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Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Tuesday evening, July 15
The following deaths have taken place: - Joe O'Donnell, Jersey and Gortahork - Anne Weir, Meath and Ardara - Harry Stewart, Donegal Town Joe O'Donnell, Jersey and Gortahork Fuair Joe Ó Domhnaill bás tobann i St Helier, Jersey, ar an Aoine 28ú Meitheamh 2025, aois 51. Imithe roimhe tá a thuismith...
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Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Tuesday evening, July 15
The following deaths have taken place: - Joe O'Donnell, Jersey and Gortahork - Anne Weir, Meath and Ardara - Harry Stewart, Donegal Town Joe O'Donnell, Jersey and Gortahork Fuair Joe Ó Domhnaill bás tobann i St Helier, Jersey, ar an Aoine 28ú Meitheamh 2025, aois 51. Imithe roimhe tá a thuismith...
Derry school uniform pop-up shop opens in Rath Mor Centre
The Focus Project, based at Creggan Enterprises Rath Mor Centre, has officially opened its much-valued Uniform Pop-Up Shop for the fifth consecutive year. Located in the former hairdresser’s unit in Rath Mor Centre, the scheme offers a wide selection of new and pre-loved school uniform items, gene...
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Mayo announce side for All-Ireland Under-16 final against Kerry
Mayo Under-16 boss Francis Regan has named his side ahead of their All-Ireland Final clash with Kerry tomorrow (Wednesday, July 16). Mayo make the trip to McDonagh Park in Nenagh looking to avenge their 2024 defeat at the same stage to Cavan, simultaneously bridging a 49-year wait for glory at this ...
Mayo family resource group defend opposition to land sale in Westport
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British crime drama Adolescence receives 13 Emmy nominations
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Donegal's win over Meath draws massive viewing figures on RTÉ
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Cheer on the Donegal competitors and enjoy the spectacle of dragon boat racing
Donegal Dragons is hosting a dragon boat regatta on Donegal Bay this weekend, and the local club would greatly appreciate lots of local support. This annual event brings a sea of colour and excitement as well as action packed racing to the Donegal Town pier. READ NEXT: Sliabh Liag Cliffs Centre and ...
BREAKING: Gardai should probe Offaly farmer's death, inquest told
THE gardai should open an investigation into the circumstances of the death of Screggan farmer Joseph Grogan, the inquest in Tullamore heard today (Tuesday, July 15). Damien Tansey, SC, for members of the Grogan family, said public concerns would be “significantly added to” if Offaly Coroner, Ra...
MPs call for sanctions over British man detained in Dubai for 17 years
MPs and peers have urged the Foreign Secretary to sanction those responsible for the detention of a British man in Dubai for the past 17 years. The group of 15 parliamentarians, led by Sir Iain Duncan Smith, said the case of Ryan Cornelius was a “flagrant example of arbitrary detention and abuse o...
Traffic delay warning as Ramelton Road resurfacing works to continue today
Road resurfacing at Ballymaleel/ Castleshannaghan on the Ramelton-Letterkenny Road will continue today. Works on resurfacing the road began yesterday and will take place from 8am-5pm today. READ NEXT: Letterkenny singer to perform at event in aid of the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland Ramelton-based ...
Hollywood director in Laois to make film at iconic castle ruins
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No 10 says work on repealing Legacy Act ‘in lockstep’ but minister may quit
Downing Street insisted the Government was “working in lockstep” on repealing the Legacy Act amid reports that a defence minister could resign over the changes. Sir Keir Starmer’s Government plans to repeal and replace the Legacy Act, brought in by the Conservatives in 2023 to halt investigati...
No 10 says work on repealing Legacy Act ‘in lockstep’ but minister may quit
Downing Street insisted the Government was “working in lockstep” on repealing the Legacy Act amid reports that a defence minister could resign over the changes. Sir Keir Starmer’s Government plans to repeal and replace the Legacy Act, brought in by the Conservatives in 2023 to halt investigati...
Defence Secretary offers ‘sincere apology’ for leak of Afghans’ personal data
Defence Secretary John Healey has offered a “sincere apology” on behalf of the British Government for a massive data breach which exposed details of Afghans who helped British troops. Shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge also apologised on behalf of the former Conservative government, who we...
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The winner takes it all but Leah Williamson won’t ‘banish Abba’ for Sweden clash
England captain Leah Williamson joked she will not “banish Abba” in the dressing room ahead of Thursday’s Euro 2025 quarter-final clash with Sweden in Zurich. The Swedish band’s “Does Your Mother Know” became a key track on the Williamson-curated dressing room playlist during England’s...
Paedophile blames Starmer for ‘damning’ teachers accused of historic abuse
A paedophile who was convicted at two separate trials of abusing children in residential care has told an inquiry that Sir Keir Starmer had created a situation where anyone accused of historic abuse was “damned”. The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry is investigating abuse in residential settings inc...