Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Monday January 23rd
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Monday January 23rd:
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People invited to have say on development of Fort Dunree
People are being urged to have their say on the ongoing development of Fort Dunree. People will have a chance to hear how the new visitor experience at Fort Dunree is developing while also being urged to share their memories and experiences to help inform the interpretation at the event next week. Two sessions will …
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Donegal Gardai warn pet owners to keep them under effectual control
Gardai in Donegal are warning pet owners to keep their animals under effectual control. It comes as this time of year they say sees issues with sheep kills when dogs attack livestock. Dog owners are being advised to secure them, have them microchipped and register them with a vet. Gardai are reminding people that animals …
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Donegal priest ordained new Bishop of Ossory
A Donegal priest has been ordained the new Bishop of Ossory. Fr Niall Coll who was born in Letterkenny was the Parish Priest of Tawnawilly and Clar. He was installed yesterday in his new role at a ceremony at the Cathedral of Saint Mary, Killkenny.
Blood supplies ‘critically low’
The public is being called upon to give blood. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service says stocks are critically low and are at half the level they should be for an average week. It says hospitals have been experiencing extreme pressures recently and there has been a sustained high demand. Dr. Paul McKinney of the Blood …
New A5 support campaign being launched today
A new campaign is being launched in support of the A5 road project. The ‘A5 Enough is Enough’ group was set up by the Tyrone GAA County Committee in November last year. An online petition has also been launched. The ‘A5 Enough is Enough’ campaign group was set up in the aftermath of a fatal …
Suspected drugs and drug paraphernalia seized in Derry
A quantity of suspected drugs, drug-related items and other paraphernalia have been seized in Derry as part of a planned search in recent days. Investigations are continuing after the find on Friday. Police say an ongoing priority is the disruption of the sale and supply of dangerous and illegal drugs, and targeting those who cause …
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Over 190 active investigations into sexual offences in Donegal
Over 190 investigations into sexual offences are underway in Donegal. Latest figures disclosed at the recent meeting of the Donegal Joint Policing Committee revealed that Gardai are currently investigating almost 100 incidents of rape or sexual assault in the county. Chief Superintendent Aidan Glackin says An Garda Siochana is considering rolling out programmes in schools …
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No injuries reported after car catches fire outside Killea
Gardai have confirmed that no one was injured after a car caught fire between Killea and Newtowncunningham yesterday evening. Gardaí were called to the scene of the vehicle which got into difficulty and subsequently caught fire shortly after 6pm. The fire service was called to the scene to extinguish the fire.
NCBI says 77% of respondents had incidents with e-scooters on footpaths in pleas for safer legislation
The NCBI, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind and the Irish Wheelchair association are urging Minister Eamonn Ryan to take a pro-active approach to incoming e-scooter legislation before it is too late. Lorna Fitzpatrick, Advocacy and Engagement Manager at NCBI told Highland Radio that a banning of e-scooters from footpaths, age restrictions and speed limitations …
Public invited to attend Garda community engagement meetings
The first of three Garda community engagement meetings takes place this evening at Clonleigh Resource Centre in Lifford at 7.30pm. This is followed by a meeting on Wednesday at The Finn Valley Centre, Stranorlar at 10am, and next Monday at the Station House Hotel, Letterkenny at 7pm. On this mornings Nine ’til Noon show, Sgt. …
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BIM and RNLI provide special ‘Man Overboard’ training for fishers in Donegal
35 fishers attended Man Overboard training sessions in the Errigal Training Centre at Falcarragh over the weekend. BIM say the sessions are designed to provide fishers with the experience of falling into cold sea conditions, wearing full work clothing and without a lifejacket. They then repeat the process with a lifejacket on. BIM say while …
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Tanaiste acknowledges challenges but remains hopeful on protocol deal
The Tánaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister says he hopes negotiations between the EU and UK, over the Northern Ireland protocol, will be successful but the issues are challenging. Micheál Martin says it is ‘no bad thing’ there is ‘quiet’ around the discussions, and both sides need to be given space to continue negotiations. Mr Martin, …
