House prices in Donegal continue to rise. The latest Residential Property Price Barometer from IPAV, covering the first half of 2022 shows an overall price increase of 6.36% on the previous six months. Latest figures from the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers, Residential Property Price Barometer show the cost of a four bedroom semi-detached […]
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Social Justice Ireland is calling for an additional €1.4 billion for social housing in the Budget. The organisation says housing affordability continues to present a serious issue in Ireland. The cost of buying a home increased nationally by 14.4% to May 2022. Colette Bennett, Economic and Social Analyst with Social Justice Ireland, says the solution
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Housing and health will be the focus of the first day of the Fianna Fáil think-in today. The party’s TDs and senators will gather in Mullingar ahead of the Dáil’s return on Wednesday. The cost-of-living crisis will also feature prominently in the two-day event in Co Westmeath. Fianna Fail senator Catherine Ardagh says low-income households
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Donegal County Council is being urged as a matter of urgency to put by-laws in place in a bid to deter motorists from blocking access to slipways at piers and harbours. The issue is prevalent in Inishowen with fears should an emergency arise, the RNLI could be delayed launching as a result. Councillor Johnny McGuinness
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A man is due in court following reports of a number of burglaries in the Westend area of Bundoran yesterday. Gardai arrested the man in his 40s and he was detained at Ballyshannon Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. A number of items reported stolen were recovered.
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Physical checks on lorries crossing the Irish Sea could be reduced to just a few vehicles a day, according to the European Union’s Brexit chief. Maros Sefcovic has told the Financial Times it would depend on whether EU officials could receive real-time data on trade movements. The post-Brexit arrangement for customs checks, between Britain and
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The Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter is set to open its new office at 3 Church Lane later this month. The office will be open on Culture Night, Friday the 23rd of September, for members of the public to discover the story of the Cathedral Quarter and learn more about its future plans. On Culture Night, they’ll
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A film festival held in Ballyliffin is returning after two years of online-only screenings at the end of this month. The Disappear Here Film Festival is taking place in Ballyliffin from the 23rd to the 25th of September, with a number of local, national and international independent films on display. The festival opens with a
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The draw for the semi finals of the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship was made on Sunday evening in O’Donnell Park. Following their win over Downings, Fanad Gaels will face Naomh Columba who beat Buncrana. Meanwhile the other clash pits Termon up against Dungloe. Those tie’s are set to take place next weekend. Oisin Kelly and
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Shane Lowry says he’s the happiest man in the world right now after taking a big victory at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth The Offaly man shot a brilliant round of 65 to take the win by one shot on 17 under par. Speaking to Sky Sports, he said it was a tough task
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Termon sealed their place in the semi finals of the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship with a 1-8 to 0-10 win over Red Hughs in O’Donnell Park on Sunday afternoon. Daire McDaid’s first half penalty had the men from the Burn Road 1-05 to two points up at the break. A strong second half fight back
Francie Friel over the moon with quarter final win over Red Hughs Read More »
Termon have their name in the hat for the final four of this years Donegal Intermediate Football Championship after they beat Red Hughs 1-08 to 0-10. Daire McDaid’s penalty proved to be the crucial score for Francie Friel’s men. Diarmaid Doherty and Gary McDaid report from O’Donnell Park…
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Naomh Columba sealed their spot in the semi final of the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship after they claimed a 3-13 to 0-11 victory over Buncrana in O’Donnell Park. Star man for the men from Glencolmbkille was Aaron Doherty who scored 1-07. Oisin Kelly and Gary McDaid have the full time report… Oisin spoke with Man
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Fanad Gaels are into the semi finals of the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship after they beat Downings at The Bridge. 1-10 to 0-11 was how it finished with Alan McAteer scoring the all important goal for the men from Fanad. Brendan Devenney reports for Highland Radio Sport… Fanad trainer Barry Meehan spoke with Brendan after
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Dylan Browne McMonagle is a Group 1 winner after he claimed victory in the Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes. The Donegal jockey was first past the post on board the 9/1 shot Al Riffa for trainer Joseph O’Brien. It is the second win in the week for Browne McMonagle after he tasted success in Cork
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The Government Chief Whip says there will be a “pandemic level response” to the cost of living crisis in the upcoming Budget. 7 billion euro has been earmarked for spending, along with an additional cost of living package on top of that. There’s widespread speculation that households are to get 600 euro in energy credits
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An Aontu Councillor in Derry claims he has been assaulted in the city. Councillor Emmet Doyle’s says the alleged attack happened on Waterloo Street, after he went into a restaurant in the early hours of Friday morning. He says a group of people entered, some of whom he claimed opposed his stance on abortion issues,
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Intermediate Championship Aodh Ruadh BAS 4-15 v 2-03 Robert Emmets Naomh Muire ÍnR 0-10 v 1-04 Milford Ardara 4-19 v 2-08 Carndonagh Fanad Gaels 1-07 v 0-05 St Marys Convoy Junior A Championship Dungloe 2-06 v 1-04 Na Dúnaibh Gaoth Dobhair 6.05 v Naomh Columba 0.11 Junior A Shield Four Masters 3-03 v 1-08 Glenswilly
Donegal Ladies Championship Results 11/09/2022 Read More »
Police have warned of traffic delays in Derry this afternoon, following a traffic collision. There are currently delays in and around the Foyle Bridge, after a collision near the Caw Roundabout earlier. Police are advising drivers to avoid the area if possible and find an alternative route for their journey.
