Ulster Junior Cup Buncrana Harps 4 vs 2 St Catherines FC Letterkenny Rovers 0 vs 6 Aileach FC Moville FC 1 vs 0 Fanad United Brian McCormick Sports & Premier Bonagee United 0 vs 2 Castlefin Celtic Kildrum Tigers 1 vs 1 Keadue Rovers Kilmacrennan Celtic 3 vs 0 Glenea United TEMPLE DOMESTIC APPLIANCE D1 …
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Gardaí are reminding people in Donegal that slurry spreading season will start on the 1st of February, resulting in more agricultural traffic on the roads. A full list of guidelines was shared to the Garda Síochána Donegal Facebook page as follows: The slurry spreading season will recommence on the 1st of February and as a …
Safety concerns have been raised at the Buncrana Primary Care Centre as large lorries do not have space to turn when making deliveries. As a result drivers of these vehicles have been reversing down McGinn Avenue, a one way street. Local Councillor, Jack Murray says the maneuver is unsafe, and further added that speeding …
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Social Democratic and Labour Party Leader Colum Eastwood MP has announced he will nominate the Bloody Sunday families for the Nobel Peace Prize. Speaking ahead of the 51st anniversary commemoration event taking place in Derry today he says there is no better tribute to the families and their commitment to peace during their battle for …
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Letterkenny Rugby Club enjoyed a big win over the PSNI on Saturday afternoon. Tries from James Lee Mclaughlin, Calum O’Hagan and two each from Kieran Sasiadek and Ralph Mealiff saw them run out 42-21 winners. Meanwhile Cody Laverty was also on target with the extra kicks.
Eddie McCallion fired Institute ahead in their NIFL Championship clash with Ards but the visitors were level within three minutes and that was the way it stayed until the end. Elsewhere, Dergview were beaten 3-0 by Harland and Wolff Welders. Institute are ninth and Dergview are 11th while Annagh top the table.
The winner of the 2022 Donegal Sports Star Awards Team category was the Donegal Bay Rowing Club U19 Junior Women’s Double Scull Beach Sprints Team Grace Masterson and Meabh McNamara became champions of Ireland after winning the U19 Junior Women’s Double Scull Beach Sprints at the National Finals in Cork. That saw the two women …
Team and Appreciation Award for Donegal Bay Rowing Club Read More »
Kerry manager Jack O’Connor has named his team to face Donegal in the National Football League opener in MacCumhaill Park on Sunday. Five of the side that started last years All Ireland final victory over Galway have been named in the starting 15, Graham O’Sullivan, Jason Foley, Tom O’Sullivan, Tadhg Morley and midfielder Jack Barry …
Jack O’Connor names Kerry team to face Donegal in National League opener Read More »
Letterkenny woman Caitriona Jennings was named as the International Achievement Award winner at the Donegal Sports Star Awards held in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny. Jennings was the second woman to finish at the JFK 50 Mile in Maryland in the United States last Novemeber. She clocked a time of 6:28:53 – a masters record …
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Mark English of Finn Valley AC has been named as the overall winner of the 2022 Donegal Sports Star Awards. He won a bronze medal in the 800 metres at the 2022 European Athletics Championships in Munich, and he was tenth in the World Championships over the same distance in Oregan. The Letterkenny man has …
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Milford’s Amber Barrett was given the Historic Achievement Award at the 2022 Donegal Sports Star Awards ceremony, held in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny. She came off the bench to fire Ireland to a first ever World Cup – and celebrated her history-making strike with a tribute to the victims of the Creeslough tragedy. After …
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Derry eased to a 12 point victory over Limerick in their National Football League Division 2 opener in Owenbeg. 0-16 to 0-04 was how it finished in favour of the reigning Ulster champions. The Oakleaf county are back in action next week when they take on Mickey Harte’s, Louth. Michael McMullan has the full time …
FT Report & Reaction as Derry ease to victory over Limerick Read More »
For a second successive week Donegal Ladies suffered a five point defeat in the National League, this time to All Ireland champions Meath. 1-07 to 0-05 was how it finished in O’Donnell Park with a Mary Kate Lynch goal for Meath proving to be the vital score. Next up for Maxi Curran’s side is a …
Aoife McColgan disappointed with Donegal Ladies loss to Meath Read More »
Finn Valley AC’s Oisin O Gailin, who is currently at Wyoming University, ran a sub-4 minute mile as he clocked 3.59.07. He becomes the first Donegal athlete to achieve this indoors. The only Donegal athlete to have gone under four minutes over the distance outdoors is Gary Murray from Stranorlar. Meanwhile, in the Universities Championships, …
Bonagee United won the Club Award at the Donegal Sports Star Awards held in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny. The Letterkenny based club enjoyed considerable success during 2022 with honours for its senior mens, senior ladies and youth teams. Chairman Niall Callaghan spoke with Chris Ashmore after the presentation gala.
