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Finalist Kelsee Fay aged 7 from Gartan National School ,Letterkenny, Co.Donegal pictured at the Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin today for the Grand Final of the Le Crunch Photobyte Schools Photography Competition Pic:Marc O'Sullivan

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HSE investigate possible virus alert at Arranmore school

The Health Service Executive (HSE) are investigating the circumstances surrounding the possibility of a virus outbreak at Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada on the island of Arranmore. Principal of the 60 pupil secondary school, Mary Doherty, yesterday morning confirmed that three teachers have been off sick with virus related illnesses.

Court news from the Donegal Democrat.

Drug convictions not receiving mandatory sentence

Just two of the 13 convictions in Donegal in recent years for possession of large amounts of illegal drugs resulted in the full mandatory sentence of ten years.

Huge demand for Donegal Citizens Information

New figures released show Donegal Citizens Information Service was the second busiest in the country, with Dublin leading the way.

The new Lord Provost of Glasgow, Sadie (Boyle) Docherty pictured in her new office as she assumes her new role this morning (Thursday) 1705MVB1 Lord Provost, Sadie Docherty.

Donegal woman becomes Lord Provost of Glasgow

A woman with strong family roots in West Donegal today assumes the prestigious role of Lord Provost of Glasgow as only the fourth woman ever to hold this position since the year 1450.

Sport rss

Scoil Mhuire, Glenties, Donegal girls A winners

Primary schools take part in 5-a-side competition

The An Post FAI Schools Donegal 5-a-Side Primary schools competition came to a conclusion in Ballyare, Letterkenny.

Donegal team physio Donal Reid with Michael Murphy. 1505cg55

Murphy confident Donegal can get job done

Michael Murphy will have to be content with the role of supporter as Donegal open their Ulster championship campaign at Breffni Park in Cavan on Sunday.

Kevin Mulhern

Tuned-in Mulhern basks in Glenea win

It’s not uncommon for a footballer to have bother sleeping the night before an important match for his club - but Glenea United’s Kevin Mulhern was 3,000 miles away.

Liam O'Donnell of Cockhill Celtic

Cockhill take on Bonagee

Cockhill Celtic currently sit on top of the Ulster Senior League with two wins from two but it’s early days yet.

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Bagdonas returns to defend title as four Irish riders are selected video

An Post Sean Kelly team manager Kurt Bogaert today named his team for the 60th edition of the Rás, which starts in Dunboyne this Sunday, 20th May. Four Irish riders have been named in the side, namely Sam Bennett, Conor McConvey, Ronan McLaughlin and Sean Downey, while Lithuanian strongman Gediminas Bagdonas returns to defend his 2011 title.

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Bagdonas returns to defend title as four Irish riders are selected video

An Post Sean Kelly team manager Kurt Bogaert today named his team for the 60th edition of the Rás, which starts in Dunboyne this Sunday, 20th May. Four Irish riders have been named in the side, namely Sam Bennett, Conor McConvey, Ronan McLaughlin and Sean Downey, while Lithuanian strongman Gediminas Bagdonas returns to defend his 2011 title.

Lifestyle rss

The show garden which won the silver medal in Bloom in 2012. referred to as the Allingham garden because of the poem Four Ducks on a Pond which featured in it. 1705MD Show garden.JPG

RTÉ Supergarden winner at Kee’s of Laghey

Customers of Kee’s of Laghey garden store are in for a treat this Saturday when RTÉ supergarden show winner James McConnell visits. James will speak to customers at 2pm and it promises to be an entertaining and informative presentation.

Highland Radio's Country Boy, Tommy Rosney.

Charity Country night for MS

Country music fans from across the north west are in treat with a top weekend of entertainment coming up all in the name of a good local cause.

Pictured in the Walled Garden of Harry's Restaurant, gardener Gareth Austin and Donal Doherty gather the freshest of vegetables for the menu. Events during InishFood include a Pick & Taste walk through the garden.

Ireland’s top Foodies descend on Donegal

While Grianan of Aileach will be re-conquered this weekend with an invasion of people celebrating the ancient fort’s heritage and culture, another big invasion will be taking place just down the road in Bridgend, where Harry’s Restaurant is hosting Inishfood 2012.

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Bring a touch of Caribbean to your wardrobe

Now that summer is almost here, give your wardrobe a stylish update with tropical prints. Always with the latest trends, Ireland’s leading online department store, Littlewoods Ireland, has a great selection of these hot prints for your wardrobe. For vibrant summer style delivered direct to your door within 4 days, www.littlewoodsireland.ie is your one stop shop.

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Banshees, fairies and leprechauns - Donegal’s folklore, part of what we are

Irish folklore is part of our heritage and the tradition of storytelling runs strongly through our veins. It would be difficult to find an Irish person who did not hear the stories of ‘Oisin in the Land of Youth’ or ‘The Children of King Lir’.

Community rss

21st anniversary of Ballyshannon NW Hospice Support Group

The Ballyshannon North West Hospice Support Group are 21 years in existence this month and are hosting an Evening of Remembrance, Celebration and Information this Friday, May 18 at 7.30pm in Dorrian’s Imperial Hotel.

Death of Hughie Gallagher, Letterkenny

The death has taken place of Hughie Gallagher of 22 Muckish Avenue, Letterkenny.

Dinny Mc Ginley TD who officially launched the Community County Forum web site in Termon. Photo Brian McDaid 0405bd317

County Community Forum launches website

The Donegal County Community Forum (DCCF) launched its brand new website on Friday evening in An Craoibhín in Termon.

Unionist politician Chris McGimpsey who will deliver the Isaac Butt Memorial lecture.

Chris McGimpsey to deliver Isaac Butt Lecture

This year’s annual Isaac Butt Memorial Service and Lecture will take place on Sunday week next, May 20th in Stranorlar, beginning with a service at 7pm in Stranorlar Church of Ireland, followed by the laying of a wreath on Butt’s grave in the adjoining churchyard.

MEP Pat the Cope Gallagher.

MEP Pat the Cope welcomes aid clearance for rural development

Pat the Cope Gallagher MEP has welcomed the decision by DG Competition to reinstate the maximum grant aid at EUR 500,000 for “basic services” and “village renewal” rural development projects.

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