The Bishop of Derry says the community will rally around the loved ones of two 16-year olds who lost their lives in a drowning accident. The boys – both classmates at St Columb’s College – have been named as Reuven Simon and Joseph Sebastian. They’ll be buried on Friday after requiem mass in St Mary’s …
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Medical card patients who are entitled to free care have received more than €2,600 in refunds in recent years after being charged for blood tests by their GPs. Dr Denis McCauley, GP Chair with for the Irish Medical Organisation says the medical card scheme is for acute care, and the refunds were in very specific …
Routine blood tests not covered by GP contract – McCauley Read More »
The future of women’s football in the county has taken a major step forward with the news on Tuesday evening that Finn Harps, the Donegal Women’s League and the Inishowen Women’s League have come together in a new partnership. The agreement will see Finn Harps Academy compete in the EA Sports Women’s U17 and U19 …
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The Donegal Motor Club has announced that the Danny Gormley Memorial Knockalla Hillclimb, set for this Saturday and Sunday the 3rd & Sunday 4th of September, has received “an unheard of” entry of over 100 competitors for both days. Race Secretary Sam Pearson has confirmed that Motorsport Ireland agreed this week to the Club’s request …
The Danny Gormley Memorial Hillclimb attracts record entry Read More »
The Quarter-Final round of the EXTRA.ie FAI Men’s Cup has been drawn with Derry City facing Shamrock Rovers in a stand out clash. Derry reached the last eight by beating First Division leaders Cork City 2-0 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium while Shamrock Rovers saw off Drogheda United after an extra-time 1-2 victory in …
A Letterkenny councillor has urged people living in the Bonagee area to attend a vital public consultation into a project to upgrade the wastewater treatment and collection in the area. Cllr Donal Coyle says the scheme, which was first proposed around 30 years ago, could provide much needed infrastructure in Bonagee, Drumany, Drumnahoe, Lurgybrack, Leck …
The government is being warned it won’t be able to please everyone with next year’s budget. The Fiscal Advisory Council says there isn’t enough money to bring in all measures mentioned for inclusion in Budget 2023, such as higher public sector wages, welfare payments, and cost-of-living supports. The watchdog says ministers face a ‘delicate balancing …
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A nationwide campaign on energy reduction is needed here according to the CEO of Eirgrid. The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action was discussing how to lower costs and avoid blackouts this winter. Ireland’s energy watchdog – the Commission for Regulation of Utilities – and the Environment Minister Eamon Ryan were questioned by …
Nationwide campaign on energy reduction needed – CEO of Eirgrid Read More »
A unique one-of-a-kind stage is being built for Garth Brooks’ Croke Park concerts as thousands of Donegal fans prepare to make the trip. The country music star will play five gigs at the stadium, starting on September 9th. In a post on his social media channel, Inside Studio G, Brooks says work has begun on …
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Gardaí are advising people to be wary of rental scams, particularly at this time of year when students are returning to college. There has been an increase of 30% in accommodation fraud in 2022, in comparison with 2019 with €1,300 the median amount stolen. The return to college timeframe (August- October) shows a spike in …
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An IT firm that employs over 1,000 people in Letterkenny says with increasing digitization, the threat of cyber attacks is also rising and so is the demand for IT security experts. According to the latest Risk & Cybersecurity Study by Letterkenny based IT business Tata Consultancy Services, the biggest challenge in cybersecurity is not budgets, …
TCS survey finds hiring and retaining IT experts is a major challenge for business Read More »
The Ramelton Historic Towns Initiative has been recognised by Chambers Ireland, with Donegal County Council nominated for an Excellence in Local Government Award. The nomination is in the Heritage and Built Environment category. The initiative has already won the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland Urban Design award this year. Donegal County Council Heritage Officer …
Ramelton Historic Towns Initiative shortlisted for prestigious local government award Read More »
A Donegal TD is urging Irish people to remain vigilant against any moves to undermine Irish military neutrality. Deputy Thomas Pringle says he’s concerned at reports that Ireland is to support “in principle” the establishment of an EU military training mission for Ukraine’s armed forces. Deputy Pringle says maintaining a neutral stance can be difficult, …
Commitment to neutrality is being eroded – Pringle Read More »
Evening News, Sport and Obituaries on Tuesday August 30th…….
