A Donegal doctor has been hailed a hero after she saved a man’s life after he became unwell at the GAA training. On Tuesday night, GAA club Na Rossa, in Lettermacaward were training when Trevor Melly suddenly felt unwell and took a massive heart attack. Dr Amara Bonner arrived at the scene within three to …
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A student who has had his accommodation cancelled twice during his time studying in Letterkenny says there is a major accommodation problem which has been going on for far too long. David, a final year student in Letterkenny, had secured private accommodation for the upcoming college year but it has been cancelled and the alternative …
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Up to 1,500 routine surgeries on Irish patients are set to be carried out at a new Spanish hospital. Under the EU Cross Border Directive, patients can be referred for treatments at the 62 bed facility in Alicante, which opens today. Patients will have to pay for the service but will be reimbursed by the …
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Weather forecasters say the latest charts this morning still show temperatures potentially exceeding 30 degrees from Sunday. Met Eireann’s issued a high temperature advisory, and says it could trigger a high temperature warning over the weekend and into the early days of next week. Nighttime is expected to be uncomfortably warm. Cathal Nolan from Ireland’s …
A new €50m fund has been launched to bring vacant and underused buildings in Donegal’s towns and villages back into residential use. The Croí Cónaithe fund aims to tackle vacancy, combat dereliction and breathe new life into town centres across the country. The Scheme is set to benefit those who wish to turn a formerly vacant …
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Companies in Donegal are being encouraged to avail of a new €85 million scheme aimed at increasing the use digital technology to improve online business. As part of the national Grow Digital campaign, the €85 million Digital Transition Fund is now in place to help companies use digital technologies like AI, cloud computing and big …
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Image: @khloekardashian on Instagram Khloe Kardashian’s having another baby with her ex-partner Tristan Thompson. A spokesperson for the reality star confirmed that they’re expecting their second child – who was conceived back in November, via surrogate. The news comes after the pair split in January after it was revealed he had a baby with another …
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Image: @themichaelowens on Twitter Daughter of footballer Michael Owen may be left on her own as he says he won’t be going in to the Love Island villa if his daughter is still on the show when the contestants are visited by their parents. Gemma Owen, one of the original contestants from the start of …
The State has run out of beds to house incoming refugees. The accommodation centre in Citywest in Dublin has reached full capacity, with 1,000 people currently living there. It means some new arrivals could be stranded at Dublin airport in the coming days, with no alternative contingency plan in place. Government ministers will meet today …
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Scotland’s First Minister is publishing another paper in her prospectus for independence. Nicola Sturgeon wants a referendum to take place next October. The SNP leader says if the Supreme Court rules against her doing that without permission from Westminster – then she’ll consider the next general election a de-facto poll on the issue.
MPs have voted against a range of ways to water down laws that’ll tear up parts of the Northern Ireland protocol. Labour wanted to prevent deviating from the agreement without UK AND EU backing, while the SDLP wanted to protect a part of the protocol that’s linked to democratic consent. DUP MP Ian Paisley now …
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The Taoiseach says new regulations on the sale of turf will have no effect on those with cutting rights. Speaking at a meeting of his party last night, Micheal Martin said the traditional trading of turf in rural areas will be maintained. Rural Fianna Fail and Fine Gael TD’s have backed the changes, after a …
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The mica defective building blocks legislation goes to final stage in the Seanad later. It comes as government looks to get it passed ahead of the summer recess. However affected homeowners say the bill isn’t fit for purpose, and that changes they’re proposing aren’t being given the time needed to be considered. Michael Doherty from …
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No overtaking signs have been requested on busy roads on the outskirts of Letterkenny due to a number of near misses. Cllr Donal Coyle requested that appropriate signs be erected at the Listillion and Cullion Road junctions on the N13 for traffic approaching Letterkenny. He says something needs to be done before there is a …
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The Government has been warned that the rent reduction bill would have a huge impact on people in Donegal. In support of a bill calling for a rent reduction and a National Rent Authority, Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle told the Dail that people are struggling to get by and keep up with continuous spiralling costs. …
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A special tribute has been paid in the Seanad to Councillor Ian McGarvey who celebrates his 92nd birthday today. Councillor McGarvey is Ireland’s oldest serving councillor having been elected to Donegal County Council in 2004. Senator Robbie Gallagher, a native of the county described Councillor McGarvey as a truly remarkable man. He says he is …
