An Independent Councillor is calling on the local authority to ‘come clean’ on what it knew about the flooding risk at Letterkenny General Hospital. In 2013, tens on millions of euro in damage was caused when floods hit the hospital with a second less sever flooding incident a year later. Councillor Dessie Shiels says an […]
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The HSE is urging parents to check their children’s vaccination records. In particular, parents of children that started school this September are being reminded to ensure that their children have received the school vaccination booster. The HSE says the school booster vaccines include Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping cough, Polio, Measles, Mumps and Rubella, the Tetanus vaccine will
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Glenfin’s Frank Mc Glynn is looking into a second All Ireland Final in three years after Donegal beat Dublin on Sunday at Croke Park. Jim Mc Guinnes’s side had been written off by the pundits and press but the 2012 winners settled in and rocked the defending champions to reach the final in spectacular fashion.
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90 cyclists are set to take part in a charity cycle in memory of two Gardaí killed in the line of duty here in Co Donegal. Former colleagues and friends of the late Gardai Robbie McCallion of Letterkenny Garda Station and Garda Gary McLoughlin who was attached to Buncrana Garda Station are participating in a
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There’ll be no change of jerseys for this month’s All Ireland Football finals. Both Donegal and Kerry will run out in their traditional colours when the sides meet at Croke Park in just under three weeks’ time. It was thought that the counties would switch to their second strips – Donegal in white and Kerry
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Blackburn Rovers have confirmed the signing of Shane Duffy from Premier League side Everton on a three-year deal. The 22-year-old Republic of Ireland international has joined the Championship club for an undisclosed fee, reported to be in the region of £1.5 million (€1.8m). The Derry native joined Everton as a 16-year-old in 2008 from Foyle
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Failte Ireland have launched a new smartphone app for the Wild Atlantic Way. The app claims to be the definitive guide to the world’s longest defined coastal touring route. The Wild Atlantic Way stretches 2,500km from Inishowen to Kinsale. Since launching this April, The Wild Atlantic Way has played a significant role in boosting tourism
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A Derry man has entered guilty pleas in relation to a series of charges involving possessing guns, explosives and gas. 30 year old Gary McPhillips of 34, Hawkin Street pleaded guilty to second limb possession of weapons, ammunition and explosives and also possessing class a and class b controlled drugs with intent to supply on
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Donegal’s preparations start today for the All Ireland Finals on Sunday 21st September. The county minor and senior sides progressed to the GAA’s show-piece after emphatic victories on Sunday over Dublin. On his programme this morning, Shaun Doherty was joined by minor manager Declan Bonner and senior boss Jim Mc Guinness
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Ireland manager Martin O’Neill has insisted that he hasn’t made any promises to Shay Given about his chances of regaining the Ireland no.1 shirt.The veteran goalkeeper was part of training this afternoon with the rest of the Ireland squad after his inclusion in O’Neill’s squad over the weekend.But the Ireland manager says that he’s given
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Almost 20 million euro has been raised in Donegal through the Non-Principal Private Residence charge since it came into effect in 2009. According to the Local Government Management Agency, the total amount processed for the NPPR for Donegal up to 8.30 this morning is €19,443,320. Nationally, the figure is 443.2 million. People in arrears could
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The RNLI is adding a new boat to the Lough Swilly Lifeboat service as part of a 2.4 million euro investment. The state of the art Shannon Class Vessel will greatly inhance the Lough Swilly service with improved speed and technology. The boat will be in place from next April. Spokesperson for the Lough Swilly lifeboat,
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Independent Councillor Miicheal Cholm Mac Giolla Easpuig has unveiled his proposals for the development of services for tourists at the foot of Mount Errigal. The Councillor wants facilities including benches, toilets and a small shop as well as improved signage to the area. Councillor Mac Giolla Easpuig is meeting with council official today to discuss
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The RNLI is adding a new boat to the Lough Swilly Lifeboat service as part of a 2.4 million euro investement. The state of the art Shannon Class Vessel will greatly inhance the Lough Swilly service with improved speed and technology. The boat will be in place from next April. Spokesperson for the Lough Swilly
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Bookmakers took a bashing yesterday with Donegal punters taking advantage of the 7/1 odds offered on Jim McGuinnneses men. Overall, bookies will pay out over €1 million euro after Donegals win. While Paddy Power alone in Letterkenny will pay out close to €200,000 Feilim Mac An Ionmaire from Paddy Power said overall they lost a six figure
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The arrival of a cruise ship over the weekend was a huge boost for tourism for the Donegal. The MS Artania, carrying 1200 passengers and 800 crew docked in Killybegs Harbour on Saturday morning. It was the biggest cruise ship ever to dock in Co Donegal. While the majority of the tourists from Germany and
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Sinn Féin’s Martin McGuinness has urged dissident republicans, on the IRA ceasefire 20th anniversary, to “take that same step into politics and away from conflict”. Mr McGuinness said there could be “no return to the violence and repression that scarred this society for so long”. Dissident republican groups are opposed to the peace process. Mr
