The CEO of the Saolta Hospital Group says the appointment of a senior manager to oversee governance at Letterkenny University Hospital will help ensure that management and communication are as good as they can be, both within the hospital and between the hospital and Saolta. A review involving the Saolta executive and senior management at …
A yellow weather warning has been put in place for the rest of this week, with Met Eireann saying further spells of rain and showers may cause localised flooding due to waterlogged soils and high river levels. The warning came into place at 4 o’clock this morning, and remains in force until 11 o’clock on …
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Bundoran Lifeboat is looking for new volunteers to take up roles as inshore lifeboat crew in the waters around the Donegal Bay area. Potential candidates will undertake training for over a year before being placed on call to attend alerts. The RNLI says it can’t keep people safe without the support of volunteers, who truly …
A Donegal County Councillor says electric vehicle charging points are a basic necessity. Councillor Albert Doherty is calling for additional charging points to be put in place in Inishowen. He says as electric vehicle sales rise, it’s vital that the infrastructure improves as well………….
The Cathaoirleach of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District is calling for the Local Improvement Scheme to be reviewed. Councillor Donal Mandy Kelly says the scheme in its current form is a disaster due to a lack of money available for people seeking funding. He believes the LIS programme should be abolished, and a grant based …
Letterkenny Milford Mayor say LIS model needs to be replaced Read More »
A new survey by The Northern and Western Region Assembly shows seventy nine percent of people are unlikely to buy an electric car within the next 12 months. The region, encompassing Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, Galway, Leitrim, Roscommon, Monaghan and Cavan has 488 publicly available EV charge points, the lowest per square kilometre concentration on the …
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The local priest in Creeslough says people in the village are still grieving. Today marks exactly one month since ten people lost their lives in an explosion at the local shop and petrol station. A series of month mind masses will take place over the coming days to remember those who died. Fr John Joe …
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A West Donegal Councillor says the frequent problem of cars hitting deer in rural parts of the county must be addressed. Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig says that three vehicles, including an ambulance responding to an emergency in the Dungloe area, have had collisions with deer in the last week. He says this is …
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Dylan Browne McMonagle claimed a winner on the final flat race meeting of the season and also earned the Irish Flat Champion Apprentice jockey crown for a second successive time. The victory came on board the Eoin Doyle trained Cavallo Pazzo in Naas. It was win number 53 of the season for the Donegal jockey …
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Letterkenny Gaels advanced to the final four of the Ulster Junior Football Club Championship after a one point victory over Derrynoose. Brendan O’Brien’s goal was the big score of the game as the Donegal champions won 1-13 to 1-12 in Crossmaglen. After the game, Gaels captain Conor Browne told Diarmaid Doherty it was a great …
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Setanta are into the last four of the Ulster Junior Club Hurling Championship after they beat Eoghan Ruadh 1-16 to 2-11 in O’Donnell Park. Mark McCann’s goal helped the Tyrone champions into a 1-06 to 0-06 lead at half time. Davin Flynn then netted the all important Setanta goal before Brandon Molloy fired in Eoghan …
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Month’s mind masses for a number of the victims of the Creeslough tragedy will be taking place at St Michael’s Church in the village over the coming week. The first month’s mind mass will be for 49 year old Martina Martin, taking place at 7:30pm on Monday evening, the 7th of November. A joint month’s …
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Bonagee United began their Ulster Senior League campaign with an opening day victory over Finn Harps Under 21’s. Tony McNamee’s brace had the hosts 2-0 up before Jamie McKinney pulled one back for Harps. Dan O’Donnell then sealed the three points with a cracking effort as Jason Gibson’s men started their Ulster Senior League season …
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U21 Group South Kilcar 3-08 V 0-07 Killybegs U21 B Group A Cloughaneely 0-05 V 0-12 Glenswilly U21 C South Red Hughs 0-15 V 2-07 Convoy U21 Hurling Championship Buncrana 3-09 V 1-07 Dungloe
