The number of people arrested for drink or drug driving in December almost halved in the Derry and Strabane area compared to last year. According to figures released by the PSNI, between the 1st December and 1st January, 23 drivers in the Derry City and Strabane policing district were arrested for driving under the influence […]
Derry and Strabane see almost half as many DUI arrests this Christmas Read More »
Overnight water restrictions will remain in place for customers on the Lough Mourne Public Water Supply. The measures are necessary while work continues to stabilise supplies and replenish local reservoirs. Uisce Éireann say they understand how disruptive the restrictions can be and regret the inconvenience caused. The restrictions will operate nightly from 10:00pm to
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A Derry councillor has appealed for an end to a spate of fires in the area around the Lecky Road Flyover. Cllr Patricia Logue says she’s been contacted by residents and motorists following a number of incidents this week. She warned the fires have created hazardous conditions, with smoke affecting both drivers and pedestrians. Cllr
Young people urged to end dangerous fires at Lecky Road Flyover Read More »
Russian, Ukrainian and US negotiators are heading to Abu Dhabi for what’s expected to be the first trilateral talks to end the war in Ukraine. It’s after Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump’s top negotiator met in Moscow last night. Volodymyr Zelenskky yesterday criticised Europe for failing to stand up to Russia’s President. European commission president
First trilateral talks on Ukraine War expected in Abu Dhabi Read More »
Connor Coyle will look to maintain his unbeaten record in his pro-boxing career with a main event middleweight bout against American Pachino Hill at the “Battle Of The Bay” on Saturday. The Derry boxer currently has 21 wins under his belt as a pro and is aiming to go 22-0-1 this weekend. “The Kid” has
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A quantity of suspected illegal drugs has been seized by Gardaí in St Johnston. The discovery was made during a search of a residential property yesterday. The substance, believed to be cocaine, is now undergoing forensic examination. Gardaí say investigations are ongoing and that no further information is available at this time.
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It’s one year since Storm Éowyn made landfall, disrupting power at over 700 thousand properties, and causing widespread damage throughout the country. Gusts of 150km/h were recorded at Finner weather Station in Donegal, the second highest in the country and setting a new record at the observation site. Green party leader Roderick O’Gorman believes Government
Anniversary of Storm Éowyn marks renewed calls for action Read More »
Fermanagh’s Jon Armstrong and co-driver Shane Byrne from Bruckless, have made an impressive start to the opening round of the World Rally Championship, Rally Monte Carlo. They were sixth on the opening stage in their M-Sport Ford Puma Rally 1 and were third fastest on the ice-covered second stage to move into third place overall.
Armstrong and Byrne make great start to Rally Monte Carlo Read More »
Donegal will face Limerick in the Oscar Traynor Trophy Semi-Final in Castlebar on Sunday. Having dispatched of old rivals Inishowen over two legs in the first round, the new format means Eamonn Sheridan’s side have progressed straight through to the last four of the national competition. The Donegal League were beaten by Mayo in the
Institute travel to Ards on Saturday in a bid to kick-start their bid to finish the season in the promotion play-off group of the NIFL Championship. ‘Stute currently sit in ninth spot in the league with 27 points, six points off Queen’s University who occupy the last promotion spot. It’s Peter Hutton’s first season in
Peter Hutton says Institute have been “finding their feet” in his first season in charge Read More »
ATU Donegal got their Trench Cup campaign up and running with a 4-20 to 2-12 victory over South West College in Convoy last night. Odhran Doherty, Shea Malone, Kieran O’Kane and Luke McGlynn got the goals for Maxi Curran’s side, who have now qualified for the knock-out stages. ATU Donegal’s final group game is on
St Eunan’s College have progressed to the MacLarnon Cup Final after defeating Holy Trinity College Cookstown at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. The Letterkenny school raced into a 3-05 to 0-04 lead after just 24 minutes and led 3-05 to 0-06 at the break. Cookstown made a fight of it in the second period but couldn’t
Stunning first-half propels St Eunan’s to MacLarnon Cup Final Read More »
After the winter break, The Score programme returns this evening on Highland. We hear from Oscar Traynor Manager Eamonn Sheridan ahead of their semi final against Limerick in Castlebar. Institute Manager Peter Hutton tells us about their season in the Irish League Championship and casts his eye on some League of Ireland matters. There’s a
The Score – 22/01/26 Read More »
A serving member of An Garda Síochána has appeared before Letterkenny District Court charged with rape and child cruelty in County Donegal. RTÉ reports that the man faces two counts of raping a female, alleged to have occurred in 2021 at an address in Donegal. He is also charged with three counts of child cruelty
Garda before Letterkenny Court on rape and child cruelty charges Read More »
Gardaí received a report of a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Letterkenny this morning. The incident happened on New Line Road at around 10:20am. No injuries have been reported at this time.
