A number of revelations at the Oireachtas Housing Committee last week have been described as a “scandal”. Consultant Engineer Aidan O’Connell claimed that some quarries in other parts of the country are knowingly producing unsatisfactory building materials. He also claimed some quarries were doing “side deals” with affected homeowners to keep the matter private. PRO …
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Councillor Liam Blaney is due to be elected the new Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council today. The Fianna Fail Councillor will take the chain of office at the Council’s AGM today, taking over the role from Councillor Jack Murray. A special sitting of Donegal County Council will take place today also to discuss the inter-agency …
Cllr Liam Blaney to be elected new DCC Cathaoirleach today Read More »
A proposed floating wind farm off the coast of Donegal has the potential to be a ‘game changer’ for the entire county. That’s the view of the CEO of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation who has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hexicon to advance the project. The wind farm will be constructed over 50km off …
Donegal’s first floating wind farm could be operational by 2027 Read More »
A proposed law by the British Government, which would remove parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol, is due before the House of Commons again today. The EU has restarted legal action against the UK, after the bill was first introduced in Westminster by the British Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss two weeks ago. Taoiseach Michael Martin …
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A six year old boy has died following a road crash in Co Derry last week. The single-car collision happened last Monday morning at the Castledawson Road roundabout in Magherafelt. The PSNI says the incident, involving a black Mercedes happened shortly after 7.45am. Ethan Michael McCourt from the Bellaghy area has since died in hospital. …
The HSE and other state-funded bodies have more than 700 professional posts that remain unfilled. It’s directly affecting children with disabilities who are losing out on 480,000 hours of treatment. Sinn Féin’s health spokesperson David Cullinane says recruitment issues and a lack of training have left tens of thousands of children on waiting lists around …
Over 700 HSE posts unfilled across health service Read More »
Sinn Fein is continuing to push for an emergency budget ahead of a vote on Tuesday evening. The package would include measures to help low and middle income earners deal with rising prices across the board. The Government is opposing the motion as it believes the cost of living crisis can’t be comprehensively addressed any …
People can’t afford to wait for October budget – Doherty Read More »
Division 1 Cloughaneely 1-10 V 2-06 Ardara St Eunan’s 1-11 V 2-10 Gaoth Dobhair Glenfin 2-09 V 0-12 St Michael’s Naomh Conaill 4-12 V 0-03 Glenswilly Bundoran 0-08 V 0-06 St Michael’s Division 2 Moville 2-11 V 4-13 Buncrana Naomh Columba 2-05 V 1-05 Convoy Malin 2-11 V 1-09 St Naul’s Sean Mac Cumhaill 4-10 …
All County League & Hurling Results 24th-26th June 2022 Read More »
Rural Ireland is being left behind by a Dublin-centric approach taken by successive Transport Ministers. That’s the view of Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey. It’s after the ESRI found increased costs of some transport modes are contributing to a higher rate of inflation amongst rural households. Midlands North-West MEP Colm Markey says there needs to …
Public transport too Dublin-focused – Midlands NW MEP Read More »
A Donegal Deputy says he doesn’t believe the revised defective blocks bill proposed by Government will solve homeowners’ problems. Independent TD Thomas Pringle was one of those who attended the Oireachtas Housing Committee Meeting regarding the new bill earlier this week – where homeowners, industry experts and representatives from the Housing Department were grilled on …
New bill won’t solve Mica homeowners’ problems – Pringle Read More »
This year’s Sheephaven Half Triathlon was a major success despite the unseasonal weather. Based around Downings, over 250 traithletes from all over the country took part. Many of those taking part have done the event previously. Karol Harvey, the chairman of Letterkenny 24/7 Triathlon Club, the organisers, spoke with Chris Ashmore on Saturday Sport.
Derry manager Rory Gallagher was well pleased with his side’s display after they outplayed Clare to win by 5-13 to 2-7 in Saturday’s All-Ireland Senior Football Championship quarter-final at Croke Park. Afterwards, he outlined his thoughts to the media about his side’s journey to date.