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Bonagee United sealed their place in round two of the FAI Intermediate Cup after they beat Letterkenny Rovers 5-1 on Saturday evening. First half goals from Gareth Harkin, Michael Funston and Conor Black gave Jason Gibson’s men a comfortable lead at the break. Gareth Doherty pulled one back for Rovers before Michael Doherty grabbed himself
Pauric McKinney earned himself a National title on Saturday afternoon at the National Half Marathon in Ratoath. Elsewhere Inishowen Athletic Club finished in fourth in the team event with Noreen Bonner finishing her event in second. Athletics correspondent Patsy McGonagle has the wrap…
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Tyrone won the All Ireland Masters title for the second year in a row following an extra time victory over Dublin. The game finished 0-13 to 1-09 in favour of the Red Hands for a second consecutive season got the better of the Boys in Blue. Stephen O’Neill was one of the key performers for
With the Government’s approval rating slipping again, Sinn Fein are proposing that a cap on electricity prices be introduced in the Budget. Sinn Fein TD Darren O’Rourke says the scale of the energy crisis will increase over the winter months unless the Government directly intervenes. He says his party is putting forward proposals to help
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Flights have resumed at Donegal Airport today, after flights yesterday had to be delayed and cancelled due to an Aer Lingus system outage. A coach replacement service was put in place to transport passengers to Dublin after flights couldn’t leave the ground yesterday. However normal service has now been returned at the Airport, with flights
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BMC Cup LK Area Group A Whitestrand United 2 vs 8 Rathmullan Celtic BMC Cup LK Area Group B Milford United 1 vs 1 Letterkenny Rovers Swilly Rovers 4 vs 1 Bonagee United BMC Cup Donegal Group A Cappry Rovers 5 vs 3 Donegal Town Letterbarrow Celtic 3 vs 1 Dunkineely Celtic BMC Cup Donegal
Donegal Junior League Results 11/09/2022 Read More »
Satisfaction with the Government has dropped as the cost of living crisis takes its toll on the public, with more than half of those surveyed unhappy with the current administration. The latest Sunday Times Behaviour and Attitudes poll shows the Government’s total approval rating has dropped by a further 3 points. However, Fianna Fail has
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Motorists in the Glenties area are advised of road closures and diversions over the weekend to facilitate the annual Harvest Fair. The fair takes place today Sunday and tomorrow Monday. Glenties Main Street will be closed to all traffic today Sunday between 1.30pm and 8pm, and on Monday between 8am and 9pm. Any diversions will
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Clonmany Shamrocks 2-4 Illies Celtic Glengad United 1-4 Moville Celtic Buncrana Hearts 3-0 Aileach FC Cockhill Celtic Yths 0-4 Greencastle FC Strand Hotel First Division Aileach Res 2-4 Greencastle Youths Carn FC 1-0 Redcastle United Dunree United 4-1 Buncrana Res QPS 8-2 Gleneely Colts Inishowen Engineering Division Two Cockhill Res 7-0
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Dungloe are into the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship semi final after they recorded an eight point win over Naomh Muire. 3-10 to 0-11 was how it finished in favour of Dessie Gallagher’s men. Tom Comack got the thoughts of Dessie Gallagher after the game. Naomh Muire manager Danny O’Donnell told Tom Comack he was proud
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Dungloe are the first team into the semi finals of the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship thanks to a 3-10 to 0-11 victory over Naomh Muire. A first half goal by Oisin Bonner was added to by Daire Gallagher and Christy Greene to help Dessie Gallagher’s men into the final four. Dungloe goalkeeper Danny Rodgers spoke
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Tyrone Masters won their second All Ireland title in a row after they defeated Dublin in Saturday evenings final in Cavan. 0-13 to 1-09 was how it finished after extra time with Stephen O’Neill top scoring for the Red Hands firing over five points. Francis Mooney reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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Dungloe are into the Donegal Intermediate Championship semi final after they beat Naomh Muire 3-10 to 0-11 in O’Donnell Park on Saturday afternoon. Goals from Daire Gallagher, Oisin Bonner and Christy Greene helped last years beaten finalists to an eight point victory. Tom Comack has the full time report…
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Voodoo Cup Area 1 Cranford FC 2 vs 2 Milford United Kilmacrennan Celtic 1 vs 1 Glencar Celtic Voodoo Cup Area 2 Drumbar United 2 vs 3 Fintown Harps AFC St Catherines FC 0 vs 2 Donegal Town Voodoo Cup Area 3 Arranmore United 2 vs 0 Dunlewey Celtic Strand Rovers 1 vs 0 Glenea
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Derry City recorded their third league win in as many matches on Friday night at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Michael Duffy’s goal in the first half earned Ruaidhri Higgins side all three points in the 1-0 win over Boh’s. The Candystripes are now just a point behind league leaders Shamrock Rovers but the Hoops do
