View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anne Heche (@anneheche) The family of Anne Heche say “is not expected to survive” a car accident which she was involved in this week. The accident which happen in LA left her car in flames. The mother of two remains in a coma in …
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Mona McSharry has qualified for this evening’s semi-finals of the 100 metre Breaststroke at the European Swimming Championships in Rome. She swam a time of 1:07.3, putting her fifth-fastest and safely into the next round of competition. The Sligo native, who swims out of the Marlins Swimming Club in Ballyshannon, will be joined in the …
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The original blaster of Han Solo, used by Harrison Ford in the first Star Wars movie could sell for €500,000 at an auction. The weapon had been previously missing but was recently rediscovered allowing fans to place their bids later this moth. It’s thought to be the last of three used for filming in “A …
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A lawyer has defended Britney Spears after old videos were posted online which appeared to show her arguing with her children. The singer’s ex-husband Kevin Federline shared the footage and told journalists that their teenage sons have decided to no longer see their mum. Britney’s lawyer says the former back-up dancer “undermined the privacy and …
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Statement from @RATM pic.twitter.com/urPCtGpYd6 — Rage Against The Machine ★ (@RATM) August 11, 2022 Rage Against the Machine have cancelled their upcoming UK and European tours because of a medical issue involving singer Zack de la Rocha. The band announced the news on social media, saying they’ll no longer be headlining the Reading and Leeds …
There are calls for water safety training to be made compulsory in every school. Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway says children need to have general knowledge of the dangers of currents and understand water terminology like undertows, high tides and rip tides. It comes as families flock to beaches, lakes, rivers and canals due to …
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The rising cost of living could lead to more workers returning to the office this winter to avoid high energy costs. Latest CSO figures show energy and utility prices increased by 48 percent in the past year. Overall, consumer prices rose by 9.1 percent for the second month in a row – remaining at a …
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The ATU student Union has submitted a request for a capital grant to be used to buy property in a bid to combat the student accommodation crisis. A large number of students have been unable to secure permanent accommodation for the college year ahead and it is feared that many students may be forced to …
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Finn Harps travel to the UCD Bowl to take on UCD in a vital Premier Division game tonight. Harps are two points ahead of the students, who are bottom of the table, with 11 games to go. Former Harps captain Keith Cowan says Harps got a confidence booster with their 3-0 win over Drogheda last …
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Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of theft and assault at a shop in the Church Meadow area of Derry last night. Police received a report that four males arrived at the premises in a silver vehicle, entering the shop shortly after 9pm. They caused a disturbance in the store and …
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Donegal Town based US medtech giant Abbott Laboratories has announced additional jobs for Donegal. Abbott will invest in new equipment for its Donegal Diabetes Care site and is to construct a new greenfield manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, representing a combined investment of €440 million and creating 1,000 jobs between the two sites. The new …
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Belfast is out of the running for hosting the Eurovision next year while Derry City and Strabane District Council bid did not get the go ahead. The city failed to make shortlist of seven cities being considered to host the event. It was previously suggested by Alderman Derek Hussey that Derry City and Strabane District …
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New signage has been erected on Bad Eddie in Gweedore in a bid to deter people from climbing on the structure. The shipwreck, located in Bunbeg is in a state of decay with safety concerns raised over the stability of it. Councillor Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig, who was a relation of boat captain Eddie …
A rally is being held tomorrow in Belfast against the granting of a Public Interest Immunity Certificate in the case of Noah Donohoe. The 14 year old went missing in June 2020 and his body was discovered in a storm drain six days later. The Truth and Justice for Noah Donohoe rally will be held …
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People in Donegal are being asked to take part in the Clean Coasts 2022 Big Beach Clean Event, which takes place next month. Registration is now open, with the organisers saying they want to build further on what was a very successful event in 2021. Last year in County Donegal, over 500 volunteers organised clean-ups …
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On this week’s edition of The Score we look ahead to another busy weekend of action across a range of sports Keith Cowan was in studio to offer his thoughts on another big weekend in the League of Ireland We spoke to John Casey of Rosapenna Golf Club which is preparing to welcome back the …
Greyhound Racing Ireland has confirmed that Lifford Greyhound Stadium has not reopened due to an unworkable business proposal being put forward. It was previously expected that the stadium would reopen in March 2022. Communication was made between the Lifford Greyhound Racing Stadium Club Ltd and Greyhound Racing Ireland in June 2021. The communication surrounding the …
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Detectives from the PSNI’s Terrorism Investigation Unit, assisted by uniform colleagues, conducted a search of a property in the Park Road area of Strabane today as part of an ongoing investigation into the activities of the new IRA. One item was seized during the search and removed for further examination. No arrests have been reported. …
A road in Tyrone has been closed due to gorse fires. The A4 from Ballygawley to Dungannon has been closed in both directions as a result. The fire service are currently in attendance. Police say the road is expected to be closed for some time.
