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Gallagher court appearance on threat to kill

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:21:28 GMT

A convicted killer will have to wait until next Thursday to hear if a bail variation on his behalf has been granted.

European Parliament website in Irish

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:43:49 GMT

The President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz has agreed to give the go-ahead for an Irish language version of the parliament’s official website, following intensive lobbying by Irish MEPs.

New small craft harbour for Killybegs

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:23:40 GMT

The Minister for the Marine Simon Coveney TD has given the go ahead for a new small craft harbour in Killybegs.

Lisa Culbert to seek Town Council nomination

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:01:32 GMT

Lisa Culbert, daughter of the late Letterkenny Town Councillor, Tadgh Culbert, is to let her name go forward for co-option to the seat held by her father on Letterkenny Town Council.

Funding for Diabetes nurse at Letterkenny General Hospital welcomed

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:59:19 GMT

Thomas Pringle TD has welcomed the approved funding for the appointment of an Integrated Care Diabetes Nurse Specialist at Letterkenny General Hospital (LGH).

Donegal tops Blue Flag Beach Awards

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:58:49 GMT

Donegal has achieved the highest number of Blue Flag beach awards of any county in the country.

Donegal and Derry mourn the passing of Joe ‘Timer’ Cassidy - a Foyle Harps legend

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:48:53 GMT

On Tuesday morning as the mortal remains of Joe ‘Timer’ Cassidy left Cluain Barron in Ballyshannon, the sun did something it hasn’t done much this ‘summer’. It came out.

Gallagher due in court today on threat allegations

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:33:08 GMT

Double killer John Gallagher is due to appear in court today [Thursday] as part of an ongoing case alleging he made threats to kill.

HSE confirms preschool inclusion project

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:44:59 GMT

The Health Service Executive (HSE), in a statement released Wednesday afternoon, said preschool provisions should be provided to the greatest extent possible in mainstream settings.

BREAKING NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Tom Conaghan to stand for council

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:41:46 GMT

After two years at the helm as Mayor of Donegal Town, Tom Conaghan has confirmed exclusively to the Donegal Democrat that he will be a candidate in next year’s local elections.

Donegal has lowest disposable income in the country

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:05:25 GMT

A new report confirms what most people in Donegal already suspected - we have the lowest disposable income per person in the country and the border region has the lowest rate of employment.

Major emergency drill in Killybegs today

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:03:32 GMT

A massive joint operation testing the emergency services’ ability to cope with a fire on a cruise ship will take place today in Killybegs.

More should be made of Swilly river as a Letterkenny amenity

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:48:06 GMT

A call has been made for work to begin on improving the River Swilly in Letterkenny to make it an amenity in the town.

Extra tickets for Donegal - thanks to Tyrone!

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:41:00 GMT

Donegal’s GAA Clubs have been given an additional 1,000 extra tickets for Sunday’s crunch match in McCumhaill Park in Ballybofey after Tyrone’s allocation failed to sell out to club members.

Sinn Féin say John Downey arrest is “vindictive, unnecessary and unhelpful”

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:38:55 GMT

Sinn Féin has called for the immediate release of Dongal man John Downey, arrested and charged earlier today in connection with the 1982 Hyde Park bombing.

Donegal man charged over Hyde Park bombing

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:42:07 GMT

A man from Donegal has been charged with the murders of four soldiers in the IRA’s 1982 Hyde Park bombing.

McHugh meeting Minister on “grave” fodder concerns

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:52:56 GMT

A meeting is taking place this morning between Donegal North East TD, Deputy Joe McHugh, and the Minister for Agriculture on the ongoing fodder crisis

Letterkenny crime figures fall

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:16:53 GMT

Crime in the Letterkenny area has fallen by 15 per cent in the last year, new figures suggest.

650 cannabis plants in Kinlough

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:17:15 GMT

Gardaí are appealing for information after a cannabis grow house was discovered near Kinlough.

Elderly woman described as “serious” after Inver collision

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:39:50 GMT

An elderly woman from South Donegal has been taken to hospital after suffering injuries in a two car collision near Inver late last night.