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Randox Teo to unveil up to 500 new jobs for its centre in west Donegal

As many as five hundred new jobs are expected to be announced for west Donegal today by Randox Teo as part of a multimillion euro investment. Randox currently employs 70 people at its life-science/ engineering and manufacturing centre in Dungloe with the company stating that the workforce will multiply several fold in the coming years.

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Donegal SFC: Ardara and N. Conaill must meet again

Ardara                  1-9          Naomh Conaill          0-12 Ardara and Naomh Conaill must meet again after they drew in an exciting Donegal  Senior Football Championship clash in Donegal Town. Played in testing wet and windy conditions, the Glenties men had the better of the first half as they led by 0-5 to 0-3. But they had

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Irish Water treating people of Donegal with contempt – Cllr Gallagher

Irish Water has been accused of treating the people of Donegal with contempt by refusing numerous requests to meet with Donegal County Councillors. Councillor Marie Therese Gallagher says local representatives are keen to meet with Irish Water to discuss a number of issues effecting the county. She says their refusal to do so is all

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International delegation representing water inspectorates from UK and Spain to visit Donegal

An International delegation representing water inspectorates from the UK and Spain are in Donegal next week to see what they can learn from a number of private group water schemes in the county. The start their visit on Thursday in Inishowen to view the Bunn Water Scheme which supplies a private water supply to 88

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No threat of eviction for Donegal council house tenants over water charges

Donegal County Council has confirmed that no council house tenants will be threatened with or face eviction for the non payment of water charges. It emerged yesterday that Wicklow County Council has told households on its Rental Accommodation Scheme that they could be kicked out for not paying the charges. But Donegal County Councillor Patrick

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Mayo priest awared 27% of Donegal home he shared with former lover

A Co Mayo curate has been awarded 27% of a Donegal home he once shared with a former Franciscan friar, with whom he was in a relationship. Ballina-based Father Gabriel Rosebotham had claimed he is entitled to half ownership of Rose Cottage, Letterbarra near Donegal town. However, Hugo Crawford, who still lives in the house,

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Man who was shot and had his house burnt down in St Johnston is charged with £2.1m drug haul

A 32-year-old man, who was shot and had his house burnt in St Johnston, has appeared in court in relation to a £2.1m drug haul. Declan Gallagher, whose address was given as the Greater Manchester area, appeared in court in Derry today. Declan Gallagher was described as ‘a major player in an organised crime gang

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Cathal Corey’s name put forward for Donegal job with nominations to close at 5pm today

Nominations for the Donegal Senior, U21 and Minor managerial positions close today at 5pm. It’s being reported this morning that Cathal Corey has entered the race to replace Jim Mc Guinness. According to the Star newspaper, Corey has been nominated by the Naomh Conaill club Back in 2009, McGuinness and Corey were joint managers of

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Cllr wants assurances that people won’t be evicted from council houses for not paying water charges

A Donegal County Councillor is today seeking assurances from the local authority that people won’t be evicted from council houses for not paying water charges. It emerged yesterdat that Wicklow County Council has told households on its Rental Accommodation Scheme that they could be kicked out for not paying the charges. Councillor Gerry McMonagle says

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Two Donegal fishermen have been fined €67,500 for under declaring fishing catches

Two Donegal fishermen have been fined a total of €67,500 for under declaring fishing catches in Killybegs, ten years ago. The fines were imposed at Donegal Circuit Court today: Master of the Father McKee, Michael Kavanagh, of 11 Ballybough, Greencastle was fined €30,000, while master of the Brendallon, Brendan Gill, of The Cottages, Greencastle, was

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McGee, McHugh & Murphy – Ulster Writers Player of the Year nominees

Having won Ulster titles during the summer and after reaching this years All Ireland Final’s, Donegal is very well represented in the Ulster GAA Writers Awards nominations. The performances of the Donegal senior footballers’ is greatly reflected in the nominations for the Male Footballer of the Year with three short-listed. Neil McGee has been among

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Cllr O’Donnell says former public reps should hand gratuity payments back

A Donegal Cllr is calling on all former public representatives who received gratuity payments to give them up. It was revealed last week that five former Donegal County Cllrs are to share €200,000 in gratuity payments. They are David Alcorn, Padriag O Doherty and John Boyle, who will all receive around €48,000, Noel McBride who

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Cllr calls for speed limits outside Donegals schools to be reviewed

A Donegal County Councillor has welcomed the Transport minister’s decision after Donegal County Council were asked to reconsider speed limits in housing estates. Paschal Donohoe says he wants all councils across the country to take a second look at the limits, and whether they’re doing enough to ensure child safety. Councillor Patrick McGowen says the

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Thousands expected to come out for Donegal water charges protest

Can”t Pay Won’t Pay expects thousands to attend a march against water charges planned for Letterkenny next month. The group has described concessions in Budget 2015 as a ‘con trick’ and says they remain firmly opposed to the charges. A series of nationawide protests take place on November the 1st across the country, including Letterkenny.

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Greencastle men plead guilty to under-declaration of fishing catch

Two Donegal skippers pleaded guilty this afternoon to charges of failing to make an accurate landing declaration of catch, within 48 hours, in Killybegs, ten years ago, at Donegal circuit court. Michael Kavanagh, Ballybough, Greencastle, captain of the McKee boat admitted failing to make an accurate landing declaration of catch within 48 hours on October

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Donegal County Council asked to look at housing estate’s speed limits

The transport minister’s asked Donegal County Council to reconsider  speed limits in housing estates. Paschal Donohoe says he wants all councils across the country to take a second look at the limits, and whether they’re doing enough to ensure child safety. He wants local authorities to consult with residents and examine whether more could be

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Two Greencastle men in court on 10 year old fishing catch charges

Two Donegal fishermen this morning denied charges relating to an alleged under declaration of fishing catch in Killybegs, ten years ago, at Donegal circuit court. Their trial is expected to last for at least three days. Michael Kavanagh, 11 Ballybough, Greencastle a master of the Father McKee boat, pleaded not guilty to failing to make

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MacCumhaill Park named to host Donegal Tyrone in Ulster fixtures draft

The Ulster Council have drawn up their draft fixtures for next years championships. The Donegal Tyrone senior and minor preliminary tie has been penciled in for Sunday 17th May at MacCumhaill Park Ballybofey. Whoever wins that tie will go through to take on Armagh in the quarter finals on the weekend of the 14th June.

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Concerns raised after over a dozen accidents on Derrybeg road in a year

Concerns have been raised about a dangerous stretch of road in Gweedore were there has been more than a dozen accidents during the past twelve months. It’s understood that up twenty-five cars have went off the Meenanillar Road in Derrybeg in the past year. Cllrs are concerned that someone could be seriously injured as Derrybeg

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