A Donegal based traveller who recently took part in a BBC documentary on mental health problems within his community says the comments under a BBC Twitter post about the programme show the extent of racism that still exists. Speaking on today’s Nine til Noon show, David Friel said if the comments were directed towards any …
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A leading depression helpline is reporting an increase in callers whose mental health has been impacted by the cost of living crisis. Aware is looking for more volunteers for its support line, with demand increasing since the pandemic. Meanwhile one young man who was hospitalised for depression, has podcasted his experiences in the mental health …
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Ryan Giggs has gone to trial in the UK today over accusations of coercive and controlling behaviour by ex-girlfriend Kate Greville. The court’s been told there’s a ‘sinister side’ to the former Wales manager character. The prosecution’s opening its case against the former Manchester United footballer, who denied three charges relating to attacking and controlling …
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Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick is on it’s way to box office history. It is now in 7th the seventh place in the top ten highest-grossing film in America ever – overtaking 1997’s Titanic. The sequel’s reportedly raked in sales of over $660-million in the 11 weeks since its release in the Unites States. Marvel …
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The 15th of September will see the opening of the newest Penny’s store in Ireland. The shop will be located in The Square in Tallaght where Debenhams used to be. It is the 37th branch to open in Ireland.
Image: @SamGannon2 on Twitter Former Emmerdale actor Sam Gannon has died suddenly at the age of 31. He played Kev in the soap back in 2019. Sam suffered from a heart condition became known in recent months. He passed while was visiting family in California. A crowd funding campaign has been launched to bring …
Sinn Fein’s Housing Spokesperson says urgent action must be taken to address the issue of mass evictions in the private rental sector. According to figures from the Residential Tenancies Board, there was a 56% increase in termination notices issued in the first 6 months of this year. The RTB say this is because many landlords …
O’Broin calls for freeze on evictions as eviction rates increase Read More »
A five month old kitten needed surgery after eating a total of 21 hair ties. The kitten, fittingly named Hope, needed an operation after she was found in a garden in Birmingham. She spent five days needing intensive care nursing when she was found and is now being looked after by the Cats Protection rescue …
A Glenties Councillor says that while Donegal has received the largest amount of funding in the country from this year’s LIS road improvement scheme – the amount is simply not enough. Over 1.7 million euro is to be allocated to Donegal in the 2022 LIS scheme, the largest figure in the country, and an increase …
€1 million increase in LIS road improvement funding not enough – Cllr Mac Giolla Easbuig Read More »
A local councillor has called on energy companies to stop price gouging by continually raising their prices to chase profits. Cllr Michael McClafferty says this type of economic action from energy companies is reminiscent of the end of the Celtic Tiger, leaving many people struggling. He has appealed to energy providers to stop chasing profits …
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Former Manchester United player Ryan Giggs’ is set to go on trial today for allegations made by his former girlfriend for controlling and coercive behaviour. The ex-Wales manager is also accused of assaulting Kate Greville and her sister Emma. When last before the court, Giggs pleaded not guilty of the three counts put against him.
There’s been a boom in sales of million euro plus houses despite the cost of living crisis. Figures obtained by the Irish Independent show that 178 houses across the country sold for more than 1 million euro in the first 6 months of this year, up from 129 in the same period last year. Donegal …
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A crisis is looming in the health sector as more and more junior doctors face financial difficulties. The Irish Medical Organisation says non-consultant doctors are struggling to get paid, some are on the wrong scale or are not getting paid for all hours worked. The root of the problem is the lack of a centralised …
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The Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue will launch an initiative for women in business in rural Ireland this morning. ACORNS receives over 200 applications each year to help support Women in business and provide opportunities to enhance their prospects. 50 participants will be selected to participate in the annual scheme which is funded by the …
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It’s been revealed that Donegal County Council has approved plans for a new supermarket to be constructed in Carndonagh. The conditional approval was granted to Regional Foods Ltd, who will have to construct the planned supermarket, retail units and nine apartments under 20 conditions given by the Council. This is the latest approval granted in …
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The former head of the ESB has warned Ireland is extremely vulnerable when it comes to energy security this winter. Don Moore says we’re the worst prepared country in Europe, and hopes we can ‘scrape through’ the coming months. It comes as the country’s energy regulator – the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities – …
