It has emerged that assaults on staff in the A&E department of Altnagelvin Hospital have not declined despite a trial of body-worn cameras. The Derry News reports that 36 devices were worn from November to January. During that period, nine incidents of assault were recorded, five of which were physical, matching the number of assaults […]
Pádraig Delargy has announced he will not seek re-election next year. The Sinn Féin MLA said it has been the honour of his life to serve the people of Derry, but that he and his family will be moving away early next year, making it difficult to carry out his duties effectively. Mr Delargy added
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More empty and derelict properties are to be turned into social homes. The Government’s announced the expansion of the Buy and Renew Scheme. This scheme will ensure more long‑term vacant and derelict properties across the country will be transformed into high‑quality social homes. Building contractors will, for the first time, be able to directly get
The opening of the final module of the UK Covid-19 inquiry has been described by bereaved families as a “huge moment”. Hearings over the next three weeks will consider the effect of lockdowns on domestic abuse victims and the homeless, as well as restrictions on funerals. The campaign group Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK
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The government is under fire for “clapping itself on the back” for very modest improvements in trolley figures. The Health Minister says there’s been a 10% reduction in the daily 8am trolley count, despite an increase in emergency department presentations. Jennifer Carroll MacNeill says progress has been made, with a quarter fewer patients on trolleys
Health Minister defends small reduction in trolleys amid growing ED demand Read More »
Donegal County Council is being asked to ensure new road works in Letterkenny do not begin until after the morning rush hour and finish before evening peak traffic. The call follows a motion at the Letterkenny–Milford Municipal District from Councillor Thomas Seán Devine, who told members similar arrangements operate north of the border. Officials said
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A man accused of killing 15 people in a terror attack on Sydney’s Bondi Beach has appeared in court for the first time. Dozens of others were injured during a Hannukah celebration, while many Irish people, including Donegal natives, fled the beach when gunfire started. 24-year-old Naveed Akram appeared via video link, and will face
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Tyrone stormed to their first win of this year’s National Football League Division 2 in Omagh this evening. Malachy O’Rourke saw his side finish with a flurry to run out twelve-point winners on a score-line of 2-23 to 1-14. O’Rourke gave his thoughts on today’s win to Francis Mooney after the game…
Malachy O’Rourke “delighted” to get off the mark with win over Cavan Read More »
Tyrone have beaten Cavan 2-23 to 1-14 in this evening’s National Football League Division 2 clash at Healy Park. The Red Hand county led 2-07 to 1-06 at the changeover and Darragh Canavan was the star man in the second half as Tyrone ran riot in the closing stages. It’s Malachy O’Rourke’s side’s first win
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The National Masters & Intermediate Cross Country Championships took place this morning with Kay Byrne and Pauric McKinney claiming national titles. With all the news from that event and more, here’s Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonagle…
Castlefinn Celtic were beaten 2-1 by rivals Cappry Rovers in the Temple Domestic Appliances Division 1 this afternoon. Conor McDaid’s late goal for Cappry handed them all three points but Castlefinn boss Michael Dunnion says his team gave as good as they got and were unlucky not to take something from the game. He spoke
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Conor McDaid’s late winner gave Cappry Rovers’ TDA D1 promotion chances a huge boost against Castlefinn Celtic this afternoon. McDaid’s effort make it 2-1 handed Jamie Doherty’s side a valuable three points in what is an extremely tight league table. Doherty spoke to Highland’s Chris Ashmore after his team snatched it at the death…
Mayo manager Andy Moran praised a “strong” Donegal team after being beaten 1-19 to 0-14 at O’Donnell Park today. Moran told the assembled media afterwards that Donegal were further along the line in terms of development and are one of the best teams in the country…
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Donegal have now won three from three in the National Football League Division 1 after beating Mayo by nine points in Letterkenny this afternoon. An opening day win over Dublin at Croke Park was followed by a victory over All-Ireland Champions Kerry in Ballyshannon a fortnight ago. Today, Jim McGuinness’ side overcame a Mayo side
“A good day’s work” – Jim McGuinness on Donegal’s win over Mayo Read More »
Brian McCormick Premier Division Bonagee United 2-0 Fanad United Donegal Town 1-3 Letterkenny Rovers Keadue Rovers 0-0 Glenea United Kildrum Tigers 2-1 Kilmacrennan Celtic Temple Domestic Appliance Division 1 Cappry Rovers 2-1 Castlefin Celtic Convoy Arsenal 1-1 Ballybofey United Gweedore Celtic 0-2 Milford United Kerrykeel 71 3-2 Rathmullan Celtic Swilly Rovers 3-5 Gweedore United
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Cappry Rovers scored late to defeat Castlefinn Celtic 2-1 in the Temple Domestic Appliance Division 1 this afternoon. Chris Ashmore has the full time report for Highland Radio Sunday Sport…
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Donegal have beaten Mayo 1-19 to 0-14 in the National Football League Division 1 at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. Having led 0-11 to 0-05 at the break, Donegal had the aid of the breeze in the second-half and Conor O’Donnell’s goal on 45 minutes put the game beyond the visitors. The result means Jim McGuinness’
Jon Armstrong & Shane Byrne finished a very respectable 8th at the World Rally Championship in Sweden this weekend. The Fermanagh-Donegal duo held 8th position since getting back on track after some early difficulty in their Ford Puma Rally 1 on Thursday evening. On social media afterwards, Armstrong and Byrne said: “All smiles leaving Sweden.
