Donegal County Council is to hold a workshop to discuss how to progress the application for a foreshore licence to facilitate the installation of pontoons at Meevagh Boatyard as quickly as possible. The issue was raised by Cllr Liam Blaney, who questioned the delay in securing a licence. He said the pontoons have been lying […]
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A Donegal councillor says it is frustrating that securing traffic calming measures in the county is, at times, an impossible task. Cllr Michael McBride was speaking after moving a motion at municipal district level seeking flashing speed signs on both sides of Churchill village. Officials responded that the erection of traffic feedback speed signs would
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The Dáil has heard concerns over rising levels in the River Finn, leaving the Finn Valley area vulnerable to flooding. Deputy Charles Ward raised the issue in the chamber yesterday, with particular focus on the Twin Towns. He said flooding has been a recurring problem since the 1960s, yet the Stranorlar–Ballybofey Flood Relief Scheme remains
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The Education Minister, Hildegarde Naughton, is set to visit Donegal. Senator Manus Boyle welcomed the commitment following a meeting with the Minister today. Senator Boyle called the meeting constructive, and is eager for Minister Naughton to see firsthand the challenges facing local schools.
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The Donegal Cancer Flights & Services Committee met today with senior Department of Transport officials to discuss the Donegal–Dublin PSO air service. In a statement posted online, they say officials now have a clearer understanding of the vital role the service plays for cancer patients and essential medical travellers. The Department confirmed it will urgently
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituary Notices – Wednesday, February 11th:
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An Garda Síochána has missed its roads policing recruitment targets for the second consecutive year. In Donegal, only one appointment was made last year to the county’s roads policing units, with the officer assigned to Milford. Nationally, 56 members were appointed to roads policing duties in 2025, despite a requirement for 127 to meet operational
Only one new roads policing officer appointed in Donegal in 2025 Read More »
The Government says it is not satisfied with the loss of the afternoon flight between Donegal and Dublin. The Taoiseach said all flights on the route would have ceased if a new contract had not been signed with Emerald Airlines yesterday. Micheál Martin was responding to criticism from Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty, who said the
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Donegal cancer charity representatives were in Dublin on Wednesday afternoon to present a petition with fifteen thousand signatures in favour of retaining midday flights to Dublin. Donegal Cancer Flights and Services organiser Mary Coyle said she would travel to the Oireachtas seeking to meet with Department of Transport officials. Speaking on the Greg Hughes show,
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Uisce Éireann is advising customers in Ballybofey, Stranorlar and surrounding areas that overnight water restrictions will be in place tonight from 10pm to 7am tomorrow morning to assist with the recovery of reservoir levels. The restrictions follow essential maintenance works carried out yesterday, which temporarily impacted storage levels. Night-time measures are now necessary to allow
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Donegal Cancer Flights and Services are to present more than 15,000 signatures to the government tomorrow, calling for the Donegal–Dublin airlink to remain unchanged. Concerns have been raised after a draft Public Service Obligation contract, due to be signed by the end of the month, excluded the current midday service. The Transport Minister has confirmed
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Sinn Féin has warned that student rents could surge if the government’s proposed rental legislation proceeds. The bill would allow rent to reset to market value when a tenancy ends. Opposition data suggests this could push rents in Donegal up by an average of 19%. Housing spokesperson Eoin O’Broin said students will face increased financial
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Approximately €4,500 of suspected cocaine was seized from a home in Doochary on Thursday. The operation, carried out by the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit, led to the arrest of a man in his 50s, who has since been released on bail. A court appearance is pending. Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information regarding the
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Gardaí are warning the public after an elderly person in Pettigo was defrauded by an unknown man in their own home. The man gained entry after asking if the resident had lost any money. Under the guise of making enquiries, he took cash from the house, saying he needed to scan it in his van,
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The CEO of the HSE has described delays at Letterkenny University Hospital as unacceptable while addressing a recent Oireachtas Health Committee meeting. Responding to Senator Manus Boyle, who called for a patient handover system to be introduced, Mr Gloster said lengthy ambulance queues outside the emergency department are delaying patient admissions and preventing vehicles from
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Icy conditions are expected later this week. Temperatures are forecast to dip below freezing with an arctic blast reported to be tracking towards Ireland. Cold and crisp conditions are due on Thursday and Friday with temperatures of minus 2 and minus 3 degrees forecast.
