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Arrests follow Buncrana burglaries

July 1st, 2009

 
Two arrests were made following a number of break-ins in the Buncrana area over the weekend.
A man was arrested and questioned following a break-in at The Drift Inn on Saturday night and the investigation is ongoing. 
The following night at around 10.00pm a man was apprehended at the rear of Macís Book Shop & Newsagents with [...]

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Inishowen to get air ambulance by end of year

July 1st, 2009

 
Inishowen could be able to avail of an air ambulance by the end of the year, the “Inish Times” can reveal.
Ireland is the only country within the EU that does not have a dedicated air ambulance service. However, a charity-funded group is set to provide air cover with a North West based helicopter  and medical [...]

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Impressive Newtown upset odds

July 1st, 2009

GAA - Donegal League County Division Four
 
Naomh Colmcille 0-09 Milford 0-07
 
Naomh Colmcille recorded a significant victory at Parc Colmcille on Sunday afternoon.
The Inish side overcame high flying Milford in a victory which could prove pivitol to their league season.
Leading by two points at half time, the hosts successfully defended that advantage in the second period [...]

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School’s out in Clonmany… but the bids are in

July 1st, 2009

 
Nostalgiac pupils of an Inishowen school are getting the chance to take a piece of the classroom home with them in a very unique auction.
Clonmany National School has a long history; the first school was built on the site in 1836 and over the last two centuries it was demolished, replaced and extended with the [...]

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Moville seek new boss following Canning’s departure

July 1st, 2009

Moville Celtic are actively recruiting a new manager following popular first team boss John Canning’s decision to step down.
The former Carrowmena supremo will remain at the club as Under 18’s coach, after three successful seasons in charge of the first team which saw them lift the League Cup and Ulster Junior Cup.
The outgoing manager spoke [...]

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In the dog house

July 1st, 2009

 
Furious Inishowen residents are barking mad that a local beauty spot is being blighted by dog fouling. 
A number of locals contacted “Inish Times” about excessive canine faeces at the walkway along Ned’s Point, Buncrana.
One woman, who did not wish to be named, said walkers could not enjoy the area because of the level of the [...]

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CCC(NW) to meet cancer chief

July 1st, 2009

Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney is to facilitate a meeting between Co-Operating for Cancer Care NorthWest CCC(NW) and Professor Tom Keane, director of the National Cancet Control Programme (NCCP).
The move follows a one and a half hour meeting between CCC(NW) and the Minister in Hawkins House n Dublin on Monday last.
The CCC(NW) delegation [...]

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Euro stars

June 24th, 2009

Carn athlete Helena Crossan and Illies boxer William McLaughlin completed a remarkable European medal double for the peninsula at the weekend.
Ultradistance runner Helena Crossan secured a bronze medal in the European 100km Championships in Belgium on Saturday, while on the same day local welterweight star William McLaughlin claimed a silver medal at the EU Boxing [...]

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Ireland’s finest come to town for Tour of Inishowen

June 24th, 2009

Former World No.1 cyclist Sean Kelly was the guest of honour at the North Pole Cycling Club sponsored Tour of Inishowen event at the weekend.
Kelly was joined by some of the country’s top road cyclists and the peninsula’s finest for the event which was run over the Inishowen 100 route.
The Tour got underway at nine [...]

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Hegarty puts Moville in driving seat

June 24th, 2009

Moville recorded a dramatic away victory in the first leg of their first round Championship tie with Convoy on Saturday evening.
A late goal by half forward Eunan Hegarty gave them a two point victory in a game in which they had trailed by five points at one stage. 
In a high tempo opening ten minutes, both [...]

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We need 50% rates cut

June 24th, 2009

 
Inishowen’s business community is to seek a meeting with Donegal County Council to demand a 50 per cent reduction in commercial and water rates, the “Inish Times” can reveal.
The move follows the setting up of a steering committee at the latest meeting of business people who are calling for the peninsula to be given special [...]

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