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TSB branch to close

THE Permanent TSB branch in Donegal Town is to close within the next four years as part of a major restructuring of the bank

Back-to-back titles for Donegal's history makers!

THOUSANDS packed The Diamond, Donegal Town last night as Donegal’s first ever back-to-back Ulster Champions were given a hero’s welcome back to the county.

Green funeral takes place in Auckland

THE family of the Raphoe native and multi-millionaire businessman, Hugh Green (80), who was buried in New Zealand yesterday (Thursday) have spoken of the ‘unbelievable comfort and support’ they have had from his native Donegal and all over Ireland.

Courthouse to start next year – McHugh

Construction work on a new courthouse in Letterkenny is expected to start next year, according to Deputy Joe McHugh.

Cars queue for cut-price fuel

HUNDREDS of cars formed a mile-long tail-back on the main artery into Letterkenny this week as they queued to take advantage of a half-price fuel sale at the Dry Arch Filling station.

Circuit Judge slams Donegal’s car culture

A CIRCUIT Court Judge has hit out at the culture of modified cars, speeding and dangerous driving that results in death and serious injury on Donegal roads.

Donegal accounts for almost almost 15% of viagra spend

DONEGAL accounted for almost fifteen per cent of the HSE’s spend on Viagra and other erectile dysfunction drugs in 2010, according to figures released this week.

Plans for new Primary Care Centres in Donegal Town and Dungloe

Fine Gael Minister of State for the Gaeltacht, Dinny McGinley T.D. for Donegal South West, has welcomed plans to develop two new Primary Care Centres in Donegal Town & Dungloe. The announcement was made as part of a multi-billion euro stimulus package unveiled by the Government, which also includes significant investment in roads and schools across the country.

An tÚdaras wants its €360,000 back

A SPOKESPERSON for Údarás na Gaeltachta said they will be ‘taking steps’ to recoup €360,000 in grant aid paid to a company in Gaoth Dobhair which closed this week.