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Local authorities in Donegal, Westmeath, Sligo and Louth have submitted area plans which will see the living city initiative extended in those counties. The scheme offers tax relief for certain derelict or vacant properties and its understood the expanded plan could open for applicants by the summer. Today at Cabinet Tánaiste Simon Harris is expected
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Online entries have opened for the second ‘Black and Amber 4 For Aidan’ that takes place in Letterkenny on Sunday, March 1st at 10 am. The four-mile road race and walk, which is being jointly hosted by St Eunan’s GAA Club and Letterkenny Athletics Club, attracted a field of 325 last year. Aidan McGlynn, who was
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Tyrone were beaten 3-15 to 0-14 by Wicklow in this afternoon’s National Hurling League Division 3 clash in Garvaghy. After the game, Tyrone boss Stephen McGarry says the score-line flattered Wicklow somewhat and that there were plenty of positives to take from today’s performance. McGarry spoke to Francis Mooney…
It was fitting that on Superbowl Sunday we were joined by members of the North-West Vipers American Football Team in studio this evening. New Head Coach Paul O’Donnell called up to the Mountain Top along with PRO and player Dylan Coyle to talk to Mark Gallagher about the upcoming season for the Vipers. Things get
Donegal’s Senior Ladies team have now won all three games they’ve played so far in Division 2 of the Ladies National Football League. James Daly’s side were 3-08 to 1-09 winners over Tyrone in Aghyaran this afternoon, adding to their previous wins over Westmeath and Monaghan. After the game, Daly spoke to Highland’s Diarmaid Doherty
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There was plenty of local interest competing at the European Champion Clubs Cup Cross Country in Albufeira this weekend. With more on that plus all the latest athletics news from athletes around the north-west including what’s been happening at the National Indoor League in Athlone, here’s Patsy McGonagle…
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Tyrone’s Senior Hurlers have been beaten 3-14 to 0-15 by Wicklow in the National Hurling League Division 3 in Garvaghy this afternoon. Francis Mooney reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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The Donegal Ladies’ brilliant start to the National Football League Division 2 has continued after a 3-09 to 1-08 win over Tyrone in Aghyaran this afternoon. Diarmaid Doherty was live at full time for Highland Radio Sunday Sport…
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Towns Cup Ballymena 13-45 Omagh McCrea Cup Randlestown 12-10 City of Derry Forester Cup Academy 25-21 Inishowen Butler Shield Ballyshannon 39-33 Cooke Ulster Championship 2 Limavady 31-26 Ards Provincial North Donegal Town 3-54 UUCM
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The Donegal Centre for Independent Living is hosting a free crime prevention workshop on Tuesday from 12 noon to 1.30pm in the building located in Ballymacool. The session will be delivered by local Gardaí, offering practical advice on personal and home safety. The workshop will cover key areas including home and personal security, cyber safety,
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Donegal County Library Service has launched new Communication Boards across all branches to support inclusive access for library users. The boards, available in both large in-library and A4 take-home versions, assist non-verbal users, children, and adults with speech or language difficulties. Funded by the Local Community Development Committee and developed with Finding Charlie’s Voice, the
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Limavady defeated Linfield 1-0 in the Irish Cup 6th Round last night. This afternoon, Derry side Institute were 1-0 up at the break but were beaten 2-1 by Loughgall and have exited the competition.