The Housing Minister is appealing to people in social housing to engage with their local authority, if they’re struggling to pay rent. It comes as new figures show social housing tenants owe almost 105 million euro to city and town councils across the country. Darragh O’Brien says the tenants won’t be made homeless if they …
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Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Cllr Sandra Duffy will open a Book of Condolence at Derry’s Guildhall tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, in memory of the two local teenagers who tragically lost their lives following an incident at Enagh Lough on Monday evening. 16-year-olds Reuven Simon and Joseph Sebastian died after getting into difficulty …
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Crew of up and coming ‘Lady in the Lake starring has been brought to a pause following violent threats. The show starring Natalie Portman has apparently been threatened with violence if they didn’t hand over $45,000. The Apple TV-plus’ production is on hold, after a group in Baltimore claimed they’d shoot someone if they didn’t …
Natalie Portman TV series forced to relocate due to violent threats Read More »
The Environment Minister says local authorities have been too slow delivering the deep retrofitting scheme. The scheme offers homeowners close to half the cost of a deep retrofit to improve their homes energy efficiency. The programme for government and the Climate Action Plan set targets to retrofit 500,000 homes over the next 10 years. Eamon …
Councils not delivering retrofitting quickly enough – Ryan Read More »
Researchers have found that drinking two or more cups of tea a day can help to protect your heart and live longer. How you take you tea doesn’t not seem the be a factor – milky or sweet, hot or cold. Researchers found mortality risks dropped 9-13% but did admit they don’t know if there …
@Hamilton Public Library on Facebook They say better late than never – and that is certainly true for this copy ‘Total Fitness in 30 minutes’ which was 46 years overdue for return to the library. It was discovered when a member of Hamilton Public Library in Ontario found the book while cleaning out his grandparents’ …
Public sector unions believe a 6.5 per cent pay rise proposal was the best that could achieved through negotiations at this time. Individual unions will be asked to consult with their members ahead of a vote on October 7th. Talks concluded at around 6 o clock this morning at the Workplace Relations Commission, 19 hours …
The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council says he’s been inundated with phone calls about a disgusting foul smell that has arisen in Milford. The smell is believed to be coming from the sewage treatment plant and it is believed that the plant is not fit for capacity. A new plant is planned for the area …
Gardai are appealing for information following the theft of 15 lobster pots from Mulroy Bay. The incident was reported on August 25th but the pots were set out of July 14th. 33 other pots were also cut but were repairable. There was similar incidents reported in Inishowen earlier this month and Sergeant Paul Wallace says …
Residents in Cloontagh Clonmany are being urged to report any suspicious activity after a number of incidents in the area. On August 21st Gardaí received a report of eggs thrown at the house of an elderly person overnight. This follows a number of reports of damage to houses in the area. Most recently it was …
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Gardaí are warning of an increase in the thefts of metal and construction materials following two incidents in the county. On August 23rd around 12.45pm, Gardai received a report of a burglary at Carrowmaddy, Burt and damage was caused to the rear door, window and patio door of the property. A Copper cylinder, kitchen units …
Homeowners urged to secure properties after increase in theft of materials Read More »
Img. BBC EastEnders Facebook Page Bobby Brazier, son of the late Jade Goody, is set to be Walford’s latest addition. The 19-year-old says he’s been able to slide into a ‘place of calmness’ on set with the help of the cast and crew. His first scenes air soon, where he’ll play Freddie Slater.
Motorists have been urged to obey the pedestrian crossing at the Aura Leisure Centre. The pedestrian crossing was installed over a year ago to assist pedestrians cross the busy road. However, it has been claimed that many motorists do not obey by the crossing. Speaking on today’s Nine Til Noon show, Helena appealed for motorists …
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An Irish woman has claimed the title of World Axe Throwing Champion. Ceola McGowan took the title in Canada on Sunday. The 31-year-old was introduced to axe throwing by a friend while at college. The Sligo woman told BBC News NI her target had been to win the title by the age of 35.
Lifford has been selected to benefit from the Streetscape Enhancement Initiative worth €100,000. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced the 26 towns and villages that will benefit from a €2.6 million fund to support the enhancement of streetscapes and shopfronts. Retailers and property owners will be provided with grants that they …
Talks on a new public sector pay deal have continued throughout the night. Discussions between trade union groups and government officials began at lunchtime yesterday at the Workplace Relations Commission. Unions had previously rejected an offer of a 5% pay rise for public servants, saying it wasn’t enough to combat the spiralling cost-of-living. A number …
Talks on a new public sector pay deal continued throughout the night Read More »
Two teenage boys, both aged 16, have died after getting into difficulty while swimming in Lough Enagh in the Temple Road area of Derry. Police received a report shortly after 6.25pm yesterday, Monday 29th August, of a number of people in difficulty in the water. Officers attended along with colleagues from other emergency services. One male …
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A European Union-wide cap on electricity prices and major reform of the EU’s electricity market is urgently required to address soaring bills according to Fine Gael’s Colm Markey. The Midlands-North-West MEP said the current system is not fit for purpose as currently, wholesale electricity prices are linked to the price of gas. That’s despite only …
EU-wide cap on electricity prices urgently required – MEP Colm Markey Read More »
Motorists are being reminded that there will be a significant increase in school going traffic in the coming days. The Donegal Road Safety Working Group is appealing for motorists to slow down and pay attention when children are on the road, especially before and after school. Brian O’Donnell, Road Safety Officer said, “Children are the …
The Assembly of European Regions (AER) Summer Academy is being held in Donegal this week with over 150 delegates from 19 regions in Europe expected to attend. The AER is the largest independent network of regional authorities in wider Europe and brings its flagship conference to Donegal after a two year hiatus. The opening ceremony …
Sold Out AER Summer Academy Conference begins in the NW City Region Read More »
Motorists are being advised of significant traffic delays in Lifford at the moment due to temporary traffic lights at roadworks at the old camel’s hump. It’s currently taking approximately 40/45 minutes to get from the Murlog junction to the roundabout so motorists are being urged to avoid the area for now if at all possible. …
During an American football game between the Northwestern Wildcats & Nebraska College on Saturday, 27th August 2022, the Aviva stadium experienced an issue across all of their card machines. This resulted in 75% of the allocated food and drink being given away for free. The following statement was released. Videos have been circulating online of …
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It has been released that the much loved Dot Branning will receive her final goodbye from Albert Square later this year. June Brown, OBE, MBE passed away in April 2022, and has played her iconic role since 1985. The post was shared on BBC EastEnders social media on Sunday.
