Independent Councillor Frank McBrearty has confirmed he will run in next month’s local elections. The Raphoe man was first elected…
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Peter Casey to contest European Parliament Elections
by Staff Writer 1 year agoInishowen-based businessman Peter Casey is running as an Independent candidate in the European Elections. The Dragons Den star from Derry,…
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Councillor Lilian Barr to make history as first black Mayor in the North
by Rachel McLaughlin 1 year agoSDLP Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr has been selected to serve as the next Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council. A native…
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Derry City and Strabane City is set to form a twinning arrangement with the city of Bethlehem. Bethlehem is one…
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Arranmore teen brings fight for fair fishing rights to European Parliament
by Rachel McLaughlin 1 year agoYoung Donegal fisherwoman Muireann Kavanagh brought her campaign for the reopening of line-caught pollack fishery directly to the European Parliament’s…
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Arranmore teen to bring fishing rights campaign to European Parliament
by Rachel McLaughlin 1 year agoFourteen-year-old fisherwoman Muireann Kavanagh is set to bring her plea for fair fishing rights to the European Parliament this week.…
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Government made ‘absolute mess’ of Ireland’s immigration system – Mac Lochlainn TD
by Staff Writer 1 year agoSinn Féin Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has said that the government must listen to the Irish public before signing up…
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Children’s therapy centre at risk of turning away clients due to grant hold-up
by Staff Writer 1 year agoArticle Updated: 11.30am Services at a Falcarragh equine therapy centre have come under threat as they wait four months for…
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Former RTÉ journalist Ciaran Mulloolly tipped as EU election candidate
by Staff Writer 1 year agoFormer RTE broadcaster Ciaran Mulloolly is tipped to run in the European Elections, according to reports. Speculation has surfaced over…
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Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys TD has been appointed as the new Deputy Leader of Fine Gael. Humphreys takes up…
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Insurance firms ‘recording bonanza profits’ while ripping off consumers – Doherty TD
by Staff Writer 1 year agoDonegal Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty has hit out over the rise in public and employer liability profits in Ireland’s…
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Buncrana charity founder seeks election as Independent candidate
by Staff Writer 1 year agoWell-known Buncrana man Adrian McMyler is throwing his hat in the ring for the local elections. Adrian founded Buncrana Children’s…
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Campaigner Joy Beard to run for 100% Redress Party in Buncrana
by Rachel McLaughlin 1 year agoDefective block homeowner Joy Beard has been added to the 100% Redress Party ticket for the local elections in Buncrana. Joy…
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Donegal celebrates 125 years of modern local government
by Staff Writer 1 year agoA national exhibition highlighting the many achievements of modern local government over the past 125 years has been put on…
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Donegal minister Charlie McConalogue has welcomed a commitment by Fisheries Commissioner, Virginijus Sinkevičius, to undertake a full evaluation of the…
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The People’s Document gains unanimous endorsement by 100% Redress Party
by Staff Writer 1 year agoThe 100% Redress Party has given formal backing to The People’s Document as a way forward for ‘true redress’ for…
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Young Arranmore fisherwoman exposes threats to family heritage
by Staff Writer 1 year agoA fourteen-year-old fisherwoman from Arranmore Island is raising her voice for the future of small-scale fishing. Muireann Kavanagh is a…
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Eamonn Jackson, former Chairperson of the Mica Action Group, has announced he will contest the local elections in Milford. Eamonn…
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Nina Carberry jockeying for position on Fine Gael EU election ticket
by Staff Writer 1 year agoFormer jockey Nina Carberry is seeking to enter the race for the European Parliament for Fine Gael for the Midlands-North…
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Defective Blocks Ireland demands transparency on ‘force majeure’ amendment
by Staff Writer 1 year agoThe Defective Blocks Ireland redress group is calling on Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey to explain his initial decision to…