A Midlands North West MEP says addressing the mental health of people in Ireland and across Europe ‘isn’t about lip service’ but is a life and death situation. Maria Walsh who authored the European Parliament’s first report around mental health earlier this summer believes mental health should be top of the agenda. It comes following …
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A woman has been left shaken after a cement block was thrown through the window of her home in Carndonagh. The incident occurred on Saturday at around 4:30am in the Millbrae Meadows area. The woman was at home on her own at the time. Garda Niall Maguire is appealing to anyone with information to contact …
An outboard motor has been stolen from a boat in Glencolmcille. The engine, a Tohatsu 25HP was taken from the boat moored at Doonalt sometime between 10pm on Tuesday last and 6am on Wednesday morning. Gardai are appealing to anyone who has any information or who may see the motor for sale to come forward.
A number of flowerpots have been vandalised in a weekend incident in Ardara. On Saturday the flowerpots were damaged between 1am and 2am. Gardai are investigating and are urging anyone who can assist to contact them.
Investigations are underway to identify a person responsible for pouring oil on a home in Clonmany. Sometime between 10pm on Friday night last and the following morning, the oil was poured at the front of the property in the Cloontagh area. Gardai say no motive for the incident has been identified. They are appealing to …
Super sized primary school classes exist in every county in Ireland. That’s according to the INTO, which has called on the Government to reduce average class sizes to the EU average of 20. The teachers union says current Taoiseach Micheal Martin announced a cap of 30 pupils when he was Education Minister in 1999. However …
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Half of people spend more time talking to friends and family by text than face-to-face. 48 percent prefer using messaging apps or social media to stay in touch, rather then having conversations in person or over the phone. The survey by biscuit maker Carr’s, found one third of people admitted to having their phone out …
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A Donegal father has hit out at a lack of support and a fit for purpose system for children with additional needs. John Joe McGinley, founder of autismdad.ie says he has two sons who are on the autism spectrum and have gone almost two years without support. Webinars are said to be replacing in person …
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Researchers in Japan have discovered dogs cry tears of joy when reunited with their owners. A study has found dogs had more tears when reunited with their owners – where there was no change when they met strangers. The research at Azabu University, found higher levels of the love hormone oxytocin in Dogs might increase …
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A scrambler has been seized in recent days by Police in Derry. Over the weekend, Police responded to a scrambler which was being driven dangerously through the Top of the Hill Park and surrounding areas. Officers intercepted the scrambler and seized it. Police say the driver will be interviewed at a later date. They are …
The Family of County Donegal man Michael Leonard is calling on the Irish Government to seek answers from British authorities about his controversial death in 1973. New files obtained from the Military records office in London have revealed that the 24-year old cattle dealer was murdered by the RUC. The Family, from Pettigo, are seeking …
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Some students who have the points for third level subjects may not be able to take up their studies because of the accommodation crisis. That’s the bleak warning from the Union of Students which says the accommodation crisis is preventing some individuals from undertaking degree courses. Ross Boyd is Vice President of campaigns with the …
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Gardai have confirmed an investigation has been launched into an aggravated burglary and assault in County Roscommon. It happened in the early hours of yesterday at a business which is attached to a home. This violent burglary happened at around 1 o’clock yesterday morning, near Ballintubber, County Roscommon. A man in his 60s was attacked, …
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Two NCT Centres in Donegal have some of the lowest pass rates nationally. The centre in Derrybeg has the lowest pass rate in the country at just under 39% while Letterkenny has a rate of 45.6%. NCT centres in Dublin, Limerick and Laois have the highest pass rates. Dave Humphreys is the road test editor …
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People in Tyrone are asked to be on the lookout for a missing wallaby. The kangaroo type creature is on the loose after escaping from the Glenpark Estate near Omagh at around 3pm yesterday. It was last seen on the Gortin Road and you’re asked to approach the animal with caution. Richard Beattie of Glenpark …
Buncrana has been designated a ‘Think Before You Flush’ town by Irish Water and the Clean Coasts initiative. The campaign highlights the implications of flushing unsuitable items like wipes down the toilet on both the environment and the waste water systems themselves. As part of the campaign, information and resources have been sent to B&Bs, …
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The #LoveDonegal campaign will return on Thursday September 8th 2022, building on the success of previous campaigns and public interest. The day is being held just two weeks in advance of Donegal Connect, a 3 day festival taking place from 23rd to 25th September celebrating Donegal’s connections right across the world. Donegal County Council says …
