The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation says hospital overcrowding is “out of control” and the system is now “completely overwhelmed.” 651 people are waiting for beds in hospitals across the country today, including 27 children. 495 patients are in emergency departments, while 156 are in wards. 34 people are without a bed at Letterkenny University …
With the championship coming up next month, Donegal are entering a crucial period with the Division One campaign entering the closing stages. On the league front, if they are to stay in the top flight, Donegal need to pick up wins in their remaining two fixtures against Mayo in Ballybofey on Sunday and at Roscommon …
Paddy Carr fully aware of how important the next games will be for Donegal Read More »
Saolta says the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital is under significant pressure today, with high attendances and long waiting times. A record number of 194 patients attended the Emergency Department in last 24 hours. Management says the high number of people attending who need to be admitted for ongoing treatment means that there is …
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Donegal TD Pádraig MacLochlainn says data which has just been released on the number of eviction notices served from in the third quarter last year underline the need for the government to reverse its decision to end the eviction ban. He was speaking after data released by the Residential Tenancies Board showed that 88 eviction …
The Cathaoirleach of the Donegal Municipal District is pleading with people to stop throwing rubbish out of car windows. Councillor Niamh Kennedy says littering along roadsides has unfortunately become the norm. She says they appear to be fighting a loosing battle at the moment:
A Donegal Sergeant says morale within the force ‘is on the floor’. Sergeant Paul Wallace is the Vice President of the AGSI. 250 members of the group has marched to Garda HQ today highlighting concerns the association has relating to health, safety and welfare. They claim a promise to return to pre-pandemic work patterns has …
Cockhill Celtic are into the semi final of the FAI Intermediate Cup for the first time in their history. Gavin Cullen’s side beat Drumcondra 3-0 in Sunday’s quarter final. Two quick goals early in the second half from Lee McColgan’s and Luke Rudden helped Cockhill on their way before Adam McLaughlin sealed the win on …
Donegal suffered a big defeat at home to Wicklow in the National Hurling League Division 2B. It finished 0-11 to 2-24 in favour of Wicklow. Donegal now face Tyrone next weekend knowing a win give them a chance to reach the league semi final. Mickey McCann told Brendan Devenney he wasn’t happy with his side’s …
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The Cheltenham Festival is just around the corner with the festival set to get underway on Tuesday, March 14. Nicky Henderson’s Constitution Hill is the big star of the festival and runs in the Champion Hurdle on Tuesday. The feature race of day two see’s Willie Mullins’ Energumene bid to retain his Champion Chase crown. …
Swilly Rovers were crowned Temple Domestic Appliance Division One winners on Sunday afternoon with a 1-0 victory earning them the title. Ian Ward’s goal early in the second half seal the three points and the title. After the game, Swilly captain Conor Gormley gave his thoughts to Tom Comack… Veteran midfielder Martin McDaid also spoke …
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Swilly Rovers claimed the Temple Domestic Appliance Division One after a 1-0 win over Letterkenny Rovers. Ian Ward scored the games only goal to earn Swilly their promotion to the Premier Division. After the game, Tom Comack spoke with Swilly’s joint manager Paul Callan…
Cockhill Celtic are into the FAI Intermediate Cup semi final after they beat Drumcondra 3-0 on Sunday afternoon. Lee McColgan’s penalty on 47 minutes gave the Donegal side the lead before Luke Rudden added the second. Adam McLaughlin’s goal on 87 minutes then sealed the victory. Christy McDaid has the full time report…
Donegal suffered a heavy defeat to Wicklow in the National Hurling League Division 2B on Sunday afternoon. 0-11 to 2-24 was how it finished with Sam O’Dowd and David Weir grabbing the Wicklow goals. Brendan Devenney has the full time report…
The Ulster indoors took place over the weekend with many Donegal athletes trying to qualify for the Nationals. Caoimhe Gallen for Lifford/Strabane AC threw her personal best in the event and Hannah Murray had a 400 metres personal best winning the event in a time of 56 seconds. Amy Timoney also earned herself four gold …
Ulster Senior Cup Semi Final Greencastle FC 1-1 Bonagee United (USL) Donegal Signs Cup Quarter Final Culdaff FC 2-3 Illies Celtic Jackie Crossan Premier Division Aileach FC 2-2 Moville Celtic Buncrana Hearts 5-0 Clonmany Shamrocks Strand Hotel Division One Dunree United 3-4 QPS Buncrana Res 3-3 Redcastle United Greencastle Youth 0-5 Carn FC Aileach Res …
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Brian McCormick Cup Lagan Harps 2 vs 4 Kildrum Tigers Brian McCormick Sports & Premier Castlefin Celtic 1 vs 0 Glenea United Rathmullan Celtic 1 vs 0 Fanad United TEMPLE DOMESTIC APPLIANCE D1 Drumkeen United 0 vs 5 Donegal Town Gweedore Celtic 1 vs 2 Convoy Arsenal Kerrykeel 71 4 vs 2 Raphoe Town Letterbarrow …
