Letterkenny Rugby Club earn themselves a bonus point win over Belfast High School former Pupils on Saturday afternoon. 45-0 was how it finished with tries coming from Ralph Mealiff, Adam Bratton, Jack Speer and two each from Callum and Cody Laverty. Elsewhere today, Skerries beat Omagh Academical 14-3 in the All Ireland League Division 2c, …
It was a busy day of action in the Donegal Under-21 Championship. Results. U21 A North Gaoth Dobhair 1-7, St. Eunan’s 1-9. Milford 1-4, Termon 3-19. U21 B Naomh Columba 0-5, Cloughaneely 2-10 Glenswilly 0-14, Naomh Muire LR 0-6 Downings 1-8, Carndonagh 1-11 Malin 0-9, Fanad Gaels 0-8 St. Michael’s 1-10, N. Padraig Uisce Chaoin …
There’s a call on the Government to bring in maximum prices on alcohol. The Consumers Association is making the call, after Heineken Ireland told pubs it was introducing a price rise on all of its draught products. It means the price of certain beers and ciders could rise to almost 8 euro in some Dublin …
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One in twelve children nationwide are on some form of hospital waiting list. New figures by the National Treatment Purchase Fund show 98,000 children are waiting for a hospital appointment. At Letterkenny University hospital, just over 2,000 children are waiting for an inpatient or outpatient appointment currently. An extreme shortage of consultants is being blamed …
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The Letterkenny Chamber’s annual Business Awards ceremony was held last night in Letterkenny, with a number of local businesses and business people recognised for their contribution to local enterprise. Amongst the winners were Kernan’s, who were announced as the Letterkenny Retailer of the Year for 2022, and Donegal ATU’s Paul Hannigan was honoured with the …
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A Foyle MLA has hit out at a ‘Referendum Supermajority Bill’ which has been brought to Parliament in Westminster by Ian Paisley. It proposes new legislation for referendums on any country leaving the UK – including Northern Ireland. That would mean that a 50%-plus-one result in a unity referendum would not be enough to bring …
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The Chair of Donegal Action for Cancer Care says she was surprised at the Health Minister’s knowledge of issues facing the North West’s healthcare system, following a meeting yesterday. Betty Holmes from DACC says they had been seeking a meeting with Stephen Donnelly for almost eighteen months to put forth issues. Problems such as the …
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The Taoiseach says he doesn’t believe Irish people wearing a poppy is controversial. Micheál Martin wore a badge with a poppy and shamrock to mark armistice day. He also participated in two minutes of silence at the British Irish Council for those killed in the two world wars. The Taoiseach believes after the Good Friday …
Gardaí in Buncrana say the R238 road at Fahan is now to the public again, following a two-car collsion there last night. The road was closed for much of the day to allow for a technical examination of the crash site. The collision occurred at 9:10pm on Thursday night, leaving five people injured and one …
Road re-opens following Fahan collision, Gardaí appeal for info Read More »
The Supreme Court says an EU trade agreement with Canada can’t pass the Oireachtas without a change to our laws. The court ruled today that said the Irish constitution currently would not allow for Ireland to accept the trade deal. The deal is designed to increase trade between the two blocs – but concerns have …
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Police say a 36 year old man arrested on Thursday in relation to New IRA activity in the Strabane area has been released following questioning. It is the most recent arrest by Police looking into New IRA activity, after two Strabane men were released on bail last week following an investigation into counterfeit goods that …
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Creeslough will have a shop again from this afternoon. At 3pm, Lafferty’s will open a shop in a temporary building beside St Michael’s Church. It’ll be the first time such a facility has been available in the village since last month’s tragic explosion.
As part of his visit to Donegal today, Minister Stephen Donnelly is visiting Letterkenny University Hopspital, where this morning, there were 51 admitted patients awaiting beds, 22 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Greg Hughes put it to the minister that despite all the announcements, progres is not being …
Over 23 million euro in funding has been announced for Technological Universities, with the highest allocation of €5.27m going to the Atlantic Technological University campuses in Donegal, Sligo, Galway and Mayo. The Department of Higher Education is allocating the funding to be used in areas such as digital infrastructure and in improving governance and systems …
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The Taoiseach says he won’t put any timeframe on reaching a deal around the Northern Ireland Protocol. Micheál Martin met British PM Rishi Sunak last night to discuss the Protocol and restoring devolved Government in Northern Ireland. Today he’ll meet other leaders from across the UK including British Minister Michael Gove and Scottish First Minister …
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Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has officially launched the HSE’s Enhanced Community Care programme in Donegal, as part of the nationwide rollout of the €240m programme. ECC is a crucial element of the Sláintecare model, and is designed to ensure that all HSE primary and community care services work in an integrated way to meet population …
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Donegal Sports Partnership is set to play an integral part in a Winter Initiative aimed at encouraging and motivating people of all ages and backgrounds to get active over the winter months. Donegal Sports Partnership Coordinator, Myles Sweeney, said there are a number of sport and physical activity events organised over the coming months to …
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Gardaí are currently at the scene of a two car collision on the R238 in Fahan, which happened at approximately 9:10pm last night. Five persons were taken to hospital, one of whom has serious injuries. The road remains closed, and a technical examination is being conducted. Local diversions remain in place.
