The courts are owed 18 million euro in unpaid fines from the past 18 months. The Courts Service says 16,000 euro has been deemed “uncollectible” due to death or other considerations. According to the data, the highest collection rate in a region was 59 percent. Sinn Féin’s justice spokesman, Martin Kenny, says reform is needed…
Letterkenny Rugby Club earned a big victory on the road over Holywood in the Ulster Rugby Championship 3. 47-10 was how it finished. Elsewhere Strabane beat Newry 38-26, while in the Championship 1, Carrickfergus beat City of Derry 20-17.
Four Masters and Glenswilly will compete in the Donegal Minor Football Championship final after coming through their last four encounters on Saturday night. Four Masters were 2-09 to 1-08 winners over Termon after extra time with sub Conor McCahill scoring a goal and a point for the Donegal Town side in the extra period. As …
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The Taoiseach has appealed to the DUP to take up their seats in the Stormont Executive. Fresh elections will be called in the North this coming Friday if no Government can be formed in that time. The DUP has refused to resume power-sharing until changes are made to the Northern Ireland Protocol. Taoiseach Micheál Martin …
Taoiseach appeals to DUP to reform Executive before deadline Read More »
Finn Harps are hoping to end the season on a high, both on and off the pitch. As the first team battles to stay in the top flight of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, the club is continuing with its plans to develop the new Donegal Community Stadium in Stranorlar. The 6,130 capacity stadium …
Watch: Harps officials upbeat as stadium plan update is revealed Read More »
Dylan Browne McMonagle claimed a winner in Saint-Cloud on Saturday afternoon. The Donegal jockey was first past the post on board the 17/2 shot Tranquil Lady for trainer Joseph O’Brien. Tranquil Lady finished half a length ahead of the 13/5 favourite Rumi.
Carrickmore are the Tyrone Senior Hurling champions after they had a comprehensive 27 point win over Naomh Colmcille. It finished 1-28 to 0-04 in Healy Park. Francis Mooney spoke with the Carrickmore boss, Cormac Donnelly after the game… In the Junior final, Dungannon ran out 4-18 to 0-05 victors over Omagh St Enda’s.
Gaoth Dobhair put up a battling performance but bowed out of the Ulster Ladies Club Junior Football Championship as they lost narrowly to Saul from Co. Down on a final score of 1-5 to 1-3. In a closely fought game, the visitors led by 0-5 to 0-2 at half-time. Meanwhile, St Nauls won the Kernan …
Gaoth Dobhair just miss out in Ulster Club Ladies Football Championship Read More »
Ulster Junior Shield Donegal Town 3 vs 0 Carrowmena FC Kildrum Tigers 3 vs 0 Raphoe Town Oldtown Celtic 1 vs 0 Illies Celtic Glencar Celtic 2 vs 2 Clonmany Shamrock *AET Clonmany won on penalties St Catherines FC 3 vs 4 Deele Harps Old Orchard Division Two Ballybofey United 5 vs 3 Drumbar United …
Donegal’s Leah Gallen will compete in the Irish Amateur Boxing Association’s Ladies Senior Final at 70 kilos on November 4th. The Raphoe boxer was due to face Kerry’s Ava Fitzmaurice in the semi-finals, but the latter withdrew. Meanwhile, Brian Elliot of Illies Golden Gloves ABC withdrew from the light-heavyweight division of the men’s National Senior …
Leah Gallen will compete in final at Irish National Boxing Championships Read More »
Police are currently attending a security alert in the Carnhill area of Derry, investigating a report that a suspicious object has been left in the area. A number of homes have been evacuated and members of the public are asked to avoid the Carnhill area of Derry at present. Police say a further update will …
Construction of a temporary footpath is underway in Creeslough, in order to give local residents more access to services. Due to the ongoing Garda investigations at the scene of the tragedy, the main road and associated footpaths in the town have been closed for the past two weeks, with there being no pedestrian access from …
Temporary footpath construction in Creeslough to be completed today Read More »
Gardaí say a body of a woman in her thirties has been discovered at a residence in Letterkenny. The remains were found yesterday, with authorities being alerted just before 6pm on Friday evening. The woman’s body was later removed to the Mortuary at Letterkenny University Hospital where a post-mortem will take place in due course. …
Investigations underway after body discovered in Letterkenny Read More »
The Republic of Ireland women’s team have been drawn in a group with tournament joint hosts Australia, Canada and Nigeria for the 2023 FIFA World Cup. Vera Pauw’s side will play Australia in Sydney on the opening day of the tournament, Thursday July 20th. The second group game will be against Olympic champions Canada in …
Ireland to begin Women’s World Cup campaign against co-hosts Australia Read More »
The Conservative leadership race is underway once again – just six weeks after Liz Truss was given the job. Commons leader Penny Mordaunt’s the first MP to announce she’s vying to become the next British Prime Minister, following Thursday’s dramatic resignation. It’s understood at least 50 Tories want a Boris Johnson comeback – while Rishi …
Tories only concerned with England – Deputy Mac Lochlainn Read More »
The search for missing 21 year-old man Rodney Horan from Colooney in County Sligo has been stood down. It’s after the discovery of a man’s body in the Cleveragh area yesterday evening. Gardaí say that no further information is available at this time.
