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  • 1 month ago | derrynow.com | Connie Duffy

    The ghosts of punk past came screaming back to life last Saturday night as Sandinos was transformed into a sweaty, pogo-fuelled temple of rebellion, unity, and righteous noise for Punk Rockers Reunion 2 - a blistering night of old wave heroes, new wave anthems, and pure DIY spirit, all in aid of the Foyle Down Syndrome Trust. From the moment Ventura Highway, Damaged, Rudeboy, and Suspect Device hit the stage, it was clear this wasn’t going to be your average nostalgia trip.

  • Aug 14, 2024 | tyronecon.co.uk | Connie Duffy

    PUTTING your best foot forward is one thing but doing it 500,000 times takes real endeavour, determination and a great pair of shoes!Janice Blakley has been volunteering for Grovehill Animal Trust near Omagh since 2003 and has set herself the challenge of walking 500,000 steps during the month of September, to raise much needed funds!She will be accompanied by her two rescue dogs, Mr Ruffles and Lilli.

  • Oct 11, 2023 | donegallive.ie | Connie Duffy

    Former rock star and current high-profile environmental campaigner, Fergal Sharkey, has urged environmental groups throughout Donegal to be mindful of next year's local and European elections when they speak to their local politicians about regulating planning decisions that impact the countryside. He met the Save the Gweebarra group last week while on a trip to his native Derry and pledged his continuing support for their campaign to prevent the development of wind farms in the area.

  • Oct 6, 2023 | donegallive.ie | Connie Duffy

    Officials at the Naomh Colmcille GAA Club in Newtowncunningham are angry today following an attack on their club premises last night. The club is actively promoting games and community events but is today seething at thefts from their clubhouse. In a post on its Facebook page, the club hit out at the individuals concerned. "We would like to bring to your attention an unfortunate incident that occurred last night. "The clubhouse in our community was broken into by individuals driving a white van.

  • Oct 4, 2023 | donegallive.ie | Connie Duffy

    A funding crisis could force a busy national school to close its doors. Sessiaghoneill National School outside Ballybofey has been forced to borrow €20,000 for essential school operations and principal, Anne Marie Griffin has warned that unless the Department of Education helps, the school will have no option but to close.

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Connie Duffy
Connie Duffy @1connieduffy
4 Jun 25

Busy week at the 'Con' from Sainsbury's coming to town, to a hate crime in the country to a young man making his mark in the boxing arena...never a dull moment! https://t.co/zWtlcF7QAG

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Connie Duffy @1connieduffy
17 May 25

RT @yvonneridley: Israel is escalating its bombing campaign in #Gaza. The reason why Tel AvivvKeith @Keir_Starmer & @DavidLammy refuse to c…

Connie Duffy
Connie Duffy @1connieduffy
10 May 25

Donegal beat Armagh to win Ulster Championship by one point 2-23 to 0-28. https://t.co/Xlvw3skcB3