Donegal suffered a five point defeat to All Ireland champions Meath in what was their second game of the National League. 1-07 to 0-05 was how it finished with Mary Kate Lynch’s goal in the second half proving to be the biggest score of the game. The defeat was Donegal’s second defeat of the campaign …
Maxi Curran reflects on Donegal Ladies National Football League defeat to Meath Read More »
Cockhill Celtic’s Lee McColgan was one of two recipients of a Special Recognition Award at the Donegal Sports Star Awards. The Cockhill defender was selected for the Republic of Ireland Amateur International squad for games against Bulgaria, San Marino and Romania in the UEFA Regions Cup qualifying phase. He also had another great season with …
McColgan relfects on great year after Special Recognition Award Read More »
Donegal Ladies suffered a second successive National League on Saturday afternoon, losing out 1-07 to 0-05 to All Ireland Champions Meath. The sides went in level at the break on three points a piece. Mary Kate Lynch’s goal in the second half proved to be the vital score as the Leinster champions held on to …
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Lifford native Shane McCauley was the winner of the Brendan McDaid Memorial Special Achievement at the Donegal Sports Star Awards. Now based in London, he embarked on a swim across the English Channel last year, and it was all very much in a good cause as it was also a fundraiser. After the awards ceremony, …
McCauley gets Brendan McDaid Memorial Special Achievement Award for Channel swim Read More »
More than 3,500 children infected with Covid-19 have been hospitalised so far. That’s according to new analysis carried out by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee. The six-months to four-year age group accounted for more than a third of paediatric admissions. This age group will soon be able to avail of a Covid-19 vaccine.
Glencar Inn Division One Arranmore United 2 vs 4 Strand Rovers Donegal Town 0 vs 1 Oldtown Celtic Drumoghill 0 vs 1 Glencar Celtic Glenea United 3 vs 2 Dunlewey Celtic Kildrum Tigers 4 vs 0 Copany Rovers Old Orchard Division Two Milford United 1 vs 0 Swilly Rovers Ramelton Mariners 1 vs 2 Fintown …
The National Women’s Council says gender-based violence is rooted in misogyny and that Northern Ireland urgently needs a comprehensive government strategy to eliminate it. This comes in as hundreds of people are expected to gather this afternoon in Lurgan to remember Natalie McNally who was murder her home in December last year while expecting her …
Hundreds expected to gather today in Lurgan to remember Natalie McNally Read More »
A new poll shows stark separation between societies on both sides of the border. Results published in today’s Irish Times shows two thirds of people in the Republic have no friends in Northern Ireland. More than 80 percent say they have no relations there, and more than half have not travelled across the border in …
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The PSNI in Derry say Local Policing Team Officers came across a vehicle which was being driven in a dangerous manner while they had been conducting enquiries in the Bogside area of the city. Police say while speaking to the driver, it became evident alcohol was on board. They say a number of other offences …
There are calls for a public inquiry into deaths in nursing homes during the Covid Pandemic. Family led advocacy group Care Champions says families were denied access to their loved ones as they died – and now they’re being denied answers. They’re holding a public conference at DCU in Dublin this afternoon from 1pm – …
Care Champions group seeking answers for loved ones lost during COVID Read More »
Concerns have been over the maintenance of boardwalks in Donegal. Councillor Micheal Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig says while funding was secured to install the boardwalks, there is no budget for maintaining them. A number of such amenities in West Donegal have fallen into a state of disrepair including in Maghery and Mullaghderg. Cllr Mac Giolla …
Calls for an audit of boardwalks as many pose as dangerous Read More »
A March for Justice is taking place in Derry tomorrow to mark the 51st anniversary of Bloody Sunday. Donegal Senator Eileen Flynn will be one of the speakers at the event. Many are expected to turn out tomorrow in Derry to join the 51st annual Bloody Sunday March. 13 people were shot dead and at …
A number of vehicles have been seized in Donegal following a multi-agency operation. Gardai from the Buncrana Roads Policing Unity assisted at multi-agency checkpoints across Inishowen yesterday. Gardai have confirmed that a number of road traffic offences were detected and a number of vehicles seized.
