Margaret McCarron was pregnant with her youngest daughter, Christina, when she was first diagnosed with breast cancer thirty years ago.…
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Donegal musician in standoff with Department over employment rights
by Staff Writer 3 years agoA well-known Donegal musician is at loggerheads with Department of Social Protection after claims that he is not self-employed. Fiddler…
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Are you single? Have you ever wanted to experience a match-making process? If so, RTÉ 2’s hit show First Dates Ireland…
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Man who threatened shop assistant with knife jailed for 3 years
by Staff Writer 3 years agoA man who warned a terrified shop assistant that he knew where he lived as he waved a knife in…
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Donegal volunteers were recognised for their work during the pandemic at an event held in Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey last Thursday…
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Rhododendrons in full lavender bloom said farewell to Carrie Harvey on either side of the New Line Road in Letterkenny…
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Cathaoirleach hails public event as a ‘great step forward for Buncrana’
by Staff Writer 3 years agoCathaoirleach Jack Murray hailed the public event held in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Monday 23rd May as a ‘great…
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Two projects in Donegal have shared funding of €90,000 for fisheries conservation. Inland Fisheries Ireland, the state agency with responsibility…
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Organisers have unveiled the Relay for Life countdown clock at the Polestar roundabout in Letterkenny. Robert O’Connor, Donal Coyle, Mayor…
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‘People shouldn’t have to come to Dublin again to protest,’ Doherty
by Katie Gillen 3 years agoDeputy Pearse Doherty has questioned the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Darragh O’Brien, on his plans for…
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Liquid Therapy to host 24hr surf fundraising event in their ‘June Takeover’
by Katie Gillen 3 years agoLiquid Therapy will host Ireland’s first ever 24-hour surf fundraiser on Rossnowlagh Beach on the 4th of June. For 24…
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Third class students from Robertson National School, Ballintra were crowned national winners of Engineer Ireland’s STEPS Young Engineers Award. Students…
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Child awarded €35k after ‘furniture fall’ at Donegal hotel
by Staff Writer 3 years agoA 10-year-old schoolgirl has been awarded €35,000 in compensation after a piece of furniture fell on her in a Co…
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Minister for Agriculture, Food and and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has received cabinet approval to launch a €3 million scheme…
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Council chief stresses importance of Blue Flags for Donegal’s beaches
by Staff Writer 3 years agoThe importance of Donegal beaches achieving international recognition was stressed by DCC Chief Executive John G McLaughlin after 14 beaches and marinas…
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The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced a new grant of up to €500 towards the cost…
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Former footballer caught with fake jerseys must move to Republic to avoid jail
by Staff Writer 3 years agoA former professional footballer caught with tens of thousands of euro worth of fake replica soccer jerseys and fake cigarettes…
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Ten lucky PCC Falcarragh students have been awarded scholarships by Coiste Pleanáil Teanga (Language Planning Committee) Chloich Cheannfhaola. The scholarships,…
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Donegal is set for a warm and sunny weekend, according to Met Éireann. Thursday and Friday will be mainly dry…
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Donegal scientist elected to prestigious Royal Irish Academy
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoA hugely-accomplished crop scientist from Donegal has been elected as a new member of the Royal Irish Academy. Fiona Doohan,…