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Shandon Hotel’s half-price holidays a winner with Donegal guests
Staff at one of Donegal’s top hotels say they’ve been left humbled by the support they have received within the county as they continue to welcome guests. The team at the award-winning Shandon Hotel...
View ArticleArranmore RNLI back in action following Covid-19 precautions
THE RNLI lifeboat on Arranmore is back on service – a week after a positive Covid-19 case was detected among the team. The volunteers have announced a full return to service as of 9pm tonight...
View ArticleThree bears, six boars and a baby star in Wild Ireland series finale
RTE’s documentary series on Wild Ireland will come to an end tonight with a behind the scenes look at some of the biggest moments for the sanctuary family. The finale of Return of the Wild: The Bearman...
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Is it hello, how’ya or Huawei? – by Brian McDaid
It’s that time for me again when phone contract ends and I get that itching for a new phone. So on Saturday morning recently I headed to the phone shop to see what was available. To to make a long...
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Leah Gallen stays ready for action amid ongoing uncertainty
ORDINARILY, it should have been one of the biggest weeks of Leah Gallen’s young life. The recently-turned 18-year-old boxer was due to punch in her first day as a quantity surveying student on Monday...
View ArticleDaniel demands support for struggling Irish music industry
Daniel O’Donnell has demanded support for the struggling Irish music industry. The Kincasslagh man said that while he misses performing live, he feels most concern for younger performers, bands and...
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Mac Lochlainn’s fishers motion fails to float in Dáil
A Dáil motion led by Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD to reverse a controversial penalty points system for fishers has been voted down. The Sinn Féin Private Members Bill sought to annul a new system of...
View ArticleJob Vacancy: Legal Secretary sought by Letterkenny practice
Job Vacancy: A Letterkenny-based Solicitors Practice is currently recruiting: Position available in Liddy Scollan Solicitors, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal for a Legal Secretary. Office experience...
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Priest and former Senator among cases to be heard in Irish
A Judge has ordered that a special court date be set to hear the separate cases of a former Senator charged with a hit and run and a priest charged with drink driving. The cases are amongst a number...
View ArticleCovid-19 Latest: Seven patients with virus at Letterkenny Hospital
The number of Covid-19 positive patients at Letterkenny University Hospital has risen to seven in the past day. The figure increased from three since Tuesday night. At 8pm Wednesday, the hospital...
View ArticleMan freed after brutal assault on girlfriend is jailed on appeal
A man who brutally assaulted his girlfriend after downing a dozen pints of Guinness has been jailed for 18 months after he originally walked free from court. Stephen Connor treated the woman to a...
View ArticleNew car registrations up 150% in Donegal for September
New car registrations are picking up speed in Donegal, with an increase of 150% this September compared to 2019. Donegal’s motor sales industry is reporting a September surge after a lockdown slump....
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TV doc discovers secrets behind iconic Donegal paintings
A fascinating exploration of art and history in the Donegal Gaeltacht will be unveiled in a documentary on TG4 this month. Ar Lorg Annie, which will air on TG4 on Wednesday 7th October at 9:30pm, will...
View ArticleHorror show as Derry cancels Halloween celebrations
Plans to hold Halloween firework displays in Derry have been scrapped to help curb the Coronavirus surge in the north west. Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) announced in June the annual...
View ArticleDr Tony Holohan to return as Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer
Dr Tony Holohan is expected to return to his post as Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer next week. Dr Holohan, who led Ireland’s response in the first months of the Covid-19 pandemic, took leave in July...
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SCAM Donegal Gardai issue warning over DHL delivery hoax
Donegal Gardai have issued a warning over a scam doing the rounds involving a bogus message from DHL couriers. Gardai say they are aware of local people who have fallen victim to the hoax already. They...
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Save your receipts: Stay and Spend Scheme starts today
Featured image: Harvey’s Point Hotel, Co. Donegal The government’s Stay and Spend Scheme begins today, 1st October, offering money back on your bill in restaurants, hotels and other hospitality...
View ArticleTwo more deaths and 259 cases of Covid in North
There have been a further 259 cases of Covid in Northern and two more deaths from the virus. There have now been 11,952 cases as the numbers continue to rise each week. New restrictions are due to be...
View ArticleNew restrictions on household visits under consideration
New nationwide restrictions on household visitors are set to be considered by the Government this week. Gatherings may be limited to six people from one visiting household only. This rule is currently...
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Letterkenny Hospital urged to address maternity care issues
A new report has ranked Letterkenny University Hospital in joint-last place for maternity experiences. The first National Maternity Experience Survey, published today, found that the majority of women...
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