No injuries reported after Letterkenny road collision Read More »
A thirty-year-old man arrested as part of the investigation into the murder of Wayne Reid in Coleraine has been released on bail. Mr Reid was killed on Monday the 12th of January and, the man who was arrested has now been released to allow for further enquiries. Police say nine people have been arrested in
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A Donegal Senator says action must be taken to ensure road safety is prioritised outside Keelogs National School in Inver. Senator Manus Boyle says there was a near-miss incident at the school last week, and another yesterday at Dunkineely National School, also in South Donegal. He says it is widely known that traffic problems exist
Senator Boyle calls for action on road safety outside South Donegal schools Read More »
A small earthquake has been detected off the north-east coast of Donegal in the Malin Sea. The tectonic activity was recorded by the Irish National Seismic Network. The quake measured 0.7 in magnitude and occurred at a depth of one kilometre.
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Dylan Browne-McMonagle was in the winner’s enclosure in Hong Kong yesterday afternoon. The Letterkenny jockey was on board Dragon Air Force for trainer P.F. Yiu in the 2:50 Green Island Handicap at Sha Tin. That horse went to post at 31/10 and is Browne-McMonagle’s second win of the year having had his first at the
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A Donegal councillor is once again calling for meetings of the Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme Committee to be publicly streamed. 100% Redress Councillor Tomás Seán Devine says those affected by the crisis should have access to updates that impact their daily lives. He added that he believes there is resistance within the council to
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Sadou Diallo has left Derry City to join fellow SSE Airtricity League Premier Division side Bohemians. In a statement on social media, the club said: Derry City FC can confirm that Sadou Diallo has left the club following the end of his contract at the Brandywell. The former Manchester City Academy player joined the Candy
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A Donegal nun has received a papal appointment. Sister Mary T Barron is one of 19 newly appointed consultors to the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue by Pope Leo. Sister Barron, a native of Manorcunningham, is the Superior General of the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of the Apostles and has widely travelled with her congregation.
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On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with coaching psychologist and well-being specialist Anna Marie Brosi. She will be speaking at a Business Leadership Breakfast being hosted by Letterkenny Chamber in the Century Complex in the town on Friday, January 30th, where the theme will be Strategies to Thrive. Chris has been finding out
A toddler from St Johnston may have to be transferred to a hospital in the UK in the coming days as he continues to fight for his life. Daibhín Curran has been diagnosed with myocarditis and cardiomyopathy, along with rhinovirus and parvovirus infections. He is currently receiving the highest level of life support available in
Donegal toddler on highest level of life support may need transfer to UK Read More »
Research by DoneDeal shows searches for second-hand electric vehicles in Donegal are down 22%, despite a national rise of 17%. The data looked at the year on year figures for January. Searches for petrol cars in Donegal increased by 8%, while diesel searches fell by 4%.
Searches for electric cars fall in Donegal despite national rise Read More »
Two Midlands–North West MEPs were described as “traitors” in a comment made in the Dáil Chamber, which has since been withdrawn. Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy requested that Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins withdraw remarks he made about MEPs Luke “Ming” Flanagan and Maria Walsh, among others. The comments followed a vote in the European Parliament
Jon Armstrong and Shane Byrne have set the 7th fastest time over today’s shakedown ahead of this week’s Rally Monte Carlo in the World Rally Championship. Bruckless native Byrne, who is on the notes for Enniskillen’s Armstrong, will be the first Donegal man to compete across a full 14-round season in the WRC. The pair
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The average house price in Donegal has increased in the 12 months to November. The F93 eircode area of Lifford, is ranked as having the third-lowest average house price in Ireland at €188,989, an annual increase of 6%. The Donegal eircode region of F94 recorded an average house price of €221,816, a rise of 4%,
Average house prices rise across Donegal Read More »
The young Donegal man who was left in a coma following an attack in his home has spoken out for the first time, one year on. Charles Dooher and his father were seriously injured at their home on Conneyburrow Road in Lifford by a group of masked men on 20th January, 2025, exactly one year
Charles Dooher shares recovery story one year since attack Read More »
Members of Donegal County Council have received a letter from the Irish Road Haulage Association, urging them to put forward a motion of no confidence in the RSA. The letter has been sent to local authorities across Ireland. It follows Kerry County Council’s decision to back such a motion. 185 people died on the roads
IRHA urges Donegal County Council to vote no confidence in RSA Read More »
The Mercosur trade deal will be referred to the European Court of Justice. The majority of MEPs voted for the move in the European Parliament today. Farmers say the deal leaves Ireland at risk to hormone treated beef from South America. But Fergal O’Brien, Executive Director of Lobbying and Influence at IBEC, says the deal
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A man has been sentenced to three years in prison at Derry Crown Court for preventing the lawful burial of his elderly father, who died at the family home in the Culmore Road area of Derry in July last year. Fifty-six-year-old John Garrett O’Sullivan pleaded guilty to the charges. The court heard his father, Noel
Derry burial case leaves family profoundly distressed Read More »
Patients across the west and northwest may be affected by delays at the Rapid Access Prostate Clinic in Galway, according to concerns raised by Donegal GPs. Cllr Declan Meehan, Regional Health Forum member, says referrals from Donegal are not being completed within the recommended 20-day timeframe. The clinic serves Donegal, Mayo, Leitrim, Sligo and Galway.