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14-man Derry came from being four points down at half-time to defeat Kildare in the National Football League Division 2 last night. It finished 3-15 to 1-18 to the Oak Leafers in an entertaining battle in Newbridge. After the game, Derry boss Ciaran Meenagh told Michael McMullan it took a gutsy performance to get the
Ciaran Meenagh says Derry’s win over Kildare took “guts and character” Read More »
In Division 2 of the National Football League on Saturday evening Derry beat Kildare 3-15 to 1-18. Michael McMullan of Gaelic Life reports from Newbridge:
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Gordan West Cup Semi-Finals Strabane 18-17 Coleriane Virginia 22-5 Donaghdee
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There was big news coming from the world of horse-racing this evening – Dylan Browne McMonagle is at it again with a huge winner at Riyadh in Saudi Arabia this evening. The Letterkenny jockey was on board “Sons & Lovers” for JP O’Brien in the 4:50 Group 2 Red Sea Turf Handicap. Browne-McMonagle, Irish Champion
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Limavady defeated Institute 2-1 in the NIFL Championship this afternoon. Leon Boyd had league-leaders Limavady ahead early on but Padraig Lynch equalised for ‘Stute to level matters at the break. Peter Hutton’s side were once again caught out early in the second-half when Boyd struck again and that goal was enough to clinch all three
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Glencar Inn Saturday Division 1 Letterkenny Rovers 3-1 Kildrum Tigers Old Orchard Saturday Division 2 Copany Rovers vs Glenea United Reserves Finn Travel Saturday Division 3 Ballybofey United P-P Cappry Rovers Milford United vs Convoy Arsenal Ulster Shield Lagan Harps P-P Bonagee United
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Ireland have beaten Italy 20-13 in the Six Nations at the Aviva Stadium this afternoon. Andy Farrell’s side trailed 10-5 at half-time and survived a late scare against the Azzuri as the Italians were pushing for a try when the clock entered the red. Alex McDonald was there for Highland Radio Sport…
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In three changes to the team that started against Kerry two weeks ago, Eoghan Ban Gallagher, Ryan McHugh and Oisin Gallen all return to the Donegal line-up for Sunday’s game against Mayo at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny. McHugh and Gallen both came on as substitutes in the win over the All-Ireland Champions in Ballyshannon a
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Mayo have named their team to face Donegal in Sunday’s National Football League Division 1 fixture in Letterkenny. Andy Moran has made three changes from the team that beat Dublin in Castlebar 2 weeks ago as Donnacha McHugh, Fenton Kelly, and Diarmuid O’Connor all come into the starting line-up. Stephen Coen and Paddy Durcan have
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Homeowners affected by defective concrete blocks have written again to the Minister for Housing, raising concerns about delays and poor communication within the Defective Concrete Blocks Appeals Panel. They say the Minister’s previous response focused on the panel’s independence but did not explain why many appeals are taking more than two years, or why applicants
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There was disappointment for Finn Harps on the opening day of the SSE Airtricity League First Division season. Kevin McHugh’s side were beaten 2-1 away to Athlone Town in the midlands. It started well for Harps as they took the lead through debutant Temi Ajibola but that is as good as it got and Athlone
It’s a big learning curve – Kevin McHugh Read More »
For the second week in a row, it was the late-late show at The Ryan McBride Brandywell. Last week, Derry scored twice late on to overcome Sligo Rovers in the first game of the new SSE Airtricity League Premier Division season. Tonight, a Michael Duffy penalty deep into injury time rescued a 2-2 draw against
Tiernan Lynch on “frustrating” night for Derry City Read More »
Derry City drew 2-2 with Dundalk in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at The Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. Eoin Kenny had the visitors a goal to the good at the break but a Patrick McClean header brought Derry back onto level terms early in the second half. Gbemi Arubi then had Dundalk back
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Finn Harps have been beaten 2-1 by Athlone Town in their first game of the new SSE Airtricity League First Division season in the midlands this evening. A debut goal from Temi Ajibola had Harps ahead early on but that was soon cancelled out when Peter Grogan equalised for the home side on 12 minutes.