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32 admitted patients awaiting beds at LUH
There were 32 admitted patients awaiting beds at Letterkenny University Hosptial this morning, 14 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. In Sligo, the overall figure was 20, with 13 of them in the ED. Nationally, the INMO says there were 477 patients awaiting beds in Irish hospitals this morning, Letterkenny once again had the fourth …
Letterkenny Milford Mayor stresses need for new bridge at Meenaroy
The Mayor of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District has warned that if funding is not secured soon for works at Meenaroy Bridge, the long term cost to Donegal County Council and the state will be huge. Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly says it’s getting to the point where traffic lights may be needed to enforce a …
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New Aircoach North West Service hits the road
The new Aircoach service connecting Derry/Londonderry to Belfast International Airport, Dublin Airport and Dublin City Centre hits the road today. The launch of the new 705X service follows the acquisition of the well-known North West based passenger transport company, Airporter by Aircoach last year. The acquisition included the former Airporter base at Springtown Industrial Estate …
Serious issues identified in CAMHS following inspection
Some Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services are inefficient and unsafe. A new report by the Inspector of Mental Health Service shows CAMHS teams are significantly below the recommended staffing levels. Children and young people have been “lost” to follow-up care, with no planning, discharge or transition to adult services when they turned 18, or …
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Illegal poison blamed for death of White-Tailed Eagle in Cavan
The National Parks and Wildlife Service is calling on people living in rural areas to stop using Carbofuran after a white-tailed eagle was found dead near Lough Ramor in County Cavan. It says the use of such poison could kill other animals such as cows, dogs, cats and foxes. The White-tailed Eagle became extinct in …
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Gardai should live in the communities they serve – Crossan
An Inishowen Councillor is calling for incentives for gardai to live in the communities they serve. Councillor Nicholas Crossan told the Donegal Joint Policing Committee that people no longer know their local guard, and he believes trust would be enhanced if gardai were living and working in the one area. Councillor Crossan says it’s time …
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DACC chair says Dublin Galway line continues to adversely impact LUH
A prominent health campaigner says the people of Donegal continue to be victims of geography. DACC Chair Betty Holmes told a crowd of several hundred people during a Day of Action outside Letterkenny University Hospital at the weekend that the Dublin Galway line continues to dominate health policy. Ms Holmes says pressure is needed both …
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Illegal dumping in Doochary condemned
A Glenties Councillor says more has to be done to deter illegal dumping, after an incident where a large amount of rubbish and rubble was dumped in the Doochary area. Cllr Micheal Cholim Mac Giolla Easbuig says that while the person who dumped the waste is responsible for their own actions, more must be done …
Malachy O’Rourke on “heartbreaking” defeat for Glen in All Ireland Club SFC final
Glen suffered a narrow two point defeat in the All Ireland Club Senior Football final to Kilmacud Crokes. Danny Tallon’s early goal had Malachy O’Rourke’s men off to the dream start before a Shane Walsh penalty had Croke 1-04 to 1-03 up at the break. A strong second half showing from last year’s beaten finalist …
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Glen lose All Ireland Senior Football Club Championship final to Kilmacud Crokes
Glen of Derry were beaten in the All Ireland Senior Football Club Championship final by Dublin’s Kilmacud Crokes at GAA HQ. It finished 1-11 to 1-09 in favour of Crokes. The Dublin side had lost by a single point in last year’s decider. Michael McMullan has the full time report…
Record breaking weekend for Donegal athlete’s
John Kelly of Finn Valley was in action over the weekend where he threw a 19.39 metres throw, which set a new Donegal and Ulster record and is also the second best throw by an Irish athlete indoors. Finn Valley’s Women’s 4x200m team set a new Ulster record, the team of Arlene Crossan, Sinead Gallagher, …
Finn Harps well beaten in pre season friendly by Derry City
Finn Harps suffered a 6-0 defeat to Derry City in a friendly in the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Sunday evening. A hattrick for Cian Kavanagh, two goals from Michael Duffy and a Sadou Diallo strike saw Derry ease to victory. It was Harps’ second pre season friendly after drawing 0-0 with Dundalk on Friday night.