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New research has found that many children are afraid their phones will be taken off them, if they admit they’ve been bullied online. The National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals has also found that there’s been an increase in the number of students victims and perpetrators of online bullying. 71 percent of those who
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Carrickmore and Omagh will contest this years Tyrone Senior Championship Final, their first decider clash since 2005. On Saturday Omagh beat Dromore 1-7 to 0-9 thanks to a stoppage time goal from Jason McAnulla. Then on Sunday in the second semi final, goals from Paul McAleer and Niall Loughran helped Carrickmore overcame Ardboe 2-7 to 0-11
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Defending Dunlop National Rally champions Declan Boyle/Brian Boyle (Subaru WRC) took a start to finish victory in the Ballinasloe based Carlton Shearwater Hotel Galway Summer Rally on Sunday, round six of the Dunlop series. The crew continued their push for glory and have maintained their back to back title aspirations. At the end of the
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Donegal have beaten Dublin to book a place in the All Ireland Senior Football Championship Final. The game finished Donegal 3-14 Dublin 0-17 Ryan McHugh scored Donegal’s first two goals either side of half-time before Colm McFadden added a third in the 45th minute. After the match Donegal Manager Jim McGuinness hailed his team’s character
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Donegal are through to their first ever All-Ireland Minor Football Championship final having edged out Dublin by a point in an excellent semifinal at Croke Park. Late scores from Stephen McBrearty, and sub Ethan O’Donnell saw them see off a stern Dubs challenge. Donegal minor manager Declan Bonner hailed his teams one point, 1-12 to
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Shay Given is back in the Republic of Ireland squad. Martin O’Neill has recalled the 125-capped goalkeeper for the upcoming Euro 2016 qualifier against Georgia as well as the friendly against Oman next week. He last played for Ireland at Euro 2012. Given is part of O’Neill’s final 27 man squad for the upcoming matches.
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James Horan has stepped down from his role as manager of the Mayo Footballers. His resignation comes just hours after Mayo were beaten in an epic All-Ireland semi final replay by Kerry this evening. Horan had been in the job since 2010, leading Mayo to two All-Ireland finals, where they lost to Donegal in 2012
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With just 24 hours to throw in there’s still no team news from the Donegal camp ahead of tomorrows All Ireland Semi Final against Dublin. There is no injury concerns to report over the last few days so we expect to see a similar side line out on to that which beat Armagh. The only
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Donegal have never played in an All Ireland Minor Football Final. The current group of players are just one game away from achieving that goal but must overcome the Leinster Champions Dublin on Sunday to make that dream a reality. On the team front, Eoin Ban Gallagher is a major doubt due to a hamstring
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A special event takes place later on Saturday to celebrate and showcase the work of the Donegal Youth Council over the last two years. The event at the the Regional Cultural Centre will mark the end of what has been described as a very successful two year term for the current Youth Council Some of
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Police in Strabane are appealing for information about an arson incident in the town. One person has been arrested following the incident. Outlining the background, Sergeant Glen Warnock said: “At about 12.15am on Wednesday [Aug 27] someone went into the kitchen of a house at Ballycolman Estate and started a fire. “Four people were in
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Hundreds of tourists from Germany and Switzerland have descended on Donegal today. The MS Artania, carrying 1200 passengers and 800 crew docked in Killybegs Harbour this morning. It is the biggest cruise ship ever to dock in Co Donegal. The tourists will now go on tours throughout the northwest. Coaches tours are being run to
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Chris Lyons scored the only goal of the game as Shamrock Rovers handed Harps their first defeat in ten games at Finn Park on Friday night. Lyons scored a 30th minute penalty for what was the only goal of a closely fought contest. It was a disappointing result for a Harps side who up until
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Derry City lost 1 -0 at home to St Patrick’s Athletic at the Brandywell on Friday night. A goal two minutes after the break gave the points to St Pat’s. Aaron Greene smashed a good shot past the home keeper at the end of a breakaway move. Derry created many chances but failed to convert
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Dublin have named an unchanged team for Sunday’s All-Ireland football semi-final clash with Donegal at Croke Park. Manager Jim Gavin has kept faith with the same team that started in the quarter-final win over Monaghan on August 9. Gavin knows that Sunday’s game will be a test for his side… DUBLIN : Stephen Cluxton; Michael
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The GAA have confirm that Sunday’s Football All-Ireland Championship semi-finals between Donegal and Dublin are a complete sell out. It’s first time this championship that GAA headquarters has been at full capacity. Some 30,000+ Donegal fans are expected to travel to the capital this weekend for the biggest game of the season so far. Patrons
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Donegal County Council is advising those liable for Non Pivate Principal Residence tax penalties that they can freeze any additional penalties by making contact by phone or email. The council has confimed it will taking calls on the issue tomorrow. The council says that making contact with their offices or the NPPR Bureau by e-mail
