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Hundreds attend funeral mass of Tommie Gorman
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Hundreds gathered at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church in Ransboro on Saturday afternoon for the funeral mass of former RTÉ journalist Tommie Gorman. Mr Gorman, of Lisheen, Strandhill and formerly of Cairns Road passed away Saint Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin on Tuesday. He was 68. Among the mourners included Taoiseach Simon Harris as well former Sinn…
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Funeral mass of Tommie Gorman takes place
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Tommie Gorman has been remembered for his kindness and inquisitiveness at his funeral mass this afternoon. Mr Gorman, who worked for RTÉ for more than forty years passed away on Tuesday at the age of 68. He is survived by his wife Ceara, daughter Moya, son Joe and extended family members. During the homily at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church in Rans…
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A Donegal TD used his county as an example in the Dáil for improvements needed in relation to funding for carers. Independent TD Thomas Pringle has called the statuary home care scheme an “undelivered promise” from the government. It was pointed out that the majority of care provided in the home is undertaken informally by family members and others…
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Lack of special needs classrooms impacting north west
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There is currently a crisis in a sector where there doesn't need to be one. That's the view of Sinn Féin Deputy, Martin Kenny, who spoke on a motion regarding funding for primary schools. Deputy Kenny raised the issue of special needs classrooms, and how a lack of availability in schools is crippling families right across the country. The Sligo-Lei…
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Sligo Cllr reiterates priority to develop N17
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A recently elected Sligo Cllr has reiterated their big priority is the N17 road going forward. Cllr Barry Gallagher was appointed to the Ballymote/Tubbercurry council for the first time, and has stated that his fellow Cllrs are united over major improvements for the area. The issue of the N17 has been a long-standing issue in the area, with improve…
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South Donegal school's struggles highlighted by TD
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A Donegal national school was used as an example in the Dáil for the need of further supports in primary education. Independent TD Thomas Pringle highlighted the situation with the Glebe national school in Donegal town, who are still waiting on a modular classroom, having applied for one in March 2023. There are currently 5 teachers to 4 classrooms…
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Sligo-Leitrim TD raises hydrotherapy pool issue in the Dáil
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The reopening of the hydrotherapy pool in Cregg House has been raised on the floor of the Dáil. Earlier this week it emerged that a business case had made been by the HSE for the operation of the service. It's believed that the service aims to be in place two days a week which will require annual funding of just over €230,000. However, Sligo-Leitri…
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Renewed calls on ESB to rethink Donegal Diamonds transformers
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There are renewed calls on the ESB to revisit a decision to keep their transformers above ground on the Diamond in Donegal Town. The new look Diamond partially reopened this morning following an extensive regeneration project. It has new seating, paving, lighting and planting and a new community canopy and entertainment space for use by the communi…
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RNLI volunteers praised for mammoth rescue operation in Donegal
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RNLI volunteers in Donegal have been praised for their actions in a mammoth 12 hour rescue operation. Two competitors in a major sailing race were rescued in a dramatic overnight operation by Lough Swilly lifeboat crew in the early hours of yesterday morning. The yacht, had lost power and its sails had become tangled in the mast. Lough Swilly Press…
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Warning over future of local music festival scene
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There's a warning that more local music festivals will shut down without Government intervention. It's emerged that nine music festivals across the country have either been cancelled or not going ahead for this year. The call comes as thousands are set to descend on Taylor Swifts three sold out gigs at Dublin's Aviva Stadium this weekend. Speaking …
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Donegal GAA podcast 27/06/2024 - Sizing up the wee county
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Paddy McGill is joined by Glenswilly manager Gary McDaid and the Irish Sun's GAA correspondent (& Killybegs native) Jason Byrne to preview this weekend's four All-Ireland football quarter-finals.
