I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here is set to come back on our screens this Sunday from the land down under! This will be the first time Ant & Dec and their contestants have been back to Australia since 2019. Former rugby union player Mike Tindall and singer Boy George are among the […]
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It seems it’s the most wonderful time of the year already as the proclaimed Queen of Christmas has announced ‘it’s time’. Mariah Carey has taken to her social media channels to share a video in which she transitions from Halloween into her iconic Christmas look. IT’S TIME!!! 🎄☃️ #MariahSZN pic.twitter.com/CtRsxYyLo8 — Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey)
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A national status yellow wind and rain warning will be in effect tomorrow. Met Eireann says the alert will start at 4am, and run until 9pm. It says there will be severe and damaging gusts, while some heavy rain will lead to some flooding.
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Detectives from Strand Road in Derry are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to a Range Rover stolen in Eglinton over the past two days. The black Range Rover Velar was stolen from Ervey Court in Eglinton at some point 4.30pm on Sunday afternoon and 1.30pm yesterday afternoon. Police say they are treating this
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Kit O’Connor known for playing Nick Nelson on ‘Heartstopper’ says he’s been forced to come out as bisexual. This follows accusations of queerbating. He said he thinks people have missed the point of the show. back for a minute. i’m bi. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. i think some of
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John is joined by Doug Allan to talk about his new show ‘IT’S A WRAP: DOUG ALLAN’ where you can call in for an evening of behind the scenes stories for all the family, with highlights from the most challenging assignments of his 35 years filming wildlife in the remotest places on Earth. Find out
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Taylor Swift says she’s overwhelmed and in a “shambles” after becoming the first artist in musical history to claim the top 10 slots in the US charts with her 10th album. 10 out of 10 of the Hot 100??? On my 10th album??? I AM IN SHAMBLES. https://t.co/q1n5Zc6pYA — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) October 31, 2022
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Sgt Eunan Walsh speaks to Donal Kavanagh on today’s Community Garda Information Slot…….
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New figures have revealed the Donegal/Leitrim region has experienced a 46% increase in official homelessness. The Department of Housing’s Monthly Homelessness Report for September 2022, shows that 149 individuals including 39 child dependents were provided with Local Authority managed emergency accommodation in counties Donegal, Leitrim, and Sligo, during the Week of 19-25 September 2022. The
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Gardaí in Letterkenny are investigating after a male was assaulted by ‘a couple of males.’ The assault that occurred in the area of Ard Ban, Long Lane, Letterkenny on Monday, October 31 at approximately 6pm. A male youth is believed to have been walking at that location with a female when he was approached by
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The CEO of Saolta says there has been an improvement in recruiting healthcare staff to Letterkenny University Hospital. Last week, the winter plan was announced and it included initiatives to support hospital admission avoidance, and promote patient flow across all acute and community healthcare facilities. The initiatives include recruitment of staff to maximise usage of
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Two people were injured in a two vehicle collision in Ballybofey. Gardaí are investigating a two vehicle collision that occurred at Chestnut Road, Ballybofey on Wednesday October 26 shortly before 7.30pm. The driver and passenger of one of the vehicles were removed from the scene to be taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for medical treatment.
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A number of burglaries have occurred over the weekend in areas along the border. On Friday October 28 Gardaí were contacted by a home owner at Slievebuck, Raphoe at approx. 7.40pm. They had observed activity on their ‘ring doorbell’ a short time beforehand and felt that something wasn’t right. Gardaí went immediately to the address
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Buncrana Gardaí are investigating after a house in Buncrana was ransacked and cash stolen. The incident occurred at a house on the Lenamore Road, Muff between 5.30pm on Friday October 28 and 6pm on Sunday October 30. The residents of the property went away for a few days only to discover upon their return that
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A male youth was treated in hospital after he was assaulted in Letterkenny. A male youth was assaulted by another male youth in the area of the Market Square, Letterkenny on Wednesday October 26 between 7.30pm and 7.50pm. The injured youth fled into a shop across the road, at Main Street and was followed by
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Families will start to receive a double child-benefit payment from today. It was one of the budget measures announced to deal with the ongoing cost of living crisis. 638,000 families qualify for the additional payment of 280 Euro per child. Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys says more extra payments will be rolled out in the
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Ireland could be hit by a ‘frightening’ wave of delayed cancer diagnoses in 2023. That’s the warning from the Taoiseach, who says it’s based on advice from medical experts. The Irish Examiner says it’s linked to the impact Covid had on the health service. Donegal GP Ciarán Ó Fearraigh says the medical sector is still
