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Donegal midfielder in Irish ladies’ soccer panel to face USA

Having made her senior international debut back in November 2012 against USA in Portland, Oregon, Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team midfielder Ciara Grant is looking forward to facing the Americans once again when the sides meet tomorrow at the Avaya Stadium in San Jose (20:06, Live on Setanta Sports). Grant, from Letterkenny. was second

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Two thousand people take part in Darkness into Light in Letterkenny

  It’s estimated that over 3,800 walkers and runners participated in the Darkness into Light charity walks at three venues in Donegal this morning with nearly 2,000 taking part in Letterkenny. The 5k fundraising event got underway at quarter past four this morning at over 80 venues across the country. Over 100,000 people took part

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Men arrested after Derry SF car damage released pending further enquiries

A 23-year-old man and 17-year-old youth arrested following damage to cars in Derry on Tuesday have been released on bail pending further enquiries. The two cars which were damaged belong to Sinn Fein councillors Collie Kelly and Sandra Duffy, with the party linking the incidents to a number of other attacks on the homes and

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‘Cross border cooperation is vital’ Mc Hugh tells Laurentic conference

Junior Minister Joe Mc Hugh has said continued support for cross border projects and initiatives is crucial for the economic development of Donegal and surrounding counties. Mr Mc Hugh made his comments this morning at the 7th Annual Laurentic Conference and Commemoration, which is underway at Letterkenny Institute of Technology. Today, the event is exploring

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Noonan comments reflect an “out of touch” government – Doherty

A Donegal Deputy has said a suggestion by Minister for Finance Michael Noonan that some people are “allergic to work” is insulting and offensive to those seeking jobs in the county. Speaking at a Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce lunch on Wednesday, Mr Noonan said that “we all know there will be people who will never

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All 18 seats in NI filled – As you were in Foyle, West Tyrone and East Derry, but SF lose Fermanagh South Tyrone

British Prime Minister David Cameron looks set for re-election, with his Conservative Party on the brink of a majority in the House of Commons. It’s been a devastating night for Labour under Ed Miliband and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg’ s Liberal Democrats – with both looking likely to resign. The SNP meanwhile has won

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Judge say Lindsay Lohan will face ‘consequences’ if she fails to complete community service

Lindsay Lohan has only completed a tiny fraction of her remaining community service while on probation for a reckless driving case and will face “consequences” if she doesn’t finish later this month, a Los Angeles judge has warned. Judge Mark Young said he was concerned Li-Lo had managed to work fewer than 10 hours of

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Gardai arrest man suspected of sexually assaulting Co Tyrone woman he met on dating website

A man is suspected of sexually assaulting at least two women after arranging to meet them on a dating website. It’s understood that the man posted a fake profile of himself that showed him to be around 20 years younger than he is. The latest incident involving the middle-aged suspected sex offender happened at an

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Another stand-off between residents and Irish Water in West Donegal

There has been another stand-off between residents and Irish Water contractors in West Donegal today. Earlier this morning there was a stand-off in Burtonport, while there is a stand-off in Cotteen, Gweedore this afternoon. It’s understood there has been up to 20 people involved. Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig, says they’ve reached an agreement

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Government launches discussion document on education in Gaeltacht Schools

A consultation process has been opened on how best to organise education in Gaeltacht Areas, with a new discussion document published this week. Junior Gaeltacht Minister Joe Mc Hugh says the proposals are intended to strengthen Irish-medium education in the Gaeltacht as part of the 20-Year Strategy for Irish. He says children raised through Irish

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Education Minister urges unions to return to talks as teachers protest reform

Thousands of Donegal teachers are taking part in a lunchtime protest today in opposition to proposals for Junior Cycle Reform. Teachers maintain the changes will will undermine standards, equity and fairness. The protesta are being organised by second-level teacher unions the ASTI and the TUI. Neill Curran is the Donegal representative for the ASTI –

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US marine renewable energy company to establish Irish base at LYIT

Donegal could be set to become a national centre of renewable energy after a US company confirmed this week it is establishing an Irish base at the Co-Lab at Letterkenny Institute of Technology. ORPC, the Ocean Renewable Power Company will work with the college and Donegal County Council, with the council’s CEO Seamus Neely saying

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