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The North’s Department of Infrastructure has recommended that an that an economically viable flood alleviation scheme be progressed in Sion Mills following a feasibility study. That’s been welcomed by local councillor Steven Edwards, who is now urging the department to expedite the process. He says this will be a massive boost for all the residents …
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A fisherman has been successfully winched onto a helicopter and rushed to Letterkenny University Hospital after becoming ill on board a trawler. Lough Swilly RNLI was paged today at just after 1 o’clock this afternoon by Malin Head Coast Guard Radio to the location of the sick fisherman, 20 nautical miles off Malin Head. He …
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A North Inishowen councillor says progress on the long awaited redevelopment of Malin Head is too slow, and both Donegal County Council and Failte Ireland need to speed up the process. Cllr Martin McDermott was speaking to Greg Hughes on this morning’s Nine til Noon Show which came from Malin Head. They noted that already, …
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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck said “I do” again this weekend but this time in front of family and friends. The ceremony comes a month after the celebrity couple, known as “Bennifer”, got married in a Las Vegas drive through-chapel. It took place on the grounds of actor and director Affleck’s Georgia mansion on Saturday. …
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Mathematicians have created a formula to help prevent kids’ tantrums on long car journeys. Researchers at Nottingham Trent University, found the chances of a tantrum are reduced when a child is entertained, while a snack can help delay a meltdown by 15 minutes. The study of responses by 2-thousand parents, found the average child …
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Coldplay has announced more dates for their world tour – but still haven’t included Dublin. Music of the Spheres runs on renewable energy and includes a kinetic floor so the audience can generate electricity by dancing. The closest locations to Ireland are Cardiff and Manchester, with tickets going on sale on Thursday.
Discussions regarding the removal of English place names from road signs have again been sparked. This follows recent instances of people spray painting over the English place names on signposts, leaving only the original Irish visible. Cllr Michael McClafferty says such actions solves nothing at all, apart from putting pressure on the council and …
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A new survey of youths in the Bundoran area has found a need for additional facilities for young people to improve their quality of life. The survey, carried out by Innovating Communities Bundoran, asked over 300 young people aged 10 to 25 about what amenities they would like to see in the area, as well …
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A new survey shows that almost four in ten childcare workers are looking to leave the industry. A survey of nearly 2,000 managers and staff in the early years sector cites low pay as the main reason for people leaving. Two in three managers and owners say issues with recruitment will impact the quality of …
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The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland is warning a lack of mental health services are putting lives at risk. The college says a major overhaul of the system is needed, as thousands of children referred to CAMHS services were unable to get treatment. Staff shortages are being blamed on delays and long waiting lists for …
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A Professor working at Letterkenny University Hospital says that overcrowding in the Emergency Department is a symptom of the wider issues throughout the facility. Professor Ken Mulpeter says that a multitude of delays in both diagnosing patients as well allowing patients to be discharged to a suitable facility are a main contributing factor – along …
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The Army’s bands have cost the state 25 million euro since 2018. The Defence Forces School of Music has three military bands and 100 full-time instrumentalists. Those who are in army bands have no military training or role outside of a six-week introductory course. The Irish Daily Mirror reports that state functions accounted for just …
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Today marks the 100th anniversary of the assassination, of one of Ireland’s most well-known revolutionary figures Michael Collins was shot in an ambush on this day in 1922, in Béal na Bláth County Cork. The chairman of the Irish provisional government, army chief and Minister for Finance was just 31-years-old at the time. Commemorations were …
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An Bord Pleanála is no longer fit for purpose and needs to be ‘scrapped’, according to a government minister. Junior Minister Niall Collins claims that the national planning authority is now contributing to the housing crisis by delaying some new builds. The Fianna Fáil TD says the state agency misses every one of its …
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Pensioners are returning to the workforce because of concerns about their finances during the cost-of-living crisis. Figures published by the Daily Mail show that the number of over 65s in the workforce is 100,500 – that’s up 12,000 from 88,500 the year before. The paper also reports that recruitment companies are seeing more people in …
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The Government needs to appoint a ‘national lead’ to deal with the accommodation of Ukrainian refugees. That’s the view of housing charity Doras, as thousands of refugees are set to leave student accommodation in the coming weeks. Around 2,500 people will be moved from their current accommodation by the end of the month. CEO of …
