It’s reported that plans to construct a footbridge between Lifford and Strabane may delayed due to planning issues on the side of Donegal County Council. A report in yesterday’s Sunday Independent claims that the footbridge, part of the €9 million Riverine Project, has hit a planning roadblock as Donegal County Council cannot obtain a foreshore […]
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The Ardara to Meenaneary road, also known as the Glengesh Pass, is currently impassable due to a build up of ice. Local Gardaí say the road is particularly bad at the S bends, near the viewing bay in the area. A gritter has been requested for the area, but motorists are being urged to avoid
Glengesh Pass between Ardara and Meenaneary currently impassable Read More »
The Taoiseach has expressed his condolences to the family of Private Seán Rooney. Leo Varadkar was speaking at a Christmas Lunch for Ukrainian women and children in Dublin today. Private Rooney was killed in an attack on UN Peacekeeping duty in Lebanon on Wednesday. Multiple investigations are now underway to examine the circumstances around the
Varadkar expresses condolences to family of Private Sean Rooney Read More »
Glenswilly won the Michael Murphy Sports Donegal U21B Championship title on Sunday, beating Glenfin 2-6 to 0-3 in the final played at The Bridge in Dunfanaghy. Keelan Dunleavy scored 1-2 while Daithi Gildea hit 1-3 as Glenswilly put in a dominate performance to take the crown. Glenswilly Captain Jack Gallagher told Ryan Ferry on the
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Donegal County Council say the Pinch Road between Clonmany and Parish has been closed, due to treacherous weather conditions making the road impassable. Motorists are advised to take alternative routes if possible and drive with caution.
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Police in Derry have appealed for information, and in particular looking to speak to the man pictured above who they believe can help in their investigations, after a serious assault in the city. The assault is believed to have happened in the Oughtagh Road area. In particular, they are searching for the man, who they
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Motorists are being advised to avoid the back road between Letterkenny and Drumkeen this afternoon, due to a significant amount of black ice on the road surface. Gardaí have issued the warning, after it’s believed a number of cars have become stuck there in recent hours due to the slippery conditions. It’s believed a gritter
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The recent Arctic cold snap to hit the country is set to come to an end as a status yellow ice warning issued by Met Eireann for 18 counties has been lifted. The country has experienced extreme cold temperatures, with frozen fog and black ice for over the last week. But current forecasts now suggest
Cold spell set to end as warmer weather approaches Read More »
The Chief Medical Officer is appealing for people to get their vaccinations for the flu and Covid 19. Professor Breda Smyth has warned of an upsurge in cases of both viruses in the past few days, and has urged the public to avail of their free flu and covid vaccines. She says a lack of
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Private Sean Rooney’s remains are being repatriated home to Ireland this afternoon. A UN ceremony is being held to honour Private Rooney at Beirut Airport, prior to his departure, at 2pm Irish time on board an Irish Air Corps CASA aircraft. His body is being flown to Dublin’s Casement Aerodrome at Baldonnel, where his remains
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Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue retains his position as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s cabinet. There were very few changes, and no new appointees to the cabinet table. Micheál Martin is now Tanaiste, and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, while Simon Coveney becomes Enterprise, Trade and Employment Minister, Leo
McConalogue retains Agriculture and Marine brief in ‘new’ cabinet Read More »
Four Masters are through to the semi-finals of the Ulster Minor Club Football Tournament. In an exciting quarter-final clash at the St. Paul’s club in Belfast, the Donegal Town side defeated Clan na nGael of Armagh by 1-10 to 1-9. They will now meet the winners of the Donaghmore (Tyrone)/Scotstown (Monaghan) game.
