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Donegal: Large fire destroys church in Derrybeg • Apr. 21, 2025, 11:45 PM ET (BBC)
Body of man (60s) found in Killybegs, Co Donegal • Apr. 13, 2025, 9:47 AM ET (Irish Times)
Barnesmore Gap: Fire crews extinguish fire in Donegal mountains • Apr. 7, 2025, 5:55 AM ET (BBC)
Holders Donegal secure Ulster prelim win over Derry - as it happened • Apr. 6, 2025, 8:52 AM ET (BBC)

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