Cork 3-9 Donegal 0-16 Donegal have fallen to their first defeat in this year’s championship after Cork upset the odds at Pairc Ui Rinn today. Donegal found themselves 1-3 to 0-3 down after 21 minutes following Matty Taylor’s goal. Advertisement However, they improved in the second quarter with Patrick McBrearty and Ciaran Moore to the […]
More children’s respite beds needed in Donegal – meeting told
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DONEGAL has four registered centres to provide respite beds for children across the county – and services at two of the centres were recently suspended in order to provide emergency accommodation for people with disabilities. At last week’ meeting of the Regional Health Forum, Cllr. Gerry McMonagle asked for an update on the four centres and […]
Carrigart man standing for election in Milford and Letterkenny
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A CARRIGART based farmer is standing in both the Milford and Letterkenny electoral areas as he believes time is running out for “the people to take control of the country”. Vincent Bradley sees the increased number of non-nationals standing in the local elections as a way of diluting the Irish culture and way of life […]
Gardaí confirm probe into alleged hate crimes against Donegal councillor
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BY JEROME HUGHES RAPHOE Councillor Frank McBrearty Jnr claims there is a concerted effort being made to destroy his reputation and stifle his efforts to get re-elected onto Donegal County Council. Cllr McBrearty, who himself has previously been falsely accused of murder, insists there have been “dozens” of death threats made against him since 1997. […]
Memory of the late Charlie Robinson celebrated at unveiling of new bench
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A COMMEMORATIVE bench in memory of local businessman Charlie Robinson was unveiled in a ceremony on Portnablagh pier on Saturday. The event was organised by Mr Robinson’s family, with Boyd Robinson, who runs the Letterkenny-based estate agency set up by his father more than 25 years ago, acting as MC. Letterkenny man Charlie Robinson, whose career […]
Dumbing down Letterkenny’s traffic crisis achieves nothing – election candidate
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BY JEROME HUGHES IT has been suggested that Letterkenny’s traffic crisis must be addressed ‘head on’ despite the understandable desire of the town’s business community not to give the issue oxygen. Independent election candidate Declan Jordan says he fully understands that shops don’t want the town to get the ‘no go zone’ label because of […]
Chilli Lounge crowned Take Away of the Year
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CAVAN restaurant the Chilli Lounge has been crowned Take Away of the Year at the Food Awards Ireland. Taking place at the Crowne Plaza in Dublin this week, these awards are an annual celebration of Ireland’s food scene, honouring the country’s top culinary destinations. Finalists travelled from all over the island of Ireland for the […]
Public meeting on defective concrete homes to take place tonight
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A public information evening is being held in Raphoe on Friday night to discuss the taking of a judicial review in relation to the defective concrete blocks scandal. The meeting is being organised by the Justice 4 Donegal Defective Concrete Home and Properties Organisation set up back in October 2023. Standing Donegal County Councillor Frank McBrearty […]
Man to go on trial on careless driving causing death charge
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A LETTERKENNY man charged with careless driving causing the death of a woman in Raphoe two years ago, will go on trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court next month. Patrick Quigley (33) of 11 Windmill View, Letterkenny was before Letterkenny District Court on Monday. He is charged with careless driving causing death at Guesthouse End Street, Raphoe […]
Minister snubs ETB’s plea for additional supports
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By Dionne Meehan MINISTER for Education Norma Foley has ignored Donegal Education and Training Board’s plea to implement additional supports for students and teachers affected by the defective block crisis, it has been claimed. In a letter sent to the minister, Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) asked for help for school staff and families to […]