Ulster Bank is to start freezing current and deposit accounts from today, as it begins its phased exit from the Irish market. Customers who first received their six-month notice in April will begin to see their accounts frozen and then closed 30 days later. The bank believes customers have ‘low reliance’ on these accounts, or …
The Taoiseach has called on the UK to put flesh on the bones of proposals to end the division around the Northern Ireland Protocol. Micheál Martin met the new British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak last night at the British Irish Council. They discussed issues with the Protocol and devolved Government in Northern Ireland as well …
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The R238 is closed at Fahan following a collision last night, with gardai saying it’s likely to remain closed for some time. Traffic from Letterkenny and Derry is being diverted at the Halfway House at Tievebane, while traffic from Buncrana is being diverted at the Gransha Roundabout close to the Fire Station on the outskirts …
The Health Minister is in Donegal today for a series of engagements. Minister Stephen Donnelly will officially open the new Primary Care Centres in Buncrana and Newtowncunningham this morning, and also the Errigal CDM Hub in Letterkenny. Minister Donnelly is also expected to visit Letterkenny University Hospital, which launched its winter plan last week, …
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An Inishowen Councillor has stressed that a life in Inishowen is as important as a life in Letterkenny. It’s after confirmation that a much sought after water tanker for the peninsula has been located in Letterkenny. A motion by Councillor Martin McDermott calling for a tanker to be placed in Inishowen had previously been passed …
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Extensive works have been carried out to eradicate flooding issues at the Dry Arch roundabout in Letterkenny. During recent spells of heavy rain, water has gathered around the roundabout, making it difficult for motorists to navigate. The Council has confirmed that there was a high build up of debris in parts of the drainage system …
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Donegal County Council is encouraging more businesses to become involved in an exchange with businesses on the Causeway Coast in Antrim. An initial meeting in Inishowen recently saw 19 businesses from the Causeway Coastal Route Cluster and seven from Donegal participate. Barney McLaughlin, the head of Donegal County Council’s Tourism Unit Says there’s been a …
Refusal is not an option for government as calls grow for the provision of modular homes to Mica affected homeowners living in structurally unsafe properties. That’s according to Councillor Michael McBride who asked Donegal County Council to press the issue with Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien. It’s unclear if an announcement on the delivery of such …
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On The Score this week, there’s more on Ollie Horgans’ departure as Finn Harps Manager, we speak with Gavin Cullen. Derry Journal soccer writer Kevin McLaughlin looks ahead to this Sunday’s Cup Final as Derry City look to lift the cup for the first time in ten years. We hear from the Dungloe and Naomh …
The teenage girl who died following a fatal crash outside Letterkenny just before midnight last night has been named locally as Chloe Gallagher Fanneran from Crievesmith, Letterkenny. Two men have sustained serious injuries, and are being treated in hospital. Meanwhile, the road has now reopened.
News, Sport, Farm News and Obituaries on Thursday November 10th…….
The teenage girl who died following a fatal crash on the Ramelton Road outside Letterkenny just before midnight last night has been named locally as Chloe Gallagher Fanneran from Crievesmith, Letterkenny. Two men have sustained serious injuries. The road remains closed as Forensic Collision Investigators examine the scene.
The HSE has confirmed that its approach to counselling in the aftermath of the Creeslough tragedy has changed, with the focus now on the provision of more targeted therapeutic services, by facilitating referrals to clinical services for counselling, trauma therapy where necessary, and mental health services. Immediate psychological first aid is still available via …
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The cost of living has risen to his highest rate for almost 40 years. Inflation rose to 9-point-2 percent in October – a figure not seen since 1984. Energy costs saw the biggest increases in the Consumer Price Index, with gas prices up 93 percent and electricity up 71 percent.