A Strabane Councillor is urging Derry City and Strabane District Council to express an interest in taking over the former Strabane Academy School on the Liskey Road. Cllr Jason Barr says it is now nearly three and a half years since the site became vacant, and it has taken 13 months for the Education Authority …
Council urged to take over former Strabane Academy School site Read More »
Donegal County Council is urging communities not to support bonfires over the Halloween weekend, saying they can cause injuries to persons and seriously damage the environment. The council is particularly anxious to ensure that inappropriate material is not being burned on bonfires. In a statement, Donegal County Council says there’s been a significant reduction …
DCC urging people not to burn waste materials on Halloween bonfires Read More »
The Society of St Vincent de Paul is urging the government and electricity suppliers to agree a suite of measures that protects people from disconnection this winter, particularly in the case of people using pre-pay meters. SVP says many people it assists prefer pre-pay gas and electricity as it gives them more control over their …
Suite of measures needed to support Pre-Pay Electricity customers – SVP Read More »
More than 1.2 million euro has been raised in the Creeslough Community Support Fund. It is managed by the Irish Red Cross for victims of the tragedy in Donegal two weeks ago which claimed the lives of 10 people. The money will be used to help those in the community. A separate Go Fund Me …
Creeslough Community Support Fund now stands at over €1.2 million Read More »
News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday October 21st…….
The extension project for Moville Community College has received approval to proceed to construction under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme. The project will consist of a new build extension to the current school including a SEN base. Minister Charlie McConalogue says this is tremendous news for the school community and will improve the offering and …
Moville Community College extension cleared to go to construction Read More »
The Tánaiste says he’s confident a deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol can be sorted early next year even with the instability in the British Government. The Tory favourites are trying to secure the backing of 100 MPs to keep them in the race. Penny Mordaunt has become the first to declare with Rishi Sunak …
Protocol deal possible early next year – Tanaiste Read More »
111 homes and businesses are now affected by a power outage in Letterkenny, with ESB networks saying it could be 5 o’clock this evening before supplies are restored. Earlier today, over 4,000 customers were affected by a major power outage in Letterkenny.
The Government Chief Whip today paid tribute to all those who responded to the Creeslough tragedy today, saying that at the worst of times for Donegal, the people showed their best. Minister Jack Chambers, who serves as Junior Minister for Sport and the Gaeltacht was speaking at opening the Donegal GAA Centre in Convoy today………….. …
Creeslough responders were ‘exemplars of humanity’ – Chambers Read More »
The official opening has taken place of the Donegal GAA centre in Convoy, with a guest list including Sports Minister Jack Chambers, National GAA President Larry McCarthy, Ulster President Ciaran McLaughlin and representatives of the 40 GAA clubs in the county. In an emotional speech during which he described the Convoy facility as Donegal GAA’s …
National President pledges more support at opening of Donegal GAA centre Read More »
The state can’t guarantee it will be able to provide accommodation for asylum seekers and Ukrainian refugees. That’s according to the Minister for Integration Roderic O’ Gorman. It comes after the Citywest transit hub reached capacity and won’t accept new arrivals. Officials from the department met the Ukrainian embassy to discuss the issue. Housing Minister …
State can’t guarantee accommodation for asylum seekers and Ukrainian refugees Read More »
A power outage left 4,281 properties in the Letterkenny area without power this morning. The power cut, which occurred at around 11.25am has since been restored to over 4,000 properties. 50 customers remain impacted in the Ballyraine area while 137 properties are without power in the Gortlee area. The remaining outages are expected to be …
Over 4,000 customers impacted by power outage in Letterkenny Read More »
The Minister of State for Sport and the Gaeltacht is in the county today visiting a number of sporting facilities after awarding €5.5m to organisations throughout the county last month. This afternoon, Fianna Fáil TD Jack Chambers will officially open the Donegal GAA Centre in Convoy. He will also visit the sporting facilities at ATU …
Minister for Sport in county today to open Donegal GAA Centre Read More »
Councillor Ian McGarvey says during his time on Donegal County Council he always put others first and before his own intentions. Councillor McGarvey, Ireland’s oldest Councillor this week informed the local authority of his intention to retire as a Councillor in the near future. His nephew Pauric McGarvey has been proposed as his successor. Councillor …
Cllr McGarvey says he always put others first in his role on DCC Read More »
A Special Meeting of Donegal County Council will take place next week to discuss the ‘Letterkenny 2040 – Reimagined Market Square’ development. Councillors are expected to approve the carrying out of works to facilitate the development of the Market Square.
