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
MS Artania arrives in Killybegs as tourist begin Northwest Tours Read More »
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
Hutton feels Derry should have had more out of Pats defeat Read More »
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,
Man tells Highland Radio News about dramatic Rathmullan rescue Read More »
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
Line ups yet to be confirmed for Sunday’s SemI Final’s Read More »
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
Ramsey calls for interim arrangements as Housing Executive maintenance contract changes Read More »
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 –
Derry welcome Pats with McEleney & Patterson doubtful Read More »
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
Father hails son a hero after he saves teenager off Rathmullen Pier Read More »
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
Keegan wins red card appeal Read More »
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
Kerry stick with same 15 for replay Read More »
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,
Largest cruise ship ever to dock in Donegal will sail into the county tomorrow Read More »
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
20 new jobs created by new ALDI store in Ballybofey Read More »
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
McGuinness: Sunday’s game will be different to 2011 Read More »
A man who stole £500 from a priest in Derry, after he gave him shelter at Christmas, has been jailed for six months. 28-year-old, Ciaran Hogan, of Cornshell Fields pleaded guilty to the theft at Derry Magistrates Court. The Court heard that on December 18, 2011 the doorbell of the parochial house in Ballymagroarty rang
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After progressing to the quarter-finals of the FAI Ford Cup last weekend, Finn Harps return to league action on Friday night when Shamrock Rovers ‘B’ visit Finn Park (kick-off 8.00pm). After three games on the trot away from home, Harps will be looking forward to playing at Finn Park once again on Friday. And home
Confident Harps look to extend unbeaten run Read More »
Anyone who hasn’t paid their second home tax will have to pay double what they owe if they do not pay by Sunday. The Non-Principal Private Residence payment was brought in five years ago to target landords and holiday home owners – but it’s now been replaced by the general property tax. Anyone who misses
Anyone in financial difficulty and not paid NPPR tax should contact Council Read More »
Aston Villa and Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane is believed to be the driving force behind Shay Given’s possible return to the Ireland squad for next months Euro qualifier with Georgia after a 2 year absence.The 38 year old played his first game of the season last night as Villa lost 1-0 at home to
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The Donegal Investment Group is reporting an increase in profits but a fall in turnover in its half yearly report which has been published today. The statement says the board is satisfied with the first half performance, and is very pleased with the performance of the speciality dairy business, which is to be consolidated into
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Letterkenny Councillor Gerry Mc Monagle is calling on the County Council to contact the owner of a derelict house in the Crievesmith area of the Town and request that he immediatly secure the building and clear up the rubbish that has been dumped around it. Cllr Mc Monagle said the bungalow was bought a number
Letterkenny councillor calling for action to clear dangerous and derelict house Read More »
Donegal and Dublin renew their rivalry on Sunday in the All Ireland Ireland semi final at Croke Park. The Dubs are hotly tipped as favourites for the game and Donegal are seen as rank outsiders by the bookies. Games don’t come much bigger than the last two All Ireland Champions battling for a place in
Michael Murphy says Donegal have to step up their performance for the Dubs Read More »
A place in a first ever All Ireland Minor Football Final is up for grabs this weekend for Donegal. Just like the senior’s they play Dublin in the semi final on Sunday. Donegal’s journey to this stage of the championship included a first Ulster minor title in eight years. Manager Declan Bonner has been impressed
Bonner confident his minors will make the step up to seniors Read More »
The Tyrone county board has rejected reports that Mark Harte is set to join his father Mickey in the Red Hand management team. A spokesman insisted that Harte jnr will not be part of the Red Hand backroom team next season. A GAA website is reporting that Mark Harte was set to take up a
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Over 1000 students will be getting their first offer of a college place this morning – in round two of the CAO. 3,125 will get an offer in this round – with some having previously accepted a lower choice. A record 60 thousand students have been offered third level places – the highest ever after
Points requirements fall for some LYIT courses as CAO publishes Round 2 offers Read More »
Derry’s Policing and Community Safety Partnership are to hold a public meeting tonight to discuss the impact of drug use/abuse on families and communities. The meeting will be held at St Columb’s Park House in the Waterside at 730pm. At tonights meeting, a number of mothers who have suffered bereavement due to drug related