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Assurances sought that SUH Chronic Pain Unit closure is temporary
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The closure of the Chronic Pain Unit in Sligo University Hospital has been raised on the floor of the Dáil this afternoon. The unit is set to close tomorrow, following the departure of the two consultants working in the unit to other hospitals. It's understood that there are currently some 1,500 people on the waiting list. The issue was raised by I…
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Questions over Ballyshannon Hospital long-term beds delay
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Questions of the delay to the availability of long-term beds in Ballyshannon Hospital have been raised. The hospital originally opened on a phased basis, with the intention of having 13 long-stay beds available for use by July. Donegal Sinn Fein Cllr Michael McMahon says answers need to be provided by the HSE immediately. Cllr McMahon highlighted h…
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Splitting Donegal into two Garda divisions "a huge mistake"
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Creating two seperate Garda divisions in Donegal would be a huge mistake. That's the view of a former Garda Sergeant, who was reacting to the news that Donegal is to be divided in two come the autumn. Milford, Inishowen and Letterkenny's services will all operate from Letterkenny, with the rest operating from Ballyshannon, should the plans go ahead…
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Minister Humphreys expands project on visit to Sligo and Leitrim
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The National Outdoor Recreation got underway in Sligo today, with the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD announcing the expansion of the Mountain Access Project. The scheme aims to encourage landowners, particularly in mountain areas, to open up their land to recreational use. Minister Humphreys was then moving on to…
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Development of Tubbercurry Primary Care Centre set to move to next stage
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It's expected that plans for the Tubbercurry Primary Care Centre will move to the next stage this year. Currently, the development is at the detailed design phase with the project set to go to tender in Quarter 3 of this year. A number of services are set to be available at the centre including public health nursing, occupational therapy and speech…
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Minister for Agriculture hails "productive" meeting with fishing representatives
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The Minister for Agriculture has met with representatives from the Irish Fishing Industry to discuss 2025 fishing opportunity negotiations. Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue met with the representatives earlier this week, ahead of fishing policies being renegotiated this autumn. It's understood that the meeting was productive, with a view to streamlin…
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North West farmers still awaiting full ACRES payment
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It remains to be seen when several farmers in the north west will receive their full ACRES payment. A public meeting in Drumshanbo earlier this week heard the frustration of farmers over the shortcomings. Many farmers have been left out of pocket with some even being told they must pay back €1,200 of the €5,000 they received in February. Former IFA…
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Surprise expressed as local crime rates increase
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Surprise has been expressed locally over the increased crime rate in the North West from the first four months of this year. Recent figures from the CSO showed theft increased by 18%, robbery and extortion by 16%, and fraud by 15%, when compared to the same period of 2023. Ballymote-Tubbercurry Independent Cllr Michael Clarke wasn't expecting the n…
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North West hospitality sector continues to suffer over Aer Lingus strikes
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Hospitality businesses the length and breadth of the North West will be negatively impacted if the Aer Lingus dispute isn't resolved. Hoteliers are already experiencing a low level of cancellations after the first day of industrial actions by pilots in their dispute over pay. IALPA's agreed to attend talks with Aer Lingus later today following a re…
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Tommie Gorman 'built little bridges' towards Peace Process - Adams
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The late RTÉ journalist and Sligo native Tommie Gorman is said to have had a crucial role in paving the way towards the Peace Process. Mr Gorman died yesterday at the age of 68. He was the Northern Editor for RTÉ News from 2001 until his retirement in 2021. Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has been speaking to Ocean FM news this afternoon. He sa…
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Government accused of being soft with energy companies
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The Government has been accused of being soft with large energy companies at the expense of ordinary working people. It comes as Sinn Fein has this week launched a 5-point plan to address Ireland's run-away electricity costs. The party claims that the plan will result in a stronger, more effective windfall tax which tackles profits when they were a…
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Hundreds attend Manorhamilton protest in support of Natasha O’Brien
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More than 200 people gathered in a protest in Manorhamilton is solidarity with Natasha O'Brien. It is one of a number ogranised across the country after solider Cathal Crotty, was last week, given a suspended prison sentence following a vicious attack on Ms O'Brien. Ms O'Brien has criticised the sentence saying there was “no true regard given to th…
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Questions over consultant exodus at Sligo Pain Clinic
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Questions are now being asked over why two consultants are leaving their positions at the Chronic Pain Clinic at Sligo University Hospital. It comes as Saolta has given reassurances that the imminent closure of the clinic is temporary that recruitment to fill these posts is ongoing. As an interim measure, and until the new consultants are in post, …