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Rhys Irwins’ Daytona 200 ended in disappointment on Saturday evening. The Donegal rider started the race well and claimed four places in the opening five corners but unfortunately for Irwin he was crashed into from behind and went out of the race. It was not the finish the young Kilmacrennan man wanted but he earned …
It has been a disappointing weekend so far for Ulster in the FAI Youth Interprovincials. In their opening game of the weekend the side were beaten 2-1 by Connacht and on Saturday afternoon they tasted a second defeat, losing 5-1 to Munster. Ulster’s final game takes place on Sunday morning against Leinster with that game …
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The Tyrone hurlers were well beaten by their Meath counterparts who won by 2-17 to 0-8 in Division 2B of the the Allianz National Hurling League at Healy Park. Meath led by 0-15 to 0-5 at the break and always held the upper hand. This result leaves them top of the table on eight points …
There were a number of Donegal pullers on the various Irish teams that took medals at the World Indoor Tug of War Championships held at the Jim Baker Stadium in Antrim. Among the gold medals won by Ireland were ones in the the 640kg category today. Hugh McEleney, Andrew McGonigle, Shaun Doherty, Adrian Lynch, and …
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ATU Donegal claimed the Ladies Lynch Cup for the very first time on Saturday afternoon after they beat University College Cork by four points in the decider. 1-11 to 1-07 was how it finished with Player of the Match, Ciara McGarvey scored the goal for Barney Curran’s side. Manager Barney Curran spoke with Chris Ashmore …
Four Masters were named as Club of the Year at Friday’s Gaelic Life awards night in Monaghan’s Hillgrove Hotel. It came after a season that saw them crowned as U13, U15 and U17 football champions with their U17 side coming within a whisker of winning the Ulster title but for a late Dungiven goal. The …
Glencar Inn Division One Cappry Rovers 2 vs 0 Dunlewey Celtic Donegal Town 1 vs 0 Keadue Rovers Drumoghill 1 vs 2 Arranmore United Glencar Celtic 6 vs 1 Copany Rovers Glenea United 1 vs 3 Kildrum Tigers Oldtown Celtic 1 vs 1 Strand Rovers Old Orchard Division Two Castlefin Celtic 3 vs 1 Cranford …
Dergview notched up a rare away win as they produced the shock of the day in the Irish League Championship as they defeated the league leaders Loughgall 1-0 with Ben Gallagher getting the only goal. This result lifts them above Institute who were beaten 2-1 away to second placed Warrenpoint, who are now five points …
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Donegal’s Rhys Irwin qualified in the Pro A Group for the Daytona 200 on Saturday afternoon. Irwin finished in 17 place for the race after a mechanical issue left him with only one flying lap. The race is set to take place later this evening.
Finn Harps and Wexford played out a 0-0 draw in the First Division on Friday night in Finn Park. The point is Harps second of the campaign meanwhile Wexford now took their tally for the season to four with the draw. Former Finn Harps defender, now with Wexford Ethan Boyle told Chris Ashmore he believes …
Derry City have been knocked off top spot in the Premier Division after they drew 0-0 with Dundalk on Friday night at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. The game finished 0-0. That result coupled with Bohs 2-0 win over St Pat’s means the candystripes are now second with Bohs in top spot. Patrick McEleney and Ben …
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It’s back to back points for Finn Harps over the past week but the Ballybofey blues are still without a win this season in the League of Ireland First Division. They played out a scoreless draw on Friday with Wexford at Finn Park. After the game Ryan Rainey told Chris Ashmore it was a good …
Derry City have conceded top spot in the Premier Division to Bohemians. The Candystrips drew 0-0 with Dundalk on Friday evening at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Martin Holmes reports for Highland Radio Sport: Speaking with the media after the game, Manager Ruaidhri Higgins was pleased with the energy his players brought to the game:
Finn Harps are still without a win in this season’s League of Ireland First Division. On Friday night they drew 0-0 with Wexford FC. Diarmaid Doherty reports from Finn Park for Highland Radio Sport:
These are exciting times for Carndonagh FC who will be back in the top flight of Inishowen soccer next season, after they won the Strand Hotel Division One title. The club has ambitious plans for the years ahead, including a move away from their St Patrick’s Park home to a planned new €3 million community …
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An on the run pig has been rescued in Donegal Town. A multi-agency operation was launched due to the animal being in close proximity to a busy main road. Animals In Need were alerted first by Gardai and assistance was provided by the ISPCA, Bluestack Vets, Old Church Vets and Wild Ireland. The group tried …
Donegal looks set for more icy conditions. Another status yellow ice warning has been issued for 11 counties, including Donegal. Freezing temperatures, widespread frost, and icy surfaces, leading to hazardous travelling conditions are forecast between 7pm this evening and 10am tomorrow morning. Cathal Nolan of Ireland’s Weather Channel says we can expect more cold weather:
The Cathaoirleach of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District has given a cautious welcome to Transport Infrastructure Ireland’s agreement to change the layout of the Kilross junction on the N13 outside the Twin Towns. Councillor Patrick McGowan has expressed disappointment that calls for a roundabout to be put in place have not been listened to. Upon …
