The Taoiseach is set to attend a special service in Belfast tomorrow, in memory of Queen Elizabeth. Micheal Martin will be joined by President Michael D Higgins in attending the service, which will be held at Hillsborough Castle. King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla will travel from Scotland tomorrow to go to the service, before …
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Main Evening News, Sport, and Obituaries – Monday September 12
Lots of highlights for us tonight, but young Mick Dermott was a superstar with his Captain’s speech right after playing his heart out in the biggest game of his life 👏⭐️👏! pic.twitter.com/OIda4JPNWj — Moville GAA (@MovilleGAA) September 11, 2022 Mick Dermott of Moville GAA left his club feeling very proud after leading the U13 boys …
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The Budget will include measures to help parents manage the cost of childcare. That’s according to the Taoiseach, who was speaking at the annual Fianna Fail Think-In in Mullingar this afternoon, where housing, healthcare and farming are top of the agenda. Micheal Martin says parents will receive immediate support with childcare costs as part of …
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Robert Troy says he will stand in the next election, despite the controversy surrounding his position. He quit as a junior minister last month after he failed to declare all details of his properties. Fianna Fail’s party think-in is taking place in his native Mullingar today, with housing, healthcare and farming top of the agenda. …
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Pop duo Jedward have come under fire for what has been deemed as insensitive comments since Queen Elizabeth II’s passing on September 8th. A tweet passing comment on Prime Minister Liz Truss’ meeting with the late Queen and her death was the catalyst for the backlash received. Liz truss must have done something on that …
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Image: @KimLenaghan on Twitter It has been announced that Kim Lenaghan has passed away at the age of 61. The radio presenter worked for 25 years with the BBC, most recently hosting a weekend morning show. The news of Lenaghan’s death has come as a shock to those she worked with. Tributes have been flooding …
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Ireland generated over one million tonnes of packaging waste in 2020, for the fourth year in a row. The new EPA figures show Ireland has met its targets for recycling glass, paper, cardboard and metal. However, plastics are still an outlier, with 29 per cent of plastic packaging waste recycled in 2020. That’s a margin …
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Mica affected homeowners are escalating their call to the EU to intervene in the remediation of homes impacted by defective materials. Homeowners feel that despite significant engagement with the Irish Government, they have failed to appreciate the constraints with the proposed new remediation scheme, and have locked out a significant percentage of homeowners from accessing …
A parent says she is at her wits end as the school bus debacle enters another week. Today again, seven children were left stranded at the side of the road in the Clonmany area. The students were told no seats were available for them. Speaking to Greg Hughes today, Samantha says it has now become …
There’s outrage as a Donegal caravan park owner has taken the decision to ban dogs. For the past 30 years, the animals were permitted on the site, near Clonmany. George, a caravan owner says the banning of dogs which will come into force at the beginning of next season will affect 40% of caravan owners. …
A Derry Councillor who was assaulted in the city in the early hours of Friday morning believes he was attacked because of his stance on abortion. Aontú Cllr Emmet Doyle was injured in an unprovoked attack in the Waterloo Street area. He believes those responsible are part of a group with opposed views. Cllr Doyle …
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A number of public meetings are being held next week as part of the preparation for new Local Area Plans for the Twin Towns and Buncrana. Donegal County Council is seeking to identify suitable future housing and economic development lands in Ballybofey/ Stranorlar and future housing lands in Buncrana also. A meeting will take place …
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House prices in Donegal continue to rise. The latest Residential Property Price Barometer from IPAV, covering the first half of 2022 shows an overall price increase of 6.36% on the previous six months. Latest figures from the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers, Residential Property Price Barometer show the cost of a four bedroom semi-detached …
Social Justice Ireland is calling for an additional €1.4 billion for social housing in the Budget. The organisation says housing affordability continues to present a serious issue in Ireland. The cost of buying a home increased nationally by 14.4% to May 2022. Colette Bennett, Economic and Social Analyst with Social Justice Ireland, says the solution …
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Housing and health will be the focus of the first day of the Fianna Fáil think-in today. The party’s TDs and senators will gather in Mullingar ahead of the Dáil’s return on Wednesday. The cost-of-living crisis will also feature prominently in the two-day event in Co Westmeath. Fianna Fail senator Catherine Ardagh says low-income households …
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Donegal County Council is being urged as a matter of urgency to put by-laws in place in a bid to deter motorists from blocking access to slipways at piers and harbours. The issue is prevalent in Inishowen with fears should an emergency arise, the RNLI could be delayed launching as a result. Councillor Johnny McGuinness …
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A man is due in court following reports of a number of burglaries in the Westend area of Bundoran yesterday. Gardai arrested the man in his 40s and he was detained at Ballyshannon Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. A number of items reported stolen were recovered.