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Garda warning as Sligo to host Gran Fondo this weekend
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Gardai in Sligo are reminding motorists to allow extra time for their journey this weekend ahead of the UCI Gran Fondo World Series getting underway. While the cycling event has happened across Europe, this is the first time Ireland has hosted it. It's set to mark a significant milestone for cycling enthusiasts and the Sligo community. There will b…
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Calls for improvements to apprenticeship programmes in Donegal
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There are calls for improvements to be made to apprenticeship programmes in Donegal. In some cases, apprentices in Donegal have to travel to Cork to complete part of their course. Speaking in the Dail, Independent TD Thomas Pringle says that people should be able to access all aspects of their training locally. Deputy Pringle feels that it would ha…
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Tommie Gorman never shy to show his love for Sligo Rovers
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Tommie Gorman was never shy to show his love for Sligo Rovers. That's according to the club's Head of Academy, Conor O'Grady who has paid tribute to Mr. Gorman who passed away yesterday aged 68. Mr. Gorman's reporting in the aftermath of the 1983 FAI Cup Final victory, the first in Sligo Rovers' history, is among the valued pieces of footage held b…
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Funeral of late Tommie Gorman to take place in Sligo on Saturday
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The funeral of the late Tommie Gorman is to take place in Sligo on Saturday. The veteran broadcaster died yesterday in hospital surrounded by his loving family. His Funeral Mass is getting underway at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Ransboro on Saturday at 2pm. He will be laid to rest in Kilmacowen Cemetery, Sligo. The late Mr.Gorman held a number…
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RTE colleague remembers late Tommie Gorman
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The passing of former RTE journalist and Sligo native Tommie Gorman has sent shockwaves through the RTE newsroom. That's according to the current Northern Ireland Editor with RTE Vincent Kearney, who says former colleagues of the late Mr. Gorman are devastated following the news of his death. Mr Gorman worked for RTÉ News from 1980 up to his retire…
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A gracious & kind man - Mary Kennedy remembers Tommie Gorman
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Former RTE Journalist Tommie Gorman has been remembered as a gracious man who was genuinely interested in people. He held a number of positions at the broadcaster including Northern Editor in a career that spanned 41 years. He died today surrounded by his family and is survived by his wife Ceara, children Joe and Moya, sister Mary and brother Micha…
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Over 120 treated for cocaine addiction in north west in 2023
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Over 120 people from the north west received treatment for cocaine related addiction issues in in 2023. Figures published by the Health Research Board show that there were 17 in Sligo, in Leitrim there were 10, while Donegal recorded 97, representing a 2.4 per cent rise in the north west. There were 307 overall cases of drug treatment for those in …
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Imminent closure of Sligo pain clinic to be raised with Taoiseach
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A Sligo-Leitrim TD has said they are horrified by the news the Chronic Pain Unit in Sligo University Hospital is set to close this Friday. The service, which has been open since 2006 in Sligo will now close, and it’s thought that patients will now have to travel to Galway for treatment, despite services there now operating in a reduced capacity. In…
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Taoiseach leads tributes to Sligo broadcaster Tommie Gorman
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The Taoiseach has led tributes in the Dail this afternoon to veteran broadcaster Tommie Gorman who passed away earlier today. In a statement his family said he died “peacefully” surrounded by family as they paid tribute to “a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend”. The Sligo native worked for RTÉ News and Current Affairs starting in 1980 a…
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Sligo Golf Club losing competitors over planned Aer Lingus strike action
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The local economy in Sligo and Enniscrone is set to lose out on tens of thousands of euro due to the impending Aer Lingus pilot strike. It’s after a large number of golfers who were due to participate in the Atlantic Coast Challenge have now cancelled. The three day event takes place on July 8th to 10th and is played over three links courses in Ros…
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Reopening of hydrotherapy pool still on ice
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A business case has been made by the HSE for the operation of a hydrotherapy pool for users in Sligo and Leitrim. The service aims to be in place for two days a week at Cregg House in Ballincar, and will require annual funding of just over €230,000. Sligo-Drumcliffe Cllr Thomas Walsh highlighted how people the lack of a hydrotherapy pool is negativ…
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Concern over ambulance turnaround times at Sligo
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A HSE audit has revealed that nearly half of ambulances observed at Sligo, Letterkenny and Mercy University Hospitals failed to meet turnaround targets. Ambulances must aim to transfer a patient to the emergency department and be freed up again in 20 minutes. The audit, which included a four hour observation of ambulance handover times at Sligo, fo…
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Minister for Agriculture calls for changes to Common Fisheries Policy
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There's no reason why other EU Member states shouldn't support Ireland's recommendations on changes to the Common Fisheries Policy. That's according to Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue, who spoke on the matter at a meeting of the EU Fisheries Council in Luxembourg yesterday. Among the recommendations made by the Minister were increases…
