The Ireland Funds, a global philanthropic network, has awarded €45,000 in funding to three not for profit organisations in County Donegal through its Heart of the Community Fund 2022. The funds have been allocated to Liquid Therapy, Milford & District Resource Centre and Spraoi agus Spórt. Liquid Therapy provides Surfing and Ocean experiences to young …
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The funeral Mass of Private Seán Rooney will take place in Dundalk on Thursday morning with his remains then travelling to Newtowncunningham for burial. It is anticipated the funeral procession will arrive in Newtowncunningham between approximately 1pm and 2pm. Garda Shaun Sweeney is advising there will be some traffic disruption in the area…
There has been widespread upset after it emerged Foroige’s neighbourhood youth project in Dungloe and Killybegs is set to close. Neighbourhood Youth Projects are community based youth development and family support services working with young people aged 10-18 and their families. The closure news was announced yesterday with Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig claiming …
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Gardaí in Milford are investigating a criminal damage incident that occurred at a licenced premises in the Derryfad area of Creeslough on Friday night last at approximately 8.37. A man who had not entered the premises at any stage and who was simply standing outside smashed one of the windows with his fist before leaving …
Gardaí in Buncrana are investigating an incident of criminal damage that occurred at Gortnacool, Carndonagh on Sunday the 18th of December between 4.30am and 7.30am. A driver had veered off the road due to the icy conditions at around 4.30am. The car, Silver VW Jetta had not been causing an obstruction and the driver left …
Gardaí in Letterkenny are investigating the theft of a car at Glendale Drive in Letterkenny between 10pm on Friday December 16th and 1.40am on Saturday December 17th . The car, a Silver Nissan was stolen and then abandoned a very short distance away. Damage had been caused to the driver’s side door which had been …
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Gardaí in Ballyshannon are investigating a criminal damage incident that occurred at the golf club in Narin between December 11th and December 19th. Significant damage was caused to the boundary fence, with around 43 fencing posts pulled from the ground and discarded, while a further 75 were cut at ground level and discarded and the fencing …
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A housing agency to help deal with the defective block crisis has been set up. It was confirmed at a recent special council meeting that a number of staff have been trained up to deal with queries from defective block owners. It is thought the housing agency will be established in Pettigo and may also …
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Shane Blaney says he can’t wait to get going after signing a two and a half year deal with Motherwell. The Letterkenny man has joined the SPL outfit from Sligo Rovers The move was flagged up a few weeks ago when terms were agreed, and last night Motherwell confirmed the signing of the 23 year …
An Post is advising the public to send cards and letters no later than today for guaranteed delivery prior to Christmas. It says mail destined for the North of Ireland must be posted today. Recent bad weather and backlogs could delay the arrival of mail recently purchased online. Anna McHugh of An Post says it’s …
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Thousands of nurses across Northern Ireland will take part in a second day of strike action today. They’re again joining colleagues in England and Wales demanding a pay increase. The UK government says an independent review considered wages over the summer. But Lisa Elliott from the union says she’s not convinced by its findings…
A new Cancer Care Centre for patients in the North West is to be included in the HSE’s National Service Plan for next year. The current Cancer Centre for the region, based at University Hospital Galway, caters for patients across the North West region, but the facilities are outdated and not fit for purpose. The …
There has been calls for the government to provide urgent mortgage relief to struggling households following the fourth rise in interest rates since the summer. The latest increase by European Central Bank, of zero-point-five percentage points, will put further pressure on homeowners already dealing with rising energy prices and grocery bills. It also pledged further …
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A status yellow wind warning has been issued for Donegal. Met Eireann is warning of South to southwest winds occasionally reaching average speeds 50 to 65 km/hr with gusts of 90 to 100 km/hr. The warning comes will be in on Wednesday from 12am to 6am.
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Monday December 19th:
Letterkenny has been hit by further water outages. Repairs to a burst water main are ongoing in the Lower Main Street area. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works which are expected to be complete by 6pm this evening.
The funeral of Private Seán Rooney will take place on Thursday in his hometown of Dundalk. His remains were flown back to Ireland this morning from Lebanon. Members of the 121st Infantry Battalion accompanied the body of the late Private Seán Rooney from Beirut to Dublin this morning. His body was later returned to his …
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Chris McMenamin & Colin McKee talk to Greg about how to best prepare for your Christmas dinner. Don’t worry if you missed the interview – listen back and take some notes to guarantee yourself a stress-free delicious meal on the big day.
