All Ireland Champions Derry have six players named on the Electric Ireland Minor Football Team of the Year and their Captain Matthew Downey has been named the Player of the Year. The Lavey forward was consistently brilliant throughout the campaign and showed maturity beyond his years by stepping up to score a phenomenal penalty in […]
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Local Property Tax rates are to remain the same in Donegal in 2022. Donegal County Councillors voted today to increase LPT by 15% which means maintaining the 2021 rate, 15% above the baseline. A motion to increase Local Property Tax was put forward by Councillor Martin Harley and seconded by Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh. 23 Councillors
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‘Heavy, thundery downpours’ are forecast across the country over the coming days, according to Met Eireann. An advisory will be in place from midday, with the forecaster warning of downpours which will lead to dangerous road conditions and spot flooding. Leinster and east Munster will be most impacted, but showers will be widespread. Meteorologist with
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Russell White made his Olympic debut with a 48th place finish on Monday in the Men’s Individual Triathlon. The Banbridge athlete who is coached by Letterkenny man Michael Black posted a finishing time of 1:54:40 for the event. Michael told Highland Radio Sport, Russell had a tough time on the day and in getting to
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Investigations are continuing after a 48 year old man died after the motorcycle he was driving collided with a tractor and jeep in Letterkenny yesterday evening. The man was brought to Letterkenny University Hospital in a critical condition following the crash between the Bonagee and Polestar roundabouts, where he later passed away. Garda Sergeant Eunan
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Mona McSharry qualified for the final of the 100metre breaststroke with a fourth place finish in her semi final The 20 year-old from Sligo who has strong Donegal connections with the Ballyshannon Marlins Club qualified in eighth overall and become only the second Irish swimmer ever to make an Olympic final. McSharry clocked a time
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The Defective Blocks Working Group has requested talks with Government are extended with urgent Mica related issues addressed by the July 31st deadline. It comes following two meetings last week, with one homeowner walking out of Friday’s meeting claiming Government officials are attempting to push through another 90/ 10 scheme. Fellow member of the working
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Flights are resuming today at Donegal Airport. The PSO route from Donegal to Dublin was suspended on June 12th after Stobart Air terminated its franchise with Aer Lingus. Swedish airline Amapola has now taken over the route with flights to operate twice daily. The contract is for a 7 month period and Transport Minister Eamon
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Mona McSharry continued her impressive form at this year’s Tokyo Olympic Games as she secured a coveted final spot in the Women’s 100m Breaststroke today. Finishing fourth in her semi-final today in a time of 1:06.59, the Sligo native who has strong connections Donegal and with the Ballyshannon Marlins Club become the first Irish swimmer
McSharry is first swimmer in 25 years to make Olympic Final Read More »
Ministers are requesting more details on Covid-19 hospital admissions. The Irish Independent reports a letter has been sent to NPHET to understand how many people are brought to hospitals because of Covid-19, rather than testing positive for the virus once admitted for a non-related matter. It’s suspected by some Ministers that only 10 percent of
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Donegal County Council meets again today after last week’s meeting was adjourned. The monthly meeting was adjourned last Monday after a number of exchanges. Cllr Liam Blaney sought the adjournment, claiming that one councillor had made what appeared to be disparaging and possibly discriminatory comments about another. After a brief adjournment of the online meeting
Meeting of DCC reconvenes today after adjournment Read More »
Lough Swilly RNLI had a busy weekend. The rescue service responded to 4 call outs over a 24 hour period. On Friday evening, just after 5pm, the Inshore Lifeboat Crew was tasked to reports of a small craft on rocks near Leenakeel which turned out to be a false alarm. In the early hours of
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U.K. consumers are waking up to an unexpected result of leaving the EU. Phone roaming charges between the UK and EU are being reintroduced by some British telecom providers. Ireland South MEP Sean Kelly says it took a long time to achieve free roaming across the EU. He’s now warning Irish phone users to be
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An Inishowen Councillor is calling for additional car parking facilities at Malin Head and in Malin Town to be progressed ahead of this coming Bank Holiday weekend. Cllr Martin McDermott says parking has been a long running issue at Malin Head with the Council previously committing that extra parking would be made available. He says
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More Covid-19 restrictions are being eased in Northern Ireland. From today, you don’t need an appointment for – what are called – close contact services, so that includes going to the hairdressers. While a cap limiting the number of households allowed at 15-person outdoor gatherings has been removed.