Calls for action over delays at Rapid Access Prostate Clinic Read More »
Mental health support services should be embedded in school settings, according to Jigsaw. New research by the ESRI shows significant strides in educational policy on the frontline of young people’s mental health and wellness. However, the report also calls for policy to clearly separate universal wellbeing initiatives from complex mental health needs. Campaigns Officer with
ESRI research highlights need for clearer mental health supports in education Read More »
A bus fire has been brought under control on the N15 in Lurgybrack, Letterkenny. Gardaí assisted the fire services at 12:15pm this afternoon. No injuries have been reported and the road has since reopened.
No injuries after bus fire in Lurgybrack Read More »
A letter has been written to Housing Minister James Browne by a panel of almost 30 DCB homeowners waiting to receive their results from the Defective Concrete Appeals Panel. They say that many families have been waiting for two years after appealing the downgrading of their home remediation by the Department of Housing. The families
DCB homeowners urge Housing Minister for updates on Appeals Panel delays Read More »
Gardaí are re-issuing an appeal for information after an e-scooter was stolen from Manorview Park, Letterkenny, in broad daylight on Sunday, the 11th of January. At approximately 3:50pm, two males in their mid to late teens approached the rear of a property in the estate. One of the youths, who was wearing a black jumper
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Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage after a car was keyed in the car park of Collins Hall in Stranorlar. The damage, which affected the driver’s side and bonnet of the vehicle, is believed to have occurred between 12 noon last Saturday and 9.30am yesterday morning. Gardaí are now appealing to anyone who
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A case of dangerous driving, which saw a parked car damaged in Buncrana, is being investigated. The incident occurred in the early hours of last Saturday morning. Garda Gráinne Doherty spoke on the Greg Hughes Show to make the following appeal for information:
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A secondary school in Donegal has urged parents to be vigilant after a student became seriously ill in a vaping-related incident. It is understood that the student is now doing well, and that steps are being taken to ensure such an incident does not happen again. An email was issued to parents in relation to
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Donegal’s Dylan Browne McMonagle was in the winner’s enclosure at the Sha Tin track in Hong Kong where he saddled the 42/10 shot Flow Water Flow to win a three year old handicap over a mile.
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Donegal are the West Coast Challenge Champions, beating host Limerick in the final, having had wins over Galway and Clare earlier in the tournament. The groups started with Donegal playing Galway, where they won 11-2. Game 2 was a clean sweep victory of 13-0 of Clare 2 and only dropping 4 legs in the whole
Darts: Donegal win the West Coast Challenge Read More »
It’s been a massive week for Derry City FC. After signing Patrick McClean from Sligo Rovers on Thursday, the arrival of his brother James sent shockwaves through the League Of Ireland and beyond. The McClean brothers have come home to the Ryan McBride Brandywell after going their separate ways. Patrick had successful spells at Waterford,
McClean will come with a high level of fitness and a lot to prove – Martin Holmes Read More »
Just 18 days into the new year, Mark English has already set TWO new national indoor records. On Wednesday, he set a new Irish 600m Indoor record at the National Indoor Arena when he came home in a time of 1:15.80, bettering his previous best of 1:16.64 set in 2024. English has been at it
Patsy McGonigle joined Ciaran Cannon on Highland Radio Sunday Sport this afternoon to look at what’s been happening for local athletes this weekend. Patsy started by acknowledging Mark English, who set a new Irish 600m Indoor record during the week…
The latest athletics news with Patsy McGonigle Read More »
It was another step in the right direction for Finn Harps as a lot of new faces were in the fold for their pre-season friendly against Galway United at Finn Park. The game ended 32 but it was a very fruitful outing for Kevin McHugh’s side who found themselves in limbo when Derry City pulled
Finn Harps were beaten 3-2 in a pre-season friendly against Galway United at Finn Park this afternoon. Diarmaid Doherty was live at full time for Highland Radio Sport…
Another good run out for Finn Harps ends in narrow defeat to Galway United Read More »
Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Bonagee United 0-1 Kildrum Tigers Donegal Town 3-0 Glenea United Keadue Rovers 1-1 Fanad United Letterkenny Rovers 1-0 St Catherines FC Temple Domestic Appliance Division 1 Castlefin Celtic 4-1 Ballybofey United Milford United 2-2 Convoy Arsenal Rathmullan Celtic 2-1 Swilly Rovers Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre Division 2
Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 18/01/26 Read More »
Bonagee United now find themselves five points adrift of last year’s champions Letterkenny Rovers at the summit of the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division. A 1-0 home defeat to Kildrum Tigers combined with Letterkenny Rovers’ narrow 1-0 win over St. Catherine’s has left Mickey Funston’s side with a lot to do to claim league honours.
“We didn’t react well to conceding the goal” – Mickey Funston Read More »
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