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New Coláiste Ailigh set for November opening
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Donegal Ice Road Trekkers give €30k to charities
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Donegal man on JFK 50th commemorative An Post stamp
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Bundoran RNLI called to aid swimmers
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Borderline Players present It Runs in the Family
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It’s Bellissimo in Bundoran!
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Bundoran Beach retains Blue Flag for 26th consecutiv...
News
Collision near Donegal town
Gardaí and emergency services are attending the scene of a two car collision just south of Abbey Vocational School, Donegal Town.
Planning practices to be reviewed
A major investigation into alleged planning irregularities in Donegal is on the cards following a High Court decision on Friday.
Reduced resources, fear of housing crisis
A Stranorlar Electoral Area councillor said the lack of resources for housing will lead to a housing crisis for the next generation.
March shows great support for hospital
There were no speeches in Dungloe on Saturday, no demonstrations, just hundreds of people marching in the rain to support their local hospital.
Man arrested in connection with Letterkenny murder
A 47-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Bogdan Michalkiawicz in Letterkenny last month.
Last ever broadsheet edition of the Donegal Democrat
Don’t miss today’s historic edition of the Donegal Democrat.
Sport
McIlwaine called into Irish training camp in Belgium
Errigal Cycling Club’s Conor McIlwaine has been named on Cycling Ireland’s 10-strong panel that will travel to Europe for four weeks this summer.
Donegal League introduce interactive awards
The Donegal Junior League have introduced a Player of the Month Award the public can vote on.
English out of European teams
Mark English has withdrawn from the European Team Championships First League in Dublin this weekend.
Ulster Senior League taking shape
Drumkeen United have proven themselves to be the surprise package in the Ulster Senior League this term to date.
Successful MS Golf Classic
The Donegal branch of MS Society held a very successful Golf Outing at Ballybofey and Stranorlar Golf Club recently with a very large entry.
Video
Awards for Pobalscoil students video
Aodh Mairtín Ó Fearraigh, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta journalist and secretary of the GAA County Board, presented the awards to Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair students recently for their involvement in a range of activities over the year.
Lifestyle
New food tours business hots up
A chef from Donegal Town has joined forces with a chef from Athy to bring ‘foodie’ tourists to Ireland.
Gourmet American BBQ as chefs go for gold
Smuggler’s Creek in Rossnowlagh is hosting an All-American BBQ with a difference tomorrow night in aid of the North West Culinary Team.
Heat Wave masks the dangers of Rip Currents and Cold Water
Hot weather often lulls people into a false sense of security that will place lives at risk this weekend at beaches, rivers and lakes. Knowing the dangers will reduce the chance of water-related accidents and tragedies.
Borderline Players present It Runs in the Family
Following the success of last year’s hit show, Cash on Delivery, Pettigo-based, Borderline Players are back on stage this month with the Ray Cooney comedy It Runs in the Family.
Celebrating St Colmcille this weekend
A festival celebrating the heritage of St Colmcille takes place this weekend in Glencolmcille.
Donegal businesses get free coaching boost
A number of Donegal businesses are getting a helping hand this month as part of an international celebration.
Community
Cultural Diversity talk tonight
A Cultural Diversity talk will be given in St Mary’s Parish Centre, Stranorlar this evening (Monday) at 7pm. The event is free.
Drumkeen
Drumkeen Community 4th Annual Car Wash: We are having our annual car wash at the crossroads this Sun 16th June from 10.00 am-3.00 pm, all proceeds towards Drumkeen St. Vincent De Paul. We are inviting everyone in the community to come along and lend a hand on the day and make it another huge success.
Raphoe
Good luck Catherine: The Family Resource Centre would like to take this opportunity to wish local woman Catherine Mc Carron the best of luck in the Rose of Tralee Festival taking place in Kerry in August. Catherine was one of the first group of young people involved in our afterschool programme away back in 1999 and even then it was obvious that Catherine was destined for success!
Creeslough
Kildarragh Fair: The Kildarragh Fair Gathering takes place this year from Wednesday August 7th until Sunday August 11th. The main beneficiary this year is Donegal Mental Health.
Twin Towns
Gold for Jason the new European Champion: Well done and congratulations to Jason Quigley who was crowned Senior European Boxing Champion in Minsk. Jason didn’t have an easy run to the final having to get past the two top seeds but he did it in style and all in the Finn Valley would like to wish him well.
Annual Famine Walk in Donegal Town
The ‘Commemorative Walk of Tears’ famine walk will take place in Donegal Town tomorrow morning (Friday, May 31) at 9.30 am.
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Tuesday 18 June 2013
Today
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Temperature: 10 C to 21 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: South west
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Temperature: 10 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
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