56 m. ago Man airlifted to hospital after being rescued from Donegal beach

A man was airlifted to hospital after being taken from the water at a popular south Donegal beach yesterday afternoon.… The post Man airlifted to hospital after being rescued from Donegal beach appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 h. ago Ireland’s cocaine habit comes to ‘weddings, funerals, any occasion’

Ireland’s cocaine habit comes to ‘weddings, funerals, any occasion’  Financial Times

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12 h. ago Launch of ‘The Forgotten Creatures’: the first gamebook set in Inishowen!

The launch will take place next week of ‘The Forgotten Creatures’ – the first gamebook (or ‘Choose-Your- Own-Adventure’ book) set… The post Launch of ‘The Forgotten Creatures’: the first gamebook set in Inishowen! appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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13 h. ago Twin Towns legend Benny Gordon (100) kicks off Heritage Week

With a century of life in the Twin Towns to draw on, Ballybofey man Benny Gordon was the perfect person… The post Twin Towns legend Benny Gordon (100) kicks off Heritage Week appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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14 h. ago WestBIC and three other BICS engage with a thousand new clients between 2022 and 2024

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Galway based Business Innovation Centre and three other centres engaged with more than a thousand new clients between 2022 and 2024. That’s according to the first ever Impact Report involving the four centres. WestBIC covers Galway, Donegal, Leitrim, Longford, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo and Westmeath. Irish BICs […] The post WestBIC and three other BICS engage with a thousand new clients between 2022 and 2024 appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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14 h. ago Calls for responsible parking near Connemara beaches ahead of hot weekend

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Connemara North councillor Gerry King is calling for the public to park responsibly near beaches and waterways in Connemara this weekend. With the warm weather, large crowds are expected to descend on rural beaches – many of which can’t cope with the parking demands. That’s according to […] The post Calls for responsible parking near Connemara beaches ahead of hot weekend appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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14 h. ago Appeal launched after kitten ‘Phoenix’ badly burned in garden fire

The Animals in Need Donegal (AND) charity received a distressing call yesterday about a kitten being badly burned in a… The post Appeal launched after kitten ‘Phoenix’ badly burned in garden fire appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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14 h. ago Lobby group feels no confidence vote in Health Minister may be warranted over Portiuncula maternity services

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local group feels a vote of no-confidence in the Health Minister could be called for over the situation with maternity services at Portiuncula Hospital. A rally taking place tomorrow follows a recent meeting held by The Portiuncula Maternity Alliance which saw around 300 attendees. The group […] The post Lobby group feels no confidence vote in Health Minister may be warranted over Portiuncula maternity services appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. ago Laughs guaranteed as ‘Girls’ Weekend 2’ hits the Balor stage next week!

The girls are back, as the Butt Drama Circle’s second production of the year is set to take centre-stage at… The post Laughs guaranteed as ‘Girls’ Weekend 2’ hits the Balor stage next week! appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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16 h. ago Sinn Féin TD says party has not discussed supporting Catherine Connolly's presidential bid

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Sinn Fein has not yet discussed supporting Galway West TD Catherine Connolly for the Presidency, according to one of its TDs. The Independent Candidate has the support of opposition parties including the Social Democrats, People Before Profit and Labour. Sinn Fein TD Darren O’Rourke says branch meetings […] The post Sinn Féin TD says party has not discussed supporting Catherine Connolly's presidential bid appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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16 h. ago IPAS Centre in Doughiska found to be fully compliant with standards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A facility accommodating asylum seekers in Galway city has been found to be compliant in all standards, following a HIQA inspection. The announced inspection at Cúirt Uisce Accommodation Centre on Doughiska Road took place in August shortly after it opened. It was housing 52 residents, many of […] The post IPAS Centre in Doughiska found to be fully compliant with standards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago Enjoy the heatwave safely: Essential eye & ear protection tips from Specsavers Donegal

Sponsored Post With record temperatures already here, Specsavers in Letterkenny and Donegal Town highlight advice for safeguarding both vision and… The post Enjoy the heatwave safely: Essential eye & ear protection tips from Specsavers Donegal appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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18 h. ago Donegal’s Séamie Séan, 6, to finally get his hands on that new suit!

Six-year-old Donegal boy, Séamie Séan Ó Braonáin, the breakout star of Thursday night’s Fleadh25 on TG4, has done it.  He… The post Donegal’s Séamie Séan, 6, to finally get his hands on that new suit! appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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19 h. ago ‘Thoughtless’ Buncrana Golf Club vandal urged to come clean immediately!

The vandal who damaged two greens at Buncrana Golf Club yesterday is being urged to come clean, or face the… The post ‘Thoughtless’ Buncrana Golf Club vandal urged to come clean immediately! appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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19 h. ago Sinn Féin TD says party not considering supporting Catherine Connolly's presidential bid

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Sinn Fein will not endorse Galway West TD Catherine Connolly for the Presidency, according to one of its TDs. The Independent Candidate has the support of opposition parties including the Social Democrats, People Before Profit and Labour. Sinn Fein TD Darren O’Rourke says branch meetings have taken […] The post Sinn Féin TD says party not considering supporting Catherine Connolly's presidential bid appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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19 h. ago John Boyne cites 'bullying' after authors pull out of LGBTQ+ prize due to his inclusion in longlist

Over 800 authors have taken issue with the inclusion of the Irish author longlist on the longlist for an LGBTQ+ literature prize, causing 10 people to withdraw from the competition.

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20 h. ago Manager sacked after ‘joke’ sext on colleague’s phone gets reduced WRC award

Tribunal agrees dismissal was unfair but awards just 30% of losses to financial services executive who was twice reported for sexual harassment

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20 h. ago Manager sacked after ‘joke’ sext to colleague’s husband on her phone gets reduced WRC award

Tribunal agrees dismissal was unfair but awards just 30% of losses to financial services executive who was twice reported for sexual harassment

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20 h. ago Financial executive awarded €22k over unfair dismissal for posting sexually explicit messages

The Workplace Relations Commission found that the company’s conclusion that the manager’s conduct was “highly severe sexual harassment” was “excessive” and “not proportional.”

Economics

20 h. ago Medical care assured for Gazan families relocating to Donegal

Six Palestinian families who are in Ireland for medical treatment are to be relocated from Dublin to Letterkenny next week.… The post Medical care assured for Gazan families relocating to Donegal appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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