Raymond Foy reflects on Castlefin Celtic’s defeat in FAI Junior Cup
Castlefin Celtic’s FAI Junior Cup campaign came to a close on Sunday afternoon, losing out 5-0 to Limerick side Ballynanty Rovers. Raymond Foy’s men trailed 2-0 at the break and switched formation at the start of the second half as they chased the game but the Limerick side thrived on the open spaces in the …
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Buncrana Hearts hit Montpelier FC for six as they progress in FAI Junior Cup
Buncrana Hearts have sealed their place in the next round of the FAI Junior Cup after they beat Montpelier FC 6-0. Sean Mullan hit a brace with Kieran McDaid, Jamie McDaid, Ryan Doherty and an own goal gave Buncrana the big victory. After the game, Buncrana boss Gary Duffy told Eóin Catterson it’s a big …
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Cockhill Celtic advance in FAI Intermediate Cup
Cockhill Celtic are through to the next round of the FAI Intermediate Cup after a 3-2 Extra Time win over Avondale United. Lee McColgan’s penalty gave Gavin Cullen’s men the lead before Avondale levelled the tie up. Adam Duffy then headed home to give Cockhill the lead but once again they conceded and the game …
Maxi Curran reacts as ATU Donegal bow out of Sigerson Cup
ATU Donegal bowed out of the Sigerson Cup after they were beaten 1-13 to 2-11 by Ulster University. At half time Maxi Curran’s side led 1-09 to 0-05 but a strong second half showing from Ulster University saw them claim the one point win with Conor Cush and Andrew Gilmore, scoring 1-05 and 1-04 respectively. …
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Letterkenny house prices expected to rise by 5 percent this year
Prospective homeowners are in for a shock as house prices in certain areas could be set to rise by as much as ten percent. That’s according to a new report out today in the Sunday Times Property Price Guide. In Donegal, price rises in Letterkenny are in the middle of the pack, expected to be …
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Letterkenny University Hospital must be prioritised – Mac Lochlainn
A Donegal deputy says resources must be focused towards the health service in Donegal. It follows a protest at Letterkenny University Hospital that heard calls for more investment, and more support for the hospital staff. Speaking at yesterday’s demonstration, Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn says the government must recognise the need that exists in Donegal, and …
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Donegal Mountain Rescue Team issue advice after rescuing several stuck motorists
The Donegal Mountain Rescue Team has issued advice for motorists after a number of cars stuck due to poor weather conditions required their assistance over the last few days. In a statement on social media, the DMRT said that they assisted with three separate stuck vehicles on Friday alone, one at Lough Salt, one in …
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Inishowen Football League Results 22/01/2023
Ulster Junior Shield Quarter Finals Redcastle United 3-1 Whitestrand United Darragh Mc Conway 2 Aileach Res 2-2 Strand Rovers *Strand Rovers won on Pens Greencaslte Youth 5-4 Gweedore United Cranford 1-2 Clonmany Res Jackie Crossan Premier Division Glengad United 3-0 Culdaff FC Clonmany Shamrocks 1-2 Aileach FC Greencastle FC 2-5 Moville Celtic Strand Hotel Division …
Donegal Junior League Results 22/01/2023
Brian McCormick Sports & Premier Bonagee United 3 vs 2 Kildrum Tigers Cappry Rovers 3 vs 1 Keadue Rovers Fanad United 1 vs 0 St Catherines FC Rathmullan Celtic 1 vs 2 Kilmacrennan Celtic TEMPLE DOMESTIC APPLIANCE D1 Donegal Town 4 vs 1 Letterbarrow Celtic Drumkeen United 0 vs 1 Kerrykeel 71 Raphoe Town 0 …
Harkin calls for more modular housing for refugees
The Government is being urged to build more modular housing for refugees. It’s after reports that many hotel currently housing refugees are to evict them to bring in visitors as the tourist season ramps up. South Donegal TD Marian Harkin believes homeowners could accommodate greater numbers of Ukrainian refugees – and she’s also welcomed construction …
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Man arrested after Garda car set alight in Castlefinn
A man in his thirties has been arrested, after a Garda car was set alight in Castlefinn in the early hours of yesterday morning. At around 4:15am, a Garda car parked at Castlefinn Garda Station was discovered on fire. No injuries were reported and the fire services were able to quickly extinguish the blaze. A …
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Shane Blaney starts in Motherwell Scottish Cup win away to Arbroath
Shane Blaney made his Motherwell debut on Saturday afternoon. Blaney started in Motherwell’s 2-0 Scottish Cup win away to Arboath. A brace from Mikael Mandron booked the Premiership side’s place in Round Five of the competition.
