the premises by smashing a window at the front of the property. Extensive damage was also carried out to

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Success for Finn Valley AC at Donegal Cross Country Championships

The 46th Annual Donegal Cross Country Championships took place in Ballybofey on Sunday, with Finn Valley athletes winning both team events. Senior Women: Teresa Doherty – Finn Valley AC Caitriona Devine – Finn Valley AC Donna Evans  – Finn Valley AC Team: Finn Valley AC Inishowen AC Lifford AC Senior Men: Pauric McKinney – Inishowen

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Horgan delighted with the result – but warns Limerick will be a massive challange

Finn Harps are through to the SSE Airtricity League Promotion/Relegation play-off following their 3-1 aggregate success over UCD in the First Division second versus third play-off. Harps came from behind to win 2-1 against UCD at Finn Park last night. The now face Limerick, with the first game at the Market’s Field on Monday, and

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Traffic and travel information for those attending Derry Halloween festivities

  The PSNI has issued vital traffic and travel information for tonight’s Halloween festivities in Derry. Members of the public are being advised to expect some disruption to travel this evening, as thousands descend on the city centre from across the North West. A huge turnout is expected tonight for the Rise of the River

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Highland Radios ‘Beat the Banker’ event raises over €20,000 for charity

  Highland Radios fundraising event ‘Beat the Banker’ was a huge success last night in the Mount Errigal Hotel, raising over €20,000 for charity. The two charities set to benefit from the money raised are the Donegal Down Syndrome Association and ‘Ray of Sunshine Foundation’. The aim is to raise €25,000 by the end of

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Harps v UCD: Mailey expecting a close game. Live coverage on Highland.

The countdown is on to Finn Harps’ big game against UCD tonight. Harps are 1-0 up from the first-leg of the play-off to decide who will face the second from bottom  Premier Division side in the promotion/relegation play-off. Harps defender Packie Mailey says that games between the sides have been close this season, and he’s

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Donegal motorists urges to keep an eye out for Trick or Treaters

Motorists are being asked to err on the side of caution this Halloween particularly driving through housing estates with children out trick or treating. Parents and guardians taking children trick or treating are also being advised to avail of pedestrian lights where possible. Brian O’Donnell is the Donegal Road Safety Officer – he says tragedy

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Decision on controversial wind farm in Finn Valley not going ahead today

  A ruling on whether to grant planning permission for a controversial €200 million wind farm the Finn Valley area will not be going ahead today. Cork based company Planree Limited is proposing to build the Carrickaduff wind farm with up to 49 turbines but there has been considerable local opposition A decision was expected

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Arranmore Island to receive €45,000 in funding for work on busy stretch of road

    Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs, Joe McHugh, has announced funding of €45,000 for repair works to be carried out on “Bóthar an Chomharchumainn” on Arranmore Island. A 550-metre stretch of road will be covered with bitmac as well as 30 metres opposite the playground. It’s hoped the improvements will be beneficial both

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New link road at one of Donegal’s busiest roundabouts opens

  A new link road off one of Donegal’s busiest roundabouts has opened with the hope it will finally ease major traffic congestion in the area. The Station roundabout in Letterkenny is renowned for serious traffic delays, particularly during peak times. Now motorists leaving Letterkenny Shopping Centre can use an alternative exit which has been

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Work on new cycle / walkway in Termon officially gets underway

  A new project has officially begun in Termon which will see the old railway transformed into a new cycle / walkway. The Railway line running through Termon is being developed by local community group, Comhlacht Forbartha anTearmann. It’s part of the county-wide initiative to get the old Lough Swilly railway line, which runs from

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Decision on controversial wind farm in Finn Valley expected today

  A decision is expected today on a controversial €200 million wind farm in the Finn Valley which if permitted would be the biggest on shore windfarm in Ireland. Cork based company Planree Limited is proposing to build the Carrickaduff wind farm with up to 49 turbines but there has been considerable local opposition. Under

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Harps face UCD as promotion push continues while Derry conclude season

Finn Harps start with a 1-0 aggregate lead tonight as they host UCD in the second-leg of their Airtricity League First Division Promotion Play-Off tonight in Ballybofey at 7.45 pm If Harps win or draw they will go into the promtion/relegation play-off against the side that finishes second bottom in the Premier Division. There will

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Caitlyn Jenner named as one of Glamour magazine’s women of the year

Caitlyn Jenner has been named as one of Glamour magazine’s Women of the Year. The ‘I Am Cait’ star, 66, who was formerly known as Bruce Jenner prior to her gender transition surgery earlier this year, has secured a place on the annual list alongside Victoria Beckham, 41, and Reese Witherspoon, 39. The former Olympian

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Brian Ó Domhnaill told he must pay the costs of his failed legal challenge to SIPO investigation

The Court of Appeal today ordered that Donegal Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill must pay the costs of his failed legal challenge to an investigation by the Standards in Public Office Commission into alleged duplication of expenses claims. The Irish Independent reports that the three-judge court ruled the Fianna Fail Senator had advanced no grounds entitling

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Thank You! Highland Radio remains Ireland’s Number 1 local station!!

New figures show that Highland Radio has cemented its position as Ireland’s number one listened to local radio station. Highland Radio also retains it’s position as the station with the country’s highest market share, a key indicator for advertisers. According to the independent figures from the JNLR/MRBI – 62 percent of people that listen to

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Updated: Bundoran woman escapes jail on careless driving charge

Lisa Roohan, 25, who admitted careless driving and giving false information to gardai about a road accident, was given a suspended jail term of 18 months today(Thurs), fined €1,000 and banned from driving for four years. Judge John Aylmer said he accepted from Garda evidence that culpability of careless driving was at the lower end

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33 year old man charged with Natalie Mc Guinness’s murder in Sligo

A 33 year old man has been charged with murdering Natalie McGuinness in Sligo yesterday. Oisin Conroy, of The Mews, Mail Coach Road in Sligo, appeared in Sligo District Court this morning with a heavily bandaged head and wearing a blue hoody. Sergeant Patrick Harney gave evidence that Mr Conroy made no reply when he

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Tribune poll shows growing support for Sinn Fein and Independents in Donegal

A poll carried out by the Tirconaill Tribune newspaper suggests that one third of voters in Donegal will vote Sinn Fein in the next election. The poll reflects a swing of almost 11% towards Sinn Fein and independents. The poll gives 34.5% of the vote to Sinn Fein in the new Donegal constituency, an increase

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