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Derry picked up their first win of the National Hurling League Division 2 against Mayo this afternoon. Johnny McGarvey’s side were convincing 2-25 to 0-21 winners over the westerners at Celtic Park. McGarvey spoke to Michael McMullan at full time and said the thing he was most impressed with was the intensity his team brought
Johnny McGarvey “over the moon” with Derry’s win over Mayo in National Hurling League Read More »
Derry have beaten Mayo 2-25 to 0-21 in this afternoon’s National Hurling League Division 2 clash at Celtic Park. Michael McMullan has the full time report for Highland Radio Saturday Sport…
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The death occurred yesterday of Donegal Junior League PRO Gary Foy. The league have paid tribute to Gary in a statement on their social media: “The Donegal Junior League is deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague Gary Foy, PRO of the Donegal Junior League. The news of Gary’s passing has come
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Shane Blaney has made the move back to Sligo Rovers after spending time playing football in Scotland and was on the bench against Derry City at The Ryan McBride Brandywell last night. The Letterkenny native signed for Sligo just a couple of weeks ago from Livingston. After leading at half-time, Blaney told Martin Holmes after
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It was an eventful night at The Ryan McBride Brandywell to kick-off the 2026 SSE Airtricity League Premier Division season. Sligo Rovers put it up to The Candy Stripes and were ahead at the break thanks to a Jad Hadiki effort just after the half-hour mark. A better second period from Derry saw them score
Derry City came from behind to defeat Sligo Rovers 2-1 in the opening game of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at The Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. Sligo were ahead at half-time thanks to a Jad Hadiki effort on the half-hour mark. Derry pushed for an equaliser and it eventually came on 82 minutes
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News, Sport, An Nuacht and Obituary Notices – Friday, February 6th:
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Gardaí in west Donegal seized cocaine worth more than €4,400 following a search of a house in Doochary yesterday. A man in his 50s was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. He has since been charged and released on bail, with a court appearance to follow at a later
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Danone is recalling more baby formula. Several Aptamil and Cow and Gate batches are being taken off shelves, because of concerns they contain a toxin linked to food poisoning. However, the Food Safety Authority says no illness linked to the affected products have been confirmed in Ireland. Details of impacted batches are listen below. Food
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Mid-Donegal Bowling League Results – 06/02/26 Top half results: St Eunans B 57 St Johnston BC 32 Donughmore 58 Cathedral 51 Raphoe Ballindrait BC 50 St Eunans B 34 Bottom half results: Resource 54 Ramelton Pres 48
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A 10 year awaited water network upgrade is coming to Malin Head. Uisce Éireann is set to replace more than 2.2 kilometres of ageing water mains in Keenagh and Umgall with new pipes to improve supply for households and businesses. The work, starting next week, will take place along the R242, L1201, L1051, and L1031,
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A 50-year-old woman in Derry has been charged following a vehicle-related incident on Springtown Road yesterday. She faces multiple offences, including driving under the influence, careless driving, failing to stop or report an accident, and assault on police. She is due to appear at Derry Magistrates’ Court tomorrow and the charges will be reviewed by
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Highland Radio has officially joined a new national digital audio platform, Vocalise from IRS+, in a move that’s set to expand listening options and create new opportunities for local advertisers and audiences across Donegal and beyond. The platform launched this week, bringing together 21 radio and digital-only stations from across Ireland. Highland Radio says being
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Police in Derry responded to reports of anti-social behaviour near Bishop Street, opposite Nailors Row, last night. Around 8.45pm, a large group of young people were reported throwing stones and bottles at properties. Officers attended and engaged with those present to calm the situation. A man was arrested and later released to report to the
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Arranmore Island is now more accessible, thanks to a new all-terrain beach wheelchair funded by the FLAG North Programme. The chair will let people with mobility challenges enjoy the island’s sandy beaches, walking trails, and stunning coastal scenery for the first time. The €20,000 project, led by the local community co-op, also funded equipment to
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Daniel O’Donnell is the latest to appeal for the Donegal–Dublin flight schedule to remain unchanged, as a draft Public Service Obligation contract is due to be signed in the coming weeks. The Donegal singer took to social media to echo concerns raised in recent days that proposed timetable changes could force patients into overnight stays,
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Gerard Curran is preparing to take on one of the most intense mountain bike races in the world next month. The Ardara resident, who is on the committee of Tir Conaill Gap Cycling Club, is heading to South Africa to compete in “Cape Epic” – known widely as the “Tour De France” of mountain biking.
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€110 million has been commited to alleviate folding issues in Donegal through major alleviation projects and minor works. OPW Minister Kevin Boxer Moran revealed the figure at a meeting with local councillors at County House Lifford this morning. They moneys is to be spent on a number of flood relief schemes in the county over
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St Eunan’s College were beaten 2-12 to 0-05 by St Aquinas School in last night’s Mac Larnon Cup Final in Belfast. Peter Devine’s side managed just a single point in the opening period and trailed 1-05 to 0-01 at the break. It was more of the same in the second-half as the Letterkenny school struggled
Muff Community First Responder Group say they responded to four call-outs last month. The group has thanked the public for the support they have received and used social media to raise awareness of their work. They operate in Muff, Quigley’s Point, Redcastle, the Burnfoot Road and Brae Road areas, as well as surrounding locations, and
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The HSE and the Department of Health are being urged to act on a funding request to improve mental health facilities in Inishowen. Cllr Albert Doherty says progress has been slow on a capital funding request submitted by Donegal Mental Health Services for Radharc na Sléibhte. Plans to significantly upgrade the existing facilities were widely
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