Four Masters into Ulster Minor Club Tournament semi-final Read More »
Institute were beaten 2-1 by Annagh United in the Irish League Championship. The home side led 2-0 after just nine minutes. Teenager Orrin McLaughlin got a 72nd minute goal for Institute to get them back into the game. However, the Armagh team held on for victory and a result that keeps them second and just
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Olympian Brendan Boyce has been forced to pull out of this Sunday’s National Race Walk Championships in Dublin through illness. Revealing the news in a tweet, he apologised to all those who had bought tickets. The championships are being held St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, on the north side of the capital. The Finn Valley AC
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The Ulster GAA Football Intermediate Club Final between Galbally of Tyrone and Corduff Gaels of Monaghan has been rescheduled to take place at the Athletic Grounds, Armagh, on Wednesday, December 21, with an 8.00 pm throw-in. The game was fixed for today but was called off following a pitch inspection. It was also deemed that
Ulster GAA Football Intermediate Club Final now fixed for Wednesday Read More »
Picture: The victorious Burt hurlers (Photo: CLG Beart facebook). Burt were crowned the Grand Canal Hotel Donegal Under-21 Hurling Champions after they overcame Setanta on a final score of 2-11 to 2-6. The game was switched from Letterkenny to a cold Hibernian Park. Inspired by seven points from Liam Óg McKinney, Burt led by 0-8
Burt defeat Setanta in Donegal U21A Hurling Final Read More »
Gardaí have issued a warning to the public, after a driver was caught speeding at 159kph last night on a Donegal road – despite the icy conditions. Gardaí from the Buncrana Roads Policing Unit detected the driver speeding almost 60kmh over the speed limit in the Newtowncunningham area. The driver was subsequently charged to
Icy reception for driver caught doing 159 KPH on wintry Donegal road Read More »
Leo Varadkar has been elected as Taoiseach for the second time. The Fine Gael leader had a majority of the Dáil vote for him after Micheál Martin resigned this morning. Varadkar will travel to Áras an Uachtaráin shortly to receive his seal of office from President Higgins. It will be the second time he’ll hold
Varadkar officially elected Taoiseach following Dáil vote Read More »
Gardaí say the Milford to Ramelton road has now been re-opened, after being closed this morning due to a large amount of black ice covering the road. Gardaí say that the road has now had a gritter pass through it, and that it has now been treated and is passable with care.
Milford to Ramelton road now re-opened after being treated Read More »
The Donegal Mountain Rescue Team has issued advice for climbers, after a rescue crew was sent out on what turned out to be a false alarm on Muckish Mountain this week. A DMRT crew was tasked on the mountain after a member of the public noticed what they believed to be a flashing light on
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A 33 year old man has been charged with six separate offences by Police in the North, following an alleged crime spree that began with a shop being robbed in Castlefinn. Police say Gardaí initially received reports of a shop being robbed in the Castlefinn area at around 6:10pm on Thursday night, before the suspect
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Leo Varadkar will be named Taoiseach for a second time later today, as the position rotates between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil. Micheál Martin has formally resigned his position, as he met with President Michael D Higgins earlier, before a vote of the Dáil is set to elect Leo Varadkar later today. In the afternoon
Michael Martin resigns as Varadkar prepares to become Taoiseach Read More »
Donegal ETB has raised concerns over how the cost of living crisis is impacting schools. Members of the Oireachtas, including Donegal politicians met with representatives from Donegal ETB at a special briefing event in Buswells Hotel in Dublin last week The event focused on how the cost-of-living crisis is impacting the education sector, and in
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Overnight restrictions have been put in place for customers on the Lough Mourne Water Supply. In recent days Irish Water has seen a noticeable increase in water usage on the network. In order to facilitate the replenishment of reservoirs and ensure a daytime supply, overnight restrictions are required from 10pm to 7am until further notice.
