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Donegal brothers 'ordered to leave county' by dissidents

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Donegal brothers 'ordered to leave county' by dissidents

Two brothers from Co Donegal have been told they have 48 hours to leave the county by a group claiming to be dissident republicans.

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Anger at HSE proposal to shut gynaecology ward

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Government TDs face anxious future as key constituencies lose seats

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Gilmore: Ireland needs deal on bank debt

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Former minister McDaid questions Mahon findings

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Politicians claim €600k expenses in one month

Gallagher concedes defeat

Gallagher concedes defeat

Seán Gallagher has conceded defeat in the presidential race and offered his congratulations to Michael D. Higgins

Fri, 28 Oct, 2011

McDaid has done himself a favour and may even have done one for us

FORMER Dáil deputy Jim McDaid once called those who committed suicide “selfish bastards” and this unfortunate phrase came to mind this week when he ended his own political career suddenly, dramatically and seemingly with little care for some of those left behind.

Fri, 05 Nov, 2010

Fianna Fáil faces court battles over election delays

The Government is tonight facing two more potentially damaging court battles over delayed by-elections.

Thu, 04 Nov, 2010

By-election failure 'offends spirit of Constitution'

The Government has offended the spirit of the Constitution by failing to hold the long-awaited Donegal South-West by-election, the High Court ruled today.

Wed, 03 Nov, 2010

McDaid resignation fuels election demands

The clamour for a general election intensified tonight after renegade TD Jim McDaid quit politics, accusing the Government of failing to take tough decisions.

Tue, 02 Nov, 2010

'Yes' vote on course for victory in Lisbon Treaty referendum

Ireland was on course today to back the Lisbon Treaty with a resounding two-to-one majority for the 'Yes' campaign.

Sat, 03 Oct, 2009

Row erupts over closure of Coast Guard stations

A row has erupted over the proposed closure of the Valentia and Malin Head Coast Guard stations.

Thu, 21 Feb, 2008

Workers’ woes

SO, Fianna Fáil TD for Donegal North-East and former Government minister Jim McDaid wants a three-year pay freeze for workers, supposedly to ‘protect our jobs’.

Fri, 16 Mar, 2007

McDaid is quitting politics but will still draw his Dáil salary

DR JIM MCDAID has apparently decided to quit active politics with immediate effect. He has stated that he is already concentrating on his medical practice.

Sat, 29 Apr, 2006

Apart from the odd spat, FF and the PDs are there for the long haul

ON the night after polling day in the 2002 general election, Bertie Ahern gave the traditional ‘victor’s interview’ to Brian Farrell in RTÉ’s election studio.

Thu, 28 Apr, 2005

Fine Gael identifies potential win in 31 seats

FINE GAEL is targeting seats in the next general election in five out of the six constituencies where the Green Party has TDs.

Mon, 27 Sep, 2004

McDaid unlikely to retain cabinet seat

Tourism Minister Jim McDaid is unlikely to retain his place in the next cabinet, according to sources close to the minister.

Thu, 06 Jun, 2002

Coulter to decide on election

Phil Coulter will decide this weekend whether to throw his musical hat into the ring and run as a surprise candidate in the general election.

Sat, 13 Apr, 2002

Phil Coulter may enter elections

Phil Coulter will decide this weekend whether to thrown his musical hat into the ring and run as a surprise candidate in the general election.

Fri, 12 Apr, 2002

Independent Donegal TD to step down

Independent Donegal TD Harry Blaney is expected to confirm today that he is standing down at the next general election.

Sun, 25 Nov, 2001