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No decision yet on whether SF will run a third candidate in Donegal

  Sinn Fein have made no decision on whether or not they will run a third candidate in Co Donegal in the General Election. In February sitting Deputies Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty were ratified as candidates in the new countywide constituency. But there has been speculation that the party could run a third

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Tánaiste confirms that she will meet with Eddie Fullertons family in August

The Tánaiste has confirmed that she will now meet with the family of the late Eddie Fullerton. Former Sinn Fein Cllr Eddie Fullerton was murdered by the UVF at his Buncrana home in 1991 and new evidence of collusion was presented in an RTE documentary recently. Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn had written to the Tánaiste

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Harry Shearer is back on for The Simpsons – there literally wouldn’t be a show without him !

A couple of weeks back we heard the news that Simpsons veteran Harry Shearer was set to leave the show. That’s pretty big news, considering that the 71 year old voices some of the best-loved characters on the show. The list is huge but some of the major ones include: Principal Skinner, Mr Burns, Smithers,

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Simon cowell bows out of red carpet duties as X Factor auditions begin

Grieving Simon Cowell showed the show must go on – but shunned the spotlight at the first X Factor auditions. The music mogul was expected to walk the red carpet with the ITV talent contest’s fellow judges before beginning judging the auditions. Rita Ora, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Nick Grimshaw, new presenters Olly Murs and Caroline Flack,

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Coroner refuses to extend Arlene Arkinson disclosure deadline

A coroner has refused to give the police more time to disclose files to the inquest for the murdered Castlederg teenager Arlene Arkinson. Brian Sherrard said he was not prepared to extend an end of August deadline for detectives to security vet murder investigation papers on the case. 15-year-old Arlene, from Castlederg, vanished after a

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Sinn Fein says “Fairer Recovery” campaign is more than just electioneering

Sinn Fein has launched a campaign in Co Donegal aimed at building wide public support for a fair recovery. The campaign is entitled ‘A Fair Recovery is Possible’, and it will see the party engage with people on the doorsteps across the county. The party will also be handing out thousands of leaflets across Donegal in

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DACC to meet with Department of Health to discuss Breast Cancer Service

Members of Donegal Action for Cancer Care are to meet with representatives from the Department of Health again next month. In February it was confirmed that a general surgeon would be appointed at Letterkenny General Hospital within four months. A commitment was also been given that two locum GP’s would be appointed to support the

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Mac Lochlainn says community festivals and sports events should not have to pay for policing

A Donegal Deputy has begun a campaign to remove the obligation on local sports organisations and community based festivals to pay for policing services. Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn says Sinn Fein will introduce legislation to amend Section 30 of the Garda Síochána Act. Last month, it emerged that a festival in Co Donegal, which did

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Athletics news

  Mark English runs 800 in Cork City Sports tonight then joins Irish u 23 squad in Estonia tomorrow where along with Karl Griffin and Dempsey Mc guigan competes in the coming days. The Olympic council of Ireland yesterday included 4 Donegal youth athletes on the squad for European youth Olympics in Tbilisi, Georgia later

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Fatal Barnesmore crash inquest hears how 83-year-old Dunkineely man died instantly

A fatal head-on collision between two cars on the N15 at Barnesmore was described at an inquest today. 83-year-old George McCallig died instantly in the head on collision in August last year. Coroner Dr Diarmuid Hegarty heard how 83-year-old George McCallig died instantly when his car veered across the road and collided with one driven

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Bloody Foreland thatched cottage saved from destruction after fire outbreak

A 100 year old thatched cottage at Bloody Foreland has been damaged by fire, but substantial damage has been avoided because of the reaction of local people. The cottage has become a focal point of the local area, particularly in terms of the local festival which gets underway later this month. Speaking to Greg Hughes

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Stormont to probe NAMA money transfer allegations

  The north’s finance committee will today consider calling NAMA officials before its inquiry into allegations surrounding a 7 million pound money transfer, that’s been linked to the sale of some of the agency’s Northern Ireland portfolio. The committee is also expected to call Independent TD Mick Wallace to give evidence. Deputy Wallace has alleged

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Derry affected by floods following torrential rain on Monday night

  Parts of Derry City were badly affected by floods last night. The Lonemoor Road and Rossville Street had to be closed and there were also problems in the Bogside, Creggan, Foyle Road and Strand Road. Derry City and Strabane Council were urging people to avoid certain streets because of localised flooding caused by heavy

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X Factor audition doors reopen after two-day delay following the death of Simon Cowell’s mum

X Factor auditions will begin on Wednesday after a two-day delay following the death of show supremo Simon Cowell’s mother. The family of the music mogul announced that Julie Cowell died yesterday at 89. Auditions for the ITV talent show were due to begin in Manchester today but were cancelled. A spokesman for Syco Entertainment

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Almost 500 ESB customers without power on Arranmore Island

The ESB’s working to restore power to almost 500 of its customers on Arranmore Island this afternoon. Thunder and lightning hit many parts of the county overnight. Power has been out on the island since 11am this morning, and the ESB are hoping to have power restored shortly. There are currently up to 400 students on Arranmore learning

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Calls for discussion on future of Ballyarnett building after weekend fire

There are calls for urgent action to determine the future of the traveller’s community centre at Ballyarnett. It comes after a fire caused serious damage to the disused building on Saturday afternoon. The cause is being investigated, but it’s understood it is believed to  have been a case of vandalism. Local Councillor Tony Hasson says

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Call for Fennelly Commission’s terms of reference to be widened following bugging allegations

Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has called on the Government to amend the terms of reference of the Fennelly Commission. The current terms prevent the examination of allegations concerning the bugging of conversations in some Garda stations by Gardaí. He is responding to revelations which were published in yesterday’s Sunday Business Post. Deputy

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Dungloe residents protest at effect of construction traffic on road

  Residents in Dungloe are currently holding a protest outside the treatment plant which is under construction. The road outside the plant has been extensively broken up by heavy vehicles coming in and out of the site. As a result, residents in the surrounding area have had significant damage caused to their cars. They have

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