Physical checks on lorries crossing the Irish Sea could be reduced to just a few vehicles a day, according to the European Union’s Brexit chief. Maros Sefcovic has told the Financial Times it would depend on whether EU officials could receive real-time data on trade movements. The post-Brexit arrangement for customs checks, between Britain and …
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The Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter is set to open its new office at 3 Church Lane later this month. The office will be open on Culture Night, Friday the 23rd of September, for members of the public to discover the story of the Cathedral Quarter and learn more about its future plans. On Culture Night, they’ll …
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A film festival held in Ballyliffin is returning after two years of online-only screenings at the end of this month. The Disappear Here Film Festival is taking place in Ballyliffin from the 23rd to the 25th of September, with a number of local, national and international independent films on display. The festival opens with a …
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The draw for the semi finals of the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship was made on Sunday evening in O’Donnell Park. Following their win over Downings, Fanad Gaels will face Naomh Columba who beat Buncrana. Meanwhile the other clash pits Termon up against Dungloe. Those tie’s are set to take place next weekend. Oisin Kelly and …
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Shane Lowry says he’s the happiest man in the world right now after taking a big victory at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth The Offaly man shot a brilliant round of 65 to take the win by one shot on 17 under par. Speaking to Sky Sports, he said it was a tough task …
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Termon sealed their place in the semi finals of the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship with a 1-8 to 0-10 win over Red Hughs in O’Donnell Park on Sunday afternoon. Daire McDaid’s first half penalty had the men from the Burn Road 1-05 to two points up at the break. A strong second half fight back …
Francie Friel over the moon with quarter final win over Red Hughs Read More »
Termon have their name in the hat for the final four of this years Donegal Intermediate Football Championship after they beat Red Hughs 1-08 to 0-10. Daire McDaid’s penalty proved to be the crucial score for Francie Friel’s men. Diarmaid Doherty and Gary McDaid report from O’Donnell Park…
Naomh Columba sealed their spot in the semi final of the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship after they claimed a 3-13 to 0-11 victory over Buncrana in O’Donnell Park. Star man for the men from Glencolmbkille was Aaron Doherty who scored 1-07. Oisin Kelly and Gary McDaid have the full time report… Oisin spoke with Man …
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Fanad Gaels are into the semi finals of the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship after they beat Downings at The Bridge. 1-10 to 0-11 was how it finished with Alan McAteer scoring the all important goal for the men from Fanad. Brendan Devenney reports for Highland Radio Sport… Fanad trainer Barry Meehan spoke with Brendan after …
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Dylan Browne McMonagle is a Group 1 winner after he claimed victory in the Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes. The Donegal jockey was first past the post on board the 9/1 shot Al Riffa for trainer Joseph O’Brien. It is the second win in the week for Browne McMonagle after he tasted success in Cork …
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The Government Chief Whip says there will be a “pandemic level response” to the cost of living crisis in the upcoming Budget. 7 billion euro has been earmarked for spending, along with an additional cost of living package on top of that. There’s widespread speculation that households are to get 600 euro in energy credits …
An Aontu Councillor in Derry claims he has been assaulted in the city. Councillor Emmet Doyle’s says the alleged attack happened on Waterloo Street, after he went into a restaurant in the early hours of Friday morning. He says a group of people entered, some of whom he claimed opposed his stance on abortion issues, …
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Intermediate Championship Aodh Ruadh BAS 4-15 v 2-03 Robert Emmets Naomh Muire ÍnR 0-10 v 1-04 Milford Ardara 4-19 v 2-08 Carndonagh Fanad Gaels 1-07 v 0-05 St Marys Convoy Junior A Championship Dungloe 2-06 v 1-04 Na Dúnaibh Gaoth Dobhair 6.05 v Naomh Columba 0.11 Junior A Shield Four Masters 3-03 v 1-08 Glenswilly …
Police have warned of traffic delays in Derry this afternoon, following a traffic collision. There are currently delays in and around the Foyle Bridge, after a collision near the Caw Roundabout earlier. Police are advising drivers to avoid the area if possible and find an alternative route for their journey.