The Chair of Donegal Action for Cancer Care says no one has been listening to pleas for more resources for health care in Donegal since 2017. Betty Holmes says key services continue to be removed from Letterkenny University Hospital, effectively turning it into a community hospital. The Health Minister has failed to visit Letterkenny University …
Gardaí have confirmed that investigations are continuing into a report of a woman being approached by a man in the area of Muff Greenway last Saturday. The incident happened at around 3:30pm. Earlier this week, concerns were raised by the admin of a local social media page after being inundated by women claiming they had …
Gardai investigating report of man approaching woman on Muff Greenway Read More »
There were almost 700 cases of people driving under the influence of both cocaine and cannabis last year. A 13-year-old and a 95-year-old were among those who were arrested for drink or drug-driving in 2021. The Medical Bureau of Road Safety received just under 5,900 blood and urine samples for alcohol and/or drug testing last …
Almost 700 people detected drug driving last year Read More »
The state needs to appeal to holiday home owners to house the growing number of Ukrainian refugees. That’s according to Sinn Féin’s Justice Spokesperson, who says a contract needs to be put in place. Ireland has welcomed and housed over 58,000 refugees from Ukraine and other countries so far this year. South Donegal Deputy Martin …
South Donegal Deputy believes holiday home owners could house refugees Read More »
A woman arrested in Strabane yesterday in connection with the theft of £1,400 worth of goods from a commercial premises is due to appear in court today. The 34 year old has been charged with attempted theft and faces further charges of driving while disqualified, and using a motor vehicle without insurance. Police are urging …
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Sligo-Leitrim and South Donegal TD Marc MacSharry says he’s ‘deeply upset’ and ‘offended’ at how he was treated by Fianna Fáil this week. He believes he wasn’t re-admitted to the parliamentary party because of a complaint from a Fianna Fáil councillor in Sligo. Deputy MacSharry resigned the Fianna Fáil whip just over a year ago, …
Deputy MacSharry ‘deeply upset’ at how he has been treated by FF Read More »
A man will appear in court today charged with manslaughter after the death of a man in Omagh A 53 year old man died after he was attacked on Sunday night last in the Slievecoole Park area. The 20 year-old’s also charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon. He’s expected before Dungannon …
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The #BuyDonegal campaign returns next month in 2022, showcasing the very best of Donegal business and urging people to choose local products and services while Christmas shopping. The initiative runs from November 11th up to Christmas Eve December, with weekly deals and special on the dedicated website buydonegal.com Steven Perry from Donegal County Council’s Economic …
#Buy Donegal campaign to commence on November 11th Read More »
Enviornment Minister Eamon Ryan has told the Dail that increased government funding is being made available and that will be the key to addressing the outstanding issues highlighted this week by the EPA. Minister Ryan was responding to Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty, who said there are unacceptable delays in having these problematic schemes dealt with. …
Irish Water says 11 important waste water projects are either underway or set to start shortly in Donegal. It’s after an EPA report this week found that eight schemes in Donegal are discharging raw sewage into the environment. Irish water acknowledge they have a lot to do, but say major progress is being made. Irish …
Irish Water says it is making progress with problematic Donegal Waste Water Schemes Read More »
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern says there could be a border poll this decade. He’s previously said the 30th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement in 2028 could be a good time for a unity referendum. Bertie Ahern still thinks that could be done………
News, Sport, Farm News and Obituaries on Thursday October 20th…………..
The Mica Action Group says a written reply was received from the Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien this morning to a letter sent to him by the group’s Chairperson Lisa Hone earlier this week. The group asked questions about communitation with Donegal County Council, and raised concern about the urgency of several cases where damage …
The North’s Health Minister Robin Swann has thanked emergency first responders from Northern Ireland who attended the Creeslough tragedy. Mr Swann, along with the Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris met with Fire Service and Ambulance Personnel at Crescent Link Fire Station in Derry today. Mr Swann said as the devastating events unfolded just under a …
NI Health Minister praises first responders who attended the Creeslough tragedy Read More »
Britain’s Prime Minister has announced her resignation, telling a press conference at Downing Street that a successor will be in place within a week. Liz Truss has faced growing pressure among her own Conservative MPs to stand down, following weeks of economic and political turmoil. After just 44 days in office, she becomes the UK’s …
Political instability in UK bad for Ireland – Humphreys Read More »
Northern Ireland’s First Minister Designate says she believes another Assembly election is on the cards. Michelle O’Neill says the internal difficulties of the Conservative Party in London are hampering efforts to find resolution to issues around the Northern Ireland Protocol. The north’s caretaker ministers will lose their powers in 8 days time if there’s no …
UU and Alliance leaders say Republic may have a say in running NI affairs Read More »
Liz Truss is resigning as UK Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative party . In a statement at Downing Street, she confirmed she had informed the king of her intentions, and a leadership election will be completed within the next week.
The judges in Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch’s murder trial have heard evidence about the seizure of three AK47 assault rifles one month after the Regency Hotel shooting. Mr Hutch is on trial for the murder of David Byrne, who was shot dead at a boxing weigh-in at the Dublin hotel six years ago. Just after …
Hutch trial told weapons were seized from car driven by Donegal man Read More »
Repairs to a burst water main are ongoing in the Fahan area. Irish Water are warning that there may be supply disruptions in Lisfannon Heights and surrounding areas. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works which are scheduled to take place until 4pm.
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