A man who used himself as a drugs mule to smuggle heroin into Co Donegal on buses has been jailed…
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Thirty refugee families to settle in Donegal
by Elaine McCallig 8 years agoThirty refugee families will be moving to Donegal in the coming months under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme. The first families…
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Plan to cut road through squirrel haven to be reviewed
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoA controversial plan to cut a road through a stunning forested area in Inishowen which may have damaged the natural…
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On-the-run businessman Ferry lodges complaint over waste rival
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoOn the run Donegal businessman Jim Ferry has lodged a formal complaint with Donegal County Council over a fellow waste…
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Letterkenny road in Derry closed after four-car collision
by Chris McNulty 8 years agoA busy road that acts as a major link between Derry and Donegal has been closed following a road traffic…
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NUJ asks Donegal Democrat owners to reconsider planned redundancies
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoThe National Union of Journalists has asked the owners of the Donegal Democrat newspaper to reconsider laying off some of…
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Family forced to share bedroom after house is over-run by rats
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoA distraught mum has revealed how her family have to sleep in the one bedroom because their house has become…
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Transport Minister Shane Ross to visit Letterkenny to see traffic problems
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoMinister Joe McHugh and Letterkenny Mayor Jimmy Kavanagh have welcomed a commitment by Transport Minister Shane Ross to visit the…
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Planners refuse permission for new cinema for Donegal
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoA planning application for a new cinema for the county have been turned down. The five-screen cinema was due to…
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The daring Donegal woman behind jaw-dropping Blue Planet II scenes
by Rachel McLaughlin 8 years agoThe Blue Planet II documentaries have been wowing viewers this season with incredible cinematic imagery and educational stories. But did…
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Transport Minister vows to disqualify first-offenders and ‘morning after’ drink drivers
by Elaine McCallig 8 years agoTransport Minister Shane Ross has vowed to adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards drink drivers, with “no exceptions”. This follows the…
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Gardai to investigate hoax call after reports of suspicious device
by Rachel McLaughlin 8 years agoAn incident in Letterkenny this morning which involved armed gardai has been confirmed as a response to a hoax call.…
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‘Pond of Poo’ takeaway owner apologises to his customers
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoA Donegal takeaway owner has apologised to his customers after a “pond of poo” was found near the kitchen. Human…
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Donegal bosses rally round little Mikaela Breen with charity car wash
by Rachel McLaughlin 8 years agoDonegal business leaders will get their hands dirty in a charity car wash to help fund a life-changing operation for…
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Breaking: Armed officers carry out raid on Letterkenny property
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoGardai have carried out a major raid at a property on a Letterkenny housing estate. Officers, supported by members of…
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Dumper Ferry ordered to allow EPA to investigate illegal site on his lands
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoThe High Court has ordered fugitive waste collector Jim Ferry to allow the Environmental Protection Agency to enter his land…
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Donegal woman finds dream wedding dress on RTE reality series
by Rachel McLaughlin 8 years agoA Donegal woman chanced upon her dream wedding gown after an appearance on the hit reality show Say Yes to…
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Donegal only one of two counties where rent has dropped in recent months
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoDonegal is one of only two counties in Ireland where rents have dropped in recent months. Rents rose nationwide by…
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A lucky Donegal teen will lead Ireland and Denmark out before World Cup play-off
by Chris McNulty 8 years agoA Donegal teenager will help carry the Irish tricolour onto the pitch at the Aviva Stadium before tomorrow night’s World…
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Man seeks bail after claiming his cellmate is a smoker
by Staff Writer 8 years agoA notorious criminal has asked a judge to release him from jail because his cellmate is a smoker. Gary Brodie…