Gary Duffy looks forward to Buncrana’s big FAI Junior Cup game
Inishowen League side Buncrana Hearts face Dublin opposition in the form of Montpelier FC in the FAI Junior Cup at Castle Park in Buncrana on Sunday. (Kick-off is 1.30 pm). Buncrana go into the game in good form but face a side that they know little about. With the pitch expected to be heavy and …
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Watch: Countdown is on to the Donegal Sports Star Awards
The 2022 Donegal Sports Star Awards will be presented at a ceremony in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny, next Friday, January 27. This is the 47th staging of the event, and there are more than 40 categories. The special guest is former Republic of Ireland international Shay Given, who is a previous recipient of the …
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Dergview beat Newington in NIFL Championship
Dergview climbed above Newington in the NIFL Championship after an emphatic 3-0 over them on Saturday afternoon. Two first half goals had the host 2-0 up at the break before a third midway through the half sealed the three points. The win see’s the Castlederg side climb to tenth in the table.
Ft Report & Reaction as Donegal Ladies beaten in National League opener
Donegal Ladies began their 2023 National League campaign with a 0-11 to 0-06 defeat to Galway in Tuam. Susanne White was the top scorer for Maxi Curran’s side scoring five points with Kate Slevin scoring the most in the match with six. Tommy Devan has the full time report for Highland Radio Sport… After the …
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Donegal players involved as DCU record big win in Sigerson Cup
DCU made it two wins from two in this seasons Sigerson Cup, thanks to a 3-14 to 0-05 victory over Queen’s University. Termon’s Jamie Grant started the game at corner back with both Conor O’Donnell and Johnny McGroddy coming off the bench for the Dublin University. Both McGroddy and O’Donnell also got their names on …
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Jing Yi Graham to facilitate table ttennis taster session at An Dánlann
The table tennis taster session taking place at An Dánlann Sports Centre at ATU in Letterkenny on Wednesday, February 1st will be facilitated by the female lead coordinator with Table Tennis Ireland, Jing Yi Graham. The event is being held by Donegal Sports Partnership in conjunction with Table Tennis Ireland and is open to everyone …
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Donegal Junior League Results 21/01/2022
Glencar Inn Division One Arranmore United 0 vs 2 Oldtown Celtic Glenea United 1 vs 0 Drumoghill Keadue Rovers 0 vs 1 Glencar Celtic Old Orchard Division Two Ramelton Mariners 2 vs 6 Gweedore Celtic
Harps open pre-season account with draw in Dundalk
Ryan Rainey in action for Finn Harps against Dundalk. Photo: Dundalk FC twitter/sportsfile Finn Harps began their pre-season campaign with an encouraging 0-0 draw away to Premier Division Dundalk at Oriel Park last night. Manager Dave Rodgers fielded a new look and youthful side with three trialists. Among the more experienced players who lined out …
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McCole loses out in semi-finals at National Elite Boxing Championships
Donegal’s Matthew McCole was beaten in the 71 kg final at the National Elite Boxing Championships. He lost his semi-final bout at the National Stadium in Dublin on a 3-2 decision against Jon McConnell of Holy Trinity.
Hospital Action Committee to be formed in Donegal following LUH protest
A Hospital Action Committee is to be formed in Donegal on foot of a Day of Action which is just ending at Letterkenny University Hospital. The gathering just above the hospital this afternoon heard calls for more investment, and more support for the hospital staff. Organiser Mary T Sweeney says it’s important that the people …
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Calls for CCTV to be installed at Donegal ports & harbours
There’s calls for more CCTV to be put in place at ports and harbours in Donegal to target smuggling. Councillor Niamh Kennedy believes an enhancement of security along the coast in the form of CCTV cameras would also help in cracking down on thefts. She says it would enhance policing in the county:
Two arrested following Sligo jewellery heist
Two people arrested in relation to a jewellery theft in Sligo are set to appear in court this afternoon. An assortment of diamond rings, worth up to €80,000, were stolen from a business in Sligo on Thursday. The stolen items were later recovered, after Gardaí intercepted a car and searched a house in west Dublin …
Protest of overcrowding crisis taking place at LUH today
A demonstration is taking place outside Letterkenny University Hospital today to highlight the ongoing issue of hospital overcrowding. As part of the national day of action, 20 protests are taking place outside acute hospitals across the country. The demonstration gets underway at 1pm in Letterkenny.