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There are calls for a further ban of evictions as the number of tenants being told they must leave their rented accommodation soars. The Residential Tenancies Board says there was a 58% rise in the number of termination notices received in the first 6 months of this year, compared with the previous 6 months. According …
Buncrana got off to a winning start in the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship with a 1-12 to 0-09 victory away to Convoy on Sunday afternoon. At half time, Convoy led 0-5 to 0-4 but a strong second half showing from Buncrana saw them claim victory with former county player Darrach O’Connor finding the back of …
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Declan Reed won the Danny McDaid 15k event held on Sunday morning. The City of Derry athlete finished the race in a time of 48 minutes and 58 seconds, with John McElhill of Finn Valley second and Matthew McLaughlin from Foyle Valley finishing in third. Letterkenny Ac’s Natasha Adams was the first lady home, finishing …
Buncrana claimed victory in their opening game of the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship away to Convoy on Sunday afternoon. It finished 1-12 to 0-09 to the visitors with their goal coming from Darrach O’Connor. Tom Comack reports for Highland Radio Sport…
Three Donegal jockeys were in the winners enclosure over the weekend across Ireland and England. On Friday, Luke McAteer claimed victory on board 13/2 shot Elephant John for trainer Barry Fitzgerald in Tipperary. Meanwhile on Saturday Dylan Browne McMonagle was first past the post on board the Joseph O’Brien trained Al Riffa at the Curragh. …
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Ireland could be facing blackouts this winter, as planned emergency power generators will not be in place in time for the colder months. The Business Post reports the Commission for Regulation of Utilities and Eirgrid are plotting new tariffs. which will charge large energy consumers, particularly data centres, extremely high rates at peak times. A …
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Jude Gallagher of the Two Castles club in Newtownstewart is a Commonwealth Games gold medalist. Gallagher claimed gold with a walkover victory over his Ghanaian opponent who was declared unable to fight on Sunday afternoon in Birmingham. The 20-year-old also received a walkover victory in the semi final when his Canadian opponent couldn’t compete but …
Trade union Unite has accused the State of failing to provide an acceptable pay agreement for public sector workers – and is planning to ballot its public sector members on strike action. SIPTU members in health, local authorities, education, and semi-state sectors are also set to begin balloting for industrial action on August 29th – …
Unite trade union latest to plan strike ballots if public pay deal not delivered Read More »
Donegal’s Seamus Coleman is now the longest serving single club player in the Premier League. The Everton full back takes the mantle from former West Ham midfielder Mark Noble who retired at the end of last season. Coleman missed the Toffee’s Premier League opening day defeat to Chelsea due to a groin injury which he …
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Gardaí say they’ve arrested two drivers this weekend in Donegal on suspicion of drug driving-related offences. The first driver was pulled over by Gardaí in the Redcastle area because of the way he was driving, and he subsequently tested positive for the presence of cocaine and cannabis. Gardaí say the driver was arrested and …
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Intermediate Championship Round 1 Burt 0-9 V 3-10 Dungloe Naomh Mhuire, Lower Rosses 1-6 V 1-5 Malin Fanad Gaels 1-11 V 0-14 Termon Naomh Brid 0-9 V 1-10 Naomh Columba Convoy 0-9 V 1-12 Buncrana Junior A Championship Round 1 Naomh Colmcille 2-2 V 3-15 Letterkenny Gaels Pettigo 1-9 V 2-16 Moville Robert Emmetts 0-11 …
Donegal Intermediate and Junior Championship Results 5th-7th August Read More »
Met Éireann has issued a weather advisory for hot temperatures expected over the next week. The forecaster is warning of heat stress, especially for the more vulnerable, as temperatures reach the mid to high twenties. Met Eireann has also warned of a high solar UV index, and a “risk of water related incidents”. The advisory …
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Senior St Eunans 5-14 v 2-06 Moville Intermediate Group 1 St Marys Convoy 0-06 v 2-14 Aodh Ruadh BAS Ardara 6-05 v 3-10 Milford Group 2 Carndonagh 1-07 v 4-10 Fanad Gaels Naomh Muire ÍnR 4-19 v 3-08 Robert Emmets Junior A Group 1 Glenswilly 0-04 v 6-08 Naomh Columba Junior B Group 1 Letterkenny …
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Termon and Fanad Gaels played out a draw in their opening game of the Donegal Intermediate Championship. It finished 1-11 to 0-14 with Michael Sweeney netting the goal for Fanad Gaels. Oisin Shields then fired over the late score for the Gaels as they earned themselves a draw. Ryan Ferry has the full time report …
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The final competitor in this years Donegal Ultra 555 event has just crossed the finishing line as the event comes to a close for 2022. Jerry McCarthy from Kerry was the first man home in the 555 event, with Cecellia Holden winning the women’s section. Meanwhile, Mark McGinley claimed victory in the 333 section of …
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Donegal’s Rachael Darragh was beaten in the quarter-finals of the women’s singles in badminton in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. She lost to Canada’s Michelle Li, the number two seed, 21-14, 21-14. In the previous round, she had beaten Deirdre Jordan of South Africa.
