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Three ‘suspected pipe bombs’ found on path near primary school in Derry

Police and Army Bomb Disposal Experts are currently examining a number of suspicious object at Drumahoe Road in Derry. Drumahoe Road has been closed at its junctions with the Fincairn Road and Church Road and diversions are in place. It’s understood that three pipe bombs have been discovered. DUP councillor, Hilary McClintock has visited the

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Government says changes to school transport system will not be reversed

The Junior Education Minister has told the Dail that the government will not be introducing an appeals mechanism against changes to the school transport scheme, which it’s claimed will see pupils from the Urris area forced to relocate from Carndonagh to Buncrana. The change, which sees a new system of calculating distances, was brought in

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Report proposes under 20 grade and no third level sides in McKenna Cup

The changing of the under 21 grade to under 20 and the withdrawal of third level colleges from pre season competitions are just two proposals in a Gaelic players association report released today. The report entitled “Never enough time” has found 50 % of those in third level asked feel overwhelmed by their commitments. 40%

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Donegal County Coucil hosts delegation from the Palestinian Minicipality of Al-bireh

Donegal County Council has been hosting a delegation from Al-bireh Municipality in Palestine this week. The three delegates have been briefed on economic, social and cultural position of Donegal, and tofay has been visiting Sliabh Liag and other tourism sites in South and West Donegal. The Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland joined the delegation for a

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Alcohol Forum says advertising and marketing are prompting young drinking

A National Conference on Alcohol taking place today to discuss how communities can tackle alcohol abuse. It’s part of Action on Alcohol Week, which is organised by the Donegal based Alcohol Forum. The role that marketing plays in influencing young people’s attitudes and behaviours to alcohol is also being discussed. The Chief Executive of the

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McGregor, McKellen, Watson, Thompson set for Beauty & the Beast roles

Ewan McGregor will be starring in Beauty and the Beast opposite Ian McKellen, Emma Watson and Emma Thompson. The 44-year-old actor has been announced as the latest casting for Disney’s live-action film, and will be playing Lumiere, the butler-turned-candlestick, according to Empire Online. Emma Watson will be starring as Belle, while Emma Thompson will be

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Daniel Radcliffe will play creator of Grand Theft Auto in a one-off BBC Drama

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is to star in a new drama about hit computer game Grand Theft Auto. The actor will appear in the BBC2 drama which has a working title of Game Changer. Radcliffe will take on the role of Sam Houser, who attended London’s prestigious St Paul’s school before studying at Cambridge

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Former British soldier jailed for ten and a half years for abusing own children

A former British soldier who lined his children up ‘like mini soldiers’ before punishing them sometimes with a poker has been jailed for ten and a half years at Derry Crown Court. The 60-year-old man from County Derry who cannot be named to protect the identity of his victims, had admitted three counts of cruelty

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Britain’s Prince Charles and his wife Camilla to visit Northwest

Britain’s Prince Charles and his wife Camilla are to visit Ireland next month. It’s been confirmed that the royal couple will visit Ireland, and Northern Ireland, for four days beginning on May the 19th. It’s the couple’s first visit to Ireland together – and Charles’ first visit since 2002. It has been reported they will

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James McClean being linked with £4 million move to Newcastle United

Former Derry City winger James McClean is being linked with a move away from Wigan Athletic. The Ireland international, who celebrates his 26th birthday tomorrow (Wednesday), is being linked with a move to Newcastle United. Rumours are rife in the North-East of England suggesting that the “Magpies” are prepared to table a bid of £4

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Emergency ETB meeting to discuss future of Colaiste Chineal Eoghain

A special meeting of the Donegal Education and Training Board will take place on Monday next to discuss the future of Colaiste Chineal Eoghain in Buncrana, which is set to be closed on a phased basis because of insufficient numbers applying for enrolment. The special meeting was sought by Cllr Rena Donaghey, a member of

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Kirstie and Phil – our relationship is nothing but professional

TV presenters Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer have denied that there was anything going on when they were spotted leaving a hotel bedroom together. The Location, Location, Location presenters’ friendship has been a constant subject of speculation. Married star Phil said that they ended up in the hotel bedroom because Kirstie, who has two children

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O’Donnell says housing list reviews are needed to minimise refusals

A Donegal councillor is calling for a review of how council houses are allocated after being told that of the replies received so far from people offered houses in the Letterkenny Municipal District this year, more than half have turned them down. Cllr John O’Donnell says cases where there are genuine reasons for turning down

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Three Donegal NE TDs meet with ETB CEO to discuss Colaiste Chineal Eoghain

A meeting is underway between the three Donegal North East TDs and the Chief Executive of the Donegal Education and Training Board as a campaign to save Colaiste Chineal Eoghain in Buncrana continues. Last week, Sean Purcell confirmed the ETB had decided to close the school on a phased basis because enrolement applications were well

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Study finds anxiety is the most common issue dealt with by Jigsaw

A new study says anxiety is the most common concern raised by young people seeking help with mental health issues. According to research by Jigsaw – low mood, stress and family problems were the other main concerns raised over the past six years. There are 10 Jigsaw centres across the country, including one in Letterkenny.

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