New listenership figures have cemented Highland Radio’s position as the most listened to radio station in Donegal. Today’s JNLR/IPSOS figures show that in the year up to the end of September, 77% of people in the county tuned into Highland Radio each week, with 56% tuning in every day. Highland’s market share sits at 66.6%, …
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A 36 year old man has been arrested following a search in Strabane this morning as part of investigations into New IRA activity. The man has been arrested under the Terrorism Act and taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite. Police are appealing to anyone with information in relation to the New IRA to contact police.
The number of fires being dealt with by the Donegal Fire Service has reduced. The service responded to a total of 786 calls last year, down 3% from 2020. Despite that, there has been a slight increase in malicious calls to the service. The Donegal Fire Service saw a 20% decrease in the number of …
A teenager has died following a fatal crash in Letterkenny just before midnight last night. Gardaí remain at the scene of the road traffic collision involving two cars that occurred at 11:55pm on the Ramelton Road. The female teenager was a front-seat passenger and was pronounced dead at the scene. The male drivers of both …
Tributes have been paid this morning at Donegal County Council’s Economic, Enterprise and Emergency SPC to all agencies involved in the rescue and recovery operation following an explosion in Creeslough last month. The Council’s Director of Emergency Services, Garry Martin has praised all who responded to the unprecedented event including the local community who he …
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A wind warning for Donegal has been extended. Met Eireann is warning of strong to gale force south to southwest winds today and into tomorrow with gusts of 90 to 110km/h expected. The warning will remain in place until 10am tomorrow morning.
A significant tranche of funding has been announced today for Reimagining Ramelton. €6.4m is being made available towards the €8m project under a major rural regeneration development fund. It will see the restoration of the House of the Brae and creating public spaces and amenities at Gambles Square and Market Square. Minister Charlie McConalogue says …
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The Ramelton Road in Letterkenny is currently closed following a serious crash last night. Gardai are at the scene and diversions are expected to remain in place for a number of hours. Traffic is being diverted via Thorn Road and Golf Course Road while local access to Tara Court is being facilitated. No further details …
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A Letterkenny Councillor has warned that the Bonagee Lane is an accident waiting to happen. Concerns have been raised over the volume of vehicles using the route and the speed at which they are travelling. A motion was brought before a meeting of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District this week by Councillor Gerry McMonagle calling …
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The Ramelton Road in Letterkenny is currently closed. Gardai are at the scene and diversions are in place. No further details are known at this time.
The Tánaiste is raising the prospect of a voting pact between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil in the next general election. Leo Varadkar told the Irish Independent both parties could have won more seats in the last election if their supporters had transferred votes between them. He says if the coalition doesn’t collapse early, Fine …
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The Health Minister is due to visit Donegal tomorrow. Minister Stephen Donegal will officially open the new Primary Care Centres in Buncrana and Newtowncunningham as well as the Errigal CDM Hub in Letterkenny.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin is set to meet the British Prime Minister for their first bilateral since his election. Leaders are gathering for the British Irish Council in Blackpool. It’s the first time since Gordon Brown in 2007 that a British Prime Minister has attended the British Irish Council. Rishi Sunak’s attendance is being seen as …
A status yellow wind warning is in place for Donegal, Galway and Mayo. Met Eireann forecasts strong, and possibly gale force, winds with gusts of up to 110 kilometers per hour. The warning is in effect until 8 o clock tonight.
The Housing Minister is meeting with the Chief Executive of Donegal County Council John McLaughlin tomorrow to discuss the progression of the Defective Blocks Redress Scheme. Last evening, Donegal County Council confirmed it is once again progressing the scheme after receiving clarification on the inclusion of deleterious materials other than Mica, with all applicants to …
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Social Housing in Dungloe has received a boost as over €1million has been allocated to refurbish eight apartments. A recommended budget of €1,052,019 has been set to convert and refurbish two group homes at Fairhill Lodge, Dungloe and turn them into eight two bedroom apartments for people on the social housing waiting list. The building …
The Tánaiste and Enterprise Minister has extended the Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme for businesses affected by the tragic event in Creeslough on October 7th. The Irish Red Cross Society will administer and make payments under the Scheme on behalf of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, but the department is stressing this will be …
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Donegal County Council’s Island’s Committee is stepping up its campaign to have a fire service developed on Tory Island. The issue was raised by Tory representatives at a meeting this week, and also at a meeting of the Glenties Municipal Distict. Tory has a population of around 120 people, but there is no fire station, …
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