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday July 13th:
Met Eireann has issued a weather warning for high temperatures. The forecaster is saying Ireland will experience a hot spell from Sunday and into early next week. Day time temperatures will widely reach the high twenties, possibly exceeding 30 degrees in some locations. Met Eireann is warning it will remain uncomfortably warm overnight. The warning …
A Donegal Deputy has called for better transparency and a human rights-based approach in dealing with people seeking asylum. Deputy Thomas Pringle was speaking in the Dail and says while he agrees with the principles of the amendment to the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund he is concerned that it will only further reinforce European …
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From approximately 10:30, the sky will be occupied by a supermoon. It will have a orange glow as the moon comes as close as it can to our blue planet. The moon will appear larger and brighter than usual, bringing out the inner astronomer of those otherwise uninterested. Astronomy Ireland editor, David Moore, says conditions …
Donegal are one win away from a first All Ireland Senior Ladies Final, standing in their way are the defending champions Meath. Donegal will go into the tie with confidence after a superb win over a highly fancied Dublin in Carrick-on-Shannon last weekend. The game is a repeat of this years Division One League Final …
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Debate of the Defective Concrete Blocks Bill is continuing in the Seanad this afternoon. The legislations is expected to pass through the house after which it will then go to the President to be signed into law. Donegal Senator Niall Blaney believes a constructive debate today is vital. He also called for the regulation of …
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A GoFundMe campaign has been set up by Derrynamansher woman Maeve King in memory of her late husband Joe. In his honour, Maeve will be fundraising for Donegal Hospice. Maeve will be taking on the Seven Sisters on Joe’s birthday, 23rd July. Joe passed away on August 13th, 2020 following a battle with cancer. …
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Kildare has the highest number of homes with the best energy rating. It’s followed by county Dublin and Meath, according to the CSO. Just 4% of properties in Donegal have the highest energy A rating while 8% have a G rating. 20% of homes in Kildare which have been tested for a BER rating were …
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The next week could see the peak of our summer weather. There’s a few scorchers on the way, with highest temperatures forecast around thirty degrees. The heat wave will continue until Wednesday of next week, when temperatures will dip and showers will become more frequent. Met Eireann’s Paul Downes is predicting we’ll see some of …
It has been announced that Love Island season seven winners Millie Court and Liam Reardon have broken up. The news comes just under one year of the beginning of their relation ship. Millie shared the following on her Instagram story: “Hi everyone, to avoid any speculation Liam and I wanted to share …
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The Mayor of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, Cllr. Donal Mandy Kelly welcomed members of the Letterkenny Cricket Club to the Mayor’s Reception in the Letterkenny Public Service Centre on Tuesday night. The event celebrated the achievements of the club since its establishment in 2016. Club Founde, Rammohan Sama and Club Chairman, Rajesh Nair accepted the award …
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A Donegal Minister who has come under fire for his support for the government’s defective block scheme says he does not fear for his political future, despite the prospect of mica campaigners forming a political party. TD Charlie McConalogue has supported the government’s handling of the defective block scheme and he is happy that …
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Fresh fears have arisen for cardiac services at Letterkenny University Hospital. Donegal Td Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has called for government assurances on the retention of cardiac services at Letterkenny University Hospital, after Deputy Marc McSharry confirmed that he had recieved assurances that sligo hospital would retain their cardiac services. The call has been sparked by …
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Two indigenous businesses are seeking to expand and set up manufacturing bases at Strabane Business Park. Castlederg-based Omega Crushing and Screening has lodged plans for a new 60,000 sq ft factory on the site while company Fabplus has submitted planning seeking to develop a new facility on 6.5 acres of the Invest NI site. Sinn …
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Two COVID-19 pop-up vaccination clinics will be held in Dungloe on Friday 15th July and Saturday 16th July. The clinics will be held in Dungloe Community Hospital, Dungloe, Co. Donegal, F94Y326 on Friday July 15th and Saturday July 16th.from 11am to 5.45pm on both days for those aged 12 years and over for Dose 1, Dose 2 and booster vaccines. Those 65 …
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The family of Anthony (Tony) Boyle has confirmed he has been located deceased. The 79-year-old man went missing from his home in Killylastin at around 9.30am yesterday morning. Tony’s son Barry thanked everyone who took part in the search and those who offered support to the family.