Overnight water restrictions in place on Lough Mourne Water Supply Read More »
A Letterkenny Councillor believes modular homes are a ‘viable solution’ to the needs of defective block homeowners. At a special council meeting yesterday, Chief Executive John McLaughlin told members the local authority cannot build modular homes for people in need of accommodation while rebuilding or repairing their homes. Cllr Gerry McMonagle says he believes the
Derry City and Strabane District Council says it will continue working with coal and solid fuel suppliers to ensure that smokeless fuel is available to help reduce air pollution levels in the Derry and Strabane area. Particularly high air pollution levels have been recorded recently in the Strabane and Newtownstewart areas, party as a result
DCSDC is not imposing fines on households breaching smoke control rules Read More »
The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council says today’s meeting highlighted the Council’s role in the defective block scheme and the limitations they face from government. A special meeting of Donegal County Council was held earleir today to discuss the defective blocks issue and the role of the Council within the scheme was clearly outlined. Cathaoirleach
Council would love ‘freer arm’ to help defective block homeowners Read More »
A 33 year old man has been arrested in Tyrone following a series of incidents on both sides of the border last evening. The PSNI say at around 6:10pm Gardai received reports that a robbery had occurred at a shop in Castlefinn in County Donegal in which a sum of money was taken. The suspect
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A local councillor has raised concerns about the newly installed Crolly Water Treatment Plant following operational and mechanical issues at the plant yesterday. A Boil Water Notice for customers supplied by Rosses Regional Public Water Supply was issued yesterday following issues at Crolly Water Treatment Plant caused by the freezing weather conditions. The notice is
Councillor says Crolly Boil Water Notice raises serious questions Read More »
Gardai are advising motorists to avoid the Lough Salt and Gleneraugh road towards Glen village. Due to adverse weather conditions motorists are being urged to seek alternative routes. A number of motorists have gotten into difficulty on the Lough Salt this week with the Donegal Mountain Rescue Team tasked to assist. Yesterday, they called on
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A special council meeting of Donegal County Council has been adjourned. The meeting was adjourned following exchanges between Cllr Frank McBrearty and Cathoirleach Liam Blaney. Cllr Frank McBrearty raised an issue surrounding questions he asked which have not received a reply too. He was asked by Cllr Liam Blaney to stick to the agenda but
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A special meeting of Donegal County Council has heard that progress on the release of emergency accommodation funding may be made today. The department has provided Donegal County Council with an update which says a letter is set to arrive today to allow the release of emergency funds worth €15,000 for accommodation and €5,000 for
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Donegal county Council has held a minutes silence in honour of Private Séan Rooney. A special meeting of Donegal County Council is taking place in Lifford this morning. Councillors and officials stood for a minutes silence in memory of Private Sean Rooney who was killed after a convoy was attacked in Lebanon. He was a
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HIQA has published reports into the care provided at two nursing homes in Donegal, both of which required some improvements. Aras Mhic Suibhne in Laghey, which had 47 residents at the time was inspected in April, while Hillcrest Nursing Home in Letterkenny with 30 residents was inspected in August. Eight non compliances were found in
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Highland Radio understands that discussions have been taking place on the possibility of Caredoc taking over the NoWDoc service in Donegal. Under the proposals, the NowDoc call centre and triage will no longer be based in Letterkenny and will instead operate out of Carlow. There are concerns that local geographical knowledge will impact the delivery
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Donegal TD Joe McHugh says he doesn’t believe his decision to vote confidence in Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien contradicts his decision earlier this year to vote against the Defective Blocks legislation and leave the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party. Speaking to Greg Hughes on today’s Nine til Noon Show, Deputy McHugh said he believes there can
Current government can deliver an acceptable Defective Blocks scheme – McHugh Read More »
A Defence Forces Captain says the loss of Private Séan Rooney, a native of Newtowncunningham is felt very strongly throughout the force. The armoured vehicle in which the 23 year old was travelling in came under attack on Wednesday night near Beirut. Another soldier was injured and remains in a serious conditions. Three separate investigations
