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Jim Carrey’s on/off girlfriend Cathriona White was married at time of death

The 30-year-old make-up artist was found dead of an apparent suicide at her rented home in Sherman Oaks, California, on September 28 and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office has confirmed that her body will be released to her husband. An official told The Hollywood Reporter: “She had a husband, we have a husband

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Postal service set to resume as CWU suspends strike action

Postal services could be restored as early as tomorrow (Tuesday), after it was announced that industrial action by workers has been suspended. The Communications Workers Union says it’s suspending its strike, with a new round of talks with employer IO Systems to begin tomorrow. The dispute between the two groups has seen the postal service

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Coleman working with medical team in hope of being fit for Germany

Ireland manager Martin O’Neill isn’t ruling Seamus Coleman out of Euro 2016 qualifier with Germany just yet. The full-back has missed Everton’s recent matches with a hamstring injury. He spent today working with the Irish medical staff to try and recover in time for Thursday match. Fellow defender Cyrus Christie also skipped training today with

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Donegal born scientist wins Nobel Prize for Medicine

A Donegal born scientist is among those who’ve been awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine for 2015. Massachusetts based Doctor William C. Campbell, a native of Ramelton, and two colleagues from Japan and China have been honoured for their work helping doctors fighting malaria and illnesses linked to roundworm. It’s the first Nobel prize announced

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Carnagarve campaigner says council has questions to answer over 2009 newspaper advertisement

The Community for a Clean Estuary group in Moville is questioning why, six years after flagging its intention to apply for a discharge licence for a waste water treatment plant at Carnagarve, no such application has yet been made. The campaign has also pointed out that the notice appeared in the Donegal News, which is

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Man acquitted of Arlene Arkinson murder dies in English prison

Convicted child killer Robert Howard – who was acquitted of the murder of Castlederg teenager Arlene Arkinson – has died in Frankland Prison in Durham, England. The 71-year-old had been serving a life sentence for the rape and murder of south London teenager Hannah Williams. He died on Friday. His death is being investigated by

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Mc Conalogue and Gallagher say FF can take two seats in Donegal

Fianna Fail veteran Pat the Cope Gallagher is returning to the hustings, after topping the poll at the party’s selection convention for the new Donegal constituency. He and sitting TD Charlie Mc Conalogue will contest the election, with the possibility of a third candidate being added by party headquarters later. Pat the Cope topped the

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Cope will join Mc Conalogue on the FF ticket in Donegal

As expected, Fianna Fail veteran Pat the Cope Gallagher is returning to the hustings, after topping the poll at the party’s selection convention for the new Donegal constituency. He and sitting TD Charlie Mc Conalogue will contest the election, with the possibility of a third candidate being added by party headquarters later. Cllr Seamus O’Domhnaill,

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Donegal League Results

Donegal League – Sunday 4th October Premier Division Milford United         1 v 1  Glenea United Gweedore Celtic    2   v  1 Castlefin Celtic Cappry Rovers     0  v  0  Rathmullan Celtic Drumoghill FC        2 v 1  Kilmacrennan Celtic St. Catherines FC  1 v 1 Kildrum Tigers Division One Cranford United 

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Strong turnout at Fianna Fail selection convention

There’s a strong turnout at the Fianna Fail selection convention in Letterkenny this afternoon. Voting has concluded, and the delegates’ ballots are now being verified and counted, with two candidates set to be selected. It’s expected that former Junior Minister and MEP Pat the Cope Gallagher will be selected, along with sitting TD Charlie McConologue.

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Inishowen League Results

Inishowen Football League 4th October Jackie Crossan Premier Division Buncrana Hearts  2  v  0  Aileach FC QPS                       0  v  4  Glengad United Illies Celtic             2  v  3   Moville Celtic Culdaff FC             0  v  0  Greencastle FC Strand Hotel First Division Dunree United              6  v  1  Carrowmena FC Cockhill Celtic Youths  3 

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Mairia Cahill says accepting Labour Seanad nomination was a difficult decision

The Labour party says its members should be proud to have Mairia Cahill amongst their ranks. Ms Cahill’s been nominated to contest the Seanad by-election for the seat vacated by Jimmy Harte – who has suffered serious health issues since falling in Dublin in 2013. In a letter to parliamentary party members leader Joan Burton

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Mairia Cahill likely to take ‘Donegal’ Seanad seat for the Labour Party

Mairia Cahill is set to become a member of the Seanad. It’s been confirmed  that she’s joined Labour – who are putting her forward in a by-election to take place next month. The Seanad has a vacant seat following the recent retirement, due to ill health, of Labour’s Jimmy Harte. Under government convention, the party

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Cloughaneely drop back to Intermediate as Killybegs stay in Senior Championship

  Killybegs retained their senior championship status on Saturday evening beating Cloughaneely 3-12 to 0-11 at The Banks. David Conwell, Paul Cunningham and Eoghan Ban Gallagher scored the goal’s for the fishermen while county player Hugh McFadden was in top form playing an influential role. The 2014 champions Cloughaneely drop back to intermediate football next

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