Two people have been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital following a crash in Letterkenny this afternoon. Gardaí and Emergency Services attended the scene of the 3 vehicle collision on the Port Road, at 12.40pm. Gardai say the injuries sustained are non-life threatening. Investigations are ongoing and the road is open.
Here is why you need to take extra care of you garden and plants during this hot weather. An experiment by Dr Rob Thompson show how the ground struggles to absorb water in during hot weather. In this experiment Dr Rob Thompson of @UniRdg_Met shows just how long it takes water to soak into parched …
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View this post on Instagram A post shared by brianmcfadden (@brianmcfadden123) Brian McFadden has been left unrecognisable after getting stung by a bee. The singer has taken a severe reaction resulting in the swelling of his face. He took to social media to show his new physique with the caption “Stung by a bee …
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David Bowie’s been named the most influential British artist of the last 50 years. The singer’s topped the Sky Arts list, followed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen and It’s A Sin writer Russell T Davies. Musicians including the Spice Girls, Elton John and Stormzy are also featured on the list.
Over 40 new jobs are being created in Derry with the opening of a new ‘The Range’ store in the waterside area of the city. The new store is set to open its doors next Friday at the Crescent Link Retail Park. 41 new jobs have been created during the building of the store and …
Inflation remains at a 38 year high. Latest figures from the CSO show prices rose by 9.1% in the year to July, for the second month in a row. Housing and energy prices jumped by 21.6% in the past year, while transport costs increased by 19.4%. Food and non-alcoholic drinks were up by an average …
Olivia Newton-John’s husband has thanked fans for “the ocean of support” he’s received following the news of her death. John Easterling paid tribute to the actress – who he says was “the most courageous woman” he’s ever known. In a post on social media, he wrote that even in her most difficult times she …
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A doctor says the fourth Covid-19 vaccine is important for protection ahead of the winter season. It comes as the HSE is inviting people aged 60 years and over to make an appointment for their booster dose with appointments available from August 15th. Over the next few weeks, boosters will be offered to people aged …
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A closure order was served on a Letterkenny food business last month after live rats were seen at the rear of the premises. Bamboo Foods at the Station House Roundabout on was inspected on Friday July 15th. A closure order was served to person in charge, Cindy Yee Look, after it was found that adequate …
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Donegal Mountain Rescue has urged people not to take risks on hikes and climbs during the heatwave. With the heatwave expected to last until the weekend, an increase number is people are expected to take part in walks, hikes and climbs. Laura McFadden, public relations officer for Donegal Mountain Rescue says the past couple of …
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Met Eireann has issued a fresh warning for high temperatures nationwide. It’s released a Status Yellow warning for the entire country, valid from tomorrow at 12 noon until Sunday morning. The forecaster says there’s a risk of heat stress and water-related incidents.
Our water usage will need to drastically change as climate change puts more pressure on supply, according to an expert. Over 20 supplies have been impacted by shortages in counties Wexford, Kilkenny, Laois, Limerick, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary and Galway. 60 other supplies around the country, some of them in Donegal, are being closely monitored …
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A public consultation is being launched later this year on the reduction of the speed limit on the completed four lanes road between the Dry Arch Roundabout and Pole Star Roundabout. The speed limit is currently reduced to 50km/h due to the roadworks, and prior to the works, the speed limit was 100km/h. It is …
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Secondary school teachers are calling for a significant improvement in pay to help offset spiralling inflation. All public sector unions will be balloted on possible strike action next month. Speaking on today’s Nine til Noon show, ASTI General Secretary Kieran Christie said the cost of living is at an all time high, and what the …
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Johnny Depp has been photographed in costume for his first feature film since the conclusion of his multi-million-dollar defamation case against ex wife Amber Heard. The actor is set to star in Jeanne Du Barry which reportedly started shooting at the end of July. Depp sued Heard over an article she wrote about her experiences …
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The Finance Minister says there could be ‘significant consequences’ if a windfall tax on energy companies was to be applied in next month’s Budget. While Paschal Donohoe hasn’t categorically ruled out introducing such a tax, he’s outlined reasons why it could be counter-productive to do so. Revelations of increasing revenues for companies supplying wind energy …
Disney+, for the first time, has overtaken its streaming service rival Netflix in total subscribers. It’s believes that new series based on its Star Wars and Marvel franchises has attracted another 14.4 million people across three months. It now maintains 221 million subscriptions – nudging it ahead of Netflix.