Letterkenny Gaels are into the semi finals of the Ulster Junior Club Football Championship after they claimed a one point victory over Armagh champions, Derrynoose. 1-13 to 1-12 was how it finished with Brendan O’Brien scoring their crucial goal as their historic year continues. The Gaels had trailed 1-07 to 0-03 at half time but …
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Ireland beat world champions South Africa 19-16 in their opening Autumn international. Josh van der Flier and Mack Hansen scored second-half tries for Andy Farrell’s side at the Aviva Stadium. Captain Johnny Sexton added nine-points with his boot. Alex McDonald reviewed the game with Eóin Catterson on Sunday Sport…
FAI Junior Cup Aileach FC 1-1 Buncrana Hearts win 5.4 on pens Jackie Crossan Premier Division Illies Celtic 1-2 Moville Celtic Clonmany Shamrocks 2-1 Culdaff FC Strand Hotel First Division Dunree United 6-3 Greencastle Youths Gleneely Colts 1-4 Clonmany Res QPS 0-4 Aileach Res Carn FC 3-1 Buncrana Res Inishowen Engineering Division Two Cockhill Res …
FAI Junior Cup Castlefin Celtic 2 vs 2 Greencastle FC * Castlefin win on penalties Glengad FC 5 vs 1 Cappry Rovers Brian McCormick Sports & Premier Kildrum Tigers 0 vs 0 St Catherines FC Kilmacrennan Celtic 3 vs 0 Keadue Rovers Rathmullan Celtic 3 vs 1 Glenea United Temple Domestic Appliance D1 Convoy Arsenal …
Two walkers on Mount Errigal were assisted by members of the Donegal Mountain Rescue Team yesterday evening. DMRT was tasked to assist two walkers just before 7pm on Saturday, after a light had been noticed on the mountain. The walkers, who had reached the top of the mountain, then lost the path and were located …
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A pilot scheme has seen over 400 venues across the country awarded a share of €4 million to try and revitalise the night time economy. The money, shared between 434 venues including pubs, nightclubs, cafes, theatres and other cultural venues, will assist more than 2,000 live events in the next year according to the Department …
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A decline in support for Sinn Féin has helped smaller parties – but not support for the Government. Sinn Fein are down 3 points to 34 percent support in the latest Sunday Independent / Ireland Thinks poll. The Social Democrats up one point to 4 percent, with Aontú also up one to 4 percent. Independents …
Sinn Fein support down 3 percent in latest polls, still largest party Read More »
Finn Valley teams enjoyed Ulster Novice and Uneven Ages Cross Country Championships success on Saturday morning at Finn Valley Centre in Stranorlar. In the Novice section, the host teams earned the titles with Oisin Toye claiming an individual silver medal and Maggie O’Hora won a bronze. Athletics correspondent, Patsy McGonagle has the wrap of the …
Derry City Reserves claimed a big three points after they beat Cockhill Celtic in the Ulster Senior League. The game finished 3-2 to the Candystripes who had led by two goals to nil. A strong fightback from the hosts saw them net twice in the games closing stages through James Bradley and Stephen Duffy but …
Donegal captain Michael Murphy says he is looking forward to working with the new Donegal managers Paddy Carr and Aidan O’Rourke. The pair were announced as Declan Bonner’s successors just two weeks ago. The Glenswilly clubman told Paul McDevitt, he is excited to work with the pair…
Ireland return to action this evening at the Aviva stadium as they take on World Champions South Africa. The match is a landmark for Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray, who will win his 100th cap in the half-five kick-off at the Aviva Stadium. Robbie Henshaw’s withdrawal yesterday means a start in midfield for Ulster centre Stuart …
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Glencar Inn Division One Arranmore United 2 vs 2 Copany Rovers Keadue Rovers 3 vs 1 Strand Rovers Kildrum Tigers 4 vs 3 Dunlewey Celtic Old Orchard Division Two Gweedore Celtic 0 vs 2 Castlefin Celtic Kilmacrennan Celtic 0 vs 2 Drumbar United Milford United 4 vs 2 Fintown Harps AFC Ramelton Mariners 2 vs …
Letterkenny Rugby Club continued their good form in the Ulster Rugby Championship 3 on Saturday afternoon with a victory on the road at Civil Service. 43-7 was how it finished to Paul O’Kane’s side. Elsewhere, in the All Ireland League Division 2C, Omagh Academicals were beaten 27-12 by Tullamore.
U21 A North St Eunan’s 1-06 V 0-09 Sean Mac Cumhaill Termon 0-05 V 0-05 Gaoth Dobhair U21 Group South Dungloe 0-04 V 0-13 Naomh Conaill U21 B Group A Aodh Ruadh BS 7-20 V 2-11 St Naul’s U21 B Group B Carndonagh 0-08 V 2-11 Malin Fanad Gaels 3-10 V 0-08 St Michael’s Letterkenny …
Leah Gallen missed out on a seventh National Senior Boxing Championship title on Friday night. The Donegal puncher went down to Portlaoise hot-shot Tiffany O’Reilly in the 70kg decider. The bout ended in a three rounds to two defeat for the Raphoe Boxing Club fighter.
