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Doherty departs Derry City

Derry City have confirmed goalkeeper Arlo Doherty has joined Waterford following the end of his contract at the Brandywell. The 22 year-old former Republic of Ireland Youth International joined The Candy Stripes in September 2024 following the departure of Tadhg Ryan. Doherty’s first team opportunities were limited however due to the form of Number 1

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Yellow alert signals weekend washout for Donegal

Tomorrow, Donegal will come under a moderate warning for rain. The yellow alert takes effect at six o’clock in the evening and will remain in place until midnight on Sunday night. Met Éireann says impacts include heavy rain falling on already saturated ground, river and surface water flooding, difficult travelling conditions, and poor visibility. Clare,

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New high-end hotel proposed for Rathmullan

A major tourism development has been proposed for Rathmullan, where plans have been lodged for a new high-quality boutique hotel at Kerrs Bay Road. The project, brought forward by Thomas McCarron of Clipfine Limited, aims to create a landmark hospitality destination that enhances local amenities, supports the environment, and delivers long-term economic benefits to the

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Ministers actively working on Elm Park flood remediation – Minister Kevin Boxer Moran

Homes in Elm Park have again taken centre stage in the Dáil Chamber. Having been raised earlier in the week by Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Deputy Charles Ward questioned the Minister for Public Expenditure on the cost of implementing a flood relief scheme, which was revealed to be in the region of €1 million. The

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Visitor restrictions in place at LUH to control spread of flu

The HSE is asking anyone with flu-like symptoms not to visit Letterkenny University Hospital. Today, 18 patients with flu are being treated in the hospital, with a particularly high number of older people and children attending the Emergency Department with symptoms. Since the start of this flu season, 304 people in Donegal have been confirmed

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Scotstown and Kilcoo set for Ulster Club Final Showdown

Scotstown and Kilcoo will contest this year’s Ulster Senior Club Football Final this Saturday evening in Armagh. Monaghan Champions Scotstown, who defeated Donegal’s Naomh Conaill in the quarter-finals, have been starved of provincial success in the last few decades but are still classed as one of the heavyweights of Ulster club football. The Farney men

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Donegal GAA host County Convention as Mary Coughlan looks to make Donegal even better next year

Donegal GAA held their annual County Convention on Wednesday evening in Ballybofey. Ciaran Cannon has the details from Jacksons Hotel for Highland Radio Sport…. Most of the executive was returned unopposed, one addition to Ciaran’s report – Conor O’Gallabhoir is the new Irish and Cultural Officer. Another interesting point from last night was Donegal GAA

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Sheared funding as Irish sheep farmers lose out on €2m on national scheme

Irish sheep farmers have lost out on more than €2 million in funding after the National Exchequer Sheep Scheme was oversubscribed. Farmers had initially been due to receive €13 per ewe for taking part in the scheme. But that payment was cut by €1.50 to stretch the budget after higher-than-expected numbers signed up. Donegal has

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Buncrana Courthouse set to stay open with fresh upgrades

Assurances have been given that Buncrana Courthouse will not close and will instead receive further investment. This follows concerns that the building could be next on the list of courthouses temporarily shut, as happened in Carndonagh, which has remained closed for six years. The Courts Service says significant upgrades have already been carried out, including

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Donegal shoppers spend least using bank cards last Christmas

Donegal shoppers spent the least on card transactions last Christmas, according to data from AIB. The bank analysed customer spending for December 2024 and found that the average card spend in Donegal was €1,642, significantly lower than Wicklow, where shoppers spent €2,022 on average. Across the country, the national average came in at €1,880.

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Tachograph traces Donegal-to-Clonmel truck journey in fatal Roscommon collision case

Forensic Science Ireland has said that tachograph information tracing the journey of a truck from Donegal to Clonmel assisted in the driver entering a guilty plea following a fatal road collision. A 25-year-old man was killed on the 27th of March, 2024 near Newtown, Roscommon, when the car he was in collided with a truck

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Bodycam footage released two years after arrest in Optum CEO murder case

Bodycam footage has been released two years after Luigi Mangione was arrested in connection with the murder of Brian Thompson. Mr Thompson was the CEO of UnitedHealth Group in the United States, the parent company of the Letterkenny-based Optum. He was known to visit the Donegal branch regularly. Mangione was arrested just over two years

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Almost half of 2024 road fatalities occurred in Donegal, Dublin, Mayo and Cork

Almost half of last year’s road fatalities occurred in Donegal, Dublin, Mayo, and Cork. An Garda Síochána has released its 2024 annual report, which shows there were 176 fatalities in 161 fatal collisions, more than 10% above the five-year average. Despite this, the numbers represent a slight improvement compared to 2023, with seven fewer fatalities

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Donegal councillor slams shameful littering in scenic West

A large number of alcohol cans and bottles were dumped on the roadside in Doochary. Cllr Micheál Colm Mac Giolla Easbuig says it has become a recurring issue. The incident has been reported to Donegal County Council. Cllr Mac Giolla Easbuig says littering is never acceptable, and it is particularly shameful given the scenic beauty

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Government to hire 44 new staff in 11 teams to tackle assessment of need backlog

11 new teams with 44 staff will be hired next year, in an effort to tackle the backlog of assessments of need in the country. Each unit will include a psychologist, a speech and language therapist, an occupational therapist, and an administrator. It’s part of a series of changes to the assessment of need process

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Ireland secures three-year extension to nitrates derogation

Ireland has secured a three-year extension to the controversial nitrates derogation. Farming organisations have welcomed the decision, saying it is sensible and recognises the country’s grass-based system. However, An Taisce, which works to conserve the State’s natural environment, said the decision is “shocking”. Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon, has invited An Taisce to come out

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Donegal Town dental clinic to treat children after Killybegs closure

Children who lost access to dental services following the closure of the Killybegs Dental Clinic last year will now be able to attend the clinic in Donegal Town. The closure occurred last December because the premises no longer met updated compliance and infection-prevention standards. The dentist based there subsequently retired in May, as had been

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Loganair cancels four flights at City of Derry Airport due to weather

A number of Loganair flights have been cancelled at City of Derry Airport due to Storm Bram. Flights LM655, LM656, LM657, and LM658 arriving in and departing from Derry will no longer be operating today. Affected passengers can make one free change online, subject to availability, within the next 14 days. Alternatively, refunds can be

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Water Safety Ireland Issues Storm Bram warning

With Storm Bram set to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and dangerous coastal and inland water conditions, Water Safety Ireland is urging the public to exercise extreme caution near all bodies of water. The organisation advises avoiding coastal areas, rivers, lakes, and flood-prone zones, as storm conditions can create powerful waves, sudden surges, fast-flowing currents,

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Call for services to match growth as Convoy becomes commuter hub for Letterkenny

Convoy is becoming a commuter town for Letterkenny, and the proper services need to developed to manage the towns growth. Cllr Martin Harley says there needs to a balance struck between the number of houses being built and the available amenities for residence there. However given Convoys close proximity to Letterkenny which offers a large

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Animals In Need Donegal overwhelmed with pet surrenders in run-up to Christmas

A local animal welfare charity says it’s unsure how it will cope in the run-up to Christmas. Animals in Need Donegal has revealed on social media that it has been inundated with surrender requests for both cats and dogs, but every foster and boarding place is now full. The group says its priority remains the

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