Books of Condolence have been opened in Donegal in memory of Private Seán Rooney. A native of Dundalk, Private Rooney lived in Newtowncunningham for a number of years and attended St Eunan’s College, Letterkenny. He was killed in Lebanon on active duty undertaking Peace keeping duties with the 121st Infantry Battalion, UNIFIL. A Book of …
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Kingsbridge Private Hospital Sligo is delighted to announce they are partnering with NOW Group, a social enterprise that supports people with learning difficulties and autism into employment; to introduce the JAM Card service to their hospital in Garden Hill. The JAM Card was created in 2012 by NOW Group participants who wanted a discreet way …
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The United States Embassy has confirmed Joe Kennedy III has been appointed as US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs. Kennedy is the grandson of the late Robert F Kennedy, a former US Senator and Attorney General who was assassinated on a democratic campaign trail in 1968. The US Ambassador to Ireland, Claire …
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45 sporting organisations in Donegal are to receive a share of a €38,000 fund for the county. The funding under the Return to Sport – Sports Club Development Fund 2022 aims to support sports clubs in their efforts to deliver sport and physical activity following the Covid-19 pandemic. Donegal Sports Partnership Coordinator, Myles Sweeney says …
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Photo-fits have been released publicly for the first time of a person – or people – seen driving two cars believed to be connected to a bombing in County Cavan 50 years ago. The Belturbet Bomb killed two teenagers – 16-year-old Patrick Stanley from Clara, Co Offaly, and 15 year-old Geraldine O’Reilly from Belturbet – …
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Donegal has recorded the lowest population growth in the country. According to a report by the Western Development Commission, the population of the county grew by 4.5% since 2016. An analysis of the preliminary estimates from Census 2022 by the WDC has revealed that the lowest population growth in the country was recorded in …
Donegal County Council has today published its Gender Pay Gap Report for 2022. The 2022 report shows a Mean Gender Pay Gap of 0% and a Median Gender Pay Gap of -11.04%. The council says publishing the gender pay gap data helps to reinforce its focus on supporting an open and inclusive workplace at Donegal …
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The number of people waiting for a bed in hospitals across the country is at its highest level in almost two years. According to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, over 760 patients are on trolleys today. The INMO described the trolley figures as unacceptably high, and has called on the HSE to take extraordinary …
Households in Northern Ireland will receive their energy support payments from the UK Government from next month. Delivery of the 600 pounds payment has been stalled as the region has a different energy market from the rest of the UK, and the lack of a devolved government at Stormont meant the UK wide payment couldn’t …
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Derry City and Strabane District Council says it is continuing to work closely with Donegal County Council to bring forward the Riverine project, a significant cross border regeneration project for the Lifford and Strabane area. It follows reports that a footbridge over the Foyle linking the two towns may be delayed because Donegal County Council, …
DCSDC and DCC working to resolve Riverine delays Read More »
The new government is beginning its first week in office after Taoiseach Leo Varadkar replaced Michael Martin over the weekend. While a number of Ministers changed department, there was no change to the senior ministerial line up. Minister Charlie McConalogue says he doesn’t underestimate the challenges that lie ahead for the farming and fisheries sector, …
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The family of Private Seán Rooney have been reuinted with his remains. The Aer Corps jet bringing his body home from Beirut landed at Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnell just after 8.30 this morning. The 23 year-old Dundalk native was based in Newtowncunningham, and was a former pupil at St Eunan’s College was killed in an …
Private Sean Rooney’s body arrives at Casement Aerodrome Read More »
The concert to thank those involved in the aftermath of the Creeslough tragedy, scheduled for Monday, January 30th next in Letterkenny, is officially sold out.Details of the concert, ‘Together for Creeslough’ were announced at a press launch at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny on Wednesday, and tickets for the event went on sale at …
Car numbers and cattle herds could be cut as part of the new Climate Action Plan. Its back on the agenda for cabinet this week and according to reports is ‘mostly finished’. According to the Irish Times the ambitious draft plan to cut emissions involves a 20% reduction in the number of cars on the …
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A Letterkenny Councillor says he is frustrated that families are living in houses that are not fit for purpose one year on after the enhanced scheme was approved. Cllr Gerry McMonagle was speaking following a special meeting of Donegal County Council and said he is frustrated at the lack of action from the government and …
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A local councillor has welcomed progress on a housing development in Buncrana. 56 houses are set to be constructed in Rockytown, Buncrana. The council has confirmed that the project will be going out for tender in the middle of 2023. Cllr Rena Donaghey welcomed the progress and said it is a welcome step to alleviate …
It’s reported that plans to construct a footbridge between Lifford and Strabane may delayed due to planning issues on the side of Donegal County Council. A report in yesterday’s Sunday Independent claims that the footbridge, part of the €9 million Riverine Project, has hit a planning roadblock as Donegal County Council cannot obtain a foreshore …
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The Ardara to Meenaneary road, also known as the Glengesh Pass, is currently impassable due to a build up of ice. Local Gardaí say the road is particularly bad at the S bends, near the viewing bay in the area. A gritter has been requested for the area, but motorists are being urged to avoid …
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The Taoiseach has expressed his condolences to the family of Private Seán Rooney. Leo Varadkar was speaking at a Christmas Lunch for Ukrainian women and children in Dublin today. Private Rooney was killed in an attack on UN Peacekeeping duty in Lebanon on Wednesday. Multiple investigations are now underway to examine the circumstances around the …
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Glenswilly won the Michael Murphy Sports Donegal U21B Championship title on Sunday, beating Glenfin 2-6 to 0-3 in the final played at The Bridge in Dunfanaghy. Keelan Dunleavy scored 1-2 while Daithi Gildea hit 1-3 as Glenswilly put in a dominate performance to take the crown. Glenswilly Captain Jack Gallagher told Ryan Ferry on the …
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Donegal County Council say the Pinch Road between Clonmany and Parish has been closed, due to treacherous weather conditions making the road impassable. Motorists are advised to take alternative routes if possible and drive with caution.
