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Michelle O’Neil ready to take on First Minister role

The British Government is to publish details of a deal to restore power-sharing at Stormont this afternoon. Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Chris Heaton Harris will deliver a statement to MPs shortly. It comes after the DUP says it secured changes to post-Brexit trade arrangements. Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill says she’s ready to take on […]

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Business Matters, Ep 180: Adam Graham – Recharge Recovery Room

In this edition of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Adam Graham of the Recharge Recovery Room which is based in the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny. Adam, who has an extensive background in the fitness sector, set up the business last April and it is going from strength to strength. It specialises in ice-baths

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Ours to Protect – Ireland’s Climate Change Assessment Report – 30/01/24

Highland Radio are delighted to partner with Coimisiún na Meán in launching a new series dealing with various topics on sustainability. Donna-Marie Doherty of Highland Radio will have a weekly feature on Tuesdays at 12:30 covering a real mix of different topics and interviews with businesses and experts who have a common interest on expertise

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Midland Northwest MEP calls for staff assurances amid BOI ATM announcement

A Midland Northwest MEP wants assurances that a roll out of ATMs within Bank of Ireland won’t replace staff members. Improvement works will be carried out at branches across the country, including in Falcarragh, along with the Bank’s largest single investment in ATMs in the last decade. It comes as the government prepares to update

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Ryan McHugh & Odhran Doherty react to Donegal’s victory over Cork

Donegal got their Division 2 campaign underway with a 1-20 to 2-6 win over Cork in MacCumhaill Park. Jim McGuinness’ side had 12 different scorers in the game. Afterwards, Donegal’s Ryan McHugh spoke with Off The Ball’s Aisling O’Reilly… Aisling also spoke with scorer of three of Donegal’s points, Odhran Doherty…

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Ciaran Thompson reflects on Donegal’s victory over Cork in Division 2

Donegal got their National Football League Division 2 campaign off to the best possible start with a big victory at home to Cork. 1-20 to 2-06 was how it finished in MacCumhaill Park with 12 Donegal players getting on the scoreboard. Donegal’s Ciaran Thompson spoke with Brendan Devenney after the game…

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Some properties in Donegal still remain without power following Storms Isha and Jocelyn

Some homes and businesses in Donegal are still without power following Storms Isha and Jocelyn. ESB crews have been working to restore supply in the county with additional crews from Cork and the UK deployed to assist. It could be 8pm tonight before power is restored to all. The areas still impacted by power outages

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Almost €9.2 million spent in Donegal in 2023 during film and TV production

Almost €9.2 million was spent in Donegal last year during film and TV production. 2024 already looks set to be another busy year for the Donegal Film Office. Aideen Doherty, Manager of the Donegal Film Office says efforts are continually being made to build upon the success of previous years. She says their focus is

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Fears child will be killed on Culdaff Bridge before safety concerns are addressed

There’s fears a child will lose their life on Culdaff Bridge before safety concerns are addressed. In recent times, two children had a lucky escape as a motorist narrowly avoided them while crossing the bridge. Councillor Johnny McGuinness says safety issues over the bridge have been repeatedly raised. He’s warned that it will be too

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High number of farmers leaving the sector in Donegal – Irish Farmers Journal

Figures published today by the Irish Farmers’ Journal say 1,400 Farmers exit farming each year, with half of those who leave located in Connacht, Clare, Kerry and Donegal. In total, 13,455 farmers left the sector between 2011 and 2022, 476 of them in Donegal. Of those, 393 have left since 2016. Amy Forde is News

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Government ‘doesn’t care’ about the effects of the hospital overcrowding crisis – Doherty

There were clashes in the Dail this afternoon between Sinn Fein and Tanaiste Michael Martin over the government’s approach to the overcrowding crisis. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty told the Tanaiste that Cork University Hospital is at 300% capacity, a situation which is untenable, prompting angry exchanges between the Ceann Comhairle and Cork TD Cathal Gould,

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‘We need to unite as one voice’ in support of South Africa’s case – Deputy Marian Harkin

A South Donegal Deputy has told the Dail that they need to unite as one to send a strong message to bring an end to the conflict in the Middle East. The Dail is currently debating a Social Democrats motion calling on Ireland to intervene in favour of South Africa’s case against Israel in The

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Business Matters, Ep 179 – John Graham, Ballyholey Farm Shop

In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore visits John Graham’s Ballyholey Farm Shop just outside Raphoe. John’s family farm has been growing vegetables here in Raphoe for over 30 years. For many years they grew commercial potatoes, turnips and cabbages for wholesale customers but in 2015 they decided to change our business and we

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Storm Isha clean-up continues as Council also prepares for Storm Jocelyn

Donegal County Council are continuing to work to clear debris and fallen trees across the county following Storm Isha. Many parts of Donegal are still without power this afternoon with thousands of homes and businesses affected. Power is expected to be restored to most parts by 6pm this evening. Strom Updates: The Ards Friary Road

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Michelle Gildernew seeking nomination to contest European election for Midlands NW

Sinn Fein MP Michelle Gildernew has announced that she is seeking nomination to contest the upcoming European elections for the Midlands North West constituency. The MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone will seek nomination from Sinn Fein along with party colleague Chris MacManus. The European election will be held on the day of the local

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Conor Glass and Malachy O’Rourke reflect on Glen’s victory in All Ireland Senior Club Championship final

Glen of Derry have gone one better this year and captured the All Ireland Senior Club Football title. Last year’s beaten finalists came from behind to beat St Brigids of Roscommon in the decider at Croke Park. Derry’s Conor Glass scored the all important goal in a 2-10 to 1-12 victory. After the game Michael

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John McNulty “delighted to get over the line” in opening National Ladies Football League Division 2 game

Donegal Ladies got off to the best possible start under new manager John McNulty as they claimed a four point win away to Laois in their National Football League Division 2 opener. 0-07 to 0-03 was how it finished with Susanne White top scoring for Donegal with five points. Donegal manager John McNulty told Barry

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Gary Duffy “not happy” with Buncrana Hearts performance as they seal Last 16 spot in FAI Junior Cup

Buncrana Hearts booked their place in the Last 16 of the FAI Junior Cup after they beat Harding United 3-1 on Sunday afternoon. Eoin Murphy started the Buncrana fightback after they trailed 1-0 at the break. An own goal and a Shaunie Bradley header completed the comeback for Gary Duffy’s side. After the game, Buncrana

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Jason Ashmore & Brian Boyle reflect on Harding United’s loss to Buncrana Hearts

Harding United suffered a 3-1 defeat away to Buncrana Hearts in the FAI Junior Cup. Second half goals coming from Eoin Murphy, Shaunie Bradley and an own goal saw the Donegal side advance. Chris Ashmore got the thoughts of former Bonagee United player Jason Ashmore after the game… Chris also spoke with Harding United boss

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Tom Conaghan on being inducted into Donegal Sports Star Awards Hall of Fame

The Donegal Sports Star Committee has announced that the historic 1982 All-Ireland winning manager Tom Conaghan will be inducted into the Hall of Fame when the Awards take place in the Mount Errigal Hotel this Friday the 26th of January. The 78-year-old will be the 48th inductee and tenth from the sport of GAA following

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Richard Kerr wins outstanding achievement award at the Irish motorbike awards

Richard Kerr won the outstanding achievement award at the Irish motorbike awards on Friday night past. He was also made the shortlist for prestigious motorcyclist of the year and race of the year. The awards are the biggest in the UK for the motorcycle fraternity. It was a fantastic achievement to be nominated alongside the

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