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Garda Station across Donegal recorded 4,443 crimes during 2021. News figures revealed by the Irish Independent show 40 per cent of garda stations across the country recorded an increase in crime last year compared to pre-covid levels in 2019. According to the figures, Letterkenny Garda Station recorded 1,317 crimes during 2021, the highest number in
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The Northern Ireland Secretary will hold talks with the North’s party leaders today following his failure to call a fresh assembly election on Friday. Chris Heaton-Harris has a legal obligation to call an election after Stormont politicians failed to reform an executive six months on from May’s assembly election. The DUP is refusing to re-enter
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A woman has died, and two children and two men were injured, following a road crash in Co. Limerick. It happened on the N21 south of Rathkeale at around 4.15 yesterday afternoon. The driver of one of the cars – a woman in her 30s – was taken by ambulance to hospital, but was later
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Over 100,000 people visited Derry for Halloween celebrations over the weekend. The festival drew to a close last night with a fireworks display that illuminated the city as thousands gathered to celebrate the full return of the festival this year. Early indications are that crowds over the weekend exceeded the 100,000 mark over the four
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A landmark Belfast city centre building destroyed in a fire will reopen later after years of work to fix it. Primark’s reopening its branch in the Bank Buildings after a restoration project that cost 100-million-pounds and took four years to complete. The new store will feature more than 88-thousand square feet of retail space, a
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Householders are receiving the first of three 200 euro electricity credits today. The government will be providing 2 point 2 million account holders a total of 600 euro in credits over the next six months in an effort to tackle the cost of living crisis. The second and third payments will be paid in January/February
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The Irish Cancer Society’s free Lung Health Roadshow will be visiting Letterkenny later this month, as part of Global Lung Cancer Awareness month. The Irish Cancer Society say that the main barrier to people visiting their GP to get early cancer symptoms checked is cost – which is why the roadshow will be offering free
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Workers will be legally entitled to keep their tips from December 1st. The Payment of Wages Act 2022 will mean any tips, gratuities or ‘service charges’ must be paid to employees in a fair manner. The legislation will also require employers to display information on how tips or mandatory charges are distributed amongst staff. Employees
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Four Masters and Naomh Padraig Muff have won the divisional minor titles, after the Division 1 and 2 minor finals were decided at the O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny this afternoon. Four Masters defeated Glenswilly 3-10 to 2-6 in the Division 1 minor final. After the game Ryan Ferry spoke with Four Masters manager Damien Dunnion,
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There are calls for the government to expand the €800 million redress scheme for Mother and Baby Home survivors. It’s after new figures show 24,000 people aren’t eligible for any compensation. It’s because they spent less than six months in these homes when they were children. Social Democrats TD Holly Cairns says that rule is
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Police in Derry say the security alert that was ongoing for much of today has now ended. They say that after examination, the suspicious object found in the Glen Road was “not untoward”, and that they have removed it from the scene for further examination. Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
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Households will receive the first of three €200 electricity credits from tomorrow. 2.2 million account-holders are getting a total of €600 euro in credits over the next six months. They were announced in the Budget, to tackle the cost of living crisis. The €200 credit will automatically be added to accounts tomorrow.
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A DUP Councillor says the Orange Hall that was targeted in a sectarian attack last night in County Derry has been “destroyed”. Around 30 firefighters were tasked to the blaze at Ballynougher Orange Hall near Magherafelt yesterday evening. An investigation is underway, and the PSNI is treating the attack as a hate crime. Councillor Anne
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A Donegal Deputy has called on the Government to take action on public transport issues in the North West. Deputy Pearse Doherty spoke in the Dail last week, on a Sinn Fein motion calling for accessible, affordable public transport to be implemented. He says that any public transport plan must have the North West at
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Met Eireann has issued several weather warnings, ahead of a week of unsettled weather. A status yellow rain warning is in place nationwide until 5pm this evening, Bank Holiday Monday. A further yellow warning for high winds and heavy rain has been issued for Wednesday. That warning will be in place from 4am on Wednesday
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Police in Derry say they are currently attending a security alert in the Glen Road area of the city, after a report of a suspicious object. A number of homes have been evacuated and members of the public are being asked to avoid the area. Police say a further update will be provided in due