249 over 65s in Donegal were on the HSE’s Home Support Waiting List at the end of 2022. The waiting list of people in need of a home carer in Ireland increased by 25% between December 2021 and December 2022. The number of people on the home support waiting list in Donegal has increased 193% …
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The Tanaiste has accused Deputy Pearse Doherty of talking out of both sides of his mouth. During another heated exchange in the Dail this afternoon during leader’s questions Deputy Pearse Doherty launched an attack of the Government over the housing crises affecting the country. In responding, Tanaiste Micheal Martin attempted to defend the Government’s actions …
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On International Women’s Day 2023, Donegal Sports Partnership and sponsor Donegal Oil Company announce they will host the very first Women’s Only Multi-Sport Fun Event in County Donegal to be held on April 29th. It is fitting as it is International Women’s Day, that Donegal Sports Partnership along with sponsors Team Donegal Oil, founded by …
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Police in the North are taking dissident republican threats on the families of officers seriously. The statement, published in the Irish News, the so-called ‘Arm na Poblachta’ said relatives are now treated as ‘legitimate targets.’ The threat comes just weeks after the attempted murder of detective chief inspector John Caldwell in a shooting in Omagh, …
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Gardai in Letterkenny are investigating the theft of a mobile phone from the bonnet of a car. The incident occurred on Saturday February 25th, in the area of Celtic apartments on the Oliver Plunkett Road between 9am and 9:15am. A woman had parked her car at the location and had placed her phone, a black …
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Snow could cause some disruption in Donegal later this week. A status yellow ice warning is due to come into effect from 6pm this evening with hazardous road conditions expected. Temperatures could drop as low as minus four overnight. Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather is advising people to prepare for snow:
Donegal’s Rhys Irwin really has landed a super opportunity with a coveted invite to compete in the USA at the Daytona 200, a 57 lap ( 2 hour) race that attracts seasoned racers from all round the globe. Rhys got the phone call that every racer dreams of with an offer to race at the …
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St Michael’s of Tipperary will now be in the semi final of the FAI Junior Cup after their 1-0 win over Buncrana Hearts on Sunday afternoon. A second half penalty proved to be the difference in favour of the Munster team. Afterwards St Michael’s boss John Cremins spoke with Chris Ashmore…
Buncrana Hearts run in the FAI Junior Cup came to an end on Sunday afternoon. Gary Duffy’s side went down 1-0 at home to St Michael’s of Tipperary in the quarter final. The Buncrana boss Gary Duffy told Chris Ashmore he was proud of his team after the game… Goalkeeper Rory Kelly also gave his …
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Buncrana Hearts bowed out of the FAI Junior Cup at the quarter final stage after they were beaten 1-0 by St Michael’s of Tipperary. The sides were level at 0-0 at half time before St Michael’s were awarded a second half penalty for a handball in the Buncrana box. That penalty was then converted and …
Tyrone boosted their survival chances in Division One of the National Football League after they beat Kerry 1-15 to 2-09 in Healy Park, Omagh. Brian Kennedy netted for Tyrone to cancel out Sean O’Shea early goal. Tyrone fell behind to a Paul Murphy goal early in the second half but finished the game stronger to …
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Tyrone have moved off the bottom of the Division One of the National Football League table after they beat Kerry 1-15 to 2-09 in Healy Park, Omagh. At half time the sides were level at 1-07 a piece but Kerry got themselves in front, 10 minutes into the second half with Paul Murphy’s goal. Tyrone …
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Derry City travel to Dublin for the second time in four days as they face UCD in the capital on Monday night. The candystripes moved top of the Premier Division table after they beat Shamrock Rovers 2-1 on Friday night. Derry goalkeeper Brian Maher told Kevin McLaughlin he expects another tough game on Monday night…
Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan in their Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 claimed victory in the Midland Stages Rally on Sunday. The pair finished 10.7 seconds ahead of Matt Edwards and David Moynihan in their Ford Fiesta. Gary Kiernan and John McCabe in their Ford Escort claimed victory in the modified section by 3.3 seconds ahead …
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Eimear O’Brien and Amy Greene helped DCU women to team gold at the Irish Universities Cross Country Championships in Limerick at the weekend. Elsewhere the Jake O’Regan from County Clare was the first athlete home in Saturday morning’s Bundoran 10 mile race and John Kelly made it onto the the Ireland team for the European …
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