The Government needs to do more to help people in the property sector. That’s according to a new survey out today from MyHome.ie Almost half of prospective home buyers, and almost two thirds of renters in the housing market say the cost of living has affected their ability to buy or rent. Joanne Geary, Managing …
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A government pledge to end Direct Provision by 2024 is now a major doubt. Minister Roderic O’Gorman says the arrival of Ukrainian refugees to Ireland along with a doubling of the numbers seeking refugee status from other counties, has prompted a re-think from Government. The Minister has told the Irish Independent that ending Direct Provision …
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Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue is to lead the first part of an agri-food trade mission to Japan and Singapore this week. The launch of Bord Bia’s new three-year regional strategy will be the focus of its part of the trade mission to South East Asia. Its new regional strategy outlines a target of €800 …
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A Carndonagh Councillor has called for more action to be taken to protect our rivers, after a major fish kill at the weekend. Inland Fisheries Ireland believe upwards of 2,000 fish may have been killed in the Glenagannon river near Carndonagh. It is believed locally that the fish kill occurred likely because of contaminated water. …
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The draw has taken place for the fourth and final round of group games in the Donegal Senior Football Championship. A repeat of the 2019 triology is on the cards as Naomh Conaill have been drawn at home to Gaoth Dobhair. The other ties are as follows: Sean MacCumhaill’s v St Eunan’s Bundoran v Kilcar …
Draw made for Round four of Donegal Senior Football Championship Read More »
Derry City are back in league action on Monday night as they head to Tolka Park to take on Shelbourne. Both sides enjoyed wins in the FAI Cup on Friday night, with Shels beating Ulster Senior League side Bonagee United 4-0, meanwhile the Candystripes were 2-0 victors at home to Cork City. A win for …
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Gaoth Dobhair claimed a 1-15 to 0-07 home victory over MacCumhaill’s in the Donegal Senior Football Championship on Sunday evening. Ethan Harkin was the top scorer on the day for Trevor Alcorn’s men, scoring eight points. Brendan Devenney spoke with Trevor Alcorn…
The Donegal Half Marathon was won on Sunday afternoon by Milford AC’s Marty Lynch in a time of 73 minutes and 34 seconds. Finn Valley duo of John McElhill and Dermot McElchar finished in second and third respectively. Meanwhile, Helen McCready of Rosses AC took victory in the senior women’s race in a time of …
Gaoth Dobhair made it three wins from three in this seasons Donegal Senior Football Championship. The Magheragallon men were 1-15 to 0-07 winners over MacCumhaills on Sunday afternoon with Gavin McBride bagging the hosts’ goal. Brendan Devenney has the full time report…
Glenswilly’s unbeaten run in the Donegal Senior Football Championship continued on Sunday afternoon thanks to a 2-14 to 2-09 win over Glenfin. Oisin Crawford and Shane McDevitt with the goals for Padraig Bonner’s side. Diarmaid Doherty has the full time report… Diarmaid also spoke with Donegal captain Michael Murphy after the game…
Aodh Ruadh and Kilcar maintained their winning runs in the Donegal Senior Football Championship on Sunday afternoon. Aodh Ruadh were 3-17 to 1-10 victors over St Naul’s with David Dolan the star man for John McNulty’s side scoring 2-3. Meanwhile Kilcar ran out fourteen point winners over Ardara in Towney. Patrick McBrearty was the top …
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There was some Donegal success over the weekend at the British Championships in Bedford. Caoimhe Gallen won second in the hammer ending her year with a personal best. Blaine Lynch of Finn Valley AC earned himself a bronze in the Javelin with a throw of 58.24 metres. Patsy McGonagle has the details…
Dubliner Gareth MacHale (VW Polo GTi R5) and co-driver Brian Murphy won the Bluebird Care Galway Summer Rally, the penultimate round of the Triton Showers backed Motorsport Ireland National Rally Championship. Their victory bridged a twelve year gap since their last victory (Cork ‘20’ International Rally in 2010) during which time MacHale took a sabbatical …
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Police in the North are appealing for information following the death of a man after a boat sank in waters off Carrickfergus yesterday. 94 year old Jim Allen from Belfast died after what’s being treated as a tragic drowning incident. It’s believed that Mr Allen and another man in his 70s were on board the …
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Sinn Fein say that record homeless figures will continue to rise unless the Government steps in and bans evictions. Stats from the Department of Housing show 10,568 people were in homelessness as of July – an all time high. That figure includes over 3 thousand children, with Dublin seeing the highest volume of access to …
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Cinema-goers will only have to pay 4 euro for a ticket next Saturday. It’s to mark National Cinema Day with 95 percent of theatres celebrating it across the country – including in several cinemas in County Donegal. The 4 euro price will include tickets for premium seats and 3D screenings. Nationwide the participating cinemas include: Arc Cinemas; …