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Mayo are unchanged for tomorrow’s All Ireland semi-final replay against Kerry. All Star wing-back Lee Keegan retains his place in the Mayo defence after his red card was rescinded last night by the GAA’s Central Hearings Committee. The unchanged line-up means that team captain Andy Moran once-again has to settle for a place on the
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A 23-year-old man has been telling Highland Radio News about a rescue in Lough Swilly earlier this week. Mark McCrabb was swimming off Rathmullan with a friend who got into difficulty in the water. Mark tried to save him, but was struggling on his own. Then, 21-year-old Sean Haughey who was fishing on Rathmullan Pier,
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Still no team news from the Donegal and Dublin camps involved in Sunday’s All Ireland Senior and Minor Semi Finals at Croke Park. The interest in the game has been huge and that is reflected in a first 80,000+ game at Croke Park this championship. Donegal Manager Jim Mc Guinness says he knows the challenge
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So called ‘Legal highs’ worth up £2,000 have seized from a car in Strabane. Strabane Neighbourhood Police seized the packets of Psychoactive Substances earlier this week. 49 out of the 50 packets found where the new legal high known as “Magic Dragon”. It is sold as a chemical infused potpourri and the packets are covered
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Foyle MLA Pat Ramsey has expressed concern about the continuity of Housing Executive maintenance works in Derry after he was informed that the contract was awarded to a new firm. Up to 40 jobs could be at risk as arrangements for the transfer of workers from the old contractor to the new company have not
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Derry City welcome the champions St Patrick’s Athletic to the Brandywell later this evening with an ever growing injury list. Patrick Mc Eleney is seen as extremely doubtful after missing training this week because of a virus. Striker Rory Patterson is still troubled by a back injury and is likely to be ruled out –
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A snorkeler had a lucky escape yesterday after he got into difficulty in Mulroy Bay. A woman contacted the coastguard after her husband who was snorkeling in the bay disappeared from view. The Mulroy coastguard and 118 helicopter where then tasked immediately. The Mulroy team quickly located the snorkeler stranded on a sandbank. The casualty was then brought safely
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The North’s Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has turned down a development proposal to expand Gaelscoil Uí Dhochartaigh, Strabane. The Western Education and Library Board had published a development proposal seeking to expand the school through the establishment of an ‘off-site unit’ in Castlederg at the site of the current Gaelscoil na Deirge. However, Minister O’Dowd
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The father of a young Drumkeen man who rescued two teenagers from Lough Swilly says he is unbelieveably proud of his son. 21-year-old Sean Haughey, jumped off Rathmullen pier after a teenager got into difficulty after he and three friends where swimming off Rathmullan Pier’. Sean had been fishing off the pier when the teenagers
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Mayo will be able to select Lee Keegan for tomorrows All Ireland semi final re-play against Kerry in Limerick. The defenders red card from the first game was rescinded by the Central hearings committee following an appeal by the Mayo county board. James Horan has yet to name his side but it’s expected to be
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Kerry are unchanged for Saturday’s All Ireland semi-final against Mayo at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Manager Eamon Fitzmaurice has resisted the tempation to recall the likes of Declan O’Sullivan or Kieran Donaghy to his starting line-up after both veteran forwards impressed when coming off the bench for the Kingdom during last Sunday’s drawn match
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The biggest cruise ship ever to dock in Donegal will sail into the county tomorrow. The MS Artania, carrying over 1200 passengers and 800 crew will arrive in Killybegs Harbour tomorrow. The majority of the passengers, who are German and Swiss, will then be taken on tours around the coumty for the day. Ann Dorrian,
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The Norths Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness has said he is committed to the substanial expansion of the Magee campus. Martin McGuinness met with the Derry Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Sinead McLaughlin this week. He now intends to raise the issue with the Department of Employment and Learning Minister Stephen Farry. Speaking to Highland
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A 41-year-old Derry man charged with carrying out a series of IRA gun and mortar bomb attacks in the city for over six years before the 1994 ceasefire is to be sent for trial. Christopher Paul O’Kane, whose address was given as care of Maghaberry Prison, faces 18 charges and will appear before Belfast Crown
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Aldi has created a jobs boost for Donegal with the opening of their new store in Ballybofey. The store opened yesterday and will create around 20 jobs. Aldi now operates 110 stores across Ireland with 6 of them in Donegal – two in Letterkenny, one in Donegal Town, one in Dungloe, one in Buncrana, and
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We’re just days out from the most anticipated game of the championship so far this season. It’s Donegal v Dublin in the All Ireland Semi Final on Sunday at Croke Park. Dublin go into the game as hot favourites with Donegal rank outsiders. The last time these two met was in the 2011 semi final
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