Despite the checklists and pre-planning, a UK survey of 2000 people has found the most common blunders we have before jetting off on our holidays. The most common offences were found to be having an out of date passport, not having the right currency and driving to the wrong airport. 7 in 10 worry …
A hospital consultant’s warning restrictions may need to be reintroduced this autumn if covid infections continue to rise. The number of cases in public hospitals has crossed the 1,000 mark for the second time this week at 1,035. Roughly three in four of those receiving treatment are over the age of 65. Consultant, Bill Tormey, …
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The Government comfortably won a confidence motion yesterday evening. The backing of a number of Independent TDs ensured the coalition won by a margin of 19. 85 TDs voted in favour of the Government – including 6 Independent TDs. Speaking in the Dail, Donegal TD Pearse Doherty said the government is out of touch and …
Concerns have been raised about the sudden arrival of up to 30 men getting out of a bus and going into two private houses in Letterkenny. Cllr Gerry McMonagle raised the issue at today’s meeting of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District. He says he received calls from concerned residents, who witnessed a bus with around 30 …
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New research has shown that solar panels alone could produce up to 29 percent of all household electricity required in County Donegal, if every house that was suitable for panels installed them The research, carried out by University College Cork on behalf of the Irish Solar Energy Association, says that 44,000 homes in Donegal have …
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The main evening news, sport and obituary notices on Tuesday, July 12th…
Image: @leamichele on Instagram Lea Michele, better known as Rachel Berry from Glee, has taken to Instagram to announce she has landed her dream role of Fanny Brice on Broadway. Long time fans of Michele are well aware of her dream to play this role – a dream shared with her famed character from the …
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Image: @NASA on Twitter NASA has published the deepest look into the Universe humans have ever seen. The James Webb Space telescope captured the sharpest image of distant space. NASA shared the image on Twitter saying ‘it shows galaxies once invisible to us’.
Ramping up military spending is “beggars belief” in the middle of a housing and cost of living crisis. That’s according to People Before Profit, as the government plans to increase defence spending from 1.1 billion euro to 1.5 billion by 2028. Representative body RACO has welcomed the increase, but adds there is little for their …
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The Taoiseach says he expects regulations on turf to be announced at the end of this week. It’s understood the public will still be allowed sell turf to friends and neighbours, in a climbdown on previous plans. However Ministers today denied the final announcement on turf was delayed to get through the no-confidence motion first. …
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Kite Entertainment, the creators of Gogglebox Ireland, Irelands Fittest Family, and Irelands Got Talent, are seeking single people living in the Irish countryside for a new show. They are looking for several single people of all ages and orientations based across rural Ireland who would love to meet someone special but have struggled to …
Bus Eireann has announced that they will be adding two extra daily services between County Donegal and Dublin. The announcement comes after weeks of cancelled bus services between Donegal Town and the capital, with many also complaining of buses not having enough seats available. Bus Eireann say an extra Route 30 bus between Donegal Town …
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Image Source: @loveisland on twitter A contestant has left Love Island. ITV has released a statement saying it supports Jacques’ decision, and it will all be explained in tonight’s episode. Last night Adam Collard returned to Love Island – four years after Women’s Aid in the UK were concerned at his behaviour on the show. …
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Hannah Mulcahy (20) from Castlefinn will represent Donegal this year at the 75th Miss Ireland, proudly sponsored by TanOrganic. The 37 finalists vying for the coveted Miss Ireland 2022 title were revealed at a sparkling white party last week for this, the 75th Diamond Jubilee of the competition. The finalists arrived to House on an open top bus to celebrate …
Donegal County Council today announced that Na Mooneys will headline the Donegal Festival of Golf on 19th August in the gorgeous surrounds of Na Dúnaibh GAA pitch. This festival is being hosted by Donegal County Council as part of the prestigious Irish Legends Golf Tournament and in association with the McGinley Foundation on the 19- …
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Garda Grainne Doherty speaking to Donal Kavanagh on today’s Nine til Noon Show……….
Gardaí in Ballybofey are investigating a burglary that occurred at Aisling Court, Ballybofey in the early hours of Thursday July 7 between Midnight and 6.30am. Entry was gained to a house via an unlocked back door and a number of items were stolen, a small sum of cash, a van key, a wallet and a …
People in Donegal are being warned to be on the lookout for bogus callers after a woman in Moville was targeted. Gardaí in Moville recently received a report from a lady in relation to bogus callers. Three men arrived at her home on July 5th at 12.30pm and started to cut trees. She had not …
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