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45,000 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Ireland since the beginning of Russia’s invasion. This comes as refugees continue to be moved out of college accommodation this week, with 2,000 already moved to alternative locations to allow this year’s students move in. 3,700 Ukrainian refugees are living in pledged accommodation, which is 10 percent of all …
State now housing 50,000 refugees – Minister O’Gorman Read More »
Detectives investigating a report of shots being fired at a pub in Ballygawley in County Tyrone, have arrested a 20-year-old man. Witnesses reported two shots had been fired in the Main Street area – one in the air and one at the pub window. Police are also investigating reports of an assault and attempted arson …
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BMC Cup LK Area Group A Rathmullan Celtic 1 vs 1 Fanad United Kerrykeel 71 1 vs 3 Whitestrand United BMC Cup LK Area Group B Bonagee United 1 vs 0 Milford United Letterkenny Rovers 2 vs 1 Swilly Rovers BMC Cup Donegal Group A Donegal Town 3 vs 2 Letterbarrow Celtic Dunkineely Celtic 0 …
Police say they’ve arrested a 43 year old man in relation to an assault that happened in the early hours of this morning in County Tyrone Detectives say that a man in his thirties was assaulted at his home in the Victoria Road area of Ballymagorry at approximately 5 o’clock this morning. The man was …
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Donegal LGFA in conjunction with the LGFA National Development Officer are due to commence work to formulate a 3 year plan to help grow the participation and overall development of the ladies game within the county at both underage and senior level across club and county. A communication has been sent to each club, followed …
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The Quarter Final lineups for this years Donegal Intermediate Championship have been confirmed. They are as follows: Dungloe v Naomh Muire Termon v Red Hughs Downings v Gaeil Fhánada Naomh Columba v Buncrana The relegation play off’s have also been confirmed with Burt playing Naomh Brid and Convoy taking on Malin. These fixtures were finalised …
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Four Masters manager Kevin Sinclair has his eyes on a quarter final place after their victory over Bundoran on Saturday evening. 3-10 to 0-13 was how it finished with the win taking the Donegal town side onto three points for the Championship campaign after their draw with Cloughaneely on the opening weekend. Kevin Sinclair spoke …
Quarter finals of Donegal SFC the aim now for Kevin Sinclair & Four Masters Read More »
Four Masters claimed their first win in this seasons Donegal Senior Football Championship thanks to a 3-10 to 0-13 victory over Bundoran. Killian Faulkner scored two of the home sides goals with Jamie Crawford grabbing the other. Peter Campbell reports from Tír Conaill Park…
St Eunan’s earned their third win in as many games in the Donegal Senior Football Championship with a 10 point victory against Cloughaneely on Saturday afternoon. 1-20 to 2-07 was how it finished at O’Donnell Park. Brendan Devenney reports for Highland Radio Sport… St Eunan’s boss Rory Kavanagh told Brendan Devenney he was pleased with …
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Killybegs have made it two wins from three in the Donegal Senior Football Championship thanks to a 1-13 to 0-07 victory at home to Milford. Jack McSharry was the star man for the hosts scoring 1-04. Ryan Ferry has the full time report… After the game Ryan spoke with man of the match Jack McSharry…
Letterkenny Rugby Club have begun their new Ulster Rugby Championship 3 season with a 35-17 win over Lisburn. Tries from Kaymin Shortt, Cody Laverty, Ben Hopkins and two from Daniel Faulkner gave Paul O’Kane’s side the victory. In the Ulster Championship 1 City of Derry suffered a 25-14 loss at home to Dromore meanwhile in …
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Catriona Jennings had a successful weekend at the IAU 100k World Championships in Berlin. The Donegal athlete crossed the line in a time of 7 hours 7 minutes and 16 seconds to finish the event in third place. Jennings was just 3 minutes 14 seconds off French international athlete, Floraine Hot, who claimed victory in …
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The Minister for Further Education Simon Harris is being urged to take a more flexible approach when it comes to pensioners renting a room to students. Some are concerned that they may lose their medical card if they pass the income threshold when they receive rental payments. The weekly gross medical card income threshold for …
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Voodoo Cup Area 1 Cranford FC 0 vs 3 Kilmacrennan Celtic Ramelton Mariners 2 vs 0 Glencar Celtic Swilly Rovers 3 vs 3 Milford United Voodoo Cup Area 2 Drumbar United 2 vs 2 Copany Rovers Fintown Harps AFC 5 vs 2 Donegal Town Voodoo Cup Area 3 Arranmore United 2 vs 2 Keadue Rovers …
Police have warned of potential traffic disruption in Derry and Sion Mills today as a number of public events are taking place. The Foyle Pride parade takes place in Derry today, leaving Waterside Train Station at 2pm. The parade’s schedule moves towards Duke Street, along Craigavon Bridge and onto Carlisle Road, through Ferryquay Gate and …
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A Glenties Councillor has hit out at the placing of road works signs obstructing a footpath in Dungloe. Councillor Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig says that the sign placing is so bad that a mother and her child who is in a wheelchair were forced onto the road due to the signs blocking access to …