A Development Group in Rathmullan says it hopes a proposed Rural Regeneration Project which is planned for the area can begin within two years. The project, which focuses on three key sites, is in addition to a €3.5 million project to secure the structure integrity of the pier, and ensure the potential of Rathmullan’s deep …
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John Breslin is joined by Author John Mulligan about the release of his latest title ‘Black Friday 13’. A new pandemic, an idiot in the White House and a tyrant in the Kremlin, a vaccine in the water turning white people black, and way too many spies for one small Irish town.
Inland Fisheries Ireland say they are confident they have established the cause of a major fish kill in the Glenagannon River that happened at the weekend. Over 2,250 juvenile brown trout and Atlantic salmon were killed in the incident, covering a full 4 kilometres of the river. IFI say that they are following a definite …
IFI confident cause of 2,000+ fish kill at Glenagannon has been established Read More »
Donegal ETB has published its updated prospectus for the 2022-23 academic year, with over 120 full time and part time further education and training courses available in the county. Three new courses are on offer for students this year, including a Data Science course that will provide students with practical skills and experience in data …
New courses on offer at Donegal ETB for the new academic year Read More »
The Saolta Hospital Group has warned of long wait times at the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital today, following a surge in admissions over the weekend. Saolta say that 115 people attended the LUH Emergency Department in one day yesterday, causing pressure on available beds and “serious delays” in moving patients from the ED …
Not all who applied for free school transport were eligible to receive it, according to the Education Minister. 130 thousand applications were made for children to get school buses, but around 15 thousand didn’t receive an offer. There was a spike in applications after the Department of Education waived school transport fees for this year. …
The Government is reportedly not going ahead with a review of evidence given by Mother and Baby Home survivors. Today’s Irish Examiner reports that the promised independent review, which was outlined in June of last year by Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman, will now not happen. The review had been promised after it was found that …
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Police have charged a 43-year-old man with a number of offences including assault occasioning actual bodily harm, grievous bodily harm with intent and threats to kill. It’s after an incident in County Tyrone in the early hours of yesterday morning, where a man was left with multiple slash wounds following an attack in the village …
Man charged with several offences after weekend County Tyrone assault Read More »
The Education Minister says English and Irish Paper 1 exams will be ‘remodelled’ as students look set to sit those exams at the end of Fifth Year – a year earlier than usual. It comes amid warnings that male students could be at a significant disadvantage if the plans are introduced due to their maturity …
Leaving Cert students now have to sit English and Irish Paper 1 in Fifth Year Read More »
A Donegal Deputy says that fish processors in Killybegs having to contact Spanish and Norwegian trawlers to receive fish caught in local waters is “madness”. Sinn Fein’s Marine Spokesperson Padraig Mac Lochlainn took to social media over the weekend, claiming that many Irish fishing boats are tied up at the docks due to EU policy …
The Government is being called on to continue the maintenance of School libraries. In a pre- budget submission Children’s Books Ireland is calling for the one off payment of 20 million euro, made in last year’s budget to be continued. CEO of the organisation Elaina Ryan says the payment equates to just over 20 euro …
Government urged to continue extra payments for school libraries Read More »
Robert Troy’s Junior Ministerial role is likely to be filled this week. Senior figures in Fianna Fáil expect a new appointment will be approved by Cabinet on Wednesday, during its first meeting back since the summer break. One of those being earmarked for the job is Dara Calleary, who lost the role of Agriculture Minister …
Robert Troy’s Junior Ministerial role likely to be filled this week Read More »
Public sector pay talks resume at the Workplace Relations Commission today after falling apart earlier in the summer. At that stage unions rejected a 5% wage hike, saying it would not combat the extra food, fuel and housing prices caused by the cost-of-living crisis. The Government’s indicated it is prepared to increase its wage offer …
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