The AA says greater deterrents are needed to prevent incidents on our roads. This comes after the August bank holiday weekend saw over 170 drivers nationally arrested for drink or drug driving. One person lost their life in a collision during the period, and almost 3,000 speeding offences were detected throughout the country. Head of …
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People are being encouraged to reach out to their local social welfare office to see if they’re eligible for financial supports this winter. The advice comes after Pinergy announced an energy price hike which may affect up to 27,000 households. Pre-pay customers will have to pay 24 percent extra, with the company also announcing the …
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Employers are warning that we shouldn’t get carried away by this week’s jobs figures which show unemployment at a record 21 year low. Unemployment is now at 4.2 percent – some say that’s because of increased economic activity after Covid, with others saying the abundance of short-term zero hour or part time contracts in the …
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Dundalk scored an added time equaliser against Derry City on Friday night to maintain their unbeaten run in the Premier Division with a 1-1 draw. James Akintunde’s first half goal looked to be enough to win the game for the Candystripes but Pat Hoban headed in a late leveler on 93 minutes to ensure a …
A 4 year old girl has been pronounced dead after an accident at a caravan park in Sligo yesterday. Gardai and emergency services attended the scene in Enniscrone after the girl was hit by a vehicle yesterday afternoon. She was later pronounced dead at University Hospital Sligo. A family liason officer has been appointed to …
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Police in Derry City & Strabane are are warning people to be on their guard against scammers. It’s after a person was scammed out of £300 after they bought what was believed to have been online gift vouchers. Sergeant Walsh says scammers will stop at nothing in an attempt to dupe people, whether it’s on …
The number of people homeless in Donegal continues to rise. Latest figures from the Department of Housing show a 3% increase on the prior month. There were 79 adults registered as homeless in the North West as of figures from June 20th-26th. Of those, 65 were Irish, 11 were natives of a European country or …
Homelessness figures in Donegal, North West rise Read More »
Eilish Flanagan earned herself a sixth place finish in the 3000m Steeplechase at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The Finn Valley athlete finished the event in a time of 9 minutes 57.18 seconds. The sixth place was a season best time for Eilish.
Three people have been arrested and a quantity of drugs seized in Newtownstewart today. During searches, drug-related paraphernalia, cash and an offensive weapon was also seized. Two men aged 45 and 43 and a 40 year old woman were arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including possession of drugs with intent to supply …
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A Donegal County Councillor has renewed calls for Irish people to be given the same priority as refugees in terms of housing. Councillor Michael McClafferty says the Government is not stepping up to the mark and more support needs to be forthcoming. He says it is evident that support is available as it is being …
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The new Newtowncunningham Primary Care Centre will be fully functional from Monday. The Castle Medical Centre, located on the Main Street opened its doors on Monday last. The new Primary Care Centre in Newtowncunningham will offer a wide range of services including; GP Services, Public Health Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. It also has capacity …
Newtowncunningham Primary Care Centre to be fully functional from Monday Read More »
The HSE says self-isolation continues to be the best way to reduce the spread of Covid-19. Anyone with signs of the virus is being advised to self-isolate until 48 hours after their symptoms have cleared up. Testing is no longer required for the general public, with doctors and GPs prescribing PCRs where needed. The HSE’s …
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Two police officers have been injured after they attempted to arrest a man in County Tyrone. It happened just after midnight, when a man ran off as they tried to engage with him in Dungannon. When the officers caught up with him, the man threw metal garden furniture at them and smashed a glass bottle …
A community activist and former member of Donegal County Council is suggesting that surplus Credit Union funds could be used to fund house building in the county. Noel McBride says a major issue at present is that builders are not starting projects because the prices being offered are not competitive. He says in many cases …
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Donegal TD Pearse Doherty says the Taoiseach should intervene to ensure frontline workers in Donegal receive the pandemic bonus payment that was signed off on by cabinet nine months ago. He says frontline workers were rightly praised for all the work they did in demanding circumstances during the pandemic, but this praise has not been …
Government must follow through on Pandemic Bonus promises – Doherty Read More »
As discussions about a possible Energy Windfall Tax , Independent Donegal Councillor Nicholas Crossan says he’s not convinced such a tax would be the most effective response, because there’s no guarantee the money will go where it’s needed. He believes the government should be looking at price controls………….
A member of the Equality Commission and 50:50 NI says the government should be showing more creativity in the way its dealing with the Cost of Living crisis. Emma De Souza, Women in Leadership coordinator at the National Women’s Council backs the idea of a windfall tax, and says the impact of high energy prices …
Government must be more creative in budget – DeSouza Read More »
Above: Rachael Darragh at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Photo: Ulster Badminton At the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Donegal’s Rachael Darragh is through to the last 16. The eighth seed in the women’s singles, she defeated Kobita Dookhee from Mauritius 21-10 and 21-8, and now faces Deirdre Jordan of South Africa. Her match has …
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