It’s thought women who follow a vegetarian diet may have a higher risk of breaking their hips in later life. Using data drawn from the UK Women’s Cohort Study, researchers from the University of Leeds have found their chances of suffering a fracture is 33% higher than regular meat eaters. They’ve based that on a …
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Image from @marcusmumford on Twitter Singer Marcus Mumford has revealed he was sexually abused when he was six years old in an interview with GQ magazine . The front man of Mumford and Sons says during therapy, he was physically sick recounting what happened to him as a child. The 35-year-old references the abuse in …
Steve Martin has said he is going to take things a little easier and “work a little less”. The Cheaper by the Dozen actor is no longer going to be looking for film or TV roles following the end of his comedy programme Only Murders In The Building. The 76-year-old already has an ongoing live …
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Many third level students across the country won’t be able to secure rental accommodation before the beginning of the new term. That’s according to the head of the UCD students union who claims 2022 has been their worst ever year trying to find accommodation. Figures released yesterday revealed the supply of homes available to rent …
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Donegal recorded the second highest number of low-income farmers and fishermen in the country who received social welfare assistance from the state last year. Donegal, Mayo and Galway had the highest numbers with over 8,000 applicants receiving the payment nationally. Farm Assist is a payment to low-income farmers, capped at 208 euro per week. The …
Arranmore RNLI responded to a call at 7.15am yesterday morning assist a 25ft fishing vessel with engine trouble. There was one person on board and the boat was drifting on to rocks at Calf Island which is located just metres from the Arranmore lifeboat station. Sea conditions at the time were calm with good visibility …
Parts of the country could see temperatures of 31 degrees today, as Ireland experiences what’s likely to be the final heatwave of the summer. Conditions are considered to be a heat wave here if five or more consecutive days of 25 degree heat are observed. Night time temperatures are unlikely to fall below 16 degrees …
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A second teachers union is threatening strike action unless the Government delivers a meaningful pay increase. Secondary school teachers are calling for a significant improvement in pay to help offset spiralling inflation. National teachers across the country will also be balloted on strike action in the coming weeks over pay. ASTI President Miriam Duggan said …
Donegal has become the first county in Ireland to launch its own clothing range. The Donegal – Ireland’s DNA line follows the rollout of the Donegal place brand in April last year. The brand design, developed in partnership with O’Neills incorporates a fingerprint to symbolise the county’s DNA. Steven Perry is Economic Development Officer with …
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A pop up Covid-19 vaccination clinic is being held in Dungloe this week. The clinics will run on Friday and Saturday from 11am to 5:15pm at the Community Mental Health Hub in the town. First, second and booster doses for those aged 12 and will be available as well as first and second booster for …
A £20,000 Crimestoppers reward is being offered in the investigation into the disappearance of a 47 year old man in Co Tyrone. The man was reported missing in July, and the PSNI say following a series of inquiries, they’ve now launched a murder investigation. 47-year-old Damien Heagney from Cookstown was reported missing on July 19th, …
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Main Evening, News, Sport and Obituaries – Wednesday August 10th:
The IRFU has confirmed it is banning transgender women from playing women’s contact rugby. The union has changed its gender participation policy to exclude trans women, despite the ban only affecting two registered players in the entire country. The IRFU claims they’ll continue to be “inclusive as they can be” – however the move has …
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Image from @praying on Instagram Addison Rae has sparked an online controversy with her collaboration with Adidas x Praying. The post (not above) which has since been removed from the influencers social media channels features a bikini inspired by the Holy Trinity. Debate has broke out online with some saying it is ‘disrespectful’ and ‘blasphemous’ …
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