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Greencastle through to the Clubman Shirts Final after defeat over Clonmany Shamrocks

Greencastle F.C had success over Clonmany Shamrocks in the semi-final of the Clubman Shirts Competition at Shamrock Park in Clonmany. The game finished on a score of 2-1. Greencastle F.C’s Nigel McMonagle helped his side to victory. The victors must now wait until tomorrow’s semi-final where Cockhill Celtic take on Buncrana Hearts to determine who […]

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Buncrana through to the Ulster GAA Football Intermediate Club League Final

Saturday, 16/03/2024 Ulster GAA Football Senior Club League: Swatragh (Derry) 1-7 V 1-6 Corduff (Monaghan) Ulster GAA Football Intermediate Club League: Buncrana (Donegal) 1-7 V 0-4 Greenlough (Derry) St Paul’s (Armagh) 1-4 V 3-8 Magheracloone (Monaghan) Ulster GAA Football Junior Club League: St Mary’s Convoy (Donegal) 0-10 V 0-1 Brocagh Emmetts (Tyrone) Toome (Monaghan) 4-16

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Biden urges politicians North and South to “march forward together”

The US President’s told a room full of representatives from Ireland, Northern Ireland and America in Washington to ‘march forward together’. Politicians from across Ireland are visiting the US ahead of St Patrick’s Day. It’s the first time Stormont’s First and Deputy First Ministers have attended together in eight years, and follows the restoration of

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Farmers under pressure as a result of heavy rainfall – IFA

Farmers are under serious pressure due to the recent heavy rainfall. The Irish Farmers Assoication says it’s made it impossible to move livestock, and planting and sowing is way behind. It’s calling on the Department of Agriculture to step down inspections and try to ensure the payment of funds from farm schemes. IFA Deputy President,

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Council asked to place spotlights under the Celtic Cross in Letterkenny Town Centre

Donegal County Council is looking at the feasibility of placing spotlights under the Celtic Cross in Letterkenny’s Cathedral Car Park, and securing the funding to do so. The issue was raised at a recent Municipal District meeting by Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh, who told members that this year marks the 20th anniversary of the erection of

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St Patrick’s Day celebrations planned across the North West

Gardai in Donegal are urging people to drive carefully over the St Patrick’s Holiday Weekend, with extra checkpoints all over the region. With parades taking place in several areas tomorrow, gardai are urging motorists to allow extra time for journeys, and to be aware of the potential for delays. Details of parades and associated traffic restrictions are available on

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Conradh na Gaeilge hit out as Post Office refuses to send parcel to Letterkenny

Conradh na Gaeilge has hit out at the UK Post Office. It comes as a musician attempted to post a parcel from Belfast to Letterkenny. Gráinne Holland told RTE News that she was told the parcel could not be accepted because the address was in Irish. The language group has called on the Post Office

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Ours To Protect – Fair Trade Fortnight – Kathy Dunne – 15/03/24

Highland Radio are delighted to partner with Coimisiún na Meán in launching a new series dealing with various topics on sustainability. Donna-Marie Doherty of Highland Radio will have a weekly feature on Tuesdays at 12:30 covering a real mix of different topics and interviews with businesses and experts who have a common interest on expertise

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Saolta Cancer Network moving closer to key European accreditation

The Saolta University Cancer Network has progressed to the next stage of accreditation with the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes. The OECI Accreditation and Designation programme focuses on enabling a complete quality system for cancer diagnosis, care, education and research.   The Saolta cancer programme provides a wide range of cancer services to a population

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Letterkenny University Hospital among most overcrowded in Ireland today

444 patients, including 31 children are without a bed in Irish hospitals today, with Letterkenny University Hospital, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital and Cork University Hospital all ranking as the second most over crowded with 34 each awaiting beds. University Hospital Limerick has 82 without a bed. In Letterkenny, 12 are in the Emergency Department while

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Pedestrian in his 30s confirmed dead following collision at Magherenan, Letterkenny

A pedestrian has died in a collision involving a lorry at Magherenan,  Letterkenny shortly before 6:00am this morning. Gardaí are currently at scene on the R-245 between the Thorn Road and the Golf Course Road Junction. The pedestrian, a male in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been removed to

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US needs to act as peacemaker in the Middle East similar to the Troubles – Michelle O’Neill

Stormont’s First Minister says the US needs to act as a peacemaker in the Middle East – the same way it did in Northern Ireland’s Troubles. Both Michelle O’Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengally are both meeting business and political leaders in the US this week to mark St. Patrick’s Day. Sinn Féin’s Northern

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Police warn people to be vigilant following reports of sextortion

PSNI in Derry and Strabane are urging the public to be vigilant following reports of online blackmail known as ‘sextortion’. It pertains to online blackmail of an intimate or sexual nature typically on social media. The nature of sextortion usually sees the fraudster create a fake identity to befriend the victim on social media. The