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New figures released by the Department of Housing have revealed an increase in the number of people in homeless accommodation in the North West as the figure now stands at 84, a rise of five people since the end of June. In Donegal and Leitrim, the figure rose by four to 33 at the end …
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A People Before Profit TD says that the Irish Government must intervene and cap energy price hikes. That’s after SSE Airtricity announced that it was putting up the cost of its electricity by over 35 per cent, and gas by 39 per cent. The cost increases will take effect from the 1st of October – …
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A 36 year old man arrested under the Terrorism Act in Strabane yesterday was rearrested under PACE legislation. He has been released after questioning as part of an investigation into New IRA activity in the Strabane area. However, the rearrest is on foot of suspicion of possession of extreme pornography and possession of prohibited images …
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Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries – Friday August 26th:
A man accused of murdering Lyra McKee has had his bail conditions changed to allow him holiday in Donegal. BBC News NI is reporting that 21 year old Jordan Devine of Elmwood Terrace, Derry, was granted permission by a judge to travel to Bundoran, County Donegal, for a two day break with his partner and …
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A record number of people are in homeless accommodation in Ireland. It stands at 10,568 people, who are living in hotels and B&Bs. The previous peak in the state was in October 2019, however with the Covid-19 pandemic extra supports and beds were put in place to ensure that people were taken out of emergency …
A man has been arrested following an incident near Buncrana last evening. Gardaí attended the scene and as a result, the man was arrested and is currently being detained under the Mental Health Act. They say no further comment is available at this time.
SSE Airtricity has announced a massive price hike, with electricity bills rising by over 35 per cent and gas bills by 39 per cent. The changes will come into effect from October 1st. The company attributes the rise to the international energy crisis caused by the war in Ukraine. The provider’s pledged a customer support …
There has been a record number of applications for the Bus Eireann school transport scheme this year. 130,000 people have applied since the government waived the 500 euro fee as part of the government’s cost of living measures. 44,299 families have applied for the first time, meaning some of those most in need of the …
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A Boil Water Notice remains in place on the Lettermacaward Public Water Supply. Around 2,200 households on the supply are affected. Irish Water are reminding people served by the Lettermacaward Public Water Supply that a Boil Water Notice remains in place. The notice, arising out of operational difficulties at the Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant, is …
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People along the coast of Donegal are being urged to apply for a share of a €3.5 million fund. €25 million has been allocated nationally to Fisheries Local Action Groups through BIM to counter the adverse economic and social consequences of Brexit. Grants for those wishing to upskill or undertake training of 50%, up to …
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Repairs to a burst water main are continuing in Buncrana. Supply disruptions are being experienced in Millfield, Milltown, Ardaravan Heights and surrounding areas. Works are due to be complete by 12:30pm.
Elton John says he hopes his collaboration with Britney Spears will help ‘restore her confidence’ to keep making new music. ‘Hold Me Closer’ – out today – is the popstar’s first single since the end of the legal arrangement which saw her dad control most aspects of her life. The 75-year-old’s told the Guardian he …
The Chair of the Green Party in Donegal says politicians cannot take their electorate for granted, and the only way to effect change is to persuade people that it’s needed. During a discussion on today’s Nine til Noon Show, Michael White said there are very few safe seats in Ireland, and that means politicians always …
Persuasion the only way to effect real political change – White Read More »
Over half a million illegal medicines were seized at airports, ports and mail sorting centres in the first six months of the year. The Health Products Regulatory Authority says sedatives were the most commonly seized medicines, followed by steroids and treatments for erectile dysfunction. Grainne Power is the Director of Compliance with the HPRA – …
The concept of mobile-phone-free gigs is becoming more and more common. Concert promoters are telling audience members to turn their phones off or leave them at the door. It comes as Bob Dylan plays the 3Arena in Dublin in November, with the venue set to be a phone-free zone. Tech Correspondent, Jess Kelly, says the …
The EU is being urged to stop playing the British government’s game when it comes to the Northern Ireland protocol, and hold firm on the importance of keeping it in place. The Border Communities Against Brexit organisation has been responding to speculation that if elected Tory leader and Prime Minister, one of Liz Truss’s first …
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