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A new GP has been appointed to take up the role in Dunkineely. There was much concern in the local community over the future of Dunkineely Health Centre last year as it was left with no GP. The HSE has today confirmed that Dr Janinda Muhandiramge will begin work on Monday on a full time …
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a call for Food Waste Reduction Initiatives proposals. The scheme aims to identify, target and address what Minister Charlie McConalogue says is a major issue not just here in Ireland but globally. Over 1 million tonnes of food waste is generated every year. €180,000 in …
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The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a call for Food Waste Reduction Initiatives proposals. The scheme aims to identify, target and address what Minister Charlie McConalogue says is a major issue not just here in Ireland but globally. Over 1 million tonnes of food waste is generated every year. €180,000 in …
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The number of people homeless in the North West is on the rise. 114 people sought emergency accommodation in the region last month, up 9% when compared to the previous month. Homelessness in Ireland has hit a new record high. More than 11,600 people including almost 3,500 children accessed emergency accommodation during December. According to …
Homelessness hits new record high nationally with a 9% increase in NW Read More »
13 groups in Donegal are to benefit from over €19,000 in funding under the €10 million Community and Voluntary Energy Support Scheme. Under the initiative, 238 organisations across the community and voluntary sector nationally will receive a one-off contribution towards their increased energy bills for 2022. Among those benefiting in Donegal are Amharclann, Gweedore, the …
Over €19,000 for Donegal groups to help with energy bills Read More »
A man has been arrested and a quantity of drugs seized by police in Derry. Suspected Class B and C drugs and drug-related paraphernalia were found during a planned search at a property in the city today. A 37-year-old man was arrested on a number of offences while a woman in her 20s is to …
Efforts to address dereliction and restore vacant properties in Donegal have been welcomed. A Vacant Homes Officer and Town Regeneration Officer are expected to be appointed by Donegal County Council in the coming weeks. To date, 67 applications have been received by the local authority seeking funding to transform town centres and derelict buildings. Meanwhile, …
Efforts to address dereliction in Donegal gaining pace Read More »
This award is a unique collaboration between Highland Radio and iMotors. The Community Hero Award will honour a neighbour, family, friend, colleague or community supporter who has made an extraordinary contribution within their community. The award was launched today on the Nine ’til Noon Show with Greg Hughes. The Community Hero will receive a brand new 231 …
Highland Radio launches The Community Hero Award Read More »
The sentencing hearing of a former British solider, guilty of the manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie, will take place next week. David Holden was due to be sentenced today, but it has been pushed to next week, and the judge will today hear pleas from both sides. Aidan McAnespie was killed at an army checkpoint in …
Ex-soldier convicted of McAnespie manslaughter will now be sentenced next week Read More »
A Donegal Councillor says the Standards in Public Office Commission needs to use its power more effectively, or seek more powers if necessary. Cllr Nicholas Crossan says while many people may have regarded at the ongoing debate on Minister Pascal Donohoe’s underdeclared expenses a storm in a teacup, this is a very important issue …
Importance of expenses mistakes should not be downplayed – Crossan Read More »
Letterkenny University Hospital is 1 of 6 hospitals in the country today who do not have any patients waiting for a bed, that’s according to a report from the INMO. It follows 3 patients waiting for a bed yesterday and numerous weeks of the hospital featuring in Ireland’s most over crowded hospitals in the country.
A woman in her 70s has died after a fire at a property in Fermanagh. The fire broke out at around 5:55pm yesterday evening in the Killynure Crescent area of Enniskillen. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the fire, but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Police in the North say …
Locals on Aran Mor Island have been calling for safety barriers to be put in place on a newly constructed road headed toward the light house that runs along the cliff edge. Cllr. Micheal Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig says he fully supports this and hopes that the concerns of the residents will be heard. …
Aran Mor residents call for safety barriers on road by cliff edge Read More »
The HSE has issued a statement confirming that the NoWDOC service has received a notice to vacate its existing Letterkenny base at Oldtown, and they are now looking at moving the out of hours GP service to the Errigal Chronic Disease Management Hub on Kilmacrennan Road where renovation works are taking place. Phase two of …
A former soldier will be sentenced today for the manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie in Co. Tyrone 35 years ago. 53-year-old David Holden was found guilty of manslaughter last November, after the judge found he gave a “deliberately false account” of events. Mr. McAnespie was shot after walking through the border checkpoint at Aughnacloy while on …
Soldier to be sentenced today for manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie Read More »
The controversial Coillte deal is very frustrating for everybody, in particular for farmers engaged in forestry. That’s the view of the IFA over Coillte’s multi-million euro deal with a UK investment firm, to buy up new and existing forestry in Ireland. It comes after hundreds of protesters held a protest outside Leinster House yesterday calling …
IFA President says Coillte deal is frustrating for farmers Read More »
A South Donegal Deputy has raised concerns over accomodation for Ukrainian refugees with the Integration Minister. Deputy Marian Harkin told Minister Roderic O’Gorman that one person fears they can no longer afford to house refugees as they are awaiting payment from the Government of over €400,000. She says there is also an issue with people …
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Dep. Pearse Doherty has raised concerns regarding a further rise in mortgage rates. These hike rates are set to impact thousands of families in Ireland, with some looking at a rise of 8% which equates to an extra €5,000 in interest than they had paid in June 2022. He has called for government to re-introduce …
Doherty calls for re-introduction of tailored mortgage relief Read More »
As temperatures are set to drop to -1 degree tonight, gritters are to be deployed across the county. The following routes will be gritted from 8pm tonight: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: …
A Buncrana man has been jailed for the rape of his girlfriend while she slept. 47 year old Francis Bourne of Lower Main Street, Buncrana was today handed a five year sentence with the final two years suspended. Francis Bourne has pleaded guilty to raping his girlfriend while she slept at her home in Donegal …
Buncrana man jailed for raping girlfriend while she slept Read More »
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