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DCC working to resolve regular overflow of raw sewage at College Park in Letterkenny

Donegal County Council is looking at its options for taking over College Park off the Glencar Road in Letterkenny, but issues with the sewage pumping satation there means there is regular overflow of raw sewage, and that’s delaying the process. In order for the council to take over the estate, Uisce Eireann will have to

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20 historic and heritage buildings in Donegal receive funding for repairs and renovations

Donegal County Council has been allocated €337,133 under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Historic Structures Fund. 20 projects are being funded in the county,  16 of them through the Built Heritage Scheme and four through the Historic Structures Fund. The Donegal projects that have been earmarked for funding under the two schemes are

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It costs more to dispose of nappies than to buy them – Cllr Marie Therese Gallagher

Families who need to dispose of nappies or incontinence products are worse off as a result of the pay by weight bin system. Cllr Marie Therese Gallagher told a meeting of Glenties Municipal District that it needs to be examined, as families are now paying more to dispose of these products that to buy them.

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Markey says ‘force majeure’ will not be included in final draft of EU report

With the European Parliament set to vote on a key report on defective blocks next week, Midlands North West MEP Colm Markey says he has sought alterations to a number of amendments on foot of concern from homeowners. The Fine Gael representative, who was one of the members of the deputation which visited Donegal and

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Kavanagh calls for completion of Road Safety Assessment at Lurgybrack school

It’s been confirmed that Donegal County Council’s Road Safety Engineer is currently carrying out an assessment of the area around St Patrick’s National School at Lurgybrack on the outskirts of Letterkenny, and officials continue to liaise with Transport Infrastructure Ireland about the situation there. The issue was raised at a Letterkenny Milford Municipal District meeting

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Calls for a speed ramp at Kilmacrennan National School

Donegal County Council is being urged to install speed ramps at Scoil Colmcille in Kilmacrennan. The issue was raised by Cllr John O’Donnell, while a separate motion calling for more flashing lights at the same location was moved by Cllr Michael McBride and seconded by Cllr Pauric McGarvey. Cllr Liam Blaney, the third Milford Electoral

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Assembly told lack of progress on Strabane Public Realm scheme is leading to people being injured

The Stormont Assembly has been told that footpaths in Strabane town centre are in a very bad state of disrepair because of delays in progressing a £7 million public realm scheme. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan told the assembly the works were confirmed almost five years ago, but nothing has happened since then. However, he

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Another man is sentenced in relation to offensive Michaela McAreavy song

Another man has been sentenced for the offence of behaviour likely to stir up hatred, after a video was posted online in June 2023, showing people singing an offensive song relating to Michaela McAreavey. Today, 26-year-old Steven Kane was sentenced to four months in prison which was suspended for 18 months, after being found guilty

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Derry winner once in again best city category at NI’s ‘Ulster in Bloom’ competition

Derry has once again won the Large Town/City category in the Translink Ulster in Bloom Awards, while the Foyle Street Bus Station’s win in the Floral Station Category. Mayor Patricia Logue said this afternoon it is fantastic to see the city recognised again in the Ulster in Bloom competition. She added an immense amount of

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Uisce Eireann carrying out works in Letterkenny and Fahan tonight

Uisce Éireann wishes to advise the public of emergency repair works being carried out at Letterkenny’s Station Roundabout this evening. Traffic management will be in place at the roundabout from 7pm onwards to facilitate the safe delivery of the works. Motorists are advised that traffic delays are expected and to avoid the area if possible.

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Varadkar accepts retaining five European seats will be a challenge for FG

The Taoiseach says it’ll be “challenging” for Fine Gael to keep its European seats in June’s elections. Leo Varadkar adds it’ll be “hard to achieve” the success of 2019’s European elections, which saw his party win five seats. Fine Gael will be down two sitting MEPs for the campaign, with Frances Fitzgerald and Deirdre Clune

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Taoiseach questions motives of Fianna Fáil’s Senator Lisa Chambers and TD Willie O’Dea

The Taoiseach is questioning why some Fianna Fáil politicians only announced they were on the winning side of the recent referendums after the votes were counted. Fianna Fáil’s Senator Lisa Chambers and TD Willie O’Dea say they went against the government’s campaign and voted no in last Friday’s referendums. Leo Varadkar says he doesn’t expect

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Uisce Eireann responding to two burst water mains in Donegal this morning

Uisce Eireann are working on two burst water mains in county Donegal today. The first is affecting water supply to Meenaniller, Derrybeg and surrounding areas with works to finish at 2pm. Meanwhile those in Currs, Kilcar and the surrounding area will last until 4pm this evening. Uisce Eireann recommend that you allow 2-3 hours after

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