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has opened the party’s Ard Fheis in Dublin calling on the UK government to set out a clear plan for talks on the Northern Ireland Protocol. She said the outcome of last May’s elections should be respected – and there should be a functioning Executive in place in Northern …
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A Buncrana Councillor says there is a dire need for basic toilet facilities at the popular Ned’s Point. A large amount of people visit the area regularly for sea swimming with an increase seen in the summer months. Cllr Jack Murray has called for toilet facilities and also some safety measures such as a handrail …
Ned’s Point needs “basic” facilities – Cllr Murray Read More »
There’s calls for immediate works to be carried out on a Letterkenny Road. A small section of the Lismonaghan is said to be in an uneven condition Donegal County Council has confirmed that the route will be included in the Roads Programme next year. However Councillor Donal Coyle believes interim works need to be carried …
A public consultation on Derry city centre’s traffic pilot is underway. The scheme was rolled out in June 2021 and will remain in place until April next year with the introduction of one-way traffic on the Upper Carlisle Road and Ferryquay Street along with extended pedestrian space. The works were carried out as part of …
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Police say that two men arrested in Strabane yesterday by the Terrorism Investigation Unit have been released on bail. The two men, aged 28 and 42, were arrested yesterday morning with Police saying that a quantity of suspected counterfeit goods were seized along with various electronics. Detective Chief Inspector Logue said the searches and arrests …
Strabane men released on bail following counterfeit goods seisure Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituary Notices – Friday November 4th:
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There are warnings elective care could be suspended in the new year, as hospitals face increasing pressure this winter. The interim CEO of the HSE says he can’t guarantee emergency departments won’t see record numbers on trolleys in the coming months. 495 patients are waiting on trolleys in hospitals around the country today, 64 of …
Irish Water is facing mounting pressure to replace a pipe in Cranford. Local residents are being left without water on a weekly basis as a result of bursts on the line from the treatment plant in Cranford. Councillor Liam Blaney, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council says works are long overdue:
A Town Centre First Plan for Milford is progressing. Donegal County Council is currently seeking tenders for an Architect Led Full Integrated Design Team, PSDP and Masterplanning Consultancy Services The Town Centre First Plan for Milford will be regeneration and renewal focused and will put place-making at the centre of the value proposition for the …
Two men have been arrested following a number of searches in Strabane this morning. A quantity of suspected counterfeit goods have been seized along with various electronics. Detective Chief Inspector Logue says the searches and arrests are part of ongoing work to tackle criminality linked to the New IRA and the supply and sale of …
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If you live in a flood-prone area, prepare for the next week, says Met Éireann. More rain is on the way over the next seven days but, with soils already saturated and waterlogged, it won’t go anywhere and will pool. The forecaster has issued a weather advisory until next Friday. Meteorologist Paul Downes says there …
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The Chair of the Regional Health Forum says much more needs to be done to improve health services in Donegal. Councillor Gerry McMonagle is calling for changes to the current healthcare model to be made to meet the needs of people in the County. He believes it should be looked at on an all-island basis. …
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Some 60 tourism companies from Ireland attended ‘Flavours of Ireland’ 2022 in London last week – including the Slieve League Cultural Centre, B&B Ireland and White’s Tours & Hotels. ‘Flavours’ is Tourism Ireland’s annual B2B tourism workshop, where tourism companies from Ireland meet and do business with top global inbound tour operators. Now in its …
A taste of Donegal at ‘Flavours of Ireland’ event in London Read More »
Police in Derry have arrested a man on suspicion of burglary following a report made to police during the early hours of today, Friday 4th November. At around 3.45am this morning, police received a report about a burglary in progress at premises on Clarendon Street. Local Policing Team officers responded and, within minutes, located and …
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More than 100 householders in Letterkenny could be left without water due to an outstanding ESB bill of €3,000. The bill was charged for the use of electrity to operate a water pump station in Gleann Tain Estate off the Kilmacrennan Road. Water is also supplied to Gort na Greinne and two other apartment blocks …
Over 100 homeowners in Letterkenny could be left without water Read More »
A local Councillor believes businesses in the border area are struggling to compete with those in the North due to the unstable sterling exchange rate. Yesterday Sterling fell sharply as the Bank of England raised interest rates by 75 basis points. Cllr Kevin Bradley says border businesses are stuggling due to customers going across the …
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Some Irish Twitter staff have confirmed on the social media site that they have lost their jobs. It’s part of a downsizing of the global workforce at the company, which could see up to half of its staff made redundant. It follows the buyout by billionaire Elon Musk last week. Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly says …
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The Tus Nua project in Carndonagh is not moving as fast as local people would like. That’s according to Councillor Martin McDermott who says it is essential no more time is lost on the major €9.5m redevelopment project. The project in Carndonagh is due to commence before Christmas with the tender process for the professional …
Carndonagh Tús Nua project not moving fast enough Read More »
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has confirmed an Assembly election will not be held in Northern Ireland before Christmas. The deadline has passed for the Assembly to get up and running following May’s vote and Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris is now obliged to call an election. Current legislation requires him to name …
HSE bosses say they have not identified any new Covid variants of concern. The Health Service Executive says though the current variants in Ireland don’t appear to cause severe illness, it expects ICU admissions to be similar to this time last year. Chief Clinical Officer Dr Colm Henry is also encouraging anyone eligible for a …
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