Covid restrictions in North ease further today Read More »
Bars and restaurants across the country can open their doors for indoor dining for the first time since December. Only those who have been fully vaccinated or have recovered from Covid-19, will be allowed to avail of indoor service. A maximum of 6 adults will be allowed at one table and wearing face masks will
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70 runners tackled Letterkenny AC’s very well organised New Mills 10K on Sunday. In doing so, they had to take on not only the 10K course but conditions that saw Letterkenny have one of its warmest ever mornings. However, the high temperature had no effect on the quality of the race and there were many
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Brigade won a thrilling last-ball Faughan Valley Cup final at sun-splashed Eglinton on Sunday. The Beechgrove side snatched the trophy out of the grasp of the villagers in truly dramatic fashion. In one of the best finals the competition has ever seen, Brigade needed three to win from the very last ball which Ryan Barr
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As the countdown continues to next month’s Donegal Half Marathon, the organisers have issued an appeal for volunteers to help out on the day of the race. The 2021 Donegal Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, August 29th in Letterkenny in association with the Kernan’s Retail Group and the event gets underway at 9.20
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The Irwin brothers from Kilmacrennan had to endure difficult race conditions in Brands Hatch over the weekend. In the Superstock 600, Caolan had a great start to his weekend qualifying on the third row as he settled into his new bike topping the morning practice. The race started very strong with Caolán heading for the
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Gardaí from Letterkenny attended the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the N14 between Dry Arch roundabout and the Port Road roundabout this evening Sunday 25th July, 2021 at approximately 4.55p.m. A motorcyclist, man (late 40s), was seriously injured while driving in traffic. His motorcycle collided with a jeep and a tractor. He
A man in his late 40s dies in Letterkenny RTC Read More »
Finn Harps game against Bohemians that was scheduled to take place on Friday July 30 has been rescheduled. The new rescheduled date is Monday, August 2 due to Bohs involvement in Europe. Should Keith Long’s side progress through to the next round in the Europa Conference League the game could be rescheduled again.
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Gardaí say they are attending the scene of a serious road traffic collision between the Dry Arch Roundabout and Port Road Roundabout in Letterkenny. Gardaí claim the incident occurred at approximately 4:55pm this evening, when a tractor and a motorcyclist collided. They say both motorists are receiving medical attention, and no further updates are
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Division 1 Naomh Conaill 5-19 V 0-05 Killybegs St Michael’s 0-12 V 1-07 Glenswilly Division 2 Glenfin 2-15 V 0-12 Downings Dungloe 3-11 V 2-08 Milford Convoy 0-08 V 1-14 MacCumhaillS Division 4 Urris 3-12 V 1-07 Robert Emmets N Pdraig Lifford 0-06 V 1-12 Naomh Muire St Eunan’s 0-17 V 3-14 Na Rossa
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The Department of Education is procuring portable CO2 monitors which will be distributed to schools in August and September. 20 to 35 monitors will be issued to every school in order to improve ventilation and prevent the spread of Covid-19. The Education Minister Norma Foley will bring an update on the schools reopening plan to
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The Department of Health has reported 1,126 new cases of Covid-19 this Sunday afternoon. 123 patients are currently being treated in Irish hospitals with the virus. Of those, 22 are in intensive care units. The head of the HSE says almost 70 percent of the adult population is now fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Paul Reid
1,126 new ROI Covid-19 cases today, 123 in hospital nationally Read More »
Mona McSharry has qualified for the semi-finals of the 100m breaststroke in Tokyo. The Sligo native who swims out of Marlins Swimming Club in Ballyshannon finished third in her heat in a time of one minute 6.39 seconds and was just a tenth of a second outside off her Irish record. The semi-finals will take
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The Restaurants Association says one in four businesses won’t reopen for indoor dining tomorrow. The Government is expected today to sign off on guidelines for indoor service, which is set to resume from tomorrow. Customers will need to show proof of immunity from Covid-19, by being fully vaccinated or recovered from the virus, by using
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Use of the Digital Covid Cert could be extended to wedding parties, under plans to be considered by government this week. Cabinet is to discuss using the system as a way for couples to get between 50 and 100 guests at their weddings from next month. Up to 100 guests had been expected to be
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The HSE confirmed yesterday that there have been 1,345 additional cases of COVID-19 detected in the Republic of Ireland. As of today, HSE CEO Paul Reid announced that there are currently 123 patients with the virus in hospitals in the Republic – that’s an increase of 18 on yesterday. 21 of those patients are in
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A Professor at University College Dublin has said that border restrictions may be needed at the border with Northern Ireland, or even at Donegal’s borders with other counties in the Republic of Ireland, in order to slow the spread of Covid-19. His comments come following the high number of coronavirus cases in the Republic and
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The two groups in this season’s Long’s SuperValu 40-over league were completed on Saturday afternoon and the eight sides who will compete for this year’s Premier League title have now been decided. At Killyclooney, Killyclooney lost to Ballyspallen by 6 wickets. At Magheramason, Bready beat Bonds Glen by 8 wickets. At Strabane Park, Strabane lost
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Finn Harps are into the second round of the FAI Cup after they beat Fairview Rangers 3-0 after Extra Time. The game had finished 0-0 in normal time but Sean Boyd opened the scoring on four minutes into Extra Time. An own goal then doubled Harps’ lead near the end before Barry McNamee sealed the
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Donegal Ladies will play Dublin in the All Ireland Quarter Final after they beat Kerry 2-13 to 2-09. Goals from Geraldine McLaughlin and Katy Herron helped Maxi Curran’s side to a four point win. After the game Maureen O’Donnell spoke with Shelly Twohig. Maureen also got the thoughts of defender Nicole McLaughlin.