Dylan Browne McMonagle rode Night of Romance, a 5/1 shot, for trainer Joseph O’Brien, to victory with a length and a half to spare at the Curragh on Saturday afternoon. The feature race on the card was the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby which was won by the favourite Westover with Colin Keane on board …
Dylan Browne McMonagle rides a winner on derby day at the Curragh Read More »
Derry cruised into the All-Ireland SFC semi-finals as they brushed Clare aside in a goals rout at Croke Park. In the first of the quarter-finals, Derry were quickly in command with two quick-fire goals from Conor Glass and Benny Heron. By half-time they led by 3-6 to 1-3. It was a similar pattern in the …
Derry surge into All-Ireland SFC semi-finals after goals feast Read More »
Donegal athletes have been performing at the Irish Senior National Track and Field Championships at Morton Stadium in Santry. John Kelly won the senior shot competition in convincing fashion. Mark English is through to the final of the 80 metres while Kelly McGroary qualified for the final of the 400 metre hurdles. Patsy McGonagle had …
John Kelly wins national shot put title at senior championships Read More »
Bonagee United have made the long trip south to face Douglas Hall of Cork in the Women’s FAI Intermediate Cup semi-final. The game takes place on Sunday at 1.00 pm. The Chris McNulty managed side have enjoyed a great journey so far and, speaking on Saturday Sport, he said spoke of how the team has …
Bonagee United hope to reach Women’s FAI Cup Intermediate Cup Final Read More »
Derry’s dream of reaching an All-Ireland Minor Football Championship Final this year is over. They lost by a point, 2-9 to 1-11, in their semi-final against Galway at Parnell Park in Dublin. Derry manager Martin Boyle said they were disappointed with the outcome as he felt that they had not played up to their usual …
Derry minor boss expresses disappointment after All-Ireland Minor semi-final defeat Read More »
Derry just lost out in a thrilling Electric Ireland Minor Football Championship semi-final as they were narrowly beaten by Galway at Parnell Park in Dublin. It finished: Galway 2-9 (15), Derry, 1-11 (14). Galway had the better of the first half and led by 1-4 to 1-1 with Eoin Higgins getting the Derry goal while …
Derry just lose out in thrilling All-Ireland Minor Football Championship semi-final Read More »
The Taoiseach has expressed his condolences at the passing of Jim Fitzpatrick, the owner and Chairman of the Irish News. Micheál Martin says Fitzpatrick was an important advocate for an end to violence in Northern Ireland, and that his role in the peace process was crucial. SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has also paid tribute to …
Derry City’s recent run of poor results came to an end as they returned to winning ways with a victory over UCD at the Belfield Bowl. Will Patching got the only goal, a penalty and his ninth of the season, as City ended a run of eight games without a win. City midfielder Joe Thomson …
Thomson pleased to see Derry are back to winning ways Read More »
Dublin Airport say they expect to be able to cope with the large numbers of passengers passing through the airport this weekend. It’s the airport’s busiest weekend since before the pandemic. More than 200-thousand people are expected to depart from the airport between now and Monday. Media Relations Managers with the DAA Graeme McQueen, said …
Dublin Airport promises smooth travels with 200k passengers this weekend Read More »
Thousands of people are due to attend the Pride Parade in Dublin in the coming hours. Dublin’s hosting the first major national Pride event since before the pandemic today. Aifric Ní Críodan is marching with youth support service Shoutout. She says this is a very important day for young LGBTQ-plus people who are at their …
Ireland’s largest Pride parade taking place in Dublin today Read More »
Abortion clinics have begun closing in parts of America – after the US Supreme Court removed women’s constitutional right to the procedure. Justices overturned a case from 1973 which legalised procedures across the country. In a number of states, the ruling triggers immediate bans on terminations. Meanwhile the Labour Leader here says the lives and …
Issue of abortion access in Ireland highlighted by US Supreme Court ruling Read More »
Three new cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in Ireland this week. It brings to 28 the total number of cases of the virus confirmed here. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre says all cases are in men, with ages ranging between 27 to 58 years old. Three of those cases have been hospitalised for treatment …