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The Junior Sports Minister says Ireland’s Nations League games against Israel in September and October should go ahead – even though he believes Israel is guilty of genocide. Earlier, Taoiseach Michael Martin says there’s no official boycott of the country, and the venue for the away leg is a matter for football authorities. Minister Charlie
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Main Evening News, Sport, An Nuacht and Obituary Notices – Friday, February 13th:
Main Evening News, Sport, An Nuacht and Obituary Notices – Friday, February 13th Read More »
Emerging research is highlighting the mental health impact of the defective concrete crisis on children. A study conducted by Ulster University, currently under peer review, examines the psychological effects on children living in homes affected by crumbling blocks. Deputy Charles Ward notes that preliminary findings from this study appear consistent with earlier research on adults
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The Donegal Cancer Flights and Services are bringing their petition to O’Donnell Park this Sunday during the Donegal vs Mayo match. They’re seeking to have the daily afternoon flight between Donegal and Dublin retained, after a contract was signed by government that excludes the link from the schedule. The charity says the connection enables same-day
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All Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 6 o’clock this evening and again from 6 o’clock tomorrow morning. Donegal County Council is warning drivers to assume that no road is ice free. Donegal gritting route index as follows: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04:
Gritters out across Donegal this evening Read More »
Over 2,100 premises are without power in Letterkenny. The fault was reported just after 12:30pm this afternoon. ESB say the issue will be resolved by 1:45pm and that crew are working as quickly as possible. 13:15 update: Power has been restored.
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The Parents’ Association of St Eunan’s College held an emergency meeting last night with the Board of Management regarding the next steps in lobbying for a new school building. In a statement, they shared that the Board has formally written to the Department of Education seeking clarification on the college’s exclusion from recent funding for
Renewed push for St Eunan’s College upgrade Read More »
Donegal will play Mayo in Round 3 of the National Football League Division 1 on Sunday at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny. Jim McGuinness’ side, akin to last season, have had an impressive start to the league campaign having seen off Dublin and Kerry in their opening two fixtures. Mayo are also on four points after
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Donegal County Council is to engage with the Local Link bus service and Fanad Lighthouse to identify and resolve the obstacles which are causing the bus to terminate at a point before the Lighthouse. Officials told an MD meeting this week that discussions with the lighthouse committee last year led to an agreement that the
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Donegal County Council is to preserve the canopy at Market Square once upgrade works start there, with a view towards relocating it in the art and performance area of the Town Park. The issue was raised at a Letterkenny Milford Municipal District meeting by Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh, who pointed out that a recent concert in
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There is to be a price increase at Glenveagh National Park. A spokesperson says the change comes as the park enters a period of renewal and rejuvenation, with some works already under way. The revised pricing affects the shuttle bus service, castle admission and guided tours. Glenveagh Pricing for 2026 Bus: Standard Adult Return €5.00
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The new SSE Airtricity League First Division season gets underway tomorrow night (Friday). Finn Harps start their campaign with a trip to the midlands to face Athlone Town who finished rock-bottom of the division in 2025. Kevin McHugh’s side have made several signings in the off-season and, just as importantly, have held onto their most
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Main Evening News, Sport, Farming News and Obituary Notices – Thursday, February 12th:
Main Evening News, Sport, Farming News and Obituary Notices – Thursday, February 12th Read More »
The Donegal ETB Training Centre building in Letterkenny has reopened this evening following a minor fire to the exterior of the building. Emergency services were called after an extractor fan caught alight. A spokesperson form the ETB says the building temporarily closed as a precaution and that there were no injuries.
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Strike action planned for tomorrow involving home care assistants in Donegal will not go ahead following talks today. SIPTU members working as Health Care Assistants with the HSE Home Support Service across Donegal, Clare, Limerick, Cork and Kerry engaged in discussions which are due to continue tomorrow. It’s understood the Donegal issues are largely resolved,
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On Business Matters this week Chris Ashmore looks at a Donegal company that looks set to play a major role in helping to solve underground issues that ultimately can affect millions of people. Underneath our cities, towns and villages and reaching into rural areas too there is an enormous network of pipes, of water mains,
Police have launched an investigation into four reports of suspicious activity in Derry early yesterday morning. At around 5.30am, a man was reported acting suspiciously in the Rockfield area, trying the handle of a car door. At roughly the same time and in the same area, two men were seen accessing the rear of one
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