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Derry City closed the gap on league leaders Shamrock Rovers to just a point after they beat Bohemians 1-0 on Friday night. Michael Duffy’s first half wonder strike was the difference between the two sides. After the game Martin Holmes spoke with Ramelton man, Ronan Boyce… Martin also got the thoughts of match winner, Michael
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Former Finn Harps captain Keith Cowan gave his reaction on Saturday Sport following some significant results in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division on Friday night. Derry City are very much in the title race after their 1-0 win over Bohemians and the fact the Dundalk lost 3-2 to UCD. That win for UCD has
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Finn Harps travel to Dublin on Sunday to take on SSE Airtricity League Premier Division champions and leaders Shamrock Rovers. Harps go into the game propping up the table, following UCD’s surprise 3-2 home win over Dundalk which enabled them to leapfrog over the Donegal club. Speaking to Chris Ashmore on Saturday Sport, Harps boss
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Derry City have confirmed that defender Ciaran Coll has been discharged from hospital. The 31 year old was taken from last night’s win over Bohemians in an ambulance after losing consciousness following an awkward fall. The club have tweeted to say medical tests were carried out, came back clear and Ciaran was allowed to return
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A number of flights from Donegal Airport have been impacted this afternoon by an Aer Lingus system outage. In a statement, Donegal Airport said that due to the system outage flights would be “indefinitely delayed”, and that “our staff have no access to systems to check any reservations, flight times etc for intending passengers”. It’s
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Met Eireann has issued a nationwide status yellow weather warning for rain this weekend. The warning comes into effect from 3am tomorrow Sunday morning, and is currently set to last until 3am on Monday morning. The forecaster is warning of heavy rain with isolated thunderstorms that may have the potential to cause flooding in some
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People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett’s calling on the Government to increase the eligibility limits for social housing. He says households are being thrown off the social housing list because their income crept slightly over the threshold. He’s calling on Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien to immediately announce his plans to change income limits. Deputy
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An internal government memo published in several weekend newspapers warns household energy bills could soar to €6,000 next year. The memo includes dire projections on the impact of the soaring cost of wholesale gas, due to the war in Ukraine. It shows energy companies are privately warning the costs they’re facing could cause the entire
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King Charles the Third has been formally announced as Britain’s new sovereign during a ceremony at St James’s Palace in London. More than 200 senior politicians past and present, witnessed the new King taking part in the key constitutional and ceremonial step, which was broadcast on TV for the first time in history. He became
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John talks to Mulroy Drive Chairperson Paddy Logue & lucky winner Jason Kaminski to see what he and his wife Emma have been up to on their trip to Donegal!
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Head of ATU Donegal Paul Hannagan, and Head of Business Studies Patricia Doherty joins John Live from ATU Donegal.
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ATU Donegal Student, Niamh Moohan and Schools Engagement Officer Lauren Reynolds Joins John at ATU Donegal
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Planning has been approved to change a former helicopter pad at Ebrington barracks, Derry into an Acorn Farm. The proposals will transform the derelict site previously occupied by the Ministry of Defence into an £6.2m urban farm where people can learn how to grow their own plants and food. Derry City and Strabane District Council’s
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A local Councillor has called for a plan to be put in place to combat the illegal parking of camper vans in Donegal Town. During the summer months, it has been claimed there has been an increased number of camper vans illegally parking at the pier taking up two or three car parking spaces and
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Donegal-based hotels can now apply to the Hotel Investment Fund (HIF) for finance for support as they emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic disruption and move into an energy crisis. Pembroke Hospitality and ISIF announced a €50m commitment to investing in hotels across the country where trading has been negatively impacted by the pandemic or to
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Around 629 and half thousand patients are waiting for a first hospital outpatient consultation. New National Treatment Purchase Fund hospital waiting list figures are out. They show 79,280 people were waiting for an appointment for their inpatient or day case treatment. 28 and half thousand patients have been given a date for their Inpatient /
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