Police in Derry have appealed for information, and in particular looking to speak to the man pictured above who they believe can help in their investigations, after a serious assault in the city. The assault is believed to have happened in the Oughtagh Road area. In particular, they are searching for the man, who they …
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Motorists are being advised to avoid the back road between Letterkenny and Drumkeen this afternoon, due to a significant amount of black ice on the road surface. Gardaí have issued the warning, after it’s believed a number of cars have become stuck there in recent hours due to the slippery conditions. It’s believed a gritter …
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The recent Arctic cold snap to hit the country is set to come to an end as a status yellow ice warning issued by Met Eireann for 18 counties has been lifted. The country has experienced extreme cold temperatures, with frozen fog and black ice for over the last week. But current forecasts now suggest …
Cold spell set to end as warmer weather approaches Read More »
The Chief Medical Officer is appealing for people to get their vaccinations for the flu and Covid 19. Professor Breda Smyth has warned of an upsurge in cases of both viruses in the past few days, and has urged the public to avail of their free flu and covid vaccines. She says a lack of …
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Private Sean Rooney’s remains are being repatriated home to Ireland this afternoon. A UN ceremony is being held to honour Private Rooney at Beirut Airport, prior to his departure, at 2pm Irish time on board an Irish Air Corps CASA aircraft. His body is being flown to Dublin’s Casement Aerodrome at Baldonnel, where his remains …
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Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue retains his position as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s cabinet. There were very few changes, and no new appointees to the cabinet table. Micheál Martin is now Tanaiste, and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, while Simon Coveney becomes Enterprise, Trade and Employment Minister, Leo …
McConalogue retains Agriculture and Marine brief in ‘new’ cabinet Read More »
Four Masters are through to the semi-finals of the Ulster Minor Club Football Tournament. In an exciting quarter-final clash at the St. Paul’s club in Belfast, the Donegal Town side defeated Clan na nGael of Armagh by 1-10 to 1-9. They will now meet the winners of the Donaghmore (Tyrone)/Scotstown (Monaghan) game.
Institute were beaten 2-1 by Annagh United in the Irish League Championship. The home side led 2-0 after just nine minutes. Teenager Orrin McLaughlin got a 72nd minute goal for Institute to get them back into the game. However, the Armagh team held on for victory and a result that keeps them second and just …
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Olympian Brendan Boyce has been forced to pull out of this Sunday’s National Race Walk Championships in Dublin through illness. Revealing the news in a tweet, he apologised to all those who had bought tickets. The championships are being held St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, on the north side of the capital. The Finn Valley AC …
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The Ulster GAA Football Intermediate Club Final between Galbally of Tyrone and Corduff Gaels of Monaghan has been rescheduled to take place at the Athletic Grounds, Armagh, on Wednesday, December 21, with an 8.00 pm throw-in. The game was fixed for today but was called off following a pitch inspection. It was also deemed that …
Ulster GAA Football Intermediate Club Final now fixed for Wednesday Read More »
Picture: The victorious Burt hurlers (Photo: CLG Beart facebook). Burt were crowned the Grand Canal Hotel Donegal Under-21 Hurling Champions after they overcame Setanta on a final score of 2-11 to 2-6. The game was switched from Letterkenny to a cold Hibernian Park. Inspired by seven points from Liam Óg McKinney, Burt led by 0-8 …
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