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Windfarm workers to stage 72 hour work stoppage across the country

Up to 100 staff at one of the country’s largest windfarm service providers are to stage a 72-hour work stoppage at locations throughout Ireland in a dispute over pay and conditions. The workers’ union, the Technical, Engineering and Electrical Union, says the strike will begin next Friday unless the company enters talks. The union is

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Drink driving case against Donegal Senator adjourned again

A drink driving case against a Donegal Senator has been adjourned again at Letterkenny District Court. Senator Brian O’Domhnaill was not present in court this morning but was represented, in Irish, by his solicitor. The charges against 37-year-old Senator O’Domhnaill of Killult, Falcarragh, include being ‘drunk in charge’ of a vehicle as well as hit-and-run,

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Three teenagers arrested following antisocial behavior in Galliagh area of Derry

A number of young people were arrested by police in Derry after two nights of antisocial behaviour in the Galliagh area. Police came under attack from youths throwing stones, bricks, bottles and other objects in the Glencaw Park and Leafair Gardens area on Saturday night. The incidents are not being linked to the paramilitary attack

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Jessica Lange departs American Horror Story as Gaga and Bomer check in

  Jessica Lange has confirmed she is leaving American Horror Story after four series. But the fifth season of Ryan Murphy’s hit show, American Horror Story: Hotel, will star Lady Gaga and White Collar hunk Matt Bomer. Jessica, 65, has starred in all four seasons of the gory series – Murder House, Asylum Coven and

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Killybegs coastguard called to assist dive vessel in distress

Killybegs Coastguard were called out yesterday evening to Malin Beg to assist a dive vessel in distress that had lost engine power with onshore wind. The Vessel was taken under tow to Teelin harbour and returned safely to other awaiting club members . Shane McCrudden from Killybegs Coastguard highlighted what happened and is reminding people,

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Gardai appeal for information on missing Wexford man seen in Letterkenny

  Gardaí are renewing their appeal for the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of 30 year old Michael Kingston originally from Ballina, Curracloe, Co. Wexford. He has been missing since 7.30am on 9th March from South Central Apartments, Rockbrook, Sandyford, Dublin 18. There has a been reported sighting of Michael Kingston in Letterkenny on

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Inishowen League advance to the last 8 of the Oscar Traynor InterLeague Trophy

Inishowen League advance to the last 8 of the Oscar Traynor InterLeague competition with a 1 – 0 victory over United Churches, Dublin at Maginn Park today. The goal came from Culdaff FC striker Brendan McLaughlin in the first half. The victory sets up a mouth watering fixture against Oscar Traynor champions AUL at the

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Investigation under way after helicopter targeted with a laser during search operation in Gaoth Dobhair

Gardai in Milford are investigating reports that the Sligo emergency helicopter was targeted with an alleged laser in the early hours of this morning. The helicopter was assisting in a search along with several other rescue units for a missing Gaoth Dobhair man. The pilot contacted Malin Head coastguard station when a laser was directed at

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Body discovered in quarry pond at Meenderrygamph, Gaoth Dobhair

Gardai are investigating following the discovery of a 52 year old man whose body was recovered from a quarry pond at Meenderrygamph in Gaoth Dobhair this morning. Several rescue units including the Bunbeg Coastguard Unit, Donegal Mountain Rescue and the Helicopter from Sligo assisted Gardai in searching the area. Gardaí then requested the local fire

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Scor site in Strabane looking likely for new multi-million leisure facility

Councillors in Strabane look set to sign off on Strabane’s Scor Site as decided location for a new multi-million pound leisure facility. It emerged last year that Strabane District Council was preparing to borrow £10 million to fund the development. There were initially 5 sites in mind for the new leisure centre. Discussions over a

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Young Killygordon boy undergoes potentially life-changing surgery

A 6-year-old Co Donegal boy has been discharged from hospital following a second major operation in the US to help him walk. Paul Doherty from Killygordon successfully came through the operation in St. Louis’ Children’s Hospital in Missouri on Wednesday. He was discharged from the hospital yesterday. Paul is still undergoing physio-therapy and will stay

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Cllr says An Taisce report will widen divide between rural and urban areas

Inishowen Councillor Martin Mc Dermott has accused An Taisce and the Government of continuing to undermine the entire viability of rural Ireland. He made the comments in response to the latest report from the heritage agency. The report wants to stop the development of one-off housing and force families to move to villages and towns,

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