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Pain Clinic in Sligo University Hospital to close on Friday
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The Chronic Pain Unit in Sligo University Hospital is set to close this Friday. It’s understood that there are currently around 1,500 patients on the waiting list for the service. The service, which has been open since 2006 in Sligo will now close, and it’s thought that patients will now have to travel to Galway for treatment, despite services ther…
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Sligo impacted by planned Aer Lingus strikes
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Sligo is starting to feel the impact of the impending strike by Aer Lingus pilots. The airline and the pilots union IALPA will attend separate meetings at the Labour Court today. Its the latest attempt to find agreement on a pay dispute which threatens the travel plans of thousands of Aer Lingus passengers. Strike action is currently planned, with …
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Pleas for neurologist to be permanently appointed for LUH
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A neurologist needs to be appointed to Letterkenny University Hospital on a permanent basis as soon as possible. That's according to the Neurological Alliance of Ireland, who have launched a support campaign targeting elected representatives on the matter today. Currently, the neurological service in LUH visits from Sligo every fortnight for two an…
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Further calls locally for EU legislation to tackle online bullying
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There are further calls locally for EU legislation to tackle online bullying. The 'Bí Cineálta' or 'Be Kind', guidelines have been updated to help schools address issues with cyber, gender, sexist and racist bullying. In Ireland, harassing someone online is now governed by The Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020 and is …
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Sligo-Dublin among routes with fare increased by around 4%
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The Sligo to Dublin Irish Rail intercity line will see fare increases of around 4 per cent from this morning. The National Transport Authority have determined the increase, with services also impacted in Galway and Westport. Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager of Iarnród Éireann, highlighted how the price rises are part of a restructuring…
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Thousands of Donegal voters 'shafted' at AGM
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It's been claimed that thousands of voters in Donegal have effectively been shafted. It's after the way in which appointments to various committees were delegated at Donegal County Councils AGM on Friday. The AGM, chaired by newly elected Cathaoirleach Cllr Niamh Kennedy, was adjourned a number of times because several Independent Cllrs alleged tha…
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Litter survey finds shortcomings with the Mall car park
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The Mall Car Park in Sligo still requires a more thorough approach to cleaning, according to the latest IBAL litter survey. The first survey of 2024 shows that Sligo town is again 'cleaner than European norms' in 8th spot in the ranking of 40 towns and cities. There were no heavily littered sites in Sligo and eight out of the ten sites surveyed got…
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Donegal sees biggest rise in house prices in North West
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Donegal had the biggest rise in house prices in the North West in the second quarter of 2024. According to the latest report from Daft.ie, prices in Donegal were 11% higher than a year previously. This is followed by Sligo at almost 9% while in Leitrim, prices were almost 8% when compared with the same period last year. On average, list prices in q…
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Safety of Gardai in Sligo brought into question
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The safety of members of An Garda Siochana in Sligo has been brought into question. It follows an incident in Sligo Garda Station in recent days in which a man brandished a knife and threatened Gardai. The man was disarmed and apprehended by Gardai with investigations ongoing. But Local People before Profit Cllr Gino O'Boyle believes that this inci…
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"Games swing on many things" - Sligo manager Tony McEntee on Tailteann Cup semi-final loss to Down
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Sligo manager Tony McEntee speaks to Colm McGee & Gavin Cawley after Sunday's Tailteann Cup semi-final loss to Down
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Tributes paid to man who died in Donegal drowning incident
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Teelin and the wider south Donegal area has descended into shock and sadness following the death of a man in a drowning incident. The man in his 40s drowned after difficulty in the Teelin Bay area while another man, in his 60s is receiving treatment for serious injuries at University Hospital Galway. A local diving event was taking place in the are…
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Appeal over missing Ballyshannon defibrillator
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An appeal has been issued after a vital piece of life-saving equipment has gone missing in south Donegal. The AED defibrillator, located in the Mall Park in Ballyshannon has been misplaced and left locals in a vulnerable position. In 2021, the defibrillator was vandalised with its replacement costing in the region of €1,300. Defibrillators are devi…
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Additional classroom on the way for Gaelscoil Chluainín
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New funding has been announced for the addition of new classroom at Gaelscoil Chluainín in Manorhamilton Minister for Special Education, Hildegard Naughton revealed the investment for the national school. The development will facilitate the addition of a special class for children with special education needs alongside a sensory area and outdoor so…
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