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Fifteen workers have been laid off as a result of building firm Robinson and Ferry losing a major contract with the Housing Executive in Strabane. In June the Derry-based company lost its position as the Housing Executive’s key contractor and last month the business was placed into administration. Sinn Féin MLA Michaela Boyle said she
It’s reported this morning that Shay Given may return to the Ireland squad for next months Euro qualifier with Georgia. According to the Sun newspaper the Donegal man will return on the understanding that he will play. The 38 year old Donegal man played in the league cup on Wednesday night as Aston Villa lost
Given to make Ireland return? Read More »
The Armagh county board have appointed Kieran McGeeney as their new manager. The 2002 All Ireland winning captain has been handed a fixed 5-year term in charge of the county after he was unanimously ratified as the successor to Paul Grimley. McGeeney’s former Kildare selector, Niall Carew is backing him to have an instant impact
McGeeney gets five year post with Armagh Read More »
Arsenal will be one of the top seeds in today’s draw for the Champions League group stages after surviving a nervous finish to come out on-top of their play-off tie against Besiktas. A 10-man Arsenal side were left clinging-on at the end to claim a nervy 1-nil win at the Emirates that sees them through
Arsenal into Champions League draw for a 17th consecutive season Read More »
The British Home Office has apologised after significant delays at City of Derry Airport this morning because no member of the UK Border Force was in place. An investigation has been launched into how there were no personnel on duty at passport control, meaning passengers from two flights could not be cleared. Some passengers experienced
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There are 17 people on trolleys and a further 8 ‘in wards’ in Letterkenny General Hospital today. The latest figures released by the Irish Nurse and Midwives Organisation show Letterkenny General as the third most overcrowded hospital in the country. Beaumont Hospital has topped the INMO’s figures with 36 patients on trolleys and ‘in wards’,
Letterkenny third most overcrowded hospital in country today Read More »
West Tyrone MP Pat Doherty says that the Irish government should examine the potential of European Investment Bank funding to fulfill its A5 funding commitment, saying the bank is already funding works on the N17 between Sligo and Galway. Mr Doherty says the Irish government has given a general commitment that it will re-assess it’s
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The chairperson of the Glenties Action Group says the delay in the replacement of the Mullantiboyle Bridge is being caused by an edict from the Department of the Environment, but the department has not responded to invitations to local meetings. Brian Carr says Donegal County Council had set aside 100,000 euro to replace the bridge,
Bridge replacement delay due to protection of fresh water mussel Read More »
Services are returning to normal at City of Derry Airport after significant delays this morning because no member of the UK Border Patrol was in place. Dozens of passengers on flights which landed from Alicante and Birmingham were not allowed leave the airport, and were accomodated in the baggage area until a member of staff
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Finn Harps are calling on soccer supporters in the North West to come out and get behind Donegal’s only senior side this weekend. It’s been a difficult time financially for Harps with a number of away games in the past few weeks and that is set to continue over the course of the coming weeks
Finn Harps asking supporters to turn out on Friday night Read More »
A Strabane SDLP Cllr has said that he is the right person to run for the party in the Westminster elections in West Tyrone. The selection process for the Westminster 2015 election is now open, and voters will go the polls on May 7. As well as Cllr Patsy Kelly, another SDLP party member in
Cllr Patsy Kelly says he is the ‘right person’ to run for SDLP in West Tyrone Read More »
Passengers arriving at Derry City Airport this morning are facing delays because no member of the UK Border agency was in position to clear their arrival. Dozens of passengers on a flight which landed from Alicante this morning are effected. The airport says it is accommodating the passengers who have been allowed to get off
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The Donegal Minor and Senior sides are fine tuning their plans of attack ahead of Sunday’s All Ireland semi finals against Dublin. It’s a huge day for the county with both sides playing in the last four on the same day for the first time ever. The Donegal seniors had to dig deep against Armagh
Murphy to play whatever role Jim instructs Read More »
Three bank branches, two of them rented by AIB and the other occupied by Permanent TSB in Letterkenny are included in the next Allsop Space auction to be held in Dublin next month. The building at Upper Main Street in Letterkenny is currently let to Permanent TSB Holdings at a rent of €114,500. The lease
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A man was knocked unconscious by hijackers who then ran him over with his car, a court has heard. The 25-year-old suffered a fractured arm in the incident at Fountain Hill in the Waterside area of Derry. It happened at about 3am on Monday. Two men and a woman, in their 20s, appeared in court
Two remanded over Derry car hijacking in which man was run over Read More »
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