Watch: Shelly Twohig and Nicole McLaughlin on Donegal Ladies win over Kerry Read More »
Donegal Ladies booked their place in the All Ireland Ladies Football Championship Quarter Final after they beat Kerry 2-13 to 2-09 in Tuam. Geraldine McLaughlin starred for Donegal scoring 1-09. Donegal manager Maxi Curran told Kevin Dwyer he was thankful Donegal got over the line…
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Derry City reached the second round of the FAI Cup with a penalty shootout win over Drogheda United on Saturday afternoon. The game had finished 1-1 after extra time with goals coming from Dinny Corcoran for Drogheda and Danny Lafferty netting from the spot for Derry City. Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins told Kevin McLaughlin he’s
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Derry City progressed through to the Second Round of the FAI Cup after they beat Drogheda United 4-2 on penalties after the game finished level at one apiece. Drogheda took the lead on the stroke of half-time through Dinny Corcoran but Derry levelled at the death through a Danny
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Finn Harps are into the second round of the FAI Cup after a 3-0 Extra Time win over Fairview Rangers. Goals from Sean Boyd, Barry McNamee and an own goal put Ollie Horgan’s side into round two. John Keogh has the full time report…
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Donegal Ladies are through to the All Ireland Quarter Final after they beat Kerry 2-13 to 2-09 in Tuam. Goals from Geraldine McLaughlin and Katy Herron gave Donegal a springboard to victory. Kevin Dwyer and Maureen O’Donnell report for Highland Radio Sport…
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Tyrone are through to the Nickey Rackard Final after they beat Donegal 2-24 to 1-21 in Carrickmore. Damien Casey was top scorer for the Red Hand’s with 11 points. Tyrone will now face Mayo in the final. After the game Tyrone boss Michael McShane told Francis Mooney he’s just delighted with the win…
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Donegal Hurlers bowed out of the Nickey Rackard Cup after they were beaten 2-24 to 1-21 by Tyrone. Declan Coulter was top scorer for Donegal notching over 13 points but it wasn’t enough as Mickey McCann’s side lost out by six points Oisin Kelly spoke with Mickey McCann after the game.
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Oisin Orr was back in the winners enclosure on Saturday evening after guiding 33/1 shot Leviosa to victory for trainer Seamus Fahey. The Donegal jockey finished a length ahead of 3/1 favourit Crystal Pool. The win is number 18 for the season for Orr.
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Donegal are out of the Nickey Rackard Cup after they were beaten 2-24 to 1-21 by Tyrone in Carrickmore. Goals from Conor Grogan and Cain Ferguson helped booked Tyrone’s place in the final. The Red Hands will now play Mayo in the final. Oisin Kelly and Paul O’Brien have the full time report…
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Derry are through to the Christy Ring Cup Final after they beat Sligo 0-28 to 2-17 at Owenbeg. Midfielder Cormac O’Doherty was the top scorer for the Oakleaf county with 12 points. Derry will now face Offaly in the Final
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St Eunan’s claimed the Senior Hurling League title after they recorded a two point win over Buncrana on Friday night. Paddy Flood’s team knew a victory would give them the title but had to dig deep to come out 17 points to 15 winners in Scarvey. St Eunan’s ended the league unbeaten having won five
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Fáilte Ireland’s draft guidelines were published shortly before midnight last night, just over 48 hours before indoor dining is allowed to resume for the first time this year. They say the guidelines are expected to be signed off on by Government tomorrow. Only guests who are fully vaccinated, have recovered from Covid-19 within the
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Naomh Conaill are All County League Division 1 champions after they beat Killybegs 5-19 to five points. Goals from Leo McLoone, Ciaran Brennan, Charles McGuinness, Eoghan McGettigan and Kieran Gallagher gave the hosts a 29 point win. The win means Naomh Conaill have won all seven of their league games and could still be caught
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SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan is calling for the Irish and British governments to immediately order a full public inquiry into the Omagh bombing. It’s after a High Court judge in Northern Ireland yesterday ruled the attack could have been prevented. Justice Mark Horner also called for new investigations into the Real IRA bombing, which killed
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Irish Water says it has been working closely with Donegal County Council to maximise the amount of treated drinking water available to all customers. They say demand for water is high in many areas of East and North Donegal. In the Letterkenny – Milford area, demand is particularly high in Carrigart, Downings, Fanad and Ramelton,
Irish Water issues night time restrictions as demand remains high in Donegal Read More »
Over 20 new jobs are to be created in the Donegal Gaeltacht after the Board of Údarás na Gaeltachta approved a €2.77m investment package for Gaeltacht companies. In total, 95 new full-time jobs are expected to be created when the projects agreed yesterday evening get underway. The board also welcomed the extra funding announced for
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