Bonagee United sealed their place in round two of the FAI Intermediate Cup after they beat Letterkenny Rovers 5-1 on Saturday evening. First half goals from Gareth Harkin, Michael Funston and Conor Black gave Jason Gibson’s men a comfortable lead at the break. Gareth Doherty pulled one back for Rovers before Michael Doherty grabbed himself …
Pauric McKinney earned himself a National title on Saturday afternoon at the National Half Marathon in Ratoath. Elsewhere Inishowen Athletic Club finished in fourth in the team event with Noreen Bonner finishing her event in second. Athletics correspondent Patsy McGonagle has the wrap…
Tyrone won the All Ireland Masters title for the second year in a row following an extra time victory over Dublin. The game finished 0-13 to 1-09 in favour of the Red Hands for a second consecutive season got the better of the Boys in Blue. Stephen O’Neill was one of the key performers for …
With the Government’s approval rating slipping again, Sinn Fein are proposing that a cap on electricity prices be introduced in the Budget. Sinn Fein TD Darren O’Rourke says the scale of the energy crisis will increase over the winter months unless the Government directly intervenes. He says his party is putting forward proposals to help …
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Flights have resumed at Donegal Airport today, after flights yesterday had to be delayed and cancelled due to an Aer Lingus system outage. A coach replacement service was put in place to transport passengers to Dublin after flights couldn’t leave the ground yesterday. However normal service has now been returned at the Airport, with flights …
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BMC Cup LK Area Group A Whitestrand United 2 vs 8 Rathmullan Celtic BMC Cup LK Area Group B Milford United 1 vs 1 Letterkenny Rovers Swilly Rovers 4 vs 1 Bonagee United BMC Cup Donegal Group A Cappry Rovers 5 vs 3 Donegal Town Letterbarrow Celtic 3 vs 1 Dunkineely Celtic BMC Cup Donegal …
Satisfaction with the Government has dropped as the cost of living crisis takes its toll on the public, with more than half of those surveyed unhappy with the current administration. The latest Sunday Times Behaviour and Attitudes poll shows the Government’s total approval rating has dropped by a further 3 points. However, Fianna Fail has …
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Motorists in the Glenties area are advised of road closures and diversions over the weekend to facilitate the annual Harvest Fair. The fair takes place today Sunday and tomorrow Monday. Glenties Main Street will be closed to all traffic today Sunday between 1.30pm and 8pm, and on Monday between 8am and 9pm. Any diversions will …
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Clonmany Shamrocks 2-4 Illies Celtic Glengad United 1-4 Moville Celtic Buncrana Hearts 3-0 Aileach FC Cockhill Celtic Yths 0-4 Greencastle FC Strand Hotel First Division Aileach Res 2-4 Greencastle Youths Carn FC 1-0 Redcastle United Dunree United 4-1 Buncrana Res QPS 8-2 Gleneely Colts Inishowen Engineering Division Two Cockhill Res 7-0 …
Dungloe are into the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship semi final after they recorded an eight point win over Naomh Muire. 3-10 to 0-11 was how it finished in favour of Dessie Gallagher’s men. Tom Comack got the thoughts of Dessie Gallagher after the game. Naomh Muire manager Danny O’Donnell told Tom Comack he was proud …
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Dungloe are the first team into the semi finals of the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship thanks to a 3-10 to 0-11 victory over Naomh Muire. A first half goal by Oisin Bonner was added to by Daire Gallagher and Christy Greene to help Dessie Gallagher’s men into the final four. Dungloe goalkeeper Danny Rodgers spoke …
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Tyrone Masters won their second All Ireland title in a row after they defeated Dublin in Saturday evenings final in Cavan. 0-13 to 1-09 was how it finished after extra time with Stephen O’Neill top scoring for the Red Hands firing over five points. Francis Mooney reports for Highland Radio Sport…
Dungloe are into the Donegal Intermediate Championship semi final after they beat Naomh Muire 3-10 to 0-11 in O’Donnell Park on Saturday afternoon. Goals from Daire Gallagher, Oisin Bonner and Christy Greene helped last years beaten finalists to an eight point victory. Tom Comack has the full time report…
Voodoo Cup Area 1 Cranford FC 2 vs 2 Milford United Kilmacrennan Celtic 1 vs 1 Glencar Celtic Voodoo Cup Area 2 Drumbar United 2 vs 3 Fintown Harps AFC St Catherines FC 0 vs 2 Donegal Town Voodoo Cup Area 3 Arranmore United 2 vs 0 Dunlewey Celtic Strand Rovers 1 vs 0 Glenea …
Derry City recorded their third league win in as many matches on Friday night at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Michael Duffy’s goal in the first half earned Ruaidhri Higgins side all three points in the 1-0 win over Boh’s. The Candystripes are now just a point behind league leaders Shamrock Rovers but the Hoops do …
Derry City closed the gap on league leaders Shamrock Rovers to just a point after they beat Bohemians 1-0 on Friday night. Michael Duffy’s first half wonder strike was the difference between the two sides. After the game Martin Holmes spoke with Ramelton man, Ronan Boyce… Martin also got the thoughts of match winner, Michael …
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Former Finn Harps captain Keith Cowan gave his reaction on Saturday Sport following some significant results in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division on Friday night. Derry City are very much in the title race after their 1-0 win over Bohemians and the fact the Dundalk lost 3-2 to UCD. That win for UCD has …
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Finn Harps travel to Dublin on Sunday to take on SSE Airtricity League Premier Division champions and leaders Shamrock Rovers. Harps go into the game propping up the table, following UCD’s surprise 3-2 home win over Dundalk which enabled them to leapfrog over the Donegal club. Speaking to Chris Ashmore on Saturday Sport, Harps boss …
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