MORE than 80 per cent of Donegal retailers saw an increase in their Christmas trade in 2014 and over 55 per cent of them intend to take on more staff this year. That’s according to a sample survey conducted in the county by award-winning online accountancy firm, accountantonline.ie.
Letterkenny blind date 50 years on
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A LETTERKENNY couple who met on a blind date on Christmas Eve 50 years ago said they would do it all over again and are still very much in love.
Ten water supplies in Donegal at risk
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TEN public water supplies in Donegal present a risk of contamination and are in breach of environmental guidelines for the past four years.
Farmers putting lives at risk by blocking drains, Councillor claims
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SOME farmers are putting motorists at risk by deliberately blocking drains, causing water to flow on to public roads.
Joseph Duffy to make UFC debut against Vagner Rocha in March
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DONEGAL Mixed Martial Arts star Joseph Duffy will make his UFC debut on March 14 when he takes on veteran Brazilian Vagner Rocha in Dallas.
Mary Coughlan being encouraged to stand in general election
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FORMER Tánaiste Mary Coughlan said this week that local Fianna Fáil party members are encouraging her to contest the next General Election, but that she has not as yet made up her mind on the matter.
Gardai seek help on Termon filling station break-in
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GARDAI this week appealing for help from the public who may have been in the Termon area in the early hours of Monday morning and saw a dark saloon car which may have been involved in a break-in at Sweeney’s filling station.
Alleged ‘drunk in charge’ case against Senator O’Domhnaill adjourned again
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CHARGES of alleged drink-driving against Donegal Senator Brian O’Domhnaill have been adjourned again at Letterkenny District Court.
New Donegal Film Office website launched
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On Friday last, actor Sean McGinley returned to his native Donegal to launch the Donegal Film Office website at the stunningly scenic location of Glenveagh Castle.
Snow pay day for plough maker after four year wait
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A HOBBY welder thought he would never get rid of four snow ploughs he made following the chilly winter of 2011.