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A strong first half showing laid the foundation as Errigal Ciaran claimed the Tyrone Senior Football Championship by two points. 2-11 to 1-12 was how it finished in Healy Park with Errigal Ciaran holding a seven point lead at the break thanks to a Padraig McGirr. Martin Penrose’s goal helped bring Carrickmore back to within
Errigal Ciaran won the Tyrone Senior Football Championship on Sunday afternoon thanks to a 2-11 to 1-12 victory over Carrickmore. They had led by 1-08 to 0-04 at halftime with Padraig McGirr firing in their goal. Martin Penrose’s goal helped close the gap to two but Joe Oguz with the all important goal as Errigal
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Cockhill Celtic earned a 5-2 victory over Finn Harps Under 21’s in the Ulster Senior League on Sunday afternoon. Goals from Garbhan Friel, Corey McBride and Christy Fildara had Cockhill 3-0 up before an own goal made it four. Harps pulled one back through Kevin Jordan before Caolan McColgan put Cockhill 5-1 up. Luke Rudden
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Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Cappry Rovers 1 vs 3 Glenea United Temple Domestic Appliance D1 Letterbarrow Celtic 2 vs 4 Gweedore Celtic Letterkenny Rovers 3 vs 0 Drumkeen United Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre D2 Ballybofey United 2 vs 5 Lagan Harps Curragh Athletic 0 vs 2 Gweedore United
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Aileach FC 6-2 Cockhill Youths Strand Hotel First Division Gleneely Colts 3-3 Redcastle United QPS 1-1 Greencastle Buncrana Res 3-3 Clonmany Res Aileach Res 2-6 Carn FC Inishowen Engineering Division Two Sea Rovers 1-3 Cockhill Res Dunree Res 2-3 Illies Res Redcastle Res 0-3 Culdaff Res Glengad Res 3-0 Rasheney Res
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Greencastle FC 1-1 Bonagee United *Greencastle won 9-8 on Pens Glengad United 3-1 Rathmullan Celtic Moville Celtic 3-1 Keadue Rovers Illies Celtic 1-1 Swilly Rovers *Illies Won 5-3 on Pens Cavan Town 0-5 Buncrana Hearts St Catherines 2-2 Clonmany Shamrocks *St Catherines Won 4-3 on Pens Castlefin Celtic 3-2 Donegal Town Fanad United 4-0 Kilmacrennan
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U21 A North Gaoth Dobhair 4-13 V 0-0 Milford 14:00 U21 South Killybegs 3-05 V 1-12 Dungloe Naomh Conaill 3-05 V 1-11 Four Masters U21 B St Naul’s GAA Club 1-09 V 1-11 Naomh Muire Lower Rosses Glenswilly 1-15 V 0-09 Ardara Downings 2-08 V 3-08 Fanad Gaels U21 C Bundoran 3-07 V 3-22 Red
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Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon bowed out of the Ulster Ladies Intermediate Football Championship on Sunday evening after they were beaten 5-08 to 0-08 against Steelstown. Four goals from Aoife Collins and one from Emma Doherty helped the Derry side to the five goal victory. Top scorer for Aodh Ruadh was Eimear McMahon with three points.
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Gardaí in Buncrana have issued appeals to drivers to act responsibly, after four drivers have been arrested so far this Bank Holiday Weekend on suspicion of driving under the influence. Gardaí issued the warning on social media along with an image of a car that was found on its roof in the Clonmany area last
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Ann Marie McGlynn finished in second in the National section of the Dublin Marathon on Sunday morning. Letterkenny AC runner clocked a time of two hours 33 minutes and 47 seconds. McGlynn was just 55 seconds off the winner Courtney Maguire of Clonmel AC with Gladys Ganiel in third.
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The timetable for a new shuttle bus servicing Creeslough from Tuesday has been confirmed. The service from Falcarragh to Letterkenny, via Dunfanaghy and Creeslough will be put in place, after bus services in the area were disrupted following the Creeslough explosion. It will remain in place until the main road in Creeslough is re-opened and
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Hospital trolley figures have increased by 26 per cent this month compared to the same time last year. That’s according to the Irish Patients’ Association. Their data shows nearly 9,500 patients were left without a bed, in 20 of the most overcrowded hospitals during the month of October. Earlier this week a record for the
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A local councillor has raised concerns after a number of burglaries that have occurred in the east of the county in recent days. Cllr Paul Canning says that the robberies have happened in the border area, around Killea, Carrigans, Newtowncunningham and Manorcunningham. He’s urging the public to report any suspicious activities in the area to
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Carrickmore and Errigal Ciaran will contest the Tyrone Senior Football Championship on Sunday afternoon in Healy Park, Omagh. Errigal Ciaran sealed their place in the decider after a 0-11 to 0-10 victory over defending champions Dromore. Meanwhile, Carrickmore beat Clonoe 0-11 to 0-08 to earn their final spot, the club are also aiming to complete
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Letterkenny Rugby Club claimed a five point victory over Randlestown on Saturday afternoon. 20-15 was how it finished with Ciaran Clarke and Callum O’Hagan with the tries for Paul O’Kane’s side. Head Coach, Paul O’Kane gave his thoughts on the victory after the game… Elsewhere, Omagh beat Sunday’s Well 19-10 in the All Ireland League
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Derry City head to champions Shamrock Rovers on Sunday evening with one eye on their FAI Cup Final on November 13th. Rovers who may be in party mode after they won the league on Monday evening when the Candystripes could only manage a goalless draw away to Sligo Rovers. Candystripes boss Ruaidhri Higgins hopes a
There were wins in the NIFL Championship for both Dergview and Institute. Dergview claimed their first win of the season after they were 1-0 winners at home against Annagh. Meanwhile Institute beat Knockbreda 2-1, Cathair Friel and Mark McFadden with the goals for Stute. The wins see Stute climb to eighth, while Dergview remain bottom
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