‘Loss of Private Séan Rooney felt very strongly’ – Defence Forces Captain Read More »
A homecoming reception was held on Thursday evening by Finn Valley AC for the club’s European Cross Country medal winners. Sean McGinley won silver with the under-20 Ireland men’s team at the championships in Turin last Sunday while the Flanagan twins, Eilish and Roisin led the Irish women’s senior team to bronze. The history-making trio
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Tyrone’s Mickey Mansell was beaten by Scotland’s Peter Wright who began his defence of the PDC World Championships title with a three sets to nil success at the famous Alexandra Palace venue. Given a bye into the second round, Wright ended Mansell’s challenge after the latter had beaten Ben Robb earlier on Thursday. UK Open
Tyrone’s Mansell beaten by PDC World Champion at Alexandra Palace Read More »
A Donegal Deputy believes there should be no income limit for being on the social housing list as many families who earn 60 thousand euro a year will never be able to buy a house. Speaking during a debate on the social housing threshold, Deputy Thomas Pringle says he is contacted regularly by families who
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The Ulster Elite Boxing Championships took place in the Guildhall in Derry – with 12 contests and 500 people packed into the venue. Letterkenny featherweight puncher Paddy McShane emerged victorious in his bout against Tiarnan Glennon of St Josephs. He won 3-2 to be crowned the Ulster champion. He will now go onto the national
McShane wins Ulster boxing title as Gormley just misses out Read More »
The Bishop of Raphoe has also expressed his sympathies on the passing of Séan Rooney, on behalf of the Diocese of Raphoe and the people of Donegal. Bishop Alan McGuckian says Séan’s tragic death reminds us of the great service and sacrifice that the Defence Forces make in their work of promoting peace and reconciliation,
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A motorist has been arrested in Letterkenny after being caught drink driving at almost 2.5 times the legal limit. Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit were on patrol when they arrested the driver on suspicion of drink driving in the early hours of this morning. Gardai say the roads were in a treacherous condition at the time.
Driver detected at almost 2.5 times legal alcohol limit in Letterkenny Read More »
Tributes continue to be paid to Private Séan Rooney. St Eunan’s College, Letterkenny say they are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of their former pupil. Séan attended the school for three years. The school has offered its deepest sympathies to friends and family of the 23 year old at this difficult time.
St Eunan’s College pay tribute to former pupil Séan Rooney Read More »
A burst water main is impacting on the supply of water to a number of parts of Letterkenny. The Main Street, Port Road, Pearse Road, O’Donnell Park, Ballymacool, Rahn and Crievesmith areas are all affected. Repairs to the burst water main are continuing and are expected to be complete by 9am.
Water outage affecting Letterkenny Read More »
Parts of the country have been hit by severe frost and ice this morning. An Orange Low Temperature / Ice warning is in place for 16 counties which will last until midday. Met Eireann says patches of freezing fog will lead to dangerous driving conditions, with a yellow alert for the whole country. Alan O’Reilly
Icy and frosty conditions continue Read More »
A rise in covid 19 is expected and is ‘no surprise’. Cases of the virus have jumped by a fifth on a fortnight ago, with 550 new cases detected in the past week. The HSE is urging people to get their Covid booster vaccine before Christmas. Irish Medical Organisation GP Sub Committee Chair, Donegal doctor
Donegal doctor urges people to get Covid vaccine booster Read More »
A series of investigations are underway following the death of a young Donegal soldier serving with the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, a second soldier was seriously wounded. 23 year old Private Seán Rooney, who was a native of Newtowncunningham and stationed in Dundalk, died after two armoured vehicles carrying members of 121st Infantry Battalion
Investigations underway into death of Donegal soldier in Lebanon Read More »
The British Prime Minister is making his first visit to Northern Ireland since taking power. Rishi Sunak met with the main political parties last night to discuss the continued stalemate over the return of the Northern Ireland Assembly. Power sharing has been blocked since the elections last summer because the DUP wants movement on the
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The coalition party leaders meet tonight to discuss this weekends cabinet reshuffle. It’s Michael Martin’s last day as Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar will replace him in the role tomorrow. They, along with Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan, will discuss the other Ministerial moves at their meeting this evening. It’s expected that any changes will be fairly
Coalition party leaders meet tonight to discuss Cabinet reshuffle Read More »
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