Three new cases of monkeypox identified in Ireland this week Read More »
Pauline Tully says that her ex-husband should have spent longer in prison for stabbing her. Strabane man Pearse McAuley has walked free from prison after spending 7 years of a 12 year sentence – with 4 years of that suspended – behind bars. He stabbed Pauline Tully, now a Sinn Féin TD, 13 times in …
Pauline Tully: McAuley’s sentence for stabbing should have been longer Read More »
The opening of the new Tusla offices in Donegal Town has been welcomed by their Regional Service Director. The new office accommodation is in the same building as the Primary Care Centre in Drumlonagher – and on the same site as the Donegal Town Public Services Centre. The new building will cater for Tusla Donegal’s …
Service Director welcomes new Donegal Town Tusla building Read More »
The Minister for Housing has been accused of losing control of the homeless situation. Figures released by the Department of Housing yesterday show that 7,297 adults were homeless in Ireland at the end of May. The May homeless report also revealed that the number of children in emergency accommodation has now passed 3,000. In the …
Housing Minister criticised as over 3,000 children now homeless in Ireland Read More »
The main evening news, sport, nuacht as Gaelige and obituary notices on Friday, June 24th…
The Higher Education Minister has said bringing forward the Leaving Cert exams could be looked at under planned reforms of the exams. This comes as it’s been confirmed Leaving Cert results will be issued on Friday September 2nd – three weeks later than usual – with first round CAO offers being made to students on …
Moving forward Leaving Cert exams a month could be considered Read More »
First round CAO offers will be made to students on Thursday September 8th at 2pm. The reply date for accepting round one offers is the 14th of September. Yesterday it was confirmed Leaving Cert results would be issued on Friday September 2nd – three weeks later than usual – drawing criticism from many students.
Ryan McMullan performs his latest single ‘Real Love’ on the Nine til’ Noon Show with Greg Hughes.
Ryan Mc Mullan joined Greg Hughes on The Nine til’ Noon show. After playing his latest single ‘Real Love’, Ryan treated listeners to an accoustic version of Tina Turner’s ‘Simply the Best’ which has recieved rave reviews from Schitts Creek fans.
The Finance Minister’s warned failure to deal with high inflation, will only lead to greater cost of living challenges in the future. It comes as European leaders meet in Brussels to discuss the economic outlook. Minister Paschal Donohoe says governments are trying to target those most impacted by rising prices without increasing inflation further:
June 24th is Dog Friendly Ireland Day! In surveys carried out by Dog Trust, it was found that over 70% of people would welcome a dog-friendly work environment! This may come as Dogs Trust says they have seen a surge in dogs being surrendered with 1300 requests since the start of the year, coinciding …
More dogs surrendered with a rise in returning to offices Read More »
Sinn Féin will bring a motion to the Dáil next week, calling for an emergency budget. Finance spokesman, Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has said people can’t afford to wait until October’s budget for more help. He says many people are at breaking point and claims the government is burying its head in the sand. Higher …
Sinn Fein to bring emergency budget motion to Dáil next week Read More »
They’ve done the intensive training, carefully planned their 600 km route, and raised organ donor awareness and a mighty €12,000 so far for for the Tipperary Branch of the Irish Kidney Association. Now with just a day to go, the magnificent seven cyclists are resting before their gruelling Mizen to Malin Head Cycling Challenge which they …
It’s a long way from Tipperary to Malin Head for seven cyclists Read More »
An engineer has told the Oireachtas Committee on Housing that he believes some quarries, mainly in the south-east of the country, are knowingly producing unsatisfactory building materials. Aidan O’Connell is a consultant engineer at AOCA Engineering Consultants – he claimed at yesterday’s meeting regarding the new Defective Blocks bill that some quarries are doing “side …
Engineer claims some quarries are still producing defective materials Read More »
Pearse McAuley has been released from Castlerea prison after serving seven years for stabbing his ex wife Sinn Fein TD Pauline Tully 13 times. The Strabane man was sentenced to 12 years with 4 suspended in 2015 for the attack. It happened on Christmas Eve in 2014, at the family home in Kilnaleck in County …
Strabane man Pearse McAuley released from prison Read More »
New figures released by the CSO shows 1,526 people have arrived into Donegal from Ukraine since the war began four months ago. 675 Ukrainians refugees are living in Donegal Town, 324 in Letterkenny and 181 in Glenties. A further 161 people are living in Carndonagh, 157 in Lifford and Stranorlar, 140 in Milford and 45 …
Over 1,500 Ukrainian refugees now living in Donegal Read More »
Six different projects on Donegal islands are set to benefit from a funding pot of over €114,000. The funding was announced today by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal T.D., Charlie McConalogue who says the funding will help island communities help improve life for islanders and to help them attract more tourists. …
The Finance Minister says the current cost of living pressures people are facing is ‘very different’ to the 2008 crash. says energy’s the main driver for inflation, which he expects to ease next year. Minister Donohoe says the role of government’s to help in a way that’s affordable…
An Inishowen councillor has hit out at plans to relocate Gardai from the Garda Station in Muff to Burnfoot. It has emerged that the two Gardai serving in Muff will be relocated and will cover the area from there. Cllr Terry Crossan says the move has been taken due to a lack of resources and …
Inishowen Councillor hits out at plans to relocate Muff Gardaí to Burnfoot Read More »
Works have been carried out to reinstate Glencar Roundabout after a number of safety concerns were raised. Cllr Donal Kelly recently raised the detoriation of the roundabout at a council meeting as the roundabout was non-existent and causing major issues for motorists in the area. Cllr Kelly says the works should make the area safer …
Glencar Roundabout reinstated after works carried out Read More »
House prices in Donegal have increased by 19 percent in the second quarter of 2022. The latest MyHome dot ie report shows the median asking price for a house in Donegal is now €185,000….
The RSA Vehicle Inspectors carried out a roadside check at the Donegal Rally last weekend and found a number of dangerous defective vehicles. These included vehicles with bolts missing from the suspension, worn tyres, and a pick up truck that was out of test for a number of years. The public are advised to get …
Warning from RSA after defective vehicles detected at Rally Read More »
Tusla, the Child and Family Agency has opened a brand-new Primary Care Centre in Donegal Town. An official opening service was held yesterday. This new centre aims to provide a cohesive working environment for the Donegal team and safe and welcoming space for children, young people and families receiving support.
A group representing universities wants to see the Leaving Cert exams held in May next year. The Irish Universities Association says the State exams and results are too late to allow colleges and first year students to prepare for the new academic year. This year’s Leaving Cert results will be released on Friday 2nd …
University Association wants leaving cert exams held in May Read More »
A Mica campaigner says homeowners have been doing the work of government ‘for too long’ over the mica scandal. Campaigners have called on the Government to cover the costs of replacing foundations under its remediation scheme. But engineers have denied the claim there could be problems with the foundations for homes hit by mica and …
Mica campaigners doing the work of Government for too long – Diver Read More »
Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle has presented a bill to the Dail calling for the legal voting age to be reduced to 16. He presented the bill as a part of a debate on the issue last night, where it was revealed that currently Government did not support forwarding the bill past the second stage. According …
Pringle presents bill calling for voting age to be lowered to 16 Read More »
A South Donegal TD has called for a better and more equal space for everyone ahead of the Dublin Pride Parade tomorrow – the main pride parade in Ireland. Speaking in the Dail, South Donegal Deputy Martin Kenny said he has seen a great advancement in the seven years since the marriage equality referendum. However, …
Important that legislation forwarded to further advance equality – Kenny Read More »
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