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The government should responsibly prepare for a United Ireland, according to Sinn Féin. A poll, which was carried out by LucidTalks for the Sunday Times, found more than half of voters in the North would support a united Ireland within the next 15 to 20 years. More than half of 18-24-year-olds – a total of …
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Progress has been made on rectifying traffic and road safety issues at the Kilross Junction outside of Ballybofey. An updated road design has been submitted by Donegal County Council and approved by the TII, aiming to curb the problem of cars avoiding long queues going into Ballybofey by instead turning the opposite direction towards Convoy, …
St Michael’s earned their first win in the 2022 Donegal Senior Football Championship thanks to a 1-17 to seven points win over Milford. Andrew Kelly was one of the key performers for hosts scoring 1-04. After the game St Michael’s assistant manager Cathal Sweeney told Ryan Ferry they are more than happy with their victory…
Bundoran remain without a win in this seasons Donegal Senior Football Championship after they were beaten on Sunday afternoon by St Eunan’s The defending champions showed their quality throughout the tie and claimed a 1-21 to 1-06 win. Bundoran’s trainer Barney Curran told Brendan Devenney that it was always going to be a hard task …
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St Eunan’s proved too strong for Bundoran in the second round of the Donegal Senior Football Championship as they claimed a 1-21 to 1-06 win on Sunday evening. Rory Kavanagh’s men dominated proceedings throughout and that was proven by the fact they managed to get 11 different players on the scoreboard in their 15 point …
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St Michael’s eased to their first win in the Donegal Senior Football Championship thanks to a 1-17 to 0-07 victory away to Milf0rd. The men from the Bridge led 0-11 to four points and didn’t ever look like they were going to relinquish that lead in the second half. That was helped further with Andrew …
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Glenswilly added to their first round draw in the Donegal Senior Football Championship with a victory away to St Naul’s on Sunday afternoon. Padraig Bonner’s men claimed a 2-12 to 0-13 win with goals coming from Ruairi Crawford and Jack Gallagher. Brendan Kilcoyne has the full time report for Highland Radio Sport…
Mark English goes in the 800 metres final this evening at the European Championships in Munich. The Finn Valley man’s race is due to begin at 6:40pm. Athletics correspondent Patsy McGonagle joined Eóin Catterson on Sunday Sport to preview the race…
Defending Donegal Senior Football Champions, St Eunan’s eased to a 15 point win over Bundoran in the Championship on Sunday afternoon. It finished 1-21 to 1-06 to Rory Kavamagh’s side with Eoin McGeehin scoring their goal after a brilliant kick out from Donegal goalkeeper Shaun Patton. Brendan Devenney has the full time report…
The Donegal senior football championship round 3 draw was concluded earlier this afternoon and next weekends fixtures are as follows: St Eunan’s v Cloughaneely, Aodh Ruadh v St Naul’s Four Masters v Bundoran. Gaoth Dobhair v MacCumhaill’s Kilcar v Ardara St Michael’s v Naomh Conaill Killybegs v Milford Glenswilly v Glenfin Gaa Analyst and presenter …
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August marks a busy month for those in search of rental accommodation. It’s also a hectic time for renters who have had their tenancies ended by their landlord meaning they have to move on from their dwellings. An Estate Agent is advising people to leave no room for dispute when leaving a property, so it …
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The main event of the centenary celebration of Michael Collins’ death will take place this afternoon at the site of the ambush at Béal na Bláth in Cork. Speeches will be made by Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Tanaiste Leo Varadkar. Numerous celebrations of Collins are taking place in his native West Cork and across the …
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There has been another development in the Robert Troy scandal, as the Junior Minister has admitted to today’s Sunday Times that one of his former rental properties was not registered with the Residential Tenancies Board – even though that is required by law. This comes after Deputy Troy had to make seven total amendments to …
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Repairs to a burst water main may cause water disruptions and traffic delays in the Fanad area this afternoon. Irish Water say there will be a traffic management plan in place for the duration of the works which are set to take place until 5 o’clock this evening. Irish Water also say to allow 2-3 …
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Donegal Senior Football Championship Naomh Conaill 1-12 v 0-09 Killybegs Glenfin 1-07 v 1-08 Gaoth Dobhair Ardara 0-07 v 0-09 Aodh Rua BS Cloughaneely 0-07 v 0-19 Kilar Bundoran 1-06 v 1-21 St Eunan’s St Naul’s 0-13 v 2-12 Glenswilly Milford 0-07 v 1-17 St Michael’s MacCumhaills 1-14 v 0-10 Four Masters Donegal Intermediate Football …
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Newbuildings are the North West Champions for 2022 after Jared Wilson’s side beat Ardmore on Saturday to seal their first ever senior crown. The Foyle View outfit went into the game knowing that a bonus points win was required against Ardmore to see them claim the big prize and they duly did just that, after …
Gaoth Dobhair, Aodh Ruadh and Kilcar made it two wins from two in the Donegal Senior Football Championship with victories on Saturday night. Gaoth Dobhair had a narrow one point win away to Glenfin. Ethan Harkin scored six points in their 1-08 to 1-07 win